Stark’s Twin Oaks Airpark (7S3)
A Pacific Northwest Pilot’s Paradise
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Nestled into the rolling farmland of the fertile Willamette Valley near Portland, Oregon, Stark’s Twin Oaks Airpark is ideally located for sightseeing in the Pacific Northwest. The rural location makes for less traffic and a relaxed atmosphere, while providing an easy jumping-off point for flights to either the coast to the west, or the rugged peaks of the Cascade range to the east.
The scenery includes a large area of 30cm/pixel aerial photoreal terrain, featuring the various orchards, alpaca ranches, and small farms in the area. One special point of interest in the areas is the massive Glacier rock quarry, located a few miles to the southeast of the field. And what is possibly a first for an FS airport: multiple elevations. Twin Oaks is carved from the side of a gentle slope, and as a result, the Stark’s house, garage, and two of the hangars are on a hill overlooking the rest of the field. Lead developer Bill Womack obsessively researched and photographed the airport over the last few years, with the enthusiastic support of owners Bob and Betty Stark. We’re prod to offer the definitive rendition of one of Oregon’s aviation jewels.
I really enjoyed reviewing this little airfield. I can see why Bill Womack fell in love with this place, it’s the airfield I would like in my back yard!”
Bill Womack has exceeded my every expectation with this scenery package. The picturesque Stark’s Twin Oaks airport itself is fantastic, but when you combine the fact it’s also the worlds first multi-elevation airport, the package is simply amazing. Given that this airfield is only a short flight from the Oregon coast as well as Portland and numerous small airports, it makes the perfect base for all your virtual GA flights.
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A great comparison of the default 7S3 and the FTX version – by Patrick (Jigsaw)
Andreas Paschen’s Tribute to Autumn Soaring at Twin Oaks
My Own Video of a Winter Weekend at the Real Twin Oaks
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I just bought this one. Very nice. I also own Plub island. Does plumb island have more surrounding scenery developed with it than Starks? I know Starks is a larger airport with more structures for sure though. Just wondering which one includes more surrounding landmass detail.
Charles.
The acreage of photoreal scenery around the field is greater at Plum Island, Charles. However, the overall resolution of the ground is lower. The only reason I didn’t expand it more with Twin Oaks was because the Orbx terrain around the airport looked almost exactly the same as my phototerrain. Even now, it’s tough to tell where one ends and the other begins except by looking very carefully at the roads.
Well that’s great thanks! I recomend this scenery for sure. I got the May Madness price so I am happy. I think I have spent as much time walking around the airport as I have flying into and out of it. Using BOB for that. Just adds to the immersion. Thanks for all your effort and good luck on the new site, it looks great.
C.
This scenery is definitely a must have !
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I was flying around PNW for the first time…. Great experience!
Liked it so much that I got myself the whole AU package the day before yesterday…. got some installing to do now
Good thing for the May Madness Sale.
Good thing, indeed! I don’t know if anyone noticed, but the “new” price for Twin Oaks is only one Aussie dollar more than the May Madness sale price. In this case, procrastination paid.
Mr. Womack,
thanks for sharin’ the real stark’s twin oaks video…perfect music to go with it also. and, appreciate your ezca review. the site looks real cool.
enjoy some flyin….
ron.
Much appreciated, Ron!
Bill are you doing KORS? Just wondering because I’m getting real anxious for it.
jja
I’m not doing KORS personally, but there are some crack Orbx devs working on it. From what I’ve seen so far, it’ll be top-notch. No idea when the release will happen, though.
Great site Bill, love the Stark’s video!