A nice video of a Beech 1900.

[RayS]

I could call this post 'Why I fly", but I only fly simulators anymore.

(Bob, if you are reading, this is why I went from a KingAir to a 1900. The cockpit offers a LOT of hands-on.. and your workload can get overwhelming at times during take-off and landing.)

Plus the engine startup sequence is fun!

http://youtu.be/Z91kqjxC6ao

...and then there's this... Coming soon. Produced by the same guy that produced the classic One-Six-Right

Aviation: The Invisible Highway – Official Trailer #1 – documentary narrated by Harrison Ford on Vimeo




We live in exciting times.

[iwik]

Nice one Ray and thanks. Will be looking out when she is released.
Les

[geeman47]

Good stuff!

16R is a great one too, have it on my shelf. 

That video makes me miss my PMDG BE1900 in FS9.  1st airplane I flew on-line in VATSIM and with my 1st VA. 

Anyone have the Carenado model?  Is it any good?

[RayS]

Anyone have the Carenado model?  Is it any good?

I have both the Carenado KingAir 200 and the B1900.

BOTH models rock! That said, I love the B1900... Best A/C I've ever flown in the sim world. I've never flown the real B1900 but if I did, I hope it would mimic this flight model as closely as possible. The Carenado Beech line is the cream of the crop.

For a curious look into my flight deck, here's a more technical view into my operations....
http://www.anthonyscottphotography.com/b1900

[Trevor Hale]

Ray, I have to know how or what you used for the markings on your TQ. Looks amazing.

[Sam Llorca]

Awesome flightdeck Ray! Reminded me of the good old days. Enjoy.

[RayS]

Ray, I have to know how or what you used for the markings on your TQ. Looks amazing.

I drew them all out in Photoshop on a single sheet then had them printed up on sticky-back vinyl paper. They are indistinguishable from the real thing (Except they can't be backlit but I'm working on that)

I have several spare sheets. I'll bring them with me if you need some.

[KyleH]

Nice looking build Ray!

[geeman47]

Very nice, neat & tidy.

[Trevor Hale]

Ray, I have to know how or what you used for the markings on your TQ. Looks amazing.

I have several spare sheets. I'll bring them with me if you need some.

That wold be awesome.  Thank You!  I WANT ONE FOR SURE....   If you have an extra, I will pay you even.  I will just have to try to plan what I will do with it so I don't mess it up.

[ETomlin]

Hi Ray

Your project looks GREAT! Like your displays.

If I can ever help you with backlit panels, let me know via email.

[RayS]

That wold be awesome.  Thank You!  I WANT ONE FOR SURE....   If you have an extra, I will pay you even.  I will just have to try to plan what I will do with it so I don't mess it up.

Payment? What is this payment you speak of? 

No payment necessary. I had about 20 sheets printed up when I made them. I'll bring several for you so you won't have to worry about mucking one up.

[Trevor Hale]

You Rock.  Thanks Bud..  the days are getting closer and I am very much looking forward to the much needed vacation!  I mean "Blood Sweat and Tears of another Worldflight"  LOL

[Bob Reed]

That wold be awesome.  Thank You!  I WANT ONE FOR SURE....   If you have an extra, I will pay you even.  I will just have to try to plan what I will do with it so I don't mess it up.

Payment? What is this payment you speak of? 

No payment necessary. I had about 20 sheets printed up when I made them. I'll bring several for you so you won't have to worry about mucking one up.

Hey I have a King Air as well.......  could I get one as well?? PLEASE??

[RayS]

Hey I have a King Air as well.......  could I get one as well?? PLEASE??

I'll bring several :-)

[RayS]

Hi Ray

Your project looks GREAT! Like your displays.

If I can ever help you with backlit panels, let me know via email.

I'm filing this under: #OHMYGODINEEDTHOSE!!

...just when I told my wife I was done with big purchases for the sim.

Those panels are AWESOME.. I need them. I must have them.

[Trevor Hale]

Pretty cool eh? That's what I am trying to put in mine lol. I may need Eric to make a very small modification to the captain right panel but aren't they awesome?

[RayS]

Hi Ray

Your project looks GREAT! Like your displays.

If I can ever help you with backlit panels, let me know via email.

Email Sent.

[RayS]

Pretty cool eh? That's what I am trying to put in mine lol. I may need Eric to make a very small modification to the captain right panel but aren't they awesome?

So awesome I bought a set. Perfect timing actually as I was in the process of updating my own (inferior) backlighting. Now I don't have to!