Exterior: X-Plane 11 FSX/P3D
Accurately modelled PA-28R-201 Arrow III, built using real-world aircraft plans ✓ ✓
Intricately modelled and animated landing gear mechanics ✓ ✓
PBR materials ✓
Highly detailed 4k textures and normal maps with exquisite precision down to the rivet ✓ ✓
Customized strobe light pattern ✓
Custom light halos ✓
Gloss and reflections actually reflect real-time sim environment, and plane reflects its own parts ✓
Multi-animation passenger door that, when open, responds to G-forces and air resistance ✓
Animated oil access lid ✓
Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs ✓ ✓
Dynamic HDR lights that reflect off of scenery and aircraft objects in real-time ✓
Liveries can be swapped on the fly (without having to reload the aircraft), either via keyboard short cut, or via pop-up window controls ✓
Feature ListThis list provides a comparison between the X-Plane 11 and FSX/P3D versions of the PA-28R Arrow III, and demonstrates the exciting new features that are available thanks to the X-Plane 11 environment.
Interior: X-Plane 11 FSX/P3D
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 ✓ ✓
Heavy and reduced levels of wear and tear in the virtual cockpit ✓ ✓
Variants in cockpit wear change according to selected livery ✓
Interactive engine start checklist that responds to user inputs and sim variables ✓ ✓
Interactive checklists for every stage of flight ✓ ✓
Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between ‘cold & dark’ or ‘ready for take-off’ (if aircraft is stationary on the ground) ✓ ✓
Fully functional and comprehensive IFR capable avionics fit including: ✓ ✓
KMA 20 audio selector unit ✓ ✓
Fully featured X-Plane-native GNS530 (supports procedures out of the box, and supports Navigraph and Aerosoft custom nav databases) ✓
KX 175B COM 2 / NAV 2 radio ✓ ✓
KN 62 DME unit which can display information from NAV 1 or NAV 2 ✓ ✓
Piper Autocontrol IIIB autopilot unit with navigation, heading and roll hold (hidden autopilot altitude hold system included for convenience) ✓ ✓
KT 76A transponder unit ✓ ✓
KR 85 ADF unit ✓ ✓
Support for RealityXP GTN750 planned (sold separately) ✓ ✓
Fully-featured Garmin GPS-100 unit ✓
Interactive logbook panel for logging your flight details ✓ ✓
Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction ✓ ✓
Yoke-mounted flight timer/clock ✓ ✓
Independently operated left and right (standby) altimeter ✓ ✓
GoodWay compatible ✓
Ability to change barometric units from InHG to MB in altimeter adjustment ✓
Option to activate flashlight from within pop-up window, to aid in those pitch-black cold and dark starts at night ✓
Pop-up autopilot window ✓
Option to remove window and instrument reflection effects ✓
Animated toe brakes ✓
Functional throttle quadrant tensioning system ✓
Dynamic reflections on windshield and instrument glass, reflects real-time rendition of aircraft interior ✓
Dynamic interior HDR lighting, illuminates aircraft interior dynamically (turning the yoke or opening the door affects how these objects are lit) ✓
Rheostat-based proportional lighting fader for separate interior lights, including instruments, radios, dome, etc. ✓
Aircraft Systems: X-Plane 11 FSX/P3D
Custom-coded fuel system, including the option of automatic fuel tank switching for use on those long distance cross-country flights ✓ ✓
Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers ✓ ✓
Realistic landing gear system with intricate retraction animation, slow/fast tyre rotation animation (blurry when rotating fast), ✓ ✓
precise shock absorber animation with multiple linkages animated accurately, and wheel chocks and tie-downs ✓ ✓
Functioning alternate air and static source controls ✓ ✓
Fully implemented back-up landing gear system ✓ ✓
Dedicated interactive engine pop-up window displaying values such as fuel tank weights and imbalance, ✓ ✓
fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, ✓
battery charge (with quick charge option), ✓ ✓
and information about spark plug fouling and vapour lock condition ✓
Simulated vapour lock condition ✓ ✓
with warning pop-up and suggested actions ✓
Simulated spark plug fouling condition, ✓ ✓
with indication of percentage of fouling ✓
Simulated oil quantity, with potential for engine failure ✓
Lighting system includes separate lighting control for gauges (via rheostat) and realistic implementation of navigation light / radio light rheostat ✓
Functional electric trim control on yoke (requires electric trim button to be pushed) ✓
Functional ELT which is automatically triggered above 4.6 G ✓
Simulated fan and vent system with realistic blower sounds (linked to circuit breaker logic and electrical system for realism) ✓
Other: X-Plane 11 FSX/P3D
Liveries - G-BGKU (UK), C-GQYI (Canada), N4131C (USA), G-BNSG (UK), F-GJCB (France), HB-PJA (Switzerland), VH-SGE (Australia), D-ERIN (Germany), G-TEBZ (UK), G-TSGA (UK), N751LU (USA)
✓ ✓
Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from Arrow pilots ✓ ✓
Flight dynamics based on X-plane’s “Blade Element Theory” system, which calculates interaction btwn. aiframe and air molecules in real-time ✓
Authentic sound set ✓ ✓
generated using X-Plane’s state-of-the-art FMOD sound system (Basically, a multi-track studio for in-game sounds) ✓ ✓
Custom sounds for switches, doors, gear warnings and more, ✓ ✓
featuring accurate location placement of sounds in the stereo spectrum, ✓
3D audio effects, atmospheric effects, adaptive Doppler, ✓
exterior sounds spill in when window or door(s) are opened, ✓
different sound characteristics depending on viewing angle etc. ✓ ✓
Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data ✓ ✓
PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes ✓ ✓
Dedicated pop-up window for sound mixing, allowing for individual volume adjustment of exterior sounds, in-cockpit sounds and various effects ✓
Option to launch in-sim weight and balance manager window from the custom pop-up panel ✓
