Scenery comparison WU10 KAVX vs ORBX KAVX

[bofhlusr 453]

 

[MarcG 2,975]

I used to love a game of Spot The Difference on those old Pub Gaming Machines!, this reminds me of that!

[tjrush 54]

This is a little misleading.  The ORBX payware version (US$11.00 currently)  also includes improvements to the harbor and surrounding area.

 

[chapstick 2,757]

Orbx has umbrellas over the picnic tables, making it the clear winner. Mods, go ahead and lock this thread. 

[sidfadc 1,344]

Improvements to the harbor area or not, I'll take the free version thanks.

[Tuskin38 6,491]

You have both installed at the same time in the second image. Was that intentional?

Edited June 18, 2022 by Tuskin38

[regis9 4,014]

I certainly wouldn’t buy the orbx one at this point but since I already own it it’s good to know I’m not missing anything by not using the WU10 version.

[Cpt_Piett 4,641]

Well it does include a lot more than just the airport. And with the mid-year sale it's only €10,34. But I think the enhanced WU10 version is pretty decent and I'm not buying the Orbx one. 

https://orbxdirect.com/product/kavx-msfs

• 30cm ortho coverage of the airport and Avalon Harbour area
• Numerous POIs including the Casino Ballroom, Pebbly Beach, USC Wrigley Marine Science Center and Two Harbours
• Unique 3D people models
• New custom vegetation

Edited June 18, 2022 by Cpt_Piett

[Sky_Pilot071 580]

ORBX by choice here.

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[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

Right.  I will never buy another scenery addon. I will instead sit tight and hope that Asobo add the airfield in an update eventually 😄

On a more serious note -

• the Orbx one looks a mess because the Default Catalina is till enabled you are getting both scenery overlapping - you can see the Asobo Catalina tower superimposed over the Orbx one, and the near end in the Orbx photo is a mess as it is a combo of both sceneries
• it is really a scenery pack not just the terminal building and runway 
• are the ILS/VNAV etc identical for both ? Which is more accurate? Often aftermarket ones are better (though sometimes worse)

 

The real tower for reference:

Edited June 19, 2022 by Glenn Fitzpatrick

[FlyingInACessna 656]

15 minutes ago, Glenn Fitzpatrick said:

OK I see the point.  I will never buy another scenery addon. I will instead sit tight and hope that Asobo add the airfield in an update eventually 😄

On a more serious note -

• the Orbx one looks a mess because the Default Catalina is till enabled you are getting both scenery overlapping - you can see the Asobo Catalina tower superimposed over the Orbx one, and the near end in the Orbx photo is a mess as it is a combo of both sceneries
• are the ILS/VNAV etc identical for both ?

 

The real tower for reference:

Lol Catalina has no ILS it’s a tiny GA airport on a cliff with a short runway. I think it has a VOR approach and that’s it afaik.

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

11 minutes ago, FlyingInACessna said:

Lol Catalina has no ILS it’s a tiny GA airport on a cliff with a short runway. I think it has a VOR approach and that’s it afaik.

Fair enough , I mentioned it because it can often be the reason to buy an aftermarket airport.

The main point though is it is not a fair comparison as the Orbx shot has left the Asobo scenery enable so the scenery is a mess with a lot of it showing the Asobo terminal (as it is slightly bigger and hides the Orbx terminal)  the rest being a mishmash.

Aftermarket scenery will disable the autogen buildings but Asobo hand made airports need to be turned off manually when adding aftermarket scenery or you get a mess.

Edited June 19, 2022 by Glenn Fitzpatrick

[Cpt_Piett 4,641]

Well, on the upside I wasn’t the only one today to publish a confusing screenshot of this airport 😉

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,798]

1 hour ago, Cpt_Piett said:

Well, on the upside I wasn’t the only one today to publish a confusing screenshot of this airport 😉

Yeah, I have no real opinion on whether the Orbx one is worth the $15.

I was just saying a screenshot that mainly shows the Asobo terminal and textures with a wee bit of the Orbx tower poking out is not a fair comparison.

[dobee51 348]

Which version of the buildings is better, and how would you remove them?