Holding Pattern Coach Class
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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 2.3:
  • Works with Snow Leopard
Requirements
Intel/PPC, Mac OS X 10.4 or later Flash Player 10 installed.





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Thus.spake.z commented on 14 Nov 2009
I'm sort of a screensaver junky. I love interesting, esthetically appealing screensavers.
While I wasn't particularly taken with Holding Pattern Coach Class, I decided to check out the First Class version.
There's no trial download available but there is a preview available at the developer's website.
First Class costs $17.50, which is awfully steep for a screen saver. No screensaver is worth more than $10 IMHO.
First Class has views off the western US, Hawaii, Clouds over the Pacific, with a view near Mexico City being the only one outside the States.
Well, how about some views over other parts of the world such as India, the Himalayas, China, Tibet, Europe, South America, i.e. Peru, Brazil, the Amazon; it's a big world out there with lots of places to choose from.
Anyway, there are no shortage of free, inspired, dynamic screensavers...... Electric Sheep, Skyrocket, Lattice, Pixelcity, Fracture, Hyperspace, Helios, Flocks, Neko, Plasma Tunnel, Euphoria.
[Version 2.3]


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Brini reviewed on 22 Oct 2008
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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Dinhbg commented on 15 Sep 2007
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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akrobat commented on 19 Jul 2007
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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Gary Katz reviewed on 05 Jun 2007
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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graphic_innovations reviewed on 05 Jun 2007
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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Anonymous reviewed on 20 Apr 2005
Nice screensaver, one of the best out there for Macs. The 3D graphics are great. Thanks!!!
[Version 1.0]


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Anonymous reviewed on 08 Nov 2004
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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Anonymous reviewed on 27 Apr 2004
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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Anonymous reviewed on 26 Apr 2004
Wow... this is really neat. BTW, it's running okay on my B&W 350MHz. Though on a faster machine I'm sure it sings.
[Version 1.0]


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Downloads:16,933
Version Downloads:3,046
Type:Utilities : Screen Savers
License:Free
Date:13 Nov 2009
Platform:PPC 32 / Intel 32 / OS X
Price:Free0.00
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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.


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