I am glad this one doesn't have a glass cockpit. There's a bazillion of these out there in the real world and this one looks like it was carefully modelled after a classic steam gauge cockpit of one of the most popular Sky Minivans ever. I agree with the others who say they didn't like the engine sounds, but I appreciate the fact that opening the little inset window increases the sound and that the sound follows the RPM somewhat. I have never designed a plane for a flight sim, but I wonder how that's done. I have an interest in sound synthesis, and I think it must be possible to generate a realistic air cooled HO engine sound with some variation in it.
I wish you would put an AP other than the default STEC in your planes. Every plane in your range has such a similar panel. (I have the Seminole, Archer and Warrior). This is an old aircraft - an older PiperControl unit would have been far more convincing. Also, as others have said, the engine sounds are looping and need some work.
I agree on the engine sound, but as I tend to keep that sound low anyway, it's not a deal breaker. Yes, the panels in the range are similar. However, any owner who has spent a lot of money on the two Garmin boxes would likely have retro-fitted an STEC, or similar. Much nicer flying in PilotEdge with a decent autopilot. If I want to give myself a hard time, there are plenty of alternative planes with ancient equipment ;-)
The panels, gauges and avionics of all your planes are almost identical. Never any variation, despite a whole range of avionics and upgrades being fitted to real Pipers over the year. I bought your Seminole about 4 years ago and apart from only having one engine, this just looks identical from the cockpit. No innovation, no progression, no real value.
I am presently flying this aircraft. Flies very well, thanks for the addition for X-plane.
I am glad this one doesn't have a glass cockpit. There's a bazillion of these out there in the real world and this one looks like it was carefully modelled after a classic steam gauge cockpit of one of the most popular Sky Minivans ever. I agree with the others who say they didn't like the engine sounds, but I appreciate the fact that opening the little inset window increases the sound and that the sound follows the RPM somewhat. I have never designed a plane for a flight sim, but I wonder how that's done. I have an interest in sound synthesis, and I think it must be possible to generate a realistic air cooled HO engine sound with some variation in it.
Bring it on, ready for this aircraft.
I used to own one of these in the 79/80s - except it was a 320
Nice plane! What is the airport shown?
@Scott Reed Close, Lufker 1N2!
How is the ground handling after landing. Does it becomes a struggle to keep it centerline like most GA aircraft in XP11?
I wish you would put an AP other than the default STEC in your planes. Every plane in your range has such a similar panel. (I have the Seminole, Archer and Warrior). This is an old aircraft - an older PiperControl unit would have been far more convincing. Also, as others have said, the engine sounds are looping and need some work.
I agree on the engine sound, but as I tend to keep that sound low anyway, it's not a deal breaker. Yes, the panels in the range are similar. However, any owner who has spent a lot of money on the two Garmin boxes would likely have retro-fitted an STEC, or similar. Much nicer flying in PilotEdge with a decent autopilot. If I want to give myself a hard time, there are plenty of alternative planes with ancient equipment ;-)
The sounds of the engine need some work..
It's like someone has never heard a plane, but was told what one should sound like.
The looping engine sound just kills the realism... 😔
The panels, gauges and avionics of all your planes are almost identical. Never any variation, despite a whole range of avionics and upgrades being fitted to real Pipers over the year. I bought your Seminole about 4 years ago and apart from only having one engine, this just looks identical from the cockpit. No innovation, no progression, no real value.