SOH A-26 Invader, the story continues ...

[sp762]

Crikey. That’s beyond belief!

 

[stretch1365]

A-26 video

Wow your new video is just amazing. I cranked up the volume, headphones on and set full screen then just sat back and enjoyed the show. Truely amazing how this aircraft is progressing. I can't wait to see this upgrade in FSX if your still going to release it for that platform too. Thanks.

Best Regards

Dave Phillips.

 

[blanston12]

Wonderful work G-Man. Love that you were doing your test flights around Mono Lake.

Just wondering if there will be a 'restored' version of this aircraft, think someone flying a restored version of this beauty today, with the minimum upgrades to communication and navigation most pilots would want.

 

[ferondoe]

Wonderful work G-Man. Love that you were doing your test flights around Mono Lake.

Just wondering if there will be a 'restored' version of this aircraft, think someone flying a restored version of this beauty today, with the minimum upgrades to communication and navigation most pilots would want.

Great job it will be beautiful,
for version K, I would prefer pilots equipped with a helmet instead of the cap.
Regards
Marty

 

[gman5250]

Great job it will be beautiful,
for version K, I would prefer pilots equipped with a helmet instead of the cap.
Regards
Marty

I'm with you on that Marty. The SEA pilots are in the works, but not ready for the show...yet.

 

[gman5250]

Wonderful work G-Man. Love that you were doing your test flights around Mono Lake.

Just wondering if there will be a 'restored' version of this aircraft, think someone flying a restored version of this beauty today, with the minimum upgrades to communication and navigation most pilots would want.

The B&C cockpits differ slightly, and will be in the models in a few days. I'm trying to get those as correct as I can to original, including gauge faces etc. Same thing for the K, one model period correct and "Kay" which has a single Garmin. Restored Invaders do have some variations as far as I can so, so the original POH will have the final say. Also, the interiors are extremely clean at this stage of development as you can see in the video. I'll probably release a "restored" version with very little wear and tear, and a service model with more realistic use scratches and crud.

 

[gman5250]

Wow your new video is just amazing. I cranked up the volume, headphones on and set full screen then just sat back and enjoyed the show. Truely amazing how this aircraft is progressing. I can't wait to see this upgrade in FSX if your still going to release it for that platform too. Thanks.

Best Regards

Dave Phillips.

The sim is so beautiful with the PBR lighting, I really try to create an atmosphere that portrays everything in it's best light. I really appreciate your comment, it shows me I'm over the target.

 

[stansdds]

Really looks good! Did the gauges get an overhaul to increase their resolution and clarity too?

 

[gman5250]

Really looks good! Did the gauges get an overhaul to increase their resolution and clarity too?

Some of the gauges are right out folder from the original model. Many of those gauges call out for some tiny bitmaps. I want to standardize the gauge sizes to utilize the larger, cleaner bitmaps. The restorations out there have a number of variables in gauges used, so I want to reproduce the sets as close to their original factory as possible. The BMEP guage seen in the video is a good example. That one and a few others are examples of the updated and accurate art. Of course some tweaks in the gauge programming are also needed.

I actually had compiled a complete library of accurate gauge faces, but sadly those were un-recoverable after the data loss.

PBR will be another task altogether.

It's a process.

 

[ejoiner]

I'm with you on that Marty. The SEA pilots are in the works, but not ready for the show...yet.

Awesome. I was going to ask for helmeted pilots.

And I repeat the request for tacpack enabled versions... getting those 8 guns to speak would be great.

 

[Jim Goldman]

Wow

Gordon. Splendid work, top of the hat to you....

 

[gman5250]

Gordon. Splendid work, top of the hat to you....

Thanks Jim, the Jetstar is getting the same treatment...

 

[docjohnson]

Awesome work my friend!

 

[lagaffe]

Hi,

By looking carefully at a cockpit screenshot (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48926123907_29f5974f68_o.jpg), I could read FRAMENATION... is it a typographical error or is it reality?
A friend of mine on Pilote-virtuel give me this document https://www.avialogs.com/aircraft-d/douglas/item/55717-to-1b-26b-1-b-26b-handbook-flight-instruction (Page 15) and you can read FRAGMENTATION.

Very good works, I wait for completion

 

[gman5250]

Douglas A-26B,C & K Invaders 4K Preview

For those interested in the 2060p high def experience, I mastered a second production in 4K video. I did one or two small edits and tweaked the music/ambient plane sound go be a bit more elegant.
My opinion, of course.


Enjoy at your leisure.

 

[mongo55]

Can I Send You A Donation

Hi Gman: All of these conversions had to take a lot of work. Is there somewhere that I can send you a donation? Mike Gutierrez, North Hollywood, California.

 

[gman5250]

Hi Gman: All of these conversions had to take a lot of work. Is there somewhere that I can send you a donation? Mike Gutierrez, North Hollywood, California.

Mike, your offer is generous and much appreciated. My work on this project is my way of honoring the original authors for their contributions over the years and therefore, pro bono. I must therefore decline your offer.

I will be re-rehabilitating the double knee replacements over the course of the winter, which means I will have the time to do the work.
It is my honor and pleasure to offer my small contribution.

Thanks mate...

 

[FlyingsCool]

Wonderful work G-Man. Love that you were doing your test flights around Mono Lake.

Just wondering if there will be a 'restored' version of this aircraft, think someone flying a restored version of this beauty today, with the minimum upgrades to communication and navigation most pilots would want.

Most?

I prefer period instruments. I'm not a fan of new instruments in period aircraft... Not at all.
I want to know what it was like for guys (and gals) to be flying these beauties back in the day.

Many... some... That I could see...

Simply incredible work Gman... I'm so happy you've recovered well in both health and your computer.

 

[gman5250]

...I prefer period instruments...Simply incredible work Gman... I'm so happy you've recovered well in both health and your computer.

At this stage of development, I'm sticking with period instruments, with the exception of "Kay". She'll have the same Garmin that is required for her cert. I do use a set of pop up nav aids i.e. HUD, Garmin stack and radio sets for my personal aircraft, even in the vintage birds. If and when I'm not VFR I have been known to use the "cheaters". The beta models will have those options for anyone who wants to use the utility.

I'm doing the second knee on Nov 14, so I'm short. I'll be a pile for the first week post op, but after that I figure three weeks until I'm walking without any aids. From there I can ramp up the rehab/training. Complete integration at about nine months. The computer recovery is running concurrent while I'm laid up, but it is coming along steadily.

I appreciate your support...this is the year of doing the work.

 

[Sundog]

Hi Gman: All of these conversions had to take a lot of work. Is there somewhere that I can send you a donation? Mike Gutierrez, North Hollywood, California.

We'll get to do that when he releases his own developments, both scenery and aircraft. It is great to see how much the A-26 has evolved from where it started. I was just happy when Milton originally made it. It just keeps getting better.