Piper Aztec coming from Aeroplane Heaven

**Corpse_Grinder** · August 20th, 2015, 00:50

Bump!!

After the release of the B-17, I'm hoping the AH team could give us a small teaser of the progress on this bird.

Here is a pic of the Aztec I flew several years ago....

Perhaps a livery idea?

Still can't wait for this one!!!

**bazzar** · August 20th, 2015, 01:10

She's well underway with the VC nearly complete. We'll have new pics very soon.

**Corpse_Grinder** · August 20th, 2015, 01:12

Originally Posted by bazzar

She's well underway with the VC nearly complete. We'll have new pics very soon.

Great news!

**Wim** · September 7th, 2015, 11:18

Take a look here , www.airdailyx.net

**SeanTK** · September 7th, 2015, 11:29

Huh...so now we're getting two. One from AH and one from Alabeo. This'll be interesting.

**ryanbatc** · September 7th, 2015, 13:20

I'm going to guess the market for addons is continuing to drop - so Grrr to Carenado for not letting AF release their's. There's plenty of other planes to make!

**SeanTK** · September 7th, 2015, 13:26

Originally Posted by ryanbatc

I'm going to guess the market for addons is continuing to drop - so Grrr to Carenado for not letting AF release their's. There's plenty of other planes to make!

I think they are two different Aztec variations, which may counteract some "same plane different company" issues. Also, it's Alabeo, AND, I don't see anything prohibiting AH or Alabeo from releasing their products.
Looking forward to both!

**bazzar** · September 7th, 2015, 13:40

Not wholly unexpected I suppose, there's always room for more than one. Looks like a later sharp nose so we'll be different I am sure.

***Bushpounder*** · September 7th, 2015, 14:14

AH is doing a D model. Alabeo looks to be an E or F. I hope they both make an option for the aftermarket squared off tips. They give almost an extra hours flying time! Mine had those. They gravity feed into the aux tanks from what I remember. I am looking forward to both!!! Anyone hear me say that before? LOL!

Don

**fsxar177** · September 7th, 2015, 20:42

This is good for the market .. competition drives quality. Go AH!!

- J

***wombat666*** · September 7th, 2015, 21:56

I'll have both thank you very much.

**Corpse_Grinder** · September 28th, 2015, 19:48

Has anyone else noticed that AH has updated their site for the Aztec?

I'm sure it wont be long now.

From the cockpit screens it looks to be equipped with an Altimatic IIIb-1 autopilot. I wonder if the AP will be modeled to RL standards?

Does anyone have any RL experience with this AP? The Aztec I flew in RL had the IIb but I never used it as it was always deferred.

**bazzar** · September 28th, 2015, 20:24

We are currently working on the Altimatic. You will have a choice of "standard" avionics with the Altimatic or digital avionics with a GNS and digital autopilot, currently switchable from the same cockpit..

**Corpse_Grinder** · September 28th, 2015, 20:32

Originally Posted by bazzar

We are currently working on the Altimatic. You will have a choice of "standard" avionics with the Altimatic or digital avionics with a GNS and digital autopilot, currently switchable from the same cockpit..

BRILLIANT!

**Anneke** · September 28th, 2015, 22:47

Default GNS or RXP/Mindstar?

**bazzar** · September 28th, 2015, 23:01

Garmin GNS-430.

**Anneke** · September 29th, 2015, 05:17

Thanks Bazzar, based on your answer I assume the GNS 430 is based on the default GPS of FSX

and not on third party addon?

**Corpse_Grinder** · September 29th, 2015, 07:34

Originally Posted by Anneke

Thanks Bazzar, based on your answer I assume the GNS 430 is based on the default GPS of FSX and not on third party addon?

Even if it is, I still can't wait! I know there are many folks who enjoy all that RealityXP stuff and what-have-you. If AH chooses to integrate....awesome....if not...that's cool too. I'm perfectly fine with the default GPS systems in FSX. Not too much to be overwhelming but more than enough to get the job done. I'm ready to start shooting some ILS approaches in IMC with this thing.

The bottom line is....WE'RE FINALLY GETTING AN AZTEC!

Thank you AH!

**bazzar** · September 29th, 2015, 13:43

Like all our products, the Aztec is designed to deliver maximum play value without breaking the bank. We believe that we have hit a good balance which has shown up so far in our year to date results. So we will not be veering from the path. If people are happy to pay for systems rich, technically sophisticated pieces that's fine but we do not have those in our business model and so far have no plans to change that. If you have and are happy with our other products, then I can promise the Aztec will deliver the same immersive, authentic feeling experience.

**heywooood** · September 29th, 2015, 15:29

Originally Posted by bazzar

Like all our products, the Aztec is designed to deliver maximum play value without breaking the bank. We believe that we have hit a good balance which has shown up so far in our year to date results. So we will not be veering from the path. If people are happy to pay for systems rich, technically sophisticated pieces that's fine but we do not have those in our business model and so far have no plans to change that. If you have and are happy with our other products, then I can promise the Aztec will deliver the same immersive, authentic feeling experience.

you're speaking my language, brother

**Anneke** · September 30th, 2015, 06:00

Nice modeling indeed. But this business model is not my cup of coffee. Good luck though

**kiki** · September 30th, 2015, 11:11

Originally Posted by bazzar

Like all our products, the Aztec is designed to deliver maximum play value without breaking the bank. We believe that we have hit a good balance which has shown up so far in our year to date results. So we will not be veering from the path. If people are happy to pay for systems rich, technically sophisticated pieces that's fine but we do not have those in our business model and so far have no plans to change that. If you have and are happy with our other products, then I can promise the Aztec will deliver the same immersive, authentic feeling experience.

way to go!

**kiki** · November 23rd, 2015, 08:47

Alabeo seems to be close to the release date: http://www.airdailyx.net/fsnewsbreak...sly#commenting

So I have only two questions:

1. Which one of the will be the first one to be released?

2. Which one of them - Alabeo or AH - will do their job better+

We´ll see...

***falcon409*** · November 23rd, 2015, 09:01

So I have only two questions:
1. Which one of them will be the first one to be released?
2. Which one of them - Alabeo or AH - will do their job better+
We´ll see...

#1. . .we probably won't know til it's released
#2. . .They will both do a job commensurate with their previous releases. As Baz explained, their business models are different so Alabeo will do the best they are able as will AH.

**heywooood** · November 23rd, 2015, 13:56

I like both brands so I'm happy.. Knowing how much more receptive the painters are to AH, I expect to see far more liveries for their Aztec than Alabeo's...unless the latter has made some significant changes..

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