Milviz Beechcraft B-55 Baron - Coming Soon

[Daveroo]

what are the basic ,or major..differaces in the B55 to B58 barrons?......i noticed on the screenshots here the seats behind the pilot(s) face forward,,the 58 face back? ive allways wondered what the differance is,,,,

 

[SeanTK]

what are the basic ,or major..differaces in the B55 to B58 barrons?......i noticed on the screenshots here the seats behind the pilot(s) face forward,,the 58 face back? ive allways wondered what the differance is,,,,

This article lays things out nicely:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Baron

The only thing I'm wondering about with this Milviz release is the specific type of Baron 55.

EDIT: Looks like N1757G is a C55 version built in 1962 and N2023Z is a 1978 model that's possibly a former T-42.
Additionally, SE-EXW is a Baron 58, so I don't know what they're trying to do here....

 

[monk1]

Thanks for the new screens, that was fast. Sure is purdy. I need a drooling smilie.

 

[Skyhawk18]

This article lays things out nicely:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Baron

The only thing I'm wondering about with this Milviz release is the specific type of Baron 55.

EDIT: Looks like N1757G is a C55 version built in 1962 and N2023Z is a 1978 model that's possibly a former T-42.
Additionally, SE-EXW is a Baron 58, so I don't know what they're trying to do here....

The N1757G is a 1966 Baron B55: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1966_Baron_B55.jpg
The SE-EXW is not a Baron 58. It is a 1968 Beech 95-B55 Baron: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Beech-B55-Baron/1383888/&sid=21cf19df422f90273db5d5806cb0e6b5
The N2023Z is a 1978 B55 (as far as I know).

The B55 was introduced in 1964 and run through 1982 (Wikipedia)

 

[SeanTK]

As established, agreed on Zulu, and I see that at least a couple online sources are indeed wrong on the Swedish reg.

However, the FAA thinks otherwise as to 1757G...

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=1757G

MFR (Manufacture Year) is 1962, which would put it specifically into A55 territory with a gross weight difference and the distinction of being an "early series" Baron 55.


My ultimate point though is that I am trying to determine what specific Baron 55 Milviz is creating. The straight 55 (year 1961) model, or later?
There is a decade of disparity between liveries, and enough of a difference between Baron 55 variations that the differences do come into play.

In any case, even if it is a less-than-realistic "generic" B55, I'm looking forward to it! It looks great!

 

[mohawk3]

Is the pilot wearing any headset?

 

[Skyhawk18]

As established, agreed on Zulu, and I see that at least a couple online sources are indeed wrong on the Swedish reg.

However, the FAA thinks otherwise as to 1757G...

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=1757G

MFR (Manufacture Year) is 1962, which would put it specifically into A55 territory with a gross weight difference and the distinction of being an "early series" Baron 55.


My ultimate point though is that I am trying to determine what specific Baron 55 Milviz is creating. The straight 55 (year 1961) model, or later?
There is a decade of disparity between liveries, and enough of a difference between Baron 55 variations that the differences do come into play.

In any case, even if it is a less-than-realistic "generic" B55, I'm looking forward to it! It looks great!

Thanks Sean.

Yes, you may be right about the 1757G. I think the FAA knows better than Wikipedia (which I got my information from)
But, my intention was to paint a retro B55 color scheme. So, even if the 1757G is a C55 (and appears to be a bit older than I thought), I will keep that livery for the B55 (which is the model we are doing).

I am currently working on a German B55 (D-IEHB), and a Spanish Air Force Beech B55 Baron (E20-1 - 42-60) for this model

 

[monk1]

But, my intention was to paint a retro B55 color scheme. So, even if the 1757G is a C55 (and appears to be a bit older than I thought), I will keep that livery for the B55 (which is the model we are doing).

Here here. I'm all in favor of a little artistic license to incorporate those beautiful retro paint jobs!! Keep up the great work.

 

[Skyhawk18]

Is the pilot wearing any headset?

Not at the moment. But, the poor (almost deaf ) pilot will get his headset before release....

 

[Skyhawk_310R]

what are the basic ,or major..differaces in the B55 to B58 barrons?......i noticed on the screenshots here the seats behind the pilot(s) face forward,,the 58 face back? ive allways wondered what the differance is,,,,

The Baron 55 was the original Beech Baron. It was a derivative of the Travel Air. Later on Beech developed the Baron 58. The prime difference being engines and the double bay doors opening up to the passenger area. The rear portion of the fuselage was redesigned to accomodate those doors.

Ken

 

[Skyhawk_310R]

As established, agreed on Zulu, and I see that at least a couple online sources are indeed wrong on the Swedish reg.

However, the FAA thinks otherwise as to 1757G...

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=1757G

MFR (Manufacture Year) is 1962, which would put it specifically into A55 territory with a gross weight difference and the distinction of being an "early series" Baron 55.


My ultimate point though is that I am trying to determine what specific Baron 55 Milviz is creating. The straight 55 (year 1961) model, or later?
There is a decade of disparity between liveries, and enough of a difference between Baron 55 variations that the differences do come into play.

In any case, even if it is a less-than-realistic "generic" B55, I'm looking forward to it! It looks great!

Keep in mind that lots of things get changed by owners over the years. For example, the Baron 55 I flew (N266G) was heavily modified with new avionics and 300hp a side IO-550 engines. The owners over the years even had the dual yoke installed. They even threw is a paint job that looked like a much later developed Baron 58! The options of multiple STC's for in-the-field upgrades means the concept of a "realistic" Baron 55 pretty much comes down to the eyes of the beholder!

Cheers,

Ken

 

[Skyhawk18]

Two new liveries in progress:

 

[Felixthreeone]

Stop teasing us Gunnar!!! I need this bird in my virtual hanger...

 

[mohawk3]

Please Milviz, make the pilot removable as a/c is parked.It adds a lot to the realism, althrough it is pretty simple to do it.I hate aircraft that don't have that feature,... when you turn everything off after the flight ( or before) and crew stays in the cockpit like dummies...

 

[kcgb]

All you have to do is move the seat

 

[monk1]

Product page is up. Hmmm, did someone say Milviz likes to release on Friday? Could it be...

http://www.milviz.com/fs/item.php?id=B55

 

[kcgb]

A Few more pics of the bird

 

[monk1]

A Few more pics of the bird

LOL, beautiful. Ya tease!

 

[Felixthreeone]

So who is doing the FDE for this aircraft? SInce it is a multi-engine ship, I can only think of one or two FS FDE gurus who are capable of TRULY replicating the dynamics of a twin...

 

[n4gix]

I just uploaded the "Gold Candidate" for our beta team member can conduct a through "sanity check" to ensure everything is a go...

DESIGN TEAM​

Colin Pearson – Owner, Operator, Military Visualizations
Chuck Jodry & Bill Leaming – Coding
John Cagle – Flight Modeling
Illona & Dmitrily Usatiy – Paint
Gunnar van der Meeren – Liveries
Ken Stallings – Manuals and Missions​

Colin Pearson -- Manuals

BETA TEST TEAM​

Ken Stallings
Tom Falley
Greg “Barfly” Barton
Jon Bailey
Diego Mendendez​

Ville Keranen

Tim Swindle
Chris Eells
Drew Payne​

Kade Bellaney
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