Beginners guide to starting the Carenado PA28 Piper Archer II from Cold and Dark in Flight Simulator
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2024
- Today we're working through the procedure I have written up to start the Carenado Piper PA28 Archer II from cold and dark in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Obviously it isn't a "study level" aircraft, but that doesn't stop us from following at least some of the real-world procedures in operating the aircraft somewhat-correctly.
If you would like a copy of the procedure I followed, follow the link below:
ko-fi.com/s/705bb540d9
Enjoy!
(please excuse me leaving the fuel pump on throughout the flight - there’s always something to do better at next time!)
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If you would like a copy of the procedure I followed, follow the link : ko-fi.com/s/705bb540d9
I took my Discovery flight today in the Archer II out of KFDK, it was AMAZING. It is crazy how the sim cockpit was almost identical to their aircraft. The only difference was the attitude indicator, RPM gage and Transponder indicator were all replaced by digital instruments, other than that it is identical.
Lots of good information here. One small tip: first step in any piston engine start is "rotating beacon on". This is so that when you turn on the Master/Battery switches and introduce electrical power to the aircraft, the beacon turns on. This lets everyone on the ramp know that something is going on with this aircraft, and to be alert. (I just finished watching to the end; one more thing: landing light always on when you're on a runway! Don't turn it off until you've cleared, you want to be visible!) 👍
Great tips - thank you :) I always find it interesting that the bigger aircraft go with nav lights on to let crew know something is going on, then beacon just before engine start.
@@jonbeckett Yeah that one threw me as well, I didn't realize that until someone pointed it out. Might be because the beacon is 50 feet in the air on some larger aircraft so nobody would really see it? I'm sure there's a logic. Happy simming Jonathan!
Actually as a real world pilot, many times landing lights are never used. Even when landing at night. There is no “legality” concerning “lights on” on the runway. Separation is maintained by ATC.
On the ramp, the beacon can be turned on first, that’s fine. But there’s one thing you can NEVER forego, which is shouting “Clear” before cranking the prop.
Just FYI.
PS* The reason why many people don’t use their landing lights at night, is
1 They’re not needed for a proper landing
2 They put a severe drain on the battery, especially in light aircraft.
I understand sim flying is not real world, but sometimes it’s good to have real information just so you know the realities of flying. Sim flying and real world are actually quite different.
Again just FYI.
Thanks Jonathon! I always enjoy your videos! 🙂👍👍👍
@@jmflyer55 Great to get all these different perspectives - especially from real-world pilots such as yourself. There are a lot of aviation "experts" out there that preach rules and regulations at every turn, but never share anything they have ever done, and are really just parroting something they read somewhere.
@@jmflyer55 "Separation is maintained by ATC."
That is an extremely unsafe assumption to make. Only 500 of the 20,000 airports in the U.S. are towered; at the other 19,500 nobody is separating anybody from anything. Even at towered fields you can't assume separation. There are 2,000 runway incursions a year in the U.S. alone (not to mention worldwide - e.g. Japan Airlines Flight 516). You have to be vigilant on runways, and to me a large part of that is being as visible as possible to other aircraft.
Outside of training and proficiency, I can't think of any good reason to land without your runway light as a matter of course. My home drome has a 12,000-foot instrument runway that's lit up to the heavens - and that's the problem. The threshold and touchdown zone lighting is extremely bright. I know pilots that have hit deer on runways at night. We had two guys hit head on landing from opposite ends at a non-towered field near here, one was NORDO. It was day VFR, and landing lights would have helped. And they're especially helpful in making you visible in haze and other low-visibility conditions. AOPA's number 1 recommendation for operations at non-towered fields is lights on. The FAA even runs a safety campaign about it, unsurprisingly called Operation Lights On.
And if you're operating at night and your landing light is draining your battery, you've either had one of two specific failures (generator or alternator), or your aircraft is not airworthy (91.205(c)(5)). There is no scenario in which any piece of electrical equipment should be literally draining your battery in flight.
But all that aside, what is the theory behind landing without it? Honest question. I've done it before in a previous airplane I owned when one of the old style bulbs died, but I can't think of a good reason to do it on purpose.
I owned a 1984 PA28-181 for 5 years and was fortunate to take a majority of my flight training in that aircraft. They did a really lovely job with this aircraft and I was blown away by how much they were able to make it feel like the real aircraft. My gripes are only avionics related as I would like to have the ability to add a 530 instead of the 430 and I would appreciate having an auto pilot. That’s just me being selfish.
I won’t nitpick, but in terms of feedback.
[Run-up] after the mags check we test the carb heat as well
[After Run-up] Consider switching to the other tank because that may be the fullest tank and I always liked to test both before I left the ground
[Down Wind] 90kts (usually 1900-2000 RPM), BCGUMPS (Boost Pump, Carb Heat, Gas (Fullest Tank), Undercarriage (always down doesn’t apply), Mixture (Full Rich), Prop (doesn’t apply in this plane), Seatbelts/Scanning for Traffic)
[Downwind Abeam Numbers] RPM to 1600-1700, First notch of flaps
[Base] 80kts, 2nd notch of flaps, power as needed [Final] 70kts, full flaps when confident you’ll make the runway, power as needed. [Shut down] Remember: Music (Avionics off), Mixture (full back), Mags (off), Master (off).
Thanks for the video and nice flight around the pattern!
I flew Cherokees/Warriors and yeah I too was impressed with this model 👍
Yeah - the carb heat didn't seem to affect anything when I checked - I'll return to it and check again. Great tips on the procedures!
I'm trying to save up and crowdfund for my PPL etc and I really hope I can find one of these IRL for at least rent to checkout in it. Love them in the sim.
Hello, I'm taking my first lessons in a Cessna 152 IRL and at some point I'm gonna have to fly a few hours in a PA28-181. Would you reccomend I get this Carenado one over the Pipers from Just Flight for studying purposes? Three of the Just Flight PA28s are on sale right now, also I read the Just Fly ones have better flight models (but those posts are a year+ old and they don't have the 181 version), the Carenado would allow for better cockpit checklist studies I suppose. Thanks for your time.
@@kabzebrowski as I learned in a Warrior/Cadet/Cherokee and rented same planes, the Carenado version is fine. If you really want in depth, every button, switch, knob, etc working then go with the Just Fly one. The thing is the carb heat doesn't work correctly with the Carenado version. Other than that, the flight dynamics are pretty close to the real deal with the MSFS limitations. I don't know if you just want the airplane on the Sim for practicing your speeds in the traffic pattern, or practicing maneuvers to sorta help with memory or what your objective is. But hope this helps you. 👍
I laughed when I figured out Baleena was Ballina, which isn't far from my actual home. It's pronounced Bal-in-na with a sharp 'in'. Am absolutely enjoying your cold and dark series for some of these smaller planes (not that I own them nor intend to purchase). Always picking up some good tips that apply everywhere !
Yep - I've had numerous comments from natives telling me I'm pronouncing it wrong :)
Great help..Thank you..Roger...Pembrokeshire
Another, classic Jonathan. I actually took my original complex sign off in this airplane. As for when? Lol. Let me just say this aircraft was brand new at the time! Lol.
A decent aircraft but doesn’t hold a candle to the performance of the Cessna 182 RG you did the other day which I also have a lot of time in. The Cessna is hands-down, a much much better aircraft. Thanks again for your video.
Cheers :)
Pron guide Ballina: BAL’inna.
Love ya work!
Thanks for a great video.
How did you do the walk around and climb into the aircraft?
My next acquisition plan is the Arch😅❤
Will you ever do the same basic start up procedures for the A2A Comanche? Thanks Jonathan.
I'll get there eventually.
@@jonbeckett nice, many thanks.
Sorry daft question, when i replay this the plane is always on ramp with pilot inside, how do i start with no pilot and doors open like this video? ta
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