Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II N8849K

This green-and-white repaint package offers a detailed exterior finish for the Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II, capturing both the streamlined form and classic lines of this dependable six-seat aircraft. Created by Tom Tiedman for the freeware model by Paul Craig, it is compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator X and adds a distinctive livery that is ideal for general aviation enthusiasts seeking a more personalized experience. The real-world PA-32RT-300 Lance II is recognized for its T-tail design and heritage linking back to the Cherokee Six series, and this virtual rendition stays true to that lineage while enhancing visual immersion in-flight.

Key Attributes of the Repaint

• Authentic Visuals: Each surface reflects the signature green and white scheme, designed to resemble N8849K’s recognizable paint job.
• Compatible Base Model: Built specifically for Paul Craig’s Lance II freeware release, ensuring proper alignment and texture mapping.
• Detailed Accents: Subtle shading, rivet lines, and aerodynamic contours are preserved for added realism.

Maintaining the Original Look

This repaint builds upon the robust design of Piper’s PA-32RT-300 Lance II, known for its extended cabin space and retractable landing gear. Its real-life counterpart balances passenger comfort with dependable performance, and this texture set carefully reflects those traits through authentic markings and color accuracy.

Installation Steps

1. Insert the provided folder named texture.Green N8849K into your existing “LANCE II” aircraft directory.
2. Add the [fltsim.X] entry (shown below) to the aircraft.cfg file within the “LANCE II” folder. Note that “X” must be replaced by the next available number in your repaint sequence.
3. Save the updated aircraft.cfg file to complete the configuration process.
4. When in your simulator, browse to the Piper manufacturer section to select the new N8849K variant.

Include the following lines in your aircraft.cfg:

[fltsim.X]
title=Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II Green N8849K
sim=PA-32RT-300
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Green N8849K
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=N8849K
ui_manufacturer=Piper
ui_type=PA-32RT-300 Turbo (Craig)
ui_variation=Lance II Green N8849K
description=Green N8849K repaint by Tom Tiedman. The Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II is a 6/7 seater aircraft derived from the Cherokee Six utility aircraft but with a more powerful engine & retractable landing gear, this version also has a T tail. Model & textures by Paul Craig.
prop_anim_ratio=.995

Important Notes

• This download provides only the repaint files. It requires the freeware Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II model by Paul Craig.
• The complete base package can be located in the Fly Away Simulation library.
• Credit for the texture artwork goes to Tom Tiedman, while Paul Craig developed the underlying aircraft model.