Introducing the Avia 51

[Drzook]

I just finished downloading JBK's Orions. What was the tank setup for the Vega? I note the two wing tanks were 96 gals each in the config - what about the other tanks that are listed?

A standard Model 5 Vega had one wing tank in each wing--only 50 gallons each. Total fuel capacity was 100 gallons. The default aircraft (Post's and Earhart's Vegas) were modified for much farther flights, hence the bigger wing tanks and the fuselage tanks taking the place of passenger seating.

Here's the fuel section from my modded Vega Ms Leeanna:
[fuel]
LeftMain = -6.2, -4.20, 2.7, 50.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
RightMain = -6.2, 4.20, 2.7, 50.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type = 1 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors = 1
electric_pump=0
manual_transfer_pump=1

She handles a lot better with a full fuel load. Granted she can't fly as far, but with a BMW 132 under the cowl she is a bit quicker.

[nigel richards]

Apparently one of them made it to Spain. But like many of the Lockheeds that served there, the Avia did not survive...
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Seeing the profile H, really shows off the sleek aesthetic '30's lines of this fine aircraft.
Plenty of scope here for creative texturers to 'go to town' and do her justice.

Another fine prototype Milton.

Hooked!

[Milton Shupe]

Yes, I suppose you can say that the Avia 51 is a cousin to the Lockheed family through the designer, but I think this one will be a sweet hand flyer. So far so good.

Progress after a week's work attached.

[SSI01]

A standard Model 5 Vega had one wing tank in each wing--only 50 gallons each. Total fuel capacity was 100 gallons. The default aircraft (Post's and Earhart's Vegas) were modified for much farther flights, hence the bigger wing tanks and the fuselage tanks taking the place of passenger seating.

Here's the fuel section from my modded Vega Ms Leeanna:
[fuel]
LeftMain = -6.2, -4.20, 2.7, 50.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
RightMain = -6.2, 4.20, 2.7, 50.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type = 1 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors = 1
electric_pump=0
manual_transfer_pump=1

She handles a lot better with a full fuel load. Granted she can't fly as far, but with a BMW 132 under the cowl she is a bit quicker.

Thanks much for the fuel settings, they are now in the config file - getting ready to take her up for a consumption and range test later. Many thanks!

[SSI01]

Yes, I suppose you can say that the Avia 51 is a cousin to the Lockheed family through the designer, but I think this one will be a sweet hand flyer. So far so good.

Progress after a week's work attached.

If it looks good it will fly good. This one looks great Mr. Shupe! Thank you for what you do for us all.

[Maarten]

Milton my main man!

That's a real sweetie. I didn't know about it's existance but now.....

Cheers,
Maarten

[Milton Shupe]

Thanks for the comments. I just finished the exterior modeling so I hope to have it mapped for textures by the weekend (Local Community responsibilities the next 2 days).I am curious if we have anyone here with a knowledge of Czech or Slovak (West Slavic language?) or that can texture these wonderful characters on the sides. Or, anyone interested that can replicate that and willing to do a paint kit.

[Moses03]

Real nice Milton. She's coming along.

[elephant]

Thanks for the comments. I just finished the exterior modeling so I hope to have it mapped for textures by the weekend (Local Community responsibilities the next 2 days).

I am curious if we have anyone here with a knowledge of Czech or Slovak (West Slavic language?) or that can texture these wonderful characters on the sides. Or, anyone interested that can replicate that and willing to do a paint kit.

Milton, she is really a beauty. Unfortunatelly I am in a deep lurking mode just now, but noticed the project yesterday and I am scrambling to get some materials about Avia 51. Is there something particullar detail I can help with?

Unfortunatelly, can not do a paint kit for it. But sure will try to help as I can.

elephant

[Milton Shupe]

Milton, she is really a beauty. Unfortunatelly I am in a deep lurking mode just now, but noticed the project yesterday and I am scrambling to get some materials about Avia 51. Is there something particullar detail I can help with?

Unfortunatelly, can not do a paint kit for it. But sure will try to help as I can.

elephant

Thank you sir.

Our biggest need right now is for information about the interior. We have no pictures or drawings of the interior layout or cockpit.

A paint kit is not essential for this aircraft. The were only 3 units produced and they seemed to have the same paint scheme on bare metal.

Thanks for your interest.

[elephant]

Thank you sir.Our biggest need right now is for information about the interior. We have no pictures or drawings of the interior layout or cockpit.A paint kit is not essential for this aircraft. The were only 3 units produced and they seemed to have the same paint scheme on bare metal.Thanks for your interest.

Milton,please check your private email. No interior info just now, but searching...

[AndyG43]

Thanks for the comments. I just finished the exterior modeling so I hope to have it mapped for textures by the weekend (Local Community responsibilities the next 2 days).

I am curious if we have anyone here with a knowledge of Czech or Slovak (West Slavic language?) or that can texture these wonderful characters on the sides. Or, anyone interested that can replicate that and willing to do a paint kit.

What do you need language-wise Milton; my own knowledge of Czech is a very limited (although I can flirt in it reasonably well) but I know people who are fluent & could possibly help?

[Hurricane91]

but searching...

Great photo Elephant, excellent details. Thanks for posting.

John

[Matt Wynn]

my Czech is very limited also, as is my Serbo-Croat, and Greek..... Russian..... French...... German..... Dutch all a touch rusty.... can still do English thankfully (well vaguely English)...

she's a real sweetheart Milton, a good looking girl she is... of course it's parents would advise keeping me at bay in all seriousness she has them art-deco lines that i just love, and with them 3 radials she'll sounds great too! great work on this obscure aircraft ...

[stuartcox]

my Czech is very limited also, as is my Serbo-Croat, and Greek..... Russian..... French...... German..... Dutch all a touch rusty.... can still do English thankfully (well vaguely English)...

Matt, didn't you forget Gibberish?
Or shall we leave that for Nigel....