The zip files shown here contain the newer, subdued version. So I’ve toned down the equirectangular image a bit to match the apparent view with sunglasses on. That actually is how the field looks, but most of the times one flies with sunglasses on. Update : if the photofield as shown in these screenshots look too bright to you… well, it is. If you do not wish to have simulated clouds, or if your computer can’t handle it, download this version instead: cloudless version of. Here is a video capture using Windows 10’s built-in Game Bar (Xbox Game DVR). All obstacles including tables, the impound and trees sport more or less realistic collision behavior. This airfield sports better stitching work than my first attempt ( 3pm). I set the airfield to simulate the wind, and the sun haze. The panoramic picture actually captured a cloudless day, with a 7MPH wind plus wind gusts. In this version, the sun is behind the pilot, in the Southeast. Virtual HHAMS Aerodrome in RealFlight 7.5, 10AM April 10th, 2016 at 10AM, with the sun behind the pilot This HHAMS (Hempstead Harbor Aero Modelers Society) photofield should now become part of the list of airports you can choose from the simulator. Launch RealFlight, and use File | Import | RealFlight Archive (RFX, G3X) to load the RFX file.

Just click on it in your browser, and save this zip file. Instructions: Each photofield comes in a ZIP file. And if you live on Long Island, you can buy RealFlight from our LHS (Local Hobby Shop), Willis Hobbies. If, however, Phoenix RC is your poison, head over to Custom Phoenix RC Flying Site instead. I am using this page going forward, to post updates as I model the HHAMS Aerodrome on Long Island in different seasons under different weather conditions and times of the day.

But it turned out that with modern cameras capable of taking panoramic pictures, plus a simple photo stitching app, this can be done in a few hours. I had been thinking about modeling real RC flight fields in RealFlight for a year or two.

Phoenix rc vs realflight 7