One huge advantage we simulator pilots have over our real world brothers and sisters is that the maintenance and optional equipment and modifications are all billed in virtual dollars. Using several partners for choices of engine oil, batteries, propellers, spark plugs, and speed enhancement fairings, our simulated model is well equipped to compete with the standard competition. I look forward to seeing many people experience the true joy and wonder, of this timeless beauty.” I hope everyone enjoys the video, but 15 minutes just barely scratches the surface to the depth of the simulation. “After three years of owning and operating a 1959 Piper Comanche 250, we finally managed to bring her to life with Accu-Sim. Not only for what it covers, but the depth of understanding of what we are watching and the excellent video and audio quality. I have watched a ton of airplane videos but, this 15 min video is the best I have seen yet. One of the original simulation repaints, N6229P is a spittin’ image of the one owned and flown by Scott Gentile, owner of A2A.Ī short video that introduced the release of the Comanche 250, narrated by Scott Gentile, will give you a good overview of how the real world model compares to the simulation. They are pretty much one in the same except for the paint scheme or interior that you may have chosen to fly that day.Īs far as I can tell, the simulated model should look, act, feel and perform just like the one in the hangar, on the ramp or in the air. The A2A Simulations Accu-Sim Piper Comanche 250Īs we progress along with this review it may be unclear whether I am referring to the A2A FSX/P3D simulation or the real world Comanche that Scott and Captain Jake may be flying. Not that these items are required or even needed for flight simulation flying.
What pulls the average down is the lack of a more modern, full-function autopilot, although the included ST-30 is capable of relieving the pilot workload on the longer, near straight legs and basic IFR approaches and the absence of the more expensive speed mods, like the LoPresti cowl and the Knots2U Arapaho one-piece windshield upgrade. One place where it far exceeds the marketplace is with our choices of avionics, including the latest GTN650/750 and RXP GPS units.
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The specific model that A2A has presented to the flight sim community falls somewhere near the middle of the pack as far as speed mods and upgrades. Practically all Comanche’s have been highly modified or upgraded for reliability, comfort, speed increases, and compliance with the pages and pages of required ADs (Airworthiness Directives from the FAA). Surprisingly, the asking prices of the early Comanches remain quite low when compared to competitors but most require an equal sum or even more to bring them up to modern standards including the plethora of these bolt on smoothing devices, modernized replacement instrument panels, the latest avionics and updated interiors.īut, once the money is committed, the work completed and the new paint scheme is applied, you have a beautiful, high speed, complex flying machine with a rich history that commands attention wherever you may choose to fly. I’m not sure anyone would actually want to own one to fly, maybe to donate to a museum or to trailer it to an airshow to win a trophy. Of course, you would be searching for an almost 60-year old airplane, hopefully in some sort of airworthy condition. I would be willing to bet there are not more than a handful of unmodified Piper Comanches from the 1958 – 1964 era. The Piper Comanche line of aircraft must be the most modified and most improved of any of the standard general aviation models out there. The Piper’s cruise speed fell short but the enlarged cabin width and hauling capacity outdid both the early Mooney and the Bonanza.Īs far as performance goes, a modern Comanche depends on how much one is willing to pay the speed merchants for their bolt-on, screw-on, full-replacement bits and pieces. I personally think Piper fell short of having a true competitor based on quality and performance, but they did manage to build a Comanche that was priced a little higher than the Mooney M20 and a litter lower than the Bonanza V33. This one is typical of the very early Piper Comanche line that was specifically designed to compete head-on with the V-tailed Beech Bonanza. Many folks were guessing this would be a twin-engine model, but, I don’t think anyone will be disappointed in A2A’s decision to simulate a model of their company owned 1959 Comanche. Just like all the other recent A2A Simulation releases for FSX and P3D, the Comanche 250 was a surprise to almost everyone.
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