Orbx Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps with its distinctive architecture and stunning mountain scenery, we are pleased to announce the next airport from veteran developer Andreas Hegi - LIPB Bolzano Airport, located near the city of Bolzano, known for its rich history and cultural attractions, and proximity to the Italian ski fields in the Dolomites. Magic views await as you approach the runway, with the scenic Dolomitic mountains, and Andreas’ personal touch seen in detail. He visited the airport over a few days to get a feel for the surroundings as well as work with the airport authorities to take hundreds of photos in and around the airport. At a glance: Realistic HD textures created from on-site photography providing the most immersive experience possible Updated layout with new runway extension Custom static DC-3 and helicopters Main terminal with interior modeling Custom ortho 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo_J Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Great stuff, but why ? There is already the freeware version included in a WU, the version from BMW and even a freeware on flightsim.to... Quite pointless to spend time on this, even if it looks brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Hugo_J said: Great stuff, but why ? There is already the freeware version included in a WU, the version from BMW and even a freeware on flightsim.to... Quite pointless to spend time on this, even if it looks brilliant The point is that this is much better quality. Following your thoughts there was no point in the great payware versions which have been developed or are currently developed for already enhanced default airports like LOWI or ESSA just to mention two. Edit: And I think it is up to the developer, what he likes to create, the more Andreas is a freelancer as I understand it. I am pretty sure he and Orbx will see potential sales for this airport. Edited December 11, 2022 by wolfko 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt McGee Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I think that Andreas has done a great job on Bolzano. The textures and details really look great! I don't have other payware or freeware versions to compare it to, but it is certainly more detailed than the MSFS version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Not pointless, the WUP version is better than the BMW, and the Andreas Hegi version looks to be the best of all. This is not a criticism of the earlier versions. The Orbx release will cost more, there has been more time and effort spent on it. I am delighted as Bolzano has been a favorite of mine for years. Always loved the approach, and been disappointed in the airport. WUP, version is good, but if you compare, from the screenshots this newer version is better. Besides, when it comes to developers, they always think they can do better. they are not to be discouraged! Neil 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 It looks great. But I already have the BMW version which meets my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 nice, anyone know what's the largest that flies into this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 4 hours ago, wain71 said: nice, anyone know what's the largest that flies into this one? DHC-8-400, ATR 72 and the like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 11 hours ago, wolfko said: DHC-8-400, ATR 72 and the like. Okay thanks for that, I wish Devs would put some kind of graphic showing size of plane that can't land there, it's certainly a thing I consider before a purchase... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dow Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 46 minutes ago, wain71 said: Okay thanks for that, I wish Devs would put some kind of graphic showing size of plane that can't land there, it's certainly a thing I consider before a purchase... Google is your friend. It's amazing how much information is readily available online about all sorts of things we'd like to know. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demio Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Will this be released for P3D? I've always wanted this airport in the sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 9:03 AM, John Dow said: Google is your friend. It's amazing how much information is readily available online about all sorts of things we'd like to know. true, and it's something I always say, sometimes though I am just lazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxd09 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Bolzano to Locher and back is a favourite short flight of mine Any thing making this flight more realistic is a great step forward for me xxd09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
may7day Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Hey Orbx can you make KJFK? One of the biggest airports in the world and no one seems too eager to get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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