Introducing the Avia 51

**nigel richards** · January 5th, 2012, 01:17

"Last edited by Milton Shupe; January 5th, 2012 at 00:17. Reason: punctuation"

Nice one Sir! LOL!

**Milton Shupe** · January 5th, 2012, 07:14

Continuing to strive for improvement but I am pleased with how the cabin lighting is shaping up.

Trying to "personalize" the lighting to each individual seat to minimize "space intrusion" on other passengers.

In the cockpit, the lighting is well-subdued for night flying but not as good as gauge backlighting (which was unavailable in 32-34 AFAIK). I will continue to improve on this.

**Milton Shupe** · January 5th, 2012, 10:51

I am in process of reviewing overall features and completed works.
In testing of the flight models now and I have a question for you.

Do you want the VC Rain feature for the VC or is it too much load for many of you.

I am willing to hear any and all recommendations.

***Ferry_vO*** · January 5th, 2012, 10:54

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

but not as good as gauge backlighting (which was unavailable in 32-34 AFAIK).

Just good old luminous (And radio active!) paint in those days.

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Do you want the VC Rain feature for the VC or is it too much load for many of you.

Sure I want it, but I have no performance issues with Fs9 at all.

**nigel richards** · January 5th, 2012, 11:05

Ferry just said it all..with better economy of words!

**Milton Shupe** · January 6th, 2012, 15:35

Originally Posted by Ferry_vO

Just good old luminous (And radio active!) paint in those days.

Sure I want it, but I have no performance issues with Fs9 at all.

Well, I can do the gauge backlighting no problem; just wasn't sure it would be appropriate.

We shall see. :-)

Were the old luminous applied to just certain gauges or all of them?

***Matt Wynn*** · January 6th, 2012, 16:19

used to be key dials if i recall, but may have been all over... element used if i recall was Radium, and yeah it was slightly radioactive

**Milton Shupe** · January 7th, 2012, 10:32

The Avia 156 model changes are complete. We are still working with a few panel gauge improvements, a minor interior texture change (Matt?), and some FM tweaks, after which she will be ready for beta testing.

Here is a shot of the VC Rain feature just installed.

***Hurricane91*** · January 7th, 2012, 10:47

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Well, I can do the gauge backlighting no problem; just wasn't sure it would be appropriate.

I like illuminated gauges, but would that restrict the ability to move a gauge without a light spot left behind?

That rain effect is very nice. Is that in 2-D or the VC?

***OleBoy*** · January 7th, 2012, 11:25

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

The Avia 156 model changes are complete. We are still working with a few panel gauge improvements, a minor interior texture change (Matt?), and some FM tweaks, after which she will be ready for beta testing.

Here is a shot of the VC Rain feature just installed.

That's looking the era for sure. I'm liking it!

***Matt Wynn*** · January 7th, 2012, 11:29

Sorry Milton, had a hectic past couple of days, just opened it up in Photoshop to a)remove a window frame for the Avia 51 and b) verify there are 6 window frames for the 156

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**Milton Shupe** · January 7th, 2012, 12:00

Originally Posted by Matt Wynn

Sorry Milton, had a hectic past couple of days, just opened it up in Photoshop to a)remove a window frame for the Avia 51 and b) verify there are 6 window frames for the 156

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Thanks Matt. I know you are busy; just a reminder as I forgot about it myself until now.

Originally Posted by Hurricane91

I like illuminated gauges, but would that restrict the ability to move a gauge without a light spot left behind?

That rain effect is very nice. Is that in 2-D or the VC?

VC Rain effect.

Yes, the light map is an image of the panel with gauges, the way I do it anyway. Alternatively, an bland light map could be used to be more flexible.

However, I have decided for now that I like the appearance as it is. It's dark enough, yet easily readable for me.

Here is a shot. I am prepared to do gauge back lighting if necessary, but personally, I am liking what I have now.

***Matt Wynn*** · January 7th, 2012, 12:37

i like that! looks perfect amount of Darkness for me too!

**Milton Shupe** · January 9th, 2012, 12:51

Hopefully we will complete the 6 panels .... yes six to include two FSX-friendly English and Metric based gauges (thanks to thunder100 for this effort) ... tonight and be ready to prepare an official beta package on Tuesday.

***OleBoy*** · January 9th, 2012, 14:52

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Hopefully we will complete the 6 panels .... yes six to include two FSX-friendly English and Metric based gauges (thanks to thunder100 for this effort) ... tonight and be ready to prepare an official beta package on Tuesday.

This is going to be a GRAND entrance to flightsim. I really look forward to see the final release get unveiled. And my "Thanks" go out to thunder100 for investing his time to make the panels for FSX. I really appreciate it!!