Hi allIs anyone familiar with Area 51 products? I am tossing a coin between their C-17 and Virtavia's.......but there is something about the Virtavia model which doesn't quite seem right - particularly the modelling of the nose area.Particulalry interested in the quality of the Area-51 VC and flight model. Any feedback appreciated.Thankserich

Me too.Just had a look at their website and the screenshots look appetising.But before I take the plunge,would like a 2nd opinion of this v Virtavia's version.The ad splash says 'clickable switches'.Just how clickable? Most of them, or just a few ala default FSX or clickable ala PMDG? The exterior looks good.

No-one is familiar with their products?

No-one is familiar with their products?

I bought the Area51 C-5 Galaxy. It's somewhat older but I think it's pretty awfull. The VC is about the most 'cartoonish' looking I've ever seen.I would suggest having a look at the threads on Sim Outhouse comparing the A51 & Vertavia models.

I bought the Area51 C-5 Galaxy. It's somewhat older but I think it's pretty awfull. The VC is about the most 'cartoonish' looking I've ever seen.I would suggest having a look at the threads on Sim Outhouse comparing the A51 & Vertavia models.

Based on Mark W's write-up at Simouthouse, comparing it to the Virtavia model, I have decided on the Area-51 version:http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?55421-Area-51-C-17-released%21/page3

Based on Mark W's write-up at Simouthouse, comparing it to the Virtavia model, I have decided on the Area-51 version:http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?55421-Area-51-C-17-released%21/page3

I have decided from reading the write-ups at Sim-Outhouse that I will buy both versions. It seems as though they both have favorable features. How else would you compromise? Flight dynamics on one version, but not the other version - Gauges on one version but not the other - visual model on one and not so much the other? Sound on one, but not the other? Maybe some of us will mix-match it all and share the outcome in review.

I have decided from reading the write-ups at Sim-Outhouse that I will buy both versions. It seems as though they both have favorable features. How else would you compromise? Flight dynamics on one version, but not the other version - Gauges on one version but not the other - visual model on one and not so much the other? Sound on one, but not the other? Maybe some of us will mix-match it all and share the outcome in review.

That's what I did, Area51 exterior model with Virtavia VC, I love it!