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Holding Pattern Coach Class turns your idle computer screen into an airplane window, complete with a moving aerial view. Each time it plays, the screensaver creates a unique flight sequence.

Realistic, gentle animation and superb photography make it a truly distinctive screen saver. Enjoy the visual splendor of 15 fresh aerial locations, from the majestic American West to lush Hawaii.

WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.2:
  • Updated for latest Flash Player
  • Smoother animation
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.1 or later.


SCREENSHOT

Developer:Idle Time Software
Downloads:13,650
  - Version d/l:2,098
Utilities:Screen Savers
License:Free
Date:01 May 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
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Oct 22 2008
*****

BRINI  I am one of those travelers who is mesmerized by the view from a plane window. I find the engine sound relaxing and reassuring.

So, when offered this screensaver, I HAD to try it.

This screensaver is not only functional and ornamental, it's entertaining. GORGEOUS views of different areas of the world, beautiful photography, realistic plane noises.

My only problem is that it's so engrossing and relaxing, I have to resist the temptation to zone.

I enjoyed Coach Class SO much that I bought First Class, and I use it all the time.

I will be following upgrades to First Class, and any other cinematic screensavers that Idle Time may produce.

Thanks!  
(Version 2.2)

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Sep 15 2007

DINHBG  Very, very nice. Take a lot of processor energy, even with all of the options set at their least intensive, but still worth seeing.

My one gripe is that HP saves a preference file (hp2whichscene.txt) to the user's HOME folder. Not sure how that file ranks at the same level as the Desktop, Documents, Library, and other folders...

I'm hoping that in future versions that file is moved to the Library/Application Support folder, where it belongs.   
(Version 2.0)

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Jul 19 2007

AKROBAT  Great screensaver. I prefer to keep the old version though 'cause this new version is a downgraded version of Holding Pattern 1 and is actually not as good.   
(Version 2.0)

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Jun 5 2007
*****

GARY KATZ  This software is truly amazing and relaxing to watch. It reminds me of my first airplane trip to California when I was 6. I sat and stared out the window the entire time. This saver recreates those awesome views and moving clouds without the stress and annoyances that go along with plane travel. The developers are extremely open to new ideas, and the software has been rock solid on both intel and ppc computers. To truly enjoy this saver to it's fullest, run it on a machine with 2 large monitors. People will literally stop by your cube and stare at the screen mesmerized. The saver also runs extremely well as a desktop background (using xback or other software). I highly recommend this software and hope it continues to be developed down the road with new scenes and options. (cockpit view?)  
(Version 2.0)

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Jun 5 2007
*****

GRAPHIC_INNOVATIONS  Nice screen saver! Very creative idea. I only wish the pictures used were a big higher res -- When sitting in front of my cinema display, they're a little jaggy :(

Fantastic otherwise, would recommend!  
(Version 2.0)

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Apr 20 2005
****½

PENNYHEAD  Nice screensaver, one of the best out there for Macs. The 3D graphics are great. Thanks!!!  
(Version 1.0)

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Mar 12 2005
*****

FRED  hi

this is the best screensaver I ever had - but its good to use it on a fast machine -but even on my old pismo g3 400 it works ! only the prozessor fan sometimes is then on...great idea this saver and good work ! hope we get an update with optional sound ? regards-fred  
(Version 1.0)

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Nov 8 2004

ANONYMOUS  Looks cool and has different locations/windows, but I will have to get a new computer for it to work well (400mhz G3 is a little old) :)  
(Version 1.0)

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Apr 27 2004
****.

RYMANN  very cool. runs slow on my old computer.

Please keep working on this, its by far the coolest screensaver I have ever had..  
(Version 1.0)

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Apr 27 2004
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MAURICIO BABILONIA  The installer also puts something called "stemp2" in your /Users/username/Library/Preferences/ByHost/ directory. I also see sed, mv and chmod commands logged in my console.log.

What's going on here? Why not just give the user a .saver file and tell them where to copy it? Very strange.  
(Version 1.0)

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