Description
GeoRender 1 is created by the well known scenery artist
Richard Goldstein and holds a complete remake of the highly acclaimed
scenery for Flying M Ranch (OR) and Ranger Creek (WA). What was strong in
the FS2000 edition is even stronger in this new version. The blending of the
scenery into the surroundings is done with such care that we dare you to
find where it ends. The choice of colors is superb and does not make the
objects look like Walt Disney designed them.
Flying M Ranch
This airport is very well known in the region as a meeting
point for pilots. On days when the weather is fine, the airport often runs
out of parking space (for cars AND aircraft). That's not surprising because
the airport is located in a beautiful setting and has a lot to offer to
visitors. Enjoying the great lodge or going horse riding, people come here
to shake of the stress of the big city.
While the airport is not very difficult to approach, it has some very special features like a foot path that crosses the runway and a lake that seems to be part of the runway. Stay concentrated and you'll be fine.
Ranger Creek
Located between high peeks in a narrow valley, Ranger Creek
is without doubt a spectacular small airport. There are a lot of camping
grounds very close and even on the airport itself; you will find campers
that are attracted by the presence of the aircraft, and a small shop that
serves the local community. When you buy your groceries, tell shopkeeper
Jane to store some extra beer, as we will be back next year.
As a landing challenge this must be one of the most complex airports to approach. Even when there is no wind or turbulence (and that is very rare here) the mountains make it hard to get to and from the airport. If you don't know what you're doing you end up as part of the scenery. Good thing LAGO added a tutorial written by Steve (Bear) Cartwright that will teach you how to get to the airport. One tip, don't load up with passengers, luggage, and fuel. If you do, you'll have to fly the whole valley to get out of the mountains. If only they would trim down those trees that are so ridiculously close to the runway.
Release and price
GeoRender 1 will start selling online on the 19th of April. We did not yet
fix the price of the product but if you know LAGO, you will know that we do
not believe in high prices. The product will NOT be available as a 'try
before you buy' product because that would increase the cost and price. We
will release a large collection of images and some video footage featuring
the highlights of this extraordinary scenery to make it easy for customers
to know what to expect.
More information?
For more information visit our website www.lagoonline.com or contact
Elisabetta Lucano [[email removed]] who handles the PR and sales for
our products. For review copies contact Mathijs Kok