Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition - Piper Archer III

Summary pulled directly from Steam - Some text may only be applicable to Steam platform

The Archer III is a descendant of the hugely popular Cherokee series. A single-engine all-metal aircraft introduced in 1994, its versatility and reliability have made it one of the most popular aircraft in General Aviation around the globe.

This simulated version of the GA (General Aviation) aircraft is high quality and easy to fly. Modelled to highest standards with a flight model made by an industry leader in the field, this aircraft is as near to an exact replica of the original as it can be.

Features

25 aircraft to fly
4 livery styles
Authentic custom sound sets built from the real aircraft sounds inside and out.
Animated pilot figure - he moves as the controls move!
Highly realistic custom flight model created by an industry leader in this field
Highly immersive virtual cockpit with mouse-clickable instruments, levers and knobs and operating control yokes, throttle, mixture and carb heat controls, with ‘click to remove’ yokes in both the VC and 2D panels to allow for easy viewing of all instruments and controls
Full set of authentic custom gauges and annunciator lights
Authentic animations: propeller, rotating wheels, moving flaps, stabilator, rudder, ailerons, nosewheel steering, entry door, engine inspection flap, baggage bay door, undercarriage shock absorber movement, control surface trim tabs - even the door handles and sun visors work!
Small but important items are modelled: wheel spats, pitot head, Comms and Nav radio antennas, sun visors, footsteps, tie-down points, flap hinges, door hinges, temperature gauge probes, fuel tank caps - even the hand grab handles are modelled!
Layered paint kit included
Operating navigation, flashing strobe and landing lights
Cockpit night lighting
In-sim pop-up checklist and reference list
Full PDF manual
Click on your passengers to show or hide them in the Virtual cockpit.

System operations
Authentic aircraft systems for even more accurate flying:

Electrical system simulation and operation
Engine indications
Fuel system simulation with tank change-over

Realistic avionics
A complete custom set of avionics, individually developed for this aircraft and based on the actual equipment fitted in the original machine:

Audio Control panel
ADF system, including working Flight Timer and Elapsed Timer
Two different VHF Communication/Navigation Transceivers
Transponder
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) including groundspeed and time-to-station display

Realistic cockpit operations

Unique - the aircraft has altimeters that change from Millibars to Inches indications in the pressure setting window, depending on which international settings you have set in Flight Simulator; to make it easier to read, a simple mouse click enlarges it
Individual Avionics can be turned ON or OFF
Overhead switch panel
Silky smooth gauge operation
Engine ‘Starter motor engaged’ warning light, with 'Press to test' facility
Low-voltage warning light with 'Press to test' facility
Mouse-over tool tip text show instrument name and actual instrument readings
Dimmable annunicator warning lights panel for night operations
All avionics are available in a large pop-up window
Yokes can be toggled to show/hide in the Virtual cockpit with a mouse click
Operating standby suction pump