Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition - Piper PA-28-181 Archer III

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

The PA-28-181 Archer III is a four-seater, piston-engine aircraft equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear, 180hp four-cylinder engine and fixed-pitch propeller. Certified in the mid-1990s, the Archer III is one of the most recent PA-28 variants to be built, reflected in its streamlined cowling and cockpit overhead panel controls. Capable of cruising at 118 knots and with a range of nearly 500 miles, it is an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training.

The Archer III is flown all around the world and in addition to our UK research aircraft, G- CIFY, the product will feature liveries from the USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany.

Model

Accurately modelled PA-28-181 Archer III, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Numerous animations including passenger door, baggage door, cockpit window and sun visors
Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel

Cockpit

A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
Overhead panel controls
Interactive engine start checklist
Interactive checklists for every stage of flight
Panel state system which will automatically save the panel state whenever a flight is saved and reload the panel state whenever that flight is loaded
Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off'

Aircraft systems

Custom-coded fuel system including the option to have automatic switching of the fuel tanks for use on those long distance cross-country flights
Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers, avionics power circuit and emergency bus controls
Functioning carburettor and primer controls
Failures including spark plug fouling, limited battery life, vapour lock and more
Refill menu for quick and easy refilling of fuel and oil, and recharging of the battery

Liveries

The Archer III will be supplied with ten liveries from the UK, USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany:

G-CIFY (UK)
G-CCHL (UK)
N6092U (USA)
D-EFVC (Germany)
PH-AED (Netherlands)
C-GUXL (Canada)
HB-PPN (Switzerland)
EC-JQO (Spain)
VH-PPR (Australia)
F-GNCH (France)

Other features

Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from PA-28 pilots
Authentic sound set
Custom sounds for switches, doors and more
Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes