Milviz - Baron B-55 Now Available. Military Visualizations is proud to release the Beechcraft Baron 55, a true classic from general aviation's past and present. The Beech Baron 55 model depicted in this package is a highly detailed replica of its real-life counterpart.

MilViz takes on one of flight simulation’s favourite aircraft FS2002 introduced several new features including AI traffic and built-in ATC and it also added the first GA twin of the ‘modern’ FS era, the Beechcraft B58 Baron. The Baron became an instant hit with FS enthusiasts, in part due to its speed, range and sleek styling. Interestingly, it is also the only GA piston twin ever offered ‘out of the box’ in Flight Simulator. It should not be a surprise then that third-party developers looked at its popularity and decided that the FS market was ripe for a more feature-laden and realistic Baron model than that of the default simulation. Clash of the Barons The latest entry into FS Baron market is from Colin Pearson’s MilViz (short for Military Visualizations) which has been steadily carving out a place for itself in the competitive world of FS add-ons. Previous entries in this contest have been from Dreamfleet and Carenado – though those models depict the longer B58 variant. With the bulk of its releases being orientated towards military fixed-wing and rotor aircraft, GA light twins may seem an unlikely addition to its portfolio, but MilViz is not exactly new to that arena.

Its previous release, the Cessna C-310R (reviewed in PC Pilot issue 76), is a very nice representation of that iconic aircraft that I can heartily recommend. This release actually includes two models, the 260 horsepower Continental IO-470 powered B55 and later E55 – with the E55 offering a more powerful 285 horsepower Continental IO-520 which brought with it shorter take-offs and higher speeds.

“In case civil paint schemes are a little tame for your taste, the Swedish Air Force livery should liven things up a bit” My first impression of the MilViz Baron was that nothing jumped out and grabbed my attention, but like the 310, its visual details sneak up on you as you get closer and begin to notice things such as the very realistic and effective bump mapping on the engine cowls and fuselage, and the specular shine reflecting off the windows. If you look a bit closer still, you’ll notice that each of the six included schemes have seen some use in their day, showing definite signs of wear such as chipped and worn paint around the doors and access areas. Take the time to crawl around the underside and you will find some exquisite modelling and texturing in the undercarriage area. If you are into ‘rivet counting’ on FS models, you will have a field day here as every single rivet and fastener is present. Program pemulihan dalam komuniti.

I have to take my hat off to MilViz model and texture creator Ilona Debryskinisyeka for the apparent ‘labour of love’ that she put into modelling this aircraft. Keen attention to detail extends to the perfectly modelled and textured landing gear assembly One of the features that we have come to expect with the better aircraft add-ons is exterior animations and the MilViz Baron brings a small, but well presented, assortment which includes a set of chocks, cowl inlet covers and pitot covers.