Alabeo C195 Released!

**papab** · March 4th, 2014, 05:56

Get it here:

http://www.alabeo.com/index.php

Rick

**stiz** · March 4th, 2014, 07:36

why do people do old planes then put modern panels in them

***arrowmaker*** · March 4th, 2014, 08:01

Originally Posted by stiz

why do people do old planes then put modern panels in them

I don't really mind the modern panel myself. However it would have been nice if they could have included a vintage panel on some models.

Something like this, maybe?

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**Rimshot** · March 4th, 2014, 08:11

Originally Posted by stiz

why do people do old planes then put modern panels in them

To simulate a plane that has been upgraded with new avionics over the years. I bet there isn't a single 195 flying around with original avionics. When I sim do not pretend to live in the past, so contrary to you I prefer a modern panel on an older plane.

***arrowmaker*** · March 4th, 2014, 08:24

Originally Posted by Rimshot

I bet there isn't a single 195 flying around with original avionics.

Well judging by the quick search I made, I'm guessing you are right. I couldn't find a single image of the cockpit without some form of modern avionics.

Plenty of images here:

http://www.cessna195.org/

***Roger*** · March 4th, 2014, 08:56

Downloading now...I'm excited

**dvj** · March 4th, 2014, 09:10

While I like the Alabeo modeling very much, their external textures always appear to be to bright, too reflective against any landscape. No so with Carenado. Anyone else see this?

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**griphos** · March 4th, 2014, 10:14

What about the image you first posted above? I've seen a good number of these older Cessnas with lovingly restored original panels. My own Chief has an original panel. For many of us, there is a joy to flying VFR using basic instruments (and the odd portable GPS perhaps) and fly using primarily pilotage. So, although I'm not a big fan of Alabeo planes (after buying several), I was quite interested in this one, but would be much more tempted to buy if it included a vintage panel.

***Roger*** · March 4th, 2014, 12:26

Love the look, the shine, the big round engine and the big round engine sound. Didn't have to add vc shadows as they were already enabled. I will be flying this aircraft a lot!

***Roger*** · March 4th, 2014, 12:28

Couple more...

**luckydog** · March 4th, 2014, 12:36

Been flying it around the TX hill country...............I like it a LOT !!

**chet twowolves** · March 4th, 2014, 13:35

Flying mine around t or c new mexico . It's a great 195 outstanding work.

**Cirrus N210MS** · March 4th, 2014, 13:44

just got it! for my Birthday ! There is one based out of the my local airfield get to help put it into the hanger when its used

**dvj** · March 4th, 2014, 13:44

Originally Posted by Roger

Couple more...

P3D? Does not look as over the top metallic as I see in FSX.

**Cirrus N210MS** · March 4th, 2014, 14:35

**dvj** · March 4th, 2014, 14:49

**Rudyjo** · March 4th, 2014, 14:54

Although I will get this and was really looking forward to it, I'm disappointed that it doesn't have a panel that would have come with it when the plane was first sold.
Look at all the interest in the vintage panel being designed for the C-47. Sure, a real plane would be updated over the years, but this is a simulation. Put an old panel in an old plane!

**ThePlasticMax** · March 4th, 2014, 14:55

Originally Posted by stiz

why do people do old planes then put modern panels in them

Because anytime an old jetliner or GA plane is done without a GPS, there's a dozen or two people pop up on avsim and scream that they won't buy it unless it has a GPS.

So the companies like Carenado/Alabeo that aren't doing it for the love of old planes, but as a business, have no choice but to try and cater to these people.

**andersel** · March 4th, 2014, 15:14

It's too bad that there isn't a 195 (or, for that matter a Staggerwing) of this quality for those us us that fly in FS9. I'm pretty sure that it could be don, given the current state of FS development technology.

JMPO

LA

***Roger*** · March 4th, 2014, 15:24

Originally Posted by dvj

P3D? Does not look as over the top metallic as I see in FSX.

No dvj it's FsX Dx10+fixer.

***Roger*** · March 4th, 2014, 15:35

Some shots over Drzewiecki Design New York

**roger-wilco-66** · March 4th, 2014, 21:47

That really looks outstanding and I have an itch to get it.
However. I bought the WACO and seldom fly it. I'm one of those who prefer a steam gauge cockpit that fits in the classic era of the aircraft.
Therefore: skip.

Love the screenshots here, a pleasure to look at!

Cheers,
Mark

**sonicsolutions** · March 5th, 2014, 02:20

Another great bird from these guys. Pondering picking it up but everytime I buy something from Carenado / Alabeo I have to fix up the audio as they do stereo for both interior and exterior which is incorrect.

Can anyone comment or verify if the exterior files are mono or are they stereo...thanks fellers.

Vance

**robert41** · March 5th, 2014, 02:21

Originally Posted by ThePlasticMax

Because anytime an old jetliner or GA plane is done without a GPS, there's a dozen or two people pop up on avsim and scream that they won't buy it unless it has a GPS.

So the companies like Carenado/Alabeo that aren't doing it for the love of old planes, but as a business, have no choice but to try and cater to these people.

I can understand this position.
I trust that these developers realize that the reverse is also true. Many of us vintage flyers prefer a vintage look and feel in a vintage aircraft.