New Orlik picture...

[empeck]

Since we have clean forum right now I think I have to post at least one picture of my PZL-130 Orlik ;)

I'm working on the VC textures.

http://simhangar.com/temp/orlik/vc_57.jpg

[Barvan40]

:jawdrop:

Very nice!! That thunk you heard was my jaw hitting the floor.

Barry

[lucas81]

Fantastic as always :)
Think that everything will be clickable... :d

[stiz]

now your just showing off! :costumes:


:applause:

[Marlin]

Wow Empeck, that is pretty amazing. :ernae:

Is it in Beta testing yet, and if so how is that going?

Congrats on a good job done sir!

[deimos256]

nice, where do i sign up

[empeck]

thanks guys :)

stiz - :kilroy:

Marlin - no, not yet. I have rudimentary flight model, but gauges and switches doesn't work yet.

deimos256 - sign up on Avsim - you'll need an account over there to download this plane 'when it's done'. :)

[Warrant]

Excellent work, looking forward to this bird:medals:

[Ferry_vO]

Simply outstanding!!

:applause::applause:

[JT8D-9A]

Really awesome work!:applause::applause::isadizzy:

[GeorgeM]

That's stunning! From the pictures and info I've seen of the real thing, this is gonna be a blast to fly.

[Panther_99FS]

Phew! :applause:

[mike_cyul]

Reallllly nice! :applause::ernae:

Mike

[BananaBob]

Now that is some very talented work!! :applause::applause::applause:

[robby88]

That looks great Mike!! :ernae: I've been following your WIP thread at Freeflight Design forums. How's performance so far.....? ..... and also dare I ask....when? :icon_lol: I'm looking forward to it anyway....keep up the good work.

[empeck]

Thanks :)

Rob - right now performance is as good as default planes without glass cockpit - Maule or Baron, and better than F/A-18 or Agusta-Westland. For 2048x2048 textures version I recommend at least 512MB video card though.

I'm going to make installer with two textures resolutions - 2048x2048 and 1024x1024.

I was hoping to release this plane at the and of the year, but it probably will be delayed.

[Txmmy83]

empeck,
this plane could cause me Installing FSX again:ernae:
take the time you need to finish this!
their is no hurry!

BR
Tom

[lifejogger]

Fantastic, but only one screen shot?

[maguireted]

Hi, It is only , WONDERFULL ! regards Anna

[Bjoern]

*Shudders in pleasure* :icon_lol:

[empeck]

Thanks :)

lifejogger - I'll post few more screenshots in next few days.

[empeck]

It has been more days than 'few' :173go1:

Backlit panels in progress. Left and right panels can be lit independently :)

[N2056]

Hey, that is looking really great! :ernae:
Thanks for the update

[Roger]

Glad to see some progress:ernae: This will be a must-have aircraft:engel016:

[empeck]

Thanks guys :)

[DaveKDEN]

WOW! :applause:

[papab]

:ernae::ernae::ernae::ernae: WOW!!!!

[MCDesigns]

:ernae::ernae::ernae::ernae: WOW!!!!

What he said!!!:ernae:

[Dexdoggy]

I shouldn't be surprised by the quality of this as your planes already get quite a workout in my sim, but...
Amazing! :ernae:

[kilo delta]

Drool!

[Naki]

Wow! just "discovered" this. Is there any progress since the last pics?

[Cag40Navy]

very nice!

[CodyValkyrie]

I love your work mate. I have the most absolute respect for anyone that develops for FS and does a damn good job ;)

[empeck]

There is a progress, I've been working on Orlik lately. I have few new manuals for avionics, radiostack. Unfortunately I'm working on xml code and I can't show it on the screenshots ;) I'm also re-working normal and specular maps to make them look more real. It won't be soon, but project is certainly not abandoned. I can't wait to make a video and show you all how the switches work...

[skyhawka4m]

Has there been any movement in this project? I'd love to be flying this.

[ryanbatc]

Dang you thread revivers! LOL I got excited to see new shots!

[empeck]

Sorry to disappoint you guys, but there wasn't any movement these days. I'm working on my professional portfolio lately. I have to make a website with my 3d artwork.

[peter12213]

Sorry to disappoint you guys, but there wasn't any movement these days. I'm working on my professional portfolio lately. I have to make a website with my 3d artwork.

Such a shame I was really looking forward to this one, such a nice looking aircraft!

[skyhawka4m]

As was I.......a sportster for sure.

[Z-DarthVader]

Sorry to disappoint you guys, but there wasn't any movement these days. I'm working on my professional portfolio lately. I have to make a website with my 3d artwork.

Hey Empeck, real life always comes first mate! We're all impatiently waiting for your creation, but take your time!

Brilliant work there!

DV
May The Force be with you

[grunau_baby]

Take your time, but hurry up please...;) This is outstanding! Never mind the flying, just seeing your modeling work is a real joy allready!

Regards
Alex

[SirBenn21]

WOW. Looks great. Been waiting to fly this one.
If you need a tester from the general public please PM me.

Ben

[empeck]

Such a shame I was really looking forward to this one, such a nice looking aircraft!

Orlik is not cancelled. It will take some time, but I want and certainly will finish it.

[peter12213]

Thats good new mate! :salute:

[tigisfat]

Orlik is not cancelled. It will take some time, but I want and certainly will finish it.

To give credit where it's clearly due:

I can't stand cartoony dash textures. You've nailed the right look!! I absolutely love that baked-on look that you've got going on. :salute:

[empeck]

Thanks. Lighting in current-gen game engines is to weak to produce nice soft lighting. That's why shading added to color texture is essential. This is the same reason why I don't like textures based straight on photos. Phototexture just doesn't work with specular, normalmaps, reflections and dynamic light. It may look good on screenshots, but not in movement.

[skyhawka4m]

Thanks. Lighting in current-gen game engines is to weak to produce nice soft lighting. That's why shading added to color texture is essential. This is the same reason why I don't like textures based straight on photos. Phototexture just doesn't work with specular, normalmaps, reflections and dynamic light. It may look good on screenshots, but not in movement.


I totally agree

[BillgjCook]

Are you still working on the Ts-11 Iskra?

[empeck]

I'm not involved in Iskra project.

[Bjoern]

Hey Empeck, real life always comes first mate! We're all impatiently waiting for your creation, but take your time!

Brilliant work there!

Dito that.




Are you still working on the Ts-11 Iskra?

I think "Some1" was the one doing the Iskra. He occasionally posts here, so ask him at the next opportunity.

[empeck]

I think "Some1" was the one doing the Iskra. He occasionally posts here, so ask him at the next opportunity.

That's true. Iskra is his baby.

[peter12213]

Wasn't it the guy who did the skysim Hawk for the Iskra I mean?

[empeck]

No, it's not him.

[Ferry_vO]

Wasn't it the guy who did the skysim Hawk for the Iskra I mean?

I'm pretty sure it was Rick Piper who did the Skysim Hawk.

Still looking forward to the Orlik, Empeck! I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

[peter12213]

Ah I thought I could remeber when the hawk came out he posted some pics on the same thread of the iskra, but It musn't have been the same guy then!

[Peter SWE]

I'm pretty sure it was Rick Piper who did the Skysim Hawk.

Still looking forward to the Orlik, Empeck! I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

Correct, Rick Piper did the skysim hawk

[empeck]

Just finished programming radio in Orlik :) Hope you'll like it.

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[merida72]

like it! like it!

[skyhawka4m]

looks awesome!!!

[empeck]

Thanks. I'm really happy how this radio works. It's a great achievement for a non-programmer like me.

[peter12213]

Empeck my friend I believe this to be the finest freeware ever to be released and thats before it even comes out, absolutely stunning work! :salute:

[ryanbatc]

WOW!!!

That radio input is awesome, and the programmable channel thing is great too.

We have PET2000's (portable backup transmitters) at work and you can input the frequency the same way

[empeck]

Unfortunately it works per session only. I'm not a C++ programmer, I've just learned how to make scripts in XML. So, sorry, but no Accusim for this one :(

[ryanbatc]

Unfortunately it works per session only. I'm not a C++ programmer, I've just learned how to make scripts in XML. So, sorry, but no Accusim for this one :(

Who cares, just from that radio video it is clear you've put a lot of love into this thing. It looks wonderful! Can't wait!

[peter12213]

Not only is the systems modeling great, but I actually love the way you do your textures, there excellent, yet you retain great framerates even on lower spec systems, it really reminds me of Lotus who's style of ... can't think of the words but developing, crafting maybe, aircraft are very similar! Really one of my most eagerly awaited releases, the PZL-130 Orlik is just a stunning little trainer and I can't wait to fly her!

I have this as my desktop and still get exited evertime I look at it!

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/3/1/0/1425013.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

I agree with Peter...and I'll go as far as to say that I'd be glad to send some cash your way, even if just the cost of another payware item...just as a thank you. :salute:

[empeck]

Thanks guys :)

[Tweek]

Lovely stuff. Not a fan of messing around with all the buttons and exploring the systems myself, but I can still appreciate that a lot of time and effort has gone into this, and can tell it's going to be a top quality addon.

The overall appearance is exceptionally good anyway, so you've catered for my tastes already!

[swimeye]

I just had to bump this one up to the top, asking if there are any news about this project? I really like these trainers and this Orlik looks awesome. :jump:

[empeck]

Sorry, no news yet :(

[skyhawka4m]

bummer

[empeck]

Sorry guys. I've just lost my job today, I'll probably have to relocate to another place few hundreds kilometers from where I live, where I won't have my development computer until I find a job and new home again. Orlik is on hold until then. It will be few months, maybe a half of year when I'll be able to work on it again.

[Ferry_vO]

Sorry to hear about your job Michal, and even though we would all love to get our hands on your Orlik your real-life comes first! Good luck finding a job!

[robcap]

Good Luck Michal, take care!

R.

[ryanbatc]

Sorry guys. I've just lost my job today, I'll probably have to relocate to another place few hundreds kilometers from where I live,

I'm so sorry to hear that!!! Take care of your family first... WISH YOU WELL

[peter12213]

Yes mate very unfortunate news, hope all is well and back to normal soon!

[Mithrin]

Aw sorry to hear that. We can wait though. Priorities, priorities! Good luck!

[Warrant]

Hope you find a job soon, and you get everything back to order again, mate :salute:

[swimeye]

Sad to hear about your job and i wish you all the luck finding a new one.

[Roger]

I lost my job last April and I was out of work for five months until the same company asked me to come back and here I am still. Because of the greed of global bankers we are in a world recession and no one's job is secure. I wish you all the best empeck and hope you manage to find employment soon.

[Henry]

i have been unemployed for nearly 2 years
i wish you well
and hope you find something
soon
H

[huub vink]

Sorry to hear you lost your job empeck. I convinced economy will restore and you will find a new job soon.

Best regards,
Huub

[Dain Arns]

I completely understand that as well, Empeck.
Lost my job a year ago this month.
"Times are tough"... blah blah blah...
Went almost 10 months unemployed.
Good jobs are tough to get in this town right now.

Thankfully I'm at least part time now with a really great company.
And I'll have opportunities with them, might need to move as well too.
Hold on, knowing that a great community of folks here at the SOH have you in their thoughts and prayers. :salute:

[Mr.Mugel]

I, too, want to wish you all the best for finding a new job and getting settled again!

[empeck]

Thanks guys. :salute:

[Sundog]

Good luck Empeck. It's been fourteen months for me. I've been studying to get a new license and learn new engineering software to help me find work. Just don't still. Use it as an opportunity to keep learning. I hope something comes through for all of you who are in the same circumstance.

[noddy]

Yes, good luck.

[ryanbatc]

I know I'm a thread reviver... and I know that Michael is working with A2A now but I was wondering if perhaps the PZL will be released as payware through A2A or Aircraft factory at some point? It was a very nice looking model and I'd buy it!

[empeck]

My task list is full at the moment, but this is quite interesting idea.

I can't promise anything though, sorry.