After much struggling, I finally got photogrammetry to join in today. So, I took the obligatory trip over London, just to check it was all working. After ascertaining that it was, I decided to have a look at the photogrammetry somewhere a little more picturesque. A trip around Bristol seemed just the ticket, so, after a brief fly around, I decided to check out Clifton Suspension Bridge.....

First of all, as I approached the bridge, I was struck at just how ugly the modelling was. But, as it’s a free upgrade, beggars can’t be choosers. However, I was a little more alarmed when a lorry literally flew at a 45degree angle from the river below me, and straight up through the bridge above me.  That’s not something you see every day 😂. So I decided to fly under the bridge, in my little microlight, and was somewhat peeved to suddenly be greeted with the “You have crashed” message, when I was at least 50’ clear of anything solid.  Is there an invisible wall barring the way? Now I’m wondering if I’ve had a bad download, or connection, or is the bridge really that borked for everyone? Anybody else had a peep at it?

Edited March 6, 20215 yr by Bilbosmeggins

Not checked it out that closely or tried to fly under, but I did notice the roads leading to Brunei’s masterpiece didn’t seem to align properly.

I’m a little disappointed with some aspects here, why they didn’t model both Severn bridges is baffling IMO, also we have a number of football stadiums modelled but they couldn’t be arsed to do the same with both stadiums for one the photogrammetry cities.

Yes, the Hawthorns is only a stone’s throw from Villa Park, but has been omitted too.

1 hour ago, hanhamreds said:

Brunei’s masterpiece

I think Brunei's masterpiece would be something quite different! Autocorrect  having its way I assume.🤭

Bridges with a 'wall' underneath have been a thing from the beginning, but something I thought was being addressed by now.

Edited March 6, 20215 yr by 109Sqn

8 minutes ago, 109Sqn said:

I think Brunei's masterpiece would be something quite different! Autocorrect  having its way I assume.🤭

Bridges with a 'wall' underneath have been a thing from the beginning, but something I thought was being addressed by now.

Ha good spot, I won't edit it for a laugh.

There's no reason for walls under hand crafted bridges - if they can't get that right then we have no chance with photogrammetry or auto gen

Edited March 6, 20215 yr by hanhamreds

One of the most famous aviation photographs was taken back on 29 November 2003 as the final flight of G-BOAF flew over that iconic bridge to land at Filton where she was built.

One day maybe she'll fly again over that bridge in MSFS.

30 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

One of the most famous aviation photographs was taken back on 29 November 2003 as the final flight of G-BOAF flew over that iconic bridge to land at Filton where she was built.

One day maybe she'll fly again over that bridge in MSFS.

I was there that day Ray and saw it happen from my perch up on the downs.  Very sad day for me as someone who followed the development of Concord right from the start.

All bridges in MSFS seem to be solid in that you cannot fly under them.

There is a decent freeware of the Severn Bridges if anyone wants them.  I always use them.

There is also a freeware Clifton Suspension Bridge but unfortunately it doesn't work with WU3.

Edited March 6, 20215 yr by cianpars

18 minutes ago, cianpars said:

I was there that day Ray and saw it happen from my perch up on the downs.  Very sad day for me as someone who followed the development of Concord right from the start.

All bridges in MSFS seem to be solid in that you cannot fly under them.

There is a decent freeware of the Severn Bridges if anyone wants them.  I always use them.

There is also a freeware Clifton Suspension Bridge but unfortunately it doesn't work with WU3.

I was at Manchester the previous month to see the final Concorde arrival and departure along with thousands of others. Sad for everyone there too. 😟

I’m sure the crashing problem will be fixed as it’s ASOBO supplied scenery.

1 hour ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

One of the most famous aviation photographs was taken back on 29 November 2003 as the final flight of G-BOAF flew over that iconic bridge to land at Filton where she was built.

One day maybe she'll fly again over that bridge in MSFS.

I was at Filton that day when she landed.

An epic photo indeed and one which makes me so proud to be a born and bred Bristolian - I'm sure someone will eventually recreate this in MSFS. 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 6, 20215 yr by hanhamreds