bernd1151 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Once I learned a few months ago that Carenado was working on the AC 500, I really got excited, as I have flown in her as passenger a couple of times. I didn’t test any systems yet. I just took her out for a spin around Pago Pago and wanted to experience her behavior in flight. In short, she flies like a dream or like I think a plane of that age should behave. Also landing her was a walk in the park. The cabin has a vintage (or should I say: worn) appearance that fits the plane just right and the engine sound is just the way I seem to remember it. I think that I will log plenty of hours in this one. The usual suspects in the office I am sure, Milton Shupe will like this one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Sure looks worn and old, they really captured wear and tear. But Pago Pago looks great in P3D. I have Pago Pago but haven't spent more than ten minutes there since I bought it. Your shots are going to make me want to go there today. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hobson Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 If that were my plane, I'm sure I'd keep it in better shape than that. All that flaking paint is a real eyesore, sorry. I noticed the same problem with another of their recent releases, the PA31-350 Chieftain, although not as badly worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Cracking shots ive been waiting for this one and will pick it up as soon as I can. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Great Shots! I waited many years for this one, so I bought it a while ago. I will be make base in that area (need to look for an FBO) , and later on will ferry it to he Caribbean. Kudos to Tim & Ken for all that beautiful scenery, Holger for the mesh and to Carenado for this gorgeous aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Didn't know this was out. Fantastic. I really hope this one substitutes my trusty BN-2 since I can use it in P3D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 3 hours ago, Stewart Hobson said: If that were my plane, I'm sure I'd keep it in better shape than that. All that flaking paint is a real eyesore, sorry. I noticed the same problem with another of their recent releases, the PA31-350 Chieftain, although not as badly worn. I think they swapped the seat covers between them Stew. Just acquired the Chieftain & was surprised at the state of the carpet in particular. A good commuter airline wouldn't let them get to that state. Maybe a freight operation, but their Chieftain carries passengers. Bit of a head scratcher. Both aircraft have that Carenado patina on the interior & exterior finishes. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Great shots, love that plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Fantastic shots and a great plane! Got it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Cracking shots! Voyager From iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thank you gents for your comments. I think for me to like that plane better from a pure aesthetic point of view (run-down interior does not match for me with a spanky clean exterior), I will try to do something about it, especially the carpets. Once I am done, I'll let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hobson Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 4 hours ago, TigerTigerM said: I think they swapped the seat covers between them Stew. Just acquired the Chieftain & was surprised at the state of the carpet in particular. A good commuter airline wouldn't let them get to that state. Maybe a freight operation, but their Chieftain carries passengers. Bit of a head scratcher. Both aircraft have that Carenado patina on the interior & exterior finishes. TTM I'm afraid I don't like either plane and won't be buying them, at least in the near future. It's a shame Carenado thinks they can make up for their weak points in the designs by scruffing up the interiors. That just rubs me the wrong way. If either of those planes were mine, I'd be ashamed to show them off. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDX Flyer Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Nice shots. Bob Hoover would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Great to see this is out at last, first the Navajo and now this. Thanks for giving us the news but I will be waiting for Adrian to put it on sale. In the meantime some excellent shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Flaming flying tour! Greetings, Bermuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 3 hours ago, VH-KDK said: ..but I will be waiting for Adrian to put it on sale. Martyn are you sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 17 hours ago, bernd1151 said: Thank you gents for your comments. I think for me to like that plane better from a pure aesthetic point of view (run-down interior does not match for me with a spanky clean exterior), I will try to do something about it, especially the carpets. Once I am done, I'll let you know Please let us know if you fix up the interior as I'd buy it. I worked real aricraft as an A&P for decades and I can tell you if we let a plane out the hangar looking like that heads would roll. I know they wanted it to look used but they should have given us one nice interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Mine is also at the MRO getting a newer carpet (not a shinny new one though), some paint here and there and a deep interior scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hobson Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 42 minutes ago, JS07 said: Please let us know if you fix up the interior as I'd buy it. I worked real aricraft as an A&P for decades and I can tell you if we let a plane out the hangar looking like that heads would roll. I know they wanted it to look used but they should have given us one nice interior. So would I...maybe, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Personally I would (will) buy it "because" of the realistic wear and tear, I know that all aircraft are not pristine, and that most working aircraft with some years under their belt look exactly as shown by Carenado. well done and thanks to them. Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 58 minutes ago, teecee said: Personally I would (will) buy it "because" of the realistic wear and tear, I know that all aircraft are not pristine, and that most working aircraft with some years under their belt look exactly as shown by Carenado. well done and thanks to them. Teecee. Hello TeeCee, glad to see you back in action, hope you are fully recovered. I also like wear and tear, but to me it looks neglected. So I am doing a carpet and cockpit overhaul, not much but IMO it will look "old", but taken care of. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Not fully recovered mate, still on oxygen and a feeding tube.. (I call it babyfood?) but I can use my sim, and move around the house a bit.. Thanks for the post, I look forward to seeing your "upgrade" when you finish is, so please be sure to post some screenies would you? Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 54 minutes ago, teecee said: Thanks for the post, I look forward to seeing your "upgrade" when you finish is, so please be sure to post some screenies would you? Teecee. Will do! A few posts above I read bernd1151 will also be doing an "overhaul", so I sent him a PM if he wants to work together. Waiting for response. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiG Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 On 2016-05-11 at 5:43 PM, Stewart Hobson said: If that were my plane, I'm sure I'd keep it in better shape than that. All that flaking paint is a real eyesore, sorry. I noticed the same problem with another of their recent releases, the PA31-350 Chieftain, although not as badly worn. It does look a little too worn. I guess it depends on what mission the aircraft was used for. A pilot-owner would take better care of his airplane, and you obviously wouldn't fly executives in an airplane like that. However if performing crucial delivery and transport missions in an impoverished country, the condition of the upholstery and paint wouldn't be as important. Hopefully someone will edit the textures to create a "clean" version - not necessarily spotless, just well taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hobson Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 If the interior looks that crappy, I hate to think what kind of engine and air frame maintenance has been neglected. Seriously, it's easy to say, "I like the worn look" on the one hand and imagine you're flying it for real on the other when you don't have to worry about whether proper maintenance and servicing have been performed. If this were an A2A bird in that kind of condition, you wouldn't be able to fly it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Exellents shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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