Runway Centreline Markings

[micstatic 4,337]

1 minute ago, Konterhalbe said:

I guess they are more likely offset due to the fact that you can just repaint the centerline markings from time to time without having to un- and reinstall or cover up the lights.
Makes it much quicker and cheaper I think..

actually it's a combo of the two

[F737MAX 5,699]

Just checked the irl runway centre lights at EINN. Per Google Maps satellite view, you can see that runway centre lights are offset to the left of the centreline markings if viewed in the direction of rwy 06.

Less maintenance if 60-ton jets run over the lights less frequently and repainting runway markings is quicker if lights don't require covering.

[WestAir 2,524]

While the developers may have made a mistake (I don't have those addons and can't compare with google earth), this is more than common in the Real World. On any sort of pavement the lines, bars, symbols and text are hand drawn by one or two guys. It's a tough job and for most jobs it's not laser guided or precise at all.

You'll see mis-aligned lines on your streets, highways, taxiways and runways if you look for them.

How it's done:

 

[Christopher Low 5,376]

The misalignment that I am seeing at some airports is far worse than the screenshot above. Having two guys steadily working their way down the runway is not the same as looking like they have been painted by Michael Jackson doing a rendition of Thriller. As for the centreline lighting being offset from the runway markings, that is realistic. I do not have a problem with that.....unless it is not consistent. Switching from one side of the runway centreline to the other (for example) would clearly indicate that something is amiss.

Edited January 20 by Christopher Low

[Christopher Low 5,376]

I have added another airport to the list (Fly2High EGFE Haverfordwest)

[Christopher Low 5,376]

UPDATE - Gary Summons has corrected the misalignment of the centreline markings on runway 03/21 at UK2000 EGPK Prestwick. Customers should now be able to download version 1.04 from their accounts at the UK2000 website. I assume that MS Marketplace customers will have to wait until Microsoft clears the update for release.

Edited January 21 by Christopher Low