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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

MilViz Cessna 310R on final approach!

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Ken Stallings

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The Military Visualizations Cessna 310R is now on final approach and from what I have been told, the team is shooting for an end of July, early August release!

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How good is the aircraft? Well, I've been working with the MilViz team for the last two months polishing the flight model, trying to make it as close as possible in FSX to the real 310R. And I think it is one of the finest flight models I have ever flown in FSX! Short answer: when I fly the MilViz C-310R I believe it flies faithfully to the real aircraft!

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There are currently three different liveries planned and I understand custom liveries will be supported. The panel comes in both a 2D and virtual 3D formats, including a "clean slate" DVC that will allow the panel tweakers among us to substitute and modify for our own desires!

The default DVC is all 3D instruments and avionics designed by Bill Leaming. A lot of effort went into ensuring workability and realism. The complexities require good documentation and so the team is sparing nothing to release an extensive Pilot's Operating Handbook and manuals for the major systems. The POH is based on the one for the real aircraft so it will yield a very realistic insight into flying the aircraft.

In addition, the exterior lights feature visuals that are rarely seen in virtual aircraft, including a customized function in the landing and taxi lights that give you a look similar to the actual lights. Similarly, the panel lighting in the DVC features dimming lights that allow you to customize the lighting effect you desire!

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But what cannot be shown to be appreciated are the sounds. Frankly, they are the most realistic sounds I have ever witnessed in FSX. They are authentic digital recordings of a real Cessna 310R, and includes associated actions such as the actual sound of the master battery switch and avionics master being turned on. Trust me -- it's a lot more than a mere click! You'll have to hear it to believe it, but make no mistake the level of fidelity includes options that have rarely been attempted.

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This is MilViz's first general aviation release for FSX and I think it sets a high bar to follow. So, get ready for the takeoff!

Cheers,

Ken
 
I have seen this model first hand personally and its quality 'before' it made it to FSX was like that of a mix between Carenado and SibWings who are known for their extreme graphics and detail. An amazing amount of high detailed work and graphics.

I hope it does very well.



Bill
 
Great news.

And Ken, thanks for working on the flight model...getting some real world experience baked into the artistry makes all the difference.
 
Ken Stallings said:
. . . . .How good is the aircraft? Well, I've been working with the MilViz team for the last two months polishing the flight model, trying to make it as close as possible in FSX to the real 310R. And I think it is one of the finest flight models I have ever flown in FSX! Short answer: when I fly the MilViz C-310R I believe it flies faithfully to the real aircraft!

Cheers,
Ken
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Ah, I'm glad this is coming from you Ken. . .this way when the "It just doesn't feel right" crowd has a criticism I'll sit back and smile while you explain exactly why it "does" feel right. lol

I've been looking forward to this for quite some time now. The Dreamfleet 310 was my go-to twin while I was still flying FS9 and really missed not being able to get it ported to FSX. Looks great!!:salute:
 
Great looking stuff. I'm really looking forward to it.
Any pics of the current state of the avionics and VC in general?

Thanks for the HU :salute:
 
Hi Ken,

Will the clean slate VC radio stack use 3D knobs, or 3D textures for the knobs (like Carenado)?
I like 3D knobs and 3D gauges!.........
 
SADT said:
Hi Ken,

Will the clean slate VC radio stack use 3D knobs, or 3D textures for the knobs (like Carenado)?
I like 3D knobs and 3D gauges!.........
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Of course not. How could we possibly do that? 3D knobs are fixed into a specific position in 3B space, which would almost certainly never match whatever the user installs.

That's why it's called a "clean slate..."
 
gajit said:
Wow - that looks great - I hope there will be a paint kit? :jump:
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There will indeed be a paint kit and it will be included in the release.

So far, the only place this will be for sale is Simmarket. Though I know that some of you don't like them, they are, for us, the best solution.
 
Early Dawn Departure @ KGYY

The early morning sun provides some fabulous golden reflections on my freshly washed and waxed C310R...

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Climbing out after an early morning departure from Rwy 12 at KGYY. Wow! The sun reflecting off of the front almost makes me regret the wax! :naturesm:

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MM said:
Great news.

And Ken, thanks for working on the flight model...getting some real world experience baked into the artistry makes all the difference.
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Believe me, I was pulling my (very short and few) hair out during the FDE design about the things 'his' real 310 does and FSX generally can't do.
But it paid off as we have now a flight model which is extremely realistic.. e.g. easily the most realistic engine out experience you can have in FSX.

Cheers

Bernt
 
Will there be at least some impression of glazing in the VC windows - i just think it looks better than when its an open cockpit (and warmer LOL)

I love the VC images on your website,
 
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