After an extensive development period, A2A Simulations has released their long-awaited Accu-Sim Comanche 250 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The aircraft is a recreation of the Piper PA-24 Comanche 250. The aircraft was first introduced in 1958 with a Lycoming O-540 engine, giving the PA-24-250 Comanche a top cruise speed of 160 knots. The aircraft was designed for longer-distance travelling and better fuel efficiency, all of which is shown through its retractable landing gear.
From the feature list, we have learned a lot about the upcoming Accu-Sim Comanche 250. This includes the new advanced turbulence system with subtle wing flex animation,s the new airframe vibration system, authentic fuel simulations and a physics-driven sound environment. A total of over 1000 sounds have been recorded for the dynamic sound effects.
A range of displays and navigation tools are also part of the package when the Comanche 250 releases. This includes a JPI EDM 830 engine monitor, a Narco avionics stack with various navigation and com units, custom integration of the default/Working Title GNS 430W, and also support for the PMS GTN 750 and TDS GTN 750Xi if installed. There is also a custom simulation of the S-TEC system 30 two-axis autopilot.
Other standout features include a custom electrical system analyzer and circuit breaker functionality, animation avatars, interactive walk-around features, and above all, fluid in-sim performance.
The full feature list for the A2A Simulations Accu-Sim Comanche 250 is down below.
Scott Gentile, President of A2A Simulations, said:
“We are so very happy to say, we have succeeded in everything we set out to do. We didn’t cut any corners and this brand new Accu-Sim technology represents everything we dreamed of. Perhaps the biggest dream and challenge was to create a new aerodynamics system that allowed us to model how an airplane flies through the air. It’s the kind of simulation we knew was possible but wasn’t yet realized. Nobody has done anything like this before. This represents a quantum leap for us, and it’s the beginning of a whole new way of developing airplanes for flight simulation.“
You can read the manual already online here.
You can buy the GA aircraft from their store for $49.99 USD.
Feature List
- A brand new external aerodynamics engine built with Accu-Sim 2.0 ‘Merlin’ technology.
- Remarkable performance accuracy based on operating A2A’s own Comanche 250, N6229P, over many years.
- Unparalleled aircraft feel, handling characteristics and trim behaviour based on extensive flight testing.
- A complete physics-based per-cylinder simulation of the Lycoming O-540-A internal combustion engine.
- Dynamic ground physics featuring true weight on wheels simulation, tyre side-loading and response to different surface types.
- Advanced turbulence system and subtle wing flex simulation which responds based on turbulence strength, ground bumps and fuel load.
- Sophisticated airframe vibration physics with unique ground roll and engine vibration-based effects.
- Authentic fuel system simulates fuel lines, primer, strainers and fuel contamination.
- Custom oil system with dynamic viscosity and contaminants that degrade and change the color of the oil.
- Advanced engine starter simulation that physically turns the engine through its compression cycle.
- Physics-driven sound environment featuring well over a thousand dynamic sound effects.
- Beautifully-rendered external and internal modelling and texturing with subtle wear effects, dynamic aircraft registration decals and advanced animations.
- Detailed JPI EDM 830 engine monitor with authentic displays and leaning procedures.
- Custom-coded Narco avionics stack with NCS812 COM/NAV/DME unit, Mark12E COM/NAV, AT150 transponder, CP 136 audio panel and 841 ADF receiver.
- Customisable integration of MSFS default/Working Title GNS 430W and 530W GPS units and support for PMS GTN 750 and TDS GTN 750Xi if installed.
- Century NSD-360A HSI with custom needle-smoothing physics.
- Advanced simulation of the S-TEC System 30 two axis autopilot.
- Beautiful night lighting implementation featuring multi-purpose dimmable and directable Type C-4A cockpit light, dimmable emissive indicator lamps and white and red lighting options.
- Pilot’s tablet for intuitive interaction with, and management of your airplane.
- Interactive walkaround with many moving parts that can be grabbed, manipulated and inspected.
- Customisable persistent airplane with failure and wear simulation which can be adjusted and deactivated if desired.
- Graphical tablet engine analyzer provides a detailed insight into the piston engine operation.
- Real time load manager with dynamic weight and balance indicator.
- Electrical system analyzer and circuit breaker functionality.
- Two naturally animated rear seat passengers and support for native MSFS avatars in the front seats.
- Fluid in-sim performance comparable with default aircraft of the same class.
