Well - I've only had the Skylane installed for a short while. However, first impressions are very favourable. The sense of weight and power and those sounds truly set this one apart from its little sibling.
The artwork in general: absolutely fantastic as we've come to expect from Michal and the team. I particularly love the extra decals on the exterior and the fantastic little details (like 3D modelled tyre valves) which have carried-over from the Cherokee. (Almost seems a shame to fit those wheel fairings!)
In the cabin more beautiful little details are apparent ... like the opening glove box!
For me, the only fly in the ointment is the leather upholstery. It just seems to be rather blurry and bland compared to the rest of the interior (and to the upholstery in the Skyhawk and Cherokee). I appreciate that the use of specular maps gives it a certain depth and maybe it'll grow on me (and perhaps it looks better in P3D with its superior lighting - I use FSX). However, it places at least (for example the trim piece to the left of the instrument panel) it does seem to look a little odd, and more like hammered copper than leather!
I read the discussion on the slightly retro interior with interest and - to tell the truth - I'd have preferred a standard factory interior too. This interior does seem to have a slight 'identity crisis' with its 70's style door pulls and so on.
Obviously, all this is subjective stuff so hope you don't mind me expressing an opinion.
Make no mistake - on the whole, it's a great piece of work and while it may not quite steal the crown from my beloved Cherokee, I'm sure it'll become a firm favourite.
Thanks guys!
Nick
