FSX Yellow Piper Arrow

This repaint package provides a vivid yellow-and-white Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II featuring black accent stripes. Created by Tom Tiedman in collaboration with Commercial Level Simulations, it transforms your virtual general aviation fleet with distinctive visuals and precise surface details. Both Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 are fully supported, but please note that this repaint requires the base freeware Arrow II model from Commercial Level Simulations. The underlying aircraft is known for its retractable landing gear, constant-speed propeller, and dependable Lycoming powerplant. This liveried registration (N7426J) captures a real-world look that flight schools and private owners might use, enhancing immersion for your cross-country flights and low-level circuits alike.

Vibrant Appearance Inspired by Real-World Heritage

The Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, produced by Piper Aircraft, is a classic all-metal construction that initially emerged in the 1970s. This variant blends performance and training advantages into one package, favored by many aviators for its straightforward avionics and crisp handling characteristics. The vivid yellow repaint by Tom Tiedman brings out the airframe’s lines while emphasizing the streamlined cowling and the straight-tail design. Commercial Level Simulations released this model formerly as payware, though now it is offered as freeware, adding a polished and authentic veneer to your virtual hangar.

Highlighted Visual and Technical Elements

Realistic Reg Markings

The N7426J registration is replicated on the fuselage and under the wing, matching the styling conventions found on comparable Arrow II aircraft.

Distinct Paint Finish

The contrast of yellow top surfaces against white underbelly sections is further defined by bold black contour lines that accent key aerodynamic curves.

Robust Performance Envelope

The depicted data includes stall speeds of around 53 knots in a dirty configuration and a top TAS of about 145 knots, consistent with actual Arrow II specifications.

Simple Steps for Implementation

This repaint includes only the texture folder; make sure you have the freeware base package from the Commercial Level Simulations library. The brief instructions below outline how to incorporate the new livery seamlessly.

1. Place the texture.Yellow directory inside your CLS Piper Arrow aircraft folder.
2. In your aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg), append the enclosed [fltsim.X] block. Change the “X” to the next sequential number in your repaint list, then save the file.
3. Enjoy your updated Piper Arrow in your preferred simulator environment.

[fltsim.X]
title=Commercial Level Simulations -- Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II Yellow
sim=Piper_PA28R_Arrow
model=
panel=blk
sound=
texture=Yellow
kb_checklists=Piper_PA28R_Arrow_Chk
kb_reference=
atc_id=N7426J
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Commercial Level Simulations"
ui_manufacturer=Commercial Level Simulations
ui_type=PA-28R-200 Arrow II
ui_variation=Yellow
description=Commercial Level Simulations\nPiper PA-28R-200 Arrow II\nVersion FSX-2007.1.0\n\nFuel Capacity: 72 gal/182 l\nStall Speed: 53 kts (dirty)\nMax TAS: 145 kts\nCruise TAS: 137 kts (75% power)\nCruise Range: 880 nm/1,630 km (with 45 min reserve)\n\nService Ceiling (100 fpm): 16,200 ft/3,353 m\nRate of Climb: 649 fpm\n\nTakeoff\nGround Roll: 1065 ft\nOver 50ft Obstacle: 1760 ft

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