PA-28R Arrow III

[Martyn]

Hi all,


It's been a while since I last posted here so I thought I'd show off some pics of our latest creation, the PA-28R Arrow III. This project follows on from our last GA aircraft, the TB-10 and TB-20, so you can expect a similar (study sim) level of functionality.




The product is based on the Arrow III which belongs to my flying club, G-BGKU, so it features plenty of wear-and-tear!


Thanks
Martyn

[Martyn]

A few more...

[Tim-HH]

That looks excellent!

Are you planning to support Flight1's GNS 530/430 and GTN 750/650?

Greetings
Tim

[Dimus]

Sold!

Looks great, and if it is as accurate as the TB-10/20, it's going to be a success.

[Martyn]

That looks excellent!

Are you planning to support Flight1's GNS 530/430 and GTN 750/650?

Greetings
Tim

Hi Tim,

We've already integrated the GTN 650/750. We hope to integrate the GNS 430/530 shortly.

Thanks
Martyn

[RKinkor]

Looks great will surely buy that when released.

[Mach3DS]

Many fond memories of the Arrow III. I once used one to pick up a stranded student pilot who suffered a prop strike on their first solo XC! That was exciting!

[Portia911]

Yes, after years of yeoman service from the 'Flying Club' Warrior and Archer, I'm really looking forward to this.

[fsxar177]

It does look really good!

[YoYo]

Dirty textures? Like it!

[musterpilot]

I sure am hanging out for this one Martyn
How much longer ?

John

[Bradburger]

It does look really good!

Indeed it does!

Cheers

Paul

[ryanbatc]

Wow, JF's skills have really grown through the years... this is looking fantastic!

[Martyn]

Thanks for all of the positive feedback!

I sure am hanging out for this one Martyn
How much longer ?

John

We're in the latter stages of development now and are planning for a Q1 release.

[thefrog]

I assume, from looking at the screenshots, that this is being developed by JF's in-house team rather than Aeroplane Heaven?

[Martyn]

I assume, from looking at the screenshots, that this is being developed by JF's in-house team rather than Aeroplane Heaven?

Yes, this is being developed by our in-house team.

[Bushpounder]

The Turbo Arrow III was a very nice plane to fly in real life. I only flew the 201T, not the straight Arrow. This looks nice!

BP

[Wingnut172N]

Will the Arrow's gear retraction be modeled as it is in real life? The mains unlock, start halfway up, then drop back down as the nose gear retracts? Awesome videos of gear swings on YouTube show it well, as I'm sure you've seen IRL on takeoff as well.

[Daube]

I have to admit the texturing in that virtual cockpit is quite impressive

[txnetcop]

LIKE...WOW! That looks really well done!
Ted

[BrittMac]

Very impressive! My question is whether there will be different panel options, other than the RXP/payware gps options.

Reason I ask is I've flown in a few Arrows in the last year or so, and some of the avionics are updated. Garmin 430, newer Nav/com, transponder. That sort of thing.
I type this and realize I seem very snooty lol. I don't mean to. My Cherokee is blessed with a great panel (purchased by previous owner) so I am very lucky. But, even other planes, Arrows/172/182/Bonanza of similar vintage are usually upgraded in many ways.

If it is a period simulation, aka a brand new Arrow off the line, I wouldn't expect the wear and tear.

Just trying to figure out what I am looking at buying here. It looks amazing.

[Martyn]

Very impressive! My question is whether there will be different panel options, other than the RXP/payware gps options.

Reason I ask is I've flown in a few Arrows in the last year or so, and some of the avionics are updated. Garmin 430, newer Nav/com, transponder. That sort of thing.
I type this and realize I seem very snooty lol. I don't mean to. My Cherokee is blessed with a great panel (purchased by previous owner) so I am very lucky. But, even other planes, Arrows/172/182/Bonanza of similar vintage are usually upgraded in many ways.

If it is a period simulation, aka a brand new Arrow off the line, I wouldn't expect the wear and tear.

Just trying to figure out what I am looking at buying here. It looks amazing.

The panel is an exact replica of the real G-BGKU, a nicely worn flying club aircraft (we always base our internally-developed aircraft on a specific real aircraft to allow for complete accuracy). Currently the panel is as shown in the screenshots with the option of integrating the Flight1 GTN 650 and GTN 750. We may integrate the Flight1 GNS 430 and 530 at a later date if there is demand for that.

Unfortunately it would be too much work to include a wide variety of avionics options e.g. several GPS units, several audio selectors, several transponders etc.

[Rimshot]

We may integrate the Flight1 GNS 430 and 530 at a later date if there is demand for that.

There is demand for that. From me

[Tim-HH]

Yes, here too! For an older flying club aircraft like the Arrow III, I think a GNS 430/530 is much more realistic than the new and expensive GTN 650/750.

Greetings
Tim

[Wingnut172N]

Any word on the gear retraction, sir? Looks great so far! Will definitely be picking this one up!

Will the Arrow's gear retraction be modeled as it is in real life? The mains unlock, start halfway up, then drop back down as the nose gear retracts? Awesome videos of gear swings on YouTube show it well, as I'm sure you've seen IRL on takeoff as well.