Microsoft Flight Simulator is a great simulator for general aviation flying, thanks to the detailed world and environment below. One developer that many have longed to see finally enter the market is A2A Simulations. We have known for a while that the team had been working on bringing the Comanche 250 to the simulator and we saw a detailed presentation of the aircraft during FlightSimExpo 2023. However, the latest previews from the team are some of the most detailed yet and give us a really good insight into what to expect from the plane.
Preview Images
A selection of new 4K images was shown off on the A2A Simulations website. We have a range of previews from both the external and internal view, highlighting the modelling and texture work that A2A will include with the Comanche 250. We also get a preview of the onboard tablet that will become quite useful throughout your flying experience.
New Video Footage and Tutorial
As the Comanche 250 gets closer to release, the A2A Simulations team has began releasing video content highlighting the plane. The first video released is all about the Accu-Sim Comanche 250 at cruise, whereby Scott gives information and demonstrations on achieving the most efficient way to make the aircraft fly.
It is 16 minutes of glorious footage that combines education and also a great look at some of the depth the Accu-Sim engine will bring to this aircraft.
Features
One of the key components of any product page is the feature list. A2A Simulations has already shared this with the community via their website ahead of the plane’s release. 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 a 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.
We are confident that the aircraft will release very soon for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We’ll of course keep you updated when we learn more.
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.
