FSX Steam Edition: Piper Archer III Add-On

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