Carenado C185F Skywagon released !

[Cleartheprop]

HERE (http://www.carenado.com/ecommerce/buscador.php3?id_producto=80)
Looks fantastic! :ernae:

[MCDesigns]

Awesome!! Now to wait till it hits simmarket, bummer.

Iwas hoping for a float/amphib version, oh well.

[CodyValkyrie]

Wouldn't be surprised if they set that in a different package Michael. It makes sense if they want to wring it out for every dollar they can.

[JimC1702]

Thanks for the heads up. Downloading now.

Jim

[Dexdoggy]

Well, impulsive action, just bought it, downloading now!

[Helldiver]

I hope that they come out with an amphibian. That's really needed for Alaska.
Y'know, you can see Russia from there.

[6297J]

I might have to get it just for those two panel glazed doors! Never seen that on a Cessna before.


http://www.carenado.com/pages/C185FSX/1024X768/11.jpg


http://www.carenado.com/pages/C185FSX/1024X768/15.jpg

But, I agree it might be worth waiting to see if any more versions are to follow.

[wallyboard]

Did a quick pattern around Pitt Meadows. She's smooth, seems like everthing works, and has nice throaty sounds. Flies okay for all I know. Presentation quality is typical Carenado. I like it, and will be patient for the floats.

Cheers
Larry

[gajit]

thanks for reporting -downloading :jump::jump::jump:

[AussieMan]

Well, impulsive action, just bought it, downloading now!

Same here.

Cheers
Pat

[gajit]

Wow - its great - pressing shift+5 whilst parked is great. Well done Carenado. :salute:

[DaveKDEN]

Downloading now - thanks for the heads up!

Dave

[Dain Arns]

Wow, the struts are even pitted. :icon_lol:

[CL19O1]

WOW!!! I was looking all over for a 180 or 185 just recently and gave up. I had no idea this was in the works. Thanks for the heads up.

[scottmm73]

How well does it side slip?

[gajit]

So much detail - i love the click spot for the gps :applause:

[MisterKleen]

For the GA fans among us - this has been a great last month!!!! Super Cub, BirdDog, and now C-185!!!!!:salute:

[DaveKDEN]

A very nice model from Carenado - at a great price! Wonderfully detailed, yet easy on the framerates. Not too complex, which makes it great for a leisurely Sunday afternoon flight.

:ernae:

Dave

[Cirrus N210MS]

can you post video up on how it works? i am sure goto buy her when i get home from las vegas when ever that is goto be eheh i am having too much fun out here :applause:

[Gdavis101]

I think I had better get in line and get this one too!

[Cirrus N210MS]

been waiting for a 185 for a long time! my friend down the air strip where i live flys a real one and boy he likes to show off his plane! he pulls his prop pitch to a point it sounds like a P47 Taking off wit max military power so loud it allmost brakes windows eheh

:salute:

[heywooood]

mmm...mmmm...mmm

how does Carenado do it...

[Kiwikat]

Does anyone see anything wrong with the external textures on this one? Any mirroring? Misalignment? etc? :kilroy:

[spotlope]

No idea, as the VC is too nice to leave even for a second. ;)

One thing I noticed, and I'll bring it up on their forums if it hasn't been raised already, is that the airspeed indicator is a wee bit of an exaggerator. That sucker will read 140, but when you mouse over it, it says "110 knots". Hmph.

EDIT: I'm an idiot. The ASI reads in both kts and mph. I was confusing the two. I swear, you can't let me fly. Ever.

[scottmm73]

I see there is a problem with the config file for total fuel. Config is set up for 43 gallons but the POH says different.

[CodyValkyrie]

Well... I buckled.

[lawdawg]

Bill, are you flyin while under the influence...again?

[cvearl]

Some really nice detail on that one here...

http://www.bush-planes.com/Cessna-180-185.html

[SirBenn21]

Carenado always make respectable planes.

The VC on this one is especially good. I'm happy with my purchase.
I've been tempted to get "Sibwings Birddog", but the security has put me off, so this has quenched my tail dragger needs and the cub.
Pitty they did not make an amphibian or ski landing gear. :applause:

27819

Ben

[6297J]

Pity they did not make an amphibian or ski landing gear. :applause:
Ben

According to their forum over at Avsim when asked if they would release an expansion pack with floats, they said -

Yes, we will release a extension pack in the near future.

Carenado

Hopefully 'near future' means by the end of the week :engel016:
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[SirBenn21]

According to their forum over at Avsim when asked if they would release an expansion pack with floats, they said -

Yes, we will release a extension pack in the near future.

Carenado

Hopefully 'near future' means by the end of the week :engel016:
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Excellent. :salute:

[spotlope]

Don't let the Sibwings security keep you from a really gorgeous bird, Ben. I have never had a problem activating one of their birds - it's simple and automated, just one of those put in your email and reg number kind of deals. You only have to do it once per rig, and even installing updates or reinstalling the plane doesn't require re-registering.

But yes, this 185 is a very nice piece of work.

[bstolle]

I've been tempted to get "Sibwings Birddog", but the security has put me off,
Ben

I WANTED the L-19 so I disregarded the 'security'...well it's no problem at all and contrary e.g. to other companies you can reinstall it as often as you like (at least on the same machine) and WITHOUT having to enter a code, connect to the internet etc..
It's a really SUPERB plane!

[hews500d]

Guess I'm getting this one next payday.. There should be some fantastic repaints showing up!

Darrell

[Cactuskid]

I've tried several times this morning to purchase the 185, but can't seem to get a credit card transaction to go through. I've tried several cards, but the payment company server keeps says "can't process at this moment" or something like that. Anybody else have this problem?

[gajit]

I've tried several times this morning to purchase the 185, but can't seem to get a credit card transaction to go through. I've tried several cards, but the payment company server keeps says "can't process at this moment" or something like that. Anybody else have this problem?


They grabbed me money yesterday at light speed!!

[Cleartheprop]

I've tried several times this morning to purchase the 185, but can't seem to get a credit card transaction to go through. I've tried several cards, but the payment company server keeps says "can't process at this moment" or something like that. Anybody else have this problem?

Same here - transaction was rejected 5 minutes ago... try later..

[DaveKDEN]

According to their forum over at Avsim when asked if they would release an expansion pack with floats, they said -

Yes, we will release a extension pack in the near future.

Carenado

Hopefully 'near future' means by the end of the week :engel016:
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Hopefully they'll add an amphib, ski version, and a tundra tire as well.

Dave

[Killbilly]

I got the same credit card nonsense this morning, but I just tried again and it's working fine. Got mine all downloaded. Unfortunately, I have a full plate for the rest of the day, so I won't get to play with my new toy until tomorrow afternoon. :blind:

[DaveKDEN]

I WANTED the L-19 so I disregarded the 'security'...well it's no problem at all and contrary e.g. to other companies you can reinstall it as often as you like (at least on the same machine) and WITHOUT having to enter a code, connect to the internet etc..
It's a really SUPERB plane!

I'd love to get the Sibwings Birddog as well, but the Euro/Dollar conversion puts the price a bit too high for me for one aircraft add-on. While I somewhat understand UK/European developers pricing in Euro, it has dissuaded me from buying something more than once in the past couple of years. I imagine I'm not the only one. As such, I'd guess many sales opportunities are lost as a consequence. I don't mean this to degrade into a Dollar vs. Euro war, just stating the facts as I see them.

Dave

[bstolle]

35USD.....2 tickets for Avatar 3D did cost me more and neither was the movie as impressive as the L-19 nor did the fun with it last as long ;)

[Cleartheprop]

Payment worked fine for me an hour ago...:ernae:

[DaveKDEN]

35USD.....2 tickets for Avatar 3D did cost me more and neither was the movie as impressive as the L-19 nor did the fun with it last as long ;)

Heard the same arguement many times before. However, it's really comparing apples and oranges.
For the record, I typically don't see movies when they're first run as they cost too much as well. Wait a few weeks until they hit the matinee and pay 1/2 as much.

I'm kind of coming across as a cheapskate here - so be it. :mixedsmi: I'd guess people like me help to keep prices down somewhat.

Dave

[Cactuskid]

Yep, I just tried again a little while ago and the payment went through with no problem. Must have been a problem with their server.

I just took the pretty little red/chrome version on a short hop from Victoria to Nanaimo, and I'm impressed. She flies nice and handles nicely on the ground. I can't wait to see some of the repaints that folks come up with. I'm looking forward to an Aussie version. Good job Carenado! :applause:

[Cirrus N210MS]

any idea when they will have it up at the pilot shop on flightsim.com? :salute:

[Cleartheprop]

Why choose ? :bump:

http://www.miragecockpit.com/images/SOH/Image2.jpg
:running:

[cvearl]

Why choose ? :bump:

http://www.miragecockpit.com/images/SOH/Image2.jpg
:running:

How do you get them side by side like that for screenies?

[Cleartheprop]

I use FSrecorder... available THERE (http://www.fs-recorder.net/) :running:

[DaveKDEN]

Anyone else notice the exhast pipe vibrating around? Nice detail!!! :applause:

Dave

[ryanbatc]

I 2nd Kiwi's request. Also, can we get some close up VC screenshots (from users, not the developer)? Is there a spot to put the RXP Garmin units?

Thanks! :applause:

[scottmm73]

I 2nd Kiwi's request. Also, can we get some close up VC screenshots (from users, not the developer)? Is there a spot to put the RXP Garmin units?

Thanks! :applause:

TonyG over at the FSE Forums has put the RXP guages in. He gonna post his config later tonight. I can pm you the settings if you would like.

[gajit]

Anyone else notice the exhast pipe vibrating around? Nice detail!!! :applause:

Dave

Yes - and one of the aerials vibrates.

I noticed on the seneca II that the static lines on the trailing edges also vibrated very relistically - but this has to be Carenado's best so far. :ernae:

[CL19O1]

I bought the Bird Dog and a couple days later upgraded to windows 7 from Vista without touching any hardware I was told my hardware had changed and I needed another key. They require you wait 2 weeks between keys but I emailed Sibwings and had a new key almost immediately. I wouldn't let that security thing get in the way of flying an amazing plane.

[ryanbatc]

TonyG over at the FSE Forums has put the RXP guages in. He gonna post his config later tonight. I can pm you the settings if you would like.

Thanks that would be nice, I use the GNS 430W. I don't actually have the plane yet but it seems like its a decent one and the FDE is believable.

[heywooood]

great

[CG_1976]

May i please req a painter to please paint this. She is on ski's in winter otherwise she is a dragger,
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-Tindi/Cessna-A185F-Skywagon/1467485/&sid=f48429d19d44c5ccb7a6969a3e678428

[6297J]

Hot news from Carenado's official forum ( http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?showforum=357 )

We will release several MODS such as float, tundra, cargo and ski.

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

[Dexdoggy]

A very satisfying purchase!

http://www.fsfiles.org/imagehost/uploads/1264543168.jpg

[ryanbatc]

How fast does this thing go in cruise? kias works...

[Cleartheprop]

How fast does this thing go in cruise? kias works...

cruise 7,500 ft @ 75% power, normal lean mixture : 168 m.p.h

[Reddog]

I just bought this around 3pmEST it's now 4:55EST and still no email with the serial Number so I can install it. sent them an email and got a reply, all about my account info and nothing about the airplane??? My 1st purchase from them not to sure there will be anymore.:frown:

[scottmm73]

I just bought this around 3pmEST it's now 4:55EST and still no email with the serial Number so I can install it. sent them an email and got a reply, all about my account info and nothing about the airplane??? My 1st purchase from them not to sure there will be anymore.:frown:

If I recall correctly the serial number was displayed after the purchase page. I don't even believe it was sent in the email.


Check your account there.

[edit] It was also displayed in the email, as stated below. Check your spam folder.

[scottmm73]

Also check your Spam folder.

[Reddog]

If I recall correctly the serial number was displayed after the purchase page. I don't even believe it was sent in the email.


Check your account there.

[edit] It was also displayed in the email, as stated below. Check your spam folder.
Yes it did show that but below all that info it said an email would be sent with the info in it and to be sure tosave the email.
No email yet.
Don't have a spam folder.

[Reddog]

OK email just came thru case closed.:bump:

[doublecool]

Hot news from Carenado's official forum ( http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?showforum=357 )

We will release several MODS such as float, tundra, cargo and ski.

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

I hope its a amphibian
Much more usable and more fun :applause:
got the 172 float and never use it

[Old Crow]

I hope its a amphibian
Much more usable and more fun :applause:
got the 172 float and never use it


I Whole-Heartedly second that! It is really rough on the floats when you start off your flight on a concrete runway. :173go1:

[ryanbatc]

Thirded...

There's a lot of people who dislike amphibs. I like to enjoy water takeoffs but hate getting stuck when there isn't water. I guess one can always do low approaches lol

[Sky~6]

PATCH is OUT !!

C185 F SKYWAGON FSX PATCH
CLICK HERE TO GET THE PATCH (http://www.carenado.com/ecommerce/login.php3)
This patch corrects these issues:
- Only 2 blades visible of the propeller from inside the VC when flying a 3 blades prop aircraft.
- Adds 2 more points to the flaps. Now it has 10°, 20°, 30° and 40°.
- The carb heat was eliminated.
- Corrects the movement of the aircraft with the rudder trim wheel.
- Corrects the fuel capacity to 65 gallons, which is the value of the manual.
. Adds a heading bug which is conected to the autopilot.

If you prefer, just download again the package from the link you got after your purchase.
You will be asked for your email and password for getting this patch.
You don't need this patch if you downloaded the package after January 28th, 2010 17.00 GMT.

[Cleartheprop]

thanks for the update ! :ernae:

[CodyValkyrie]

Carb heat eliminated? Does anyone know why this would be?

[VCN-1]

Does anyone have trouble with the navigation lights and beacon displaying correctly in model 3?

The red flashes but it is way below the beacon .

VCN-1

[Boomer]

Carb heat eliminated? Does anyone know why this would be?

Its a fuel injected engine. No carb :173go1::icon_lol:

[CodyValkyrie]

Gotcha, thanks.

[Dain Arns]

Does anyone have trouble with the navigation lights and beacon displaying correctly in model 3?

The red flashes but it is way below the beacon .

VCN-1


Rotate in spot view around it. Possibly it could just be the nav light/beacon display bug in FSX. :kilroy:

[modelr]

Just downloaded mine. Looking forward to flying it this weekend.