Carenado Release Piper PA-34 200T Seneca II for Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:15:35 GMT

Released by flight sim developer Carenado, a long running industry leader is Piper PA-34 200T Seneca II add-on package for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.  The add-on boasts some great features including dynamic shadows on the aircraft, virtual cockpit and much more.

FSX features: external dynamic shadows, internal dynamic shadows on VC, volumetric normal mapping, specular mapping and bloom lights - Polygon optimized model - Friendly FPS - IFR certification - Two models: two and three blade propeller - Three different paints plus a blank texture - Maximum details and realistic textures.

Original HQ digital stereo sounds (44100 hz) recorded from the original aircraft (new feature of Carenado).

Includes: Interactive virtual cockpit - Full moving parts: Ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps, rolling wheels and trim tab - Animated sections such as: doors, sun visor, vibrating antenna and vibrating static wicks.

Lights: Navigation lights, beacons, landing lights, ice light on the left wing - Transparent windows - 3D modeled pilot and cockpit area.

Many details as: pitot, antennas, chocks, cowl plugs, baggage area - Custom VC panel and gauges - This model doesn't have a 2D panel - Realistic light effects on gauges - Nightlight effects on panel - Built-in zoom gauges - Separate switches for instruments lights and dome light - Toggle yoke at VC.

Full checklist and reference text about the procedures - Realistic performance - Real behavior compared to the real airplane - Real weight and balance - Pilot, copilot and passenger views - PDF manual of VC - Original Autopilot and Flight Director installed.

You can view more information on this wonderful add-on and other Carenado products at the Carenado product page.

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