A2A Piper COMANCHE 250 part 1
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- This is part 1 of a 4 part series featuring the A2A Simulation newly released Piper PA-24 Comanche 250. We are located in Unalaska (Dutch Harbor) Aleutian Islands, Alaska (PADU) and we are preparing for an IFR (radio navigation only) flight to Cold Bay, Alaska (PACD).
The polished aluminum repaint is courtesy of Alan W user name EightyFiftyFive on the A2A Support Forum available here www.hightail.c... . Dutch Harbor Scenery is by Aerosoft, and the Cold Bay Scenery is default FSX enhanced by Orbx FTX Global and Vector add on.
Please refer to the FS MaNiA "about" tab on our channel page for additional information about our hardware and software specs.
Thanks for joining us and enjoy the flight.
" I just enjoy talking about airplanes,,, can't help myself." That's why you're the perfect guy for making these videos, Tim. Please keep blabbin' on! You're sharing a lot of info. :)
SQTierHog I do tend to go on and on sometimes,,,, hanger talk is a great pass time, Thanks much SQTierHog!!
Another great video, half hour well spent. Thanks!
Thank you kindly Irondash! Part 2 uploading now! Something bad happens on takeoff! stay tuned! Cheers Tim G., FS MaNiA
Great! I really like the format of your videos, it shows both knowledge and creativity.
Thanks for that encouragement. I just finished part 4 of 4 of the Comanche series. The approach into Cold Bay turned out to be quite a challenging approach to minimums.
I have started the research on my next series which will be the Flight1 Beechcraft King Air B200. Stay tuned! Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Superb video, brilliantly presented, I could listen to your voice all day.
Sabre Thanks so much Sabre!! I am chuckling to myself because when I listen to my recorded voice, I naturally think I sound pretty awful,, so it helps when I read someone actually likes the way I sound. I really appreciate your comment and thanks again for watching. Stay tuned for much more! Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Gorgeous paint job on this one. BTW you have gained a subscriber! These are the best fsx vids available. Please keep it up.
+jeremypenuta Thank you very much Jeremy! I will have a new video published on the channel in the next few days! I appreciate your support! Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Man, this is a great channel that you have here. I've learnt so much by just watching your videos. I really appreciate the hard work. Thanks so much!
Thanks Tim. Great intro. Looking forward to the next parts.
thanks Siege00! Part 2 uploading now and something bad happens on the takeoff that almost ruined the trip! Check it out. Kindest regard, Tim G., FS MaNiA
WOW! Great video. you made me want to fly this baby again
Thank you very much and best regards!
With that in mind, climb aboard for difficult flight in IMC conditions... LOL love it!
LOL Lowmein... that was a nail biter! Cheers, Tim G., FS MaNiA
This a/c I recently purchased, as well as the 182. Great, great video. I love 'em. :)
SQTierHog I guess I need to go ahead and grab the 182. I don't think I'm going to be happy until I have all of A2A's aircraft... so many planes to fly!!! What a great hobby we have here!! Cheers, Tim G., FS MaNiA
I appreciated the nav aids info and chart reading. I never saw a nav radio w/DME on the display. Is that on older radios only?
I thought sure I would catch you forgetting to check the door before take off. But you took care of it.
Another good one! You set the bar so high! Thanks, Tim.
Paul
PT Johnson This was the first time I flew with Narco radios. These are relatively older units but not original to the 1959 Comanche. I'm pretty sure they didn't have the digital display of frequencies in 1959 so that makes me think the avionics were upgraded somewhere along the way. Most of the DME units I have flown are separate receiver units in the radio stack. The Narco's did a fine job however, and I must say, I have not seen many NDB stations collocated with a DME station. Normally I associate those with VOR's (VORTAC's). I guess since there are very few VOR's South of Cold Bay, the collocated DME's really help in identifying fixes/waypoints in the IFR route structure. That came in handy for finding Mordi intersection.I left that door open for taxi because that's the way I flew most Piper aircraft with only one door for entry. The small pilot window isn't enough airflow, so leaving the main door cracked allows enough prop wash in the cabin to provide ventilation on the ground and keep the windows from fogging up during taxi (which is simulated in the A2A model). Most light single engine aircraft don't have air-conditioning and it can get pretty hot in the cabin during start up and taxi operations. I do have a "before takeoff" checklist item to "close and latch" cabin door. In a Cessna, you can latch the door before starting the engine and open the window only for ventilation. Mooney's are like Pipers in that there is the one door that needs to stay unlatched to get some airflow. I closed and latched the door prior to taking off one day,,, added full power, just before rotation speed the door popped open. It wasn't quite latched all the way. I aborted the takeoff and took care of the problem. Another time in the same Mooney M20-J, I took off and had the door pop open on climb out. The wind/prop wash kept the door from opening more than an inch or so, however, it was noisy and unnerving to the passengers. I circled the field, landed, and secured the door. When these things happen, you learn to fly the airplane and don't let the distraction keep cause something worse than an open door to happen.Long explanation for a short comment,,, I just enjoy talking about airplanes,,, can't help myself. Thanks once again and as always for your comments and encouragement. Beechcraft King Air B200 by Flight1 coming up next. Stay tuned. Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Have a nice flight, and don't forget to latch the door. :)
Your videos are the best. I strive to even have the same smoothness in both quality and content as you. Keep it up sir!!!!
Btw, love the story of Patsy Cline and company, then on that note, climb aboard LOL! Sick man... lol.
Thanks so much for your generous encouragement. No disrespect intended to the victims of the Comanche crash, may they rest in peace... And may we learn from the accident ,, it's a hostile and unforgiving environment in the General Aviation IFR world. Kindest regards, Tim G.? FS MaNiA
I agree with you there. Cannot wait for the next installment! So far it looks like an awesome aircraft.
I have really enjoyed the A2A Comanche PA-24 belgeode. I highly recommend it as an aircraft that is just plain fun to fly. A2A is a first class developer. You can't go wrong with anything they produce.
Finished uploading all 4 parts of the Comanche series. On to the Flight1 Beechcraft King Air B200. Stay tuned. Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
hi, i love your videos, I like to replicate your flights but with a low performance pc, and it is still great experience, also wanted to thank for teaching how to follow the routes and some procedures. Awesome work, can't wait for the next part.
Greetings from Colombia.
Thanks Lokk54! Is that Columbia, SC or South America? Part 2 uploading now. Will publish in a few. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Tim G., FS MaNiA
it's South America (:
Roger that Lokk54,,, I hope to fly down in that area someday in the not to distant future. I haven't had the pleasure of exploring your beautiful continent. Maybe you can suggest a "can't miss" region I should add to my destination queue? Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Hey Tim!
Great vid of the Comanche 250 from A2A. I just purchased it along with the Flight1 GTN 750. I'm curious as to where you got this paint scheme? It's awesome! Would love to have it if you're willing to share. Keep up the great vids! Ray
Excellent Video!!! You just gained a subscriber and a fan! :)
Also, is it alright if you could send me the flight chart?
Welcome aboard SuperTechno2012! Sorry to be so long in replying to your comment. I have been on a hiatus from the FS MaNiA channel... but I'm gearing up to start producing more content in the not too distant future. Stay tuned and cheers from Tim G., FS MaNiA
Not sure which chart you mean? I use Skyvector which is an online chart service. I have a tutorial video about preflight planning on the FS MaNiA Channel that describes where to find them and how to use them.
Good video, just a heads up, I believe if you have tip tanks in the comanche you're supposed to burn through them first I think it even says that on the fuel selector switches.
Thanks for that info Thomas!
Fantastic video as always! As well as the flying, I really enjoy your bits on the history of the aircraft and fun facts! Can I please ask a question - could you have chosen the alternate airport as the one you took off from, since it would have been nearer? Or is there a reason why that's not done when planning IFR? Thanks!
Very nice indeed. Thank you Sir. :)
I also started a series of repainting tutorials. Thanks again for posting.
+Alan W Thank you kindly Alan! Warmest regards from Tim G., FS MaNiA
Love it! Been waiting on this one as the A2A Comanche has quickly become my favorite. I love the 50 and 60's era tech. Was that FSX box or Steam?
Hi Jon. I'm running FSX with Sp1 & SP2 . I have X-Plane 10 also,, just need to find the time to get up to speed. Let me know how you like the takeoff and landing portions of this flight. Cheers! Tim G., FS MaNiA
Another great series, can I ask, do you use online ATC?
Thanks Steve, I use to fly on VATSIM some years ago, but got a little frustrated with a lack of coverage and audio quality. I am planning a future series dedicated to online ATC including Pilot Edge and VATSIM. I know there have been major improvements. Stay tuned! kindest regards, Tim G. FS MaNiA
Great stuff. Thanks again.
Hi I've just subscribed to your channel and must say I think your vids are great Full of imformation and good scenery Being from Scotland UK I don't have much idea of the USA and what it looks like from the ground or from the air Thank you
I've tried to find the paint for the PA-24 on the A2A forum but when I put in either name all I get is that there is no member by that name on the site
Regards Mike from Scotland
Mike Greenaway Hi Mike from Scotland, Great to have you onboard the FS MaNiA Channel!! I am planning a few more flights in Alaska before heading back to the lower 48. So much awesome scenery to see in Alaska to be sure. Here is a link to the repaint from the A2A forum post www.hightail.com/download/bXBaeFVRaFJubVU5WThUQw . I just realized the A2A Forum username for the re-painter is EightyRiftyFive. I will amend that in the video description. Hope that helps. Thanks very much for your comments and question. Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Dude I love your videos I'm working on instrument in real life and this is very helpful though we don't use NDB or ADF hardly every this is still awesome to know!!! :) I'm a new subscriber and love your scenarios :) super fun! :)
Hi Clayton! Thank very much for your kind words. I hope you are progressing well on your instrument ticket! I got my Instrument Rating in the 1990's before GPS became the main stream navigator. I learned to fly both precision ILS approaches as well as non precision NDB approaches. They can be challenging. GPS is way more intuitive and in my view safer.
Sorry to be so long in replying to your comment. I have been on a hiatus from the FS MaNiA channel... but I'm gearing up to start producing more content in the not too distant future. Stay tuned and cheers from Tim G., FS MaNiA
Hi Clayton... Hope your progressing well on your instrument ticket. Best regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Sorry Tim!
The info was right in front of my nose! My bad! Thanks for the info! This is the first time I've ever attempted a repaint a plane in FSX and I'm not sure how to, or where to save the file once I download, unzip and save it. Does it go into the FSX A2A folder then into the Comanche folder? Or do I need to do something else. I would sure appreciate your help with this. You are just so damn good at it! Thanks in advance for the help!
Hi Ray, Glad you figured it out as I have been tied up on real world projects (the ones that pay the bills). I should be back in the virtual cockpit very soon. Just trying to catch up on Subscriber comments. Thanks for chiming in and for you patience. Kindest regards, Tim G., FS MaNiA
Gonna go actually watch the video now. Had to get that outa my system xD
Rodney Buckland Just finished uploading part 4 of 4 of the Comanche series. Hope you enjoyed the flight. Flight1 Beechcraft King Air B200 coming up next. Stay tuned! Tim G., FS MaNiA
Nice! Thanks for looking in to it!
This video so good I have to sub
Thank you kindly! Tim
Two questions. One, do you use a trackIR? If not how do you move around like that? Two, is this on vat sim?
If I may, can I ask why the airways at 8:36 are prefixed "G"? I know about V, T, J and Q, but what is a "G" airway? Is it one of the "green" federal airways (I am guessing not as its sort of gold coloured). I am just starting to get my head around the nuts and bolts of proper flight planning - there is a lot to take in!
+Mirandorl Hi Mirandorl, that is a great question. The "G" designates this airway is part of a regional network of ATS (Air Traffic Service) routes and is not a RNAV route. That means you can fly this route without RNAV or GPS equipped aircraft. I flew this airway with the use of the NDB radio beacon and ADF receiver. You can read more about En Route Operations and Navigation here: www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/media/Chapter_2.pdf . Hope that information is helpful. Thanks for your question. Kindest regards, Tim G, FS MaNiA
FS MaNiA Thank you so much for the info and link, that makes perfect sense. That is another one to add to the growing list of aviation websites in my bookmarks! I have been slowly picking through the FAA Instrument Flying Handbook, wow that is quite a tome but can't believe its all free!
Aviation is such a massive topic, I think you could live to be 95 and still not know everything!
Patsy Cline, the legend.
Indeed she is...
Does this come with 2d panels? I use multiple monitors and like to keep them 2d (since I don't have track IR yet). Thanks!
Hi spitfire4sergi! Sorry for the long delay in responding to your question. I'm not sure about the A2A 2d panel availability. As you can see from my videos, I rarely use a 2D panel. I'm sure you can check the A2A website and find out if 2D panels are available. Hope that helps. Cheers from Tim G., FS MaNiA
When your alternate is further from than your origin airport, just go back to your origin unless you know you cant (weather).
Sounds reasonable. Thanks
Haha! Indeed
Too bad that Unalaska is only FSX, I fly Prepar3D almost exclusively!
That is a bummer. It is a challenging airport to be sure. Cheers from Tim G., FS MaNiA
Just speaking from experience with the real plane you want to turn off the file pump before priming the engine and startup
Good to know 96 Alpha! Thanks much and cheers from Tim G., FS MaNiA
Sorry to be so long in replying to your comment. I have been on a hiatus from the FS MaNiA channel... but I'm gearing up to start producing more content in the not too distant future. Stay tuned and cheers from Tim G., FS MaNiA
"go ahead" "go ahead" "go ahead" "go ahead" "go ahead" "go ahead" "go ahead" "go ahead"
+tubeymcdee Ok,,, why, don't you just say what you want to say rather than communicating a thinly veiled insult to me personally. I don't mind constructive criticism at all, however, I insist in kind communication and will not tolerate rudeness on any level at any time. Sincerley, Tim G., FS MaNiA
It is gonna be noisy, very noisy... And I was thinking why don't u just close the little window XD
Trying to keep the windows from fogging up.
Uh MY GAWD I'm first. *flips air* suck it losers. Lol jk. Nice video!
Way to go Rodney!! You WINNNN!!!! Bragging rights belong to you my man!! Well done! Cheers, Tim G., FS MaNiA