Godzone - depicting New Zealand in Flight Simulation
The current project is Real NZ Christchurch, which will initially be released for Prepar3d early 2019, followed by FSX, and then versions for Aerofly FS2 and X-plane, to test the demand for quality scenery in these alternative simulators.
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Real New Zealand features
Multi installers
Base Scenery Compatibility
Default scenery;
Vector Land Class
FTX NZ
Low-flying detail
About this site:
Mainly, though, it is the new Godzone Store, where you can see details and purchase 'Real New Zealand' and 'Godzone' scenery. Currently there are just a couple of 'Real New Zealand' products, but hopefully I can release new scenery as it is completed.
Christchurch – NZCH status
I first started working on NZCH in 2009. I took this header photo back then, when the airport was going through a major development, which meant that the old tower, with its distinctive clock, was being demolished. For me, seeing this clock meant that I’d arrived at the airport. Just…
Real NZ Dunedin price drop
I normally keep an eye on Orbx sales, and try to match them for my FTX-compatible scenery. However they seem to be having a run of sales lately, so I’ve decided to permanently reduce the price of Dunedin to match Nelson. This way I don’t get dizzy from watching Orbx…
Godzone Virtual Flight and the EU General Data Protection Regulation
Now there’s a mouthful. You may notice some changes to the site, to make the site compliant with this regulation. This is mainly outlined in the new Privacy Policy, which you can access from any page beyond the home page — see the bottom right menu. You can also access…
Where can you buy Godzone/Real NZ scenery?
There are three online stores which stock my scenery, including my own: Godzone Virtual Flight Store Simmarket PC Aviator Australia. Which store you use is your choice, you may find it more convenient to purchase from Simmarket if you are in Europe, or Australians may prefer their ‘local’ store. Simmarket…
Real NZ and FTX NZ
This is still the most common question regarding my ‘Real New Zealand’ and Godzone scenery — how does it work with Orbx/FTX NZ? As FTX NZ is a popular choice for local simmers, I aim for 100% compatibility for all current and upcoming ‘Real New Zealand’ releases. This currently includes…
Aerofly FS2 ‘cultivation’ video
Here’s another look at Aerofly FS2, note that this does not represent any actual work-in-progress, it is just an experiment. IPACS have said that cultivation is in the early stages of development, and will get some significant work done on it, but in the meantime it does give a glimpse…
Aerofly FS2 cultivation
In Aerofly FS2, ‘cultivation’ can be thought of as similar to autogen in FSX/P3D. I have mentioned before — in glowing terms — the autogen development tool Scenproc, by Arno at FSDeveloper.com. Using Scenproc, it is possible to import GIS data files, such as those supplied by LINZ, and convert…
Prepar3d v4 installers now available for Real NZ Dunedin & Nelson
Update: As the new installer had issues with the uninstaller, I’ve now uploaded a working version — for Dunedin, 1.11 replaces yesterday’s 1.10, and for Nelson, 1.41 replaces 1.40. If you downloaded and/or installed 1.10 or 1.40 for Prepar3d v4, please redownload and run the new installer over the top…
Catching my breath
Just a quick look at what’s happening in the local sim scene, during a very hectic time. The biggest news is that the Godzone Kickstarter fundraising project has reached the ‘activation’ target, which means that the multi-sim project will go ahead. You can still make a pledge until the 20th…
The Kickstarter fundraising campaign: 4 days in
Here we are into day 4, and half way towards the minimum goal — so, in real terms, a quarter of the way there:) The graph on the Kickstarter dashboard does show that the current rate of pledges will bring us to the target, but not much further — so…
The Kickstarter fundraising campaign: Day 1
We’re 22 hours into this now, it’s alive, and doing well. The interest has been heartwarming, and I’m a lot more confident than I was yesterday. I’ve been very pleased with the help I’ve had to promote this, some nice coverage which I wasn’t expecting. The feedback I’m getting can…
Godzone and Kickstarter fundraising
Shortly, I will begin a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to continue development, including evaluating and producing scenery for some of the new simulators which have enlivened the flightsim community recently. Many of you will know that there’s been a real change in the flightsim market over the last 5…
The promised Real NZ Dunedin Winter patch
This very small patch fixes the broken Seasons.bgl file which messed up the appearance of the coastal water in winter. Everyone who owns Real NZ Dunedin, except those who bought it from my store since 1st May 2017, should run the patch before winter sets in! It also removes the…
Development diary: comparing X-plane and Prepar3d
One of the non-technical factors which will determine whether there’s ever a ‘Real New Zealand’ scenery for X-plane is simply whether or not X-plane can represent the ‘real’ New Zealand. Since I’ve only been using X-plane for a few days, I am a real beginner regarding what X-plane can actually…
Development diary: some X-plane tests
I have planned to look at all the ‘new’ simulators, with a view to creating some New Zealand scenery, starting with converting existing Real New Zealand and Godzone scenery. However this could take a while to figure out, and I’m not sure yet what I’m likely to end up releasing.…
So, what’s Godzone’s plans for the new sims?
There are two parts to this, first, what I’ll be supporting in the future, but initially what existing stuff will be converted. I’ve always stated that I’ll support the ‘current’ choice of simulator, aimed mainly at New Zealanders. In the past, this has been easier, as we’ve had only one…
Alps/Southern Lakes update preview
Right now, the flightsim world is poised for some long-awaited steps forward in the available simulators. At the end of this week, Flight Simulator World (FSW) will be available in ‘early access’, and there are some rumours that the next Prepar3d may be imminent. We’ve recently seen the updated X-plane…
NZDN landing video
Ok, it took a while but I don't think that Dunedin is getting a summer this year, just a whole bunch of wet, cross-windy days...
How does Real NZ Dunedin work with FTX NZSI?
EDIT: This post is rather ‘dry’, I may have been feeling a bit overwhelmed by the world news this week, and on rereading it this morning I think that my mood might have affected the presentation… As a cheerier counterpoint, Mallard over the FTX forum has posted some screenshots of…
Winter sale – final week.
People have different ideas on when winter starts — in our simulator, winter starts on the Solstice, which is normally three weeks into June, but most New Zealanders just start their winter on 1st June, because it’s convenient. There is a third group, who determine when winter starts by gauging…
The future of Godzone...
Currently, now that Real NZ Dunedin is released, I am working on step 1 of the multi-platform project, funded in part via Kickstarter. The first release will be Real NZ Christchurch, and the success of this will determine the future of multi-sim support.