Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II N30462

This repaint pack features a gray-on-white Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II marked as N30462, offering a sleek striped finish created by Tom Tiedman. It is based on a real-world Piper Warrior II with the same registration. This set only includes repaint textures, so you will need the freeware base model by Paul Craig, which is available in the Fly Away Simulation library. Incorporating these textures will allow enthusiasts to experience a refined appearance on this T-tail aircraft in simulators such as Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Distinctive Exterior Textures

The Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II has a recognizable T-tail and a spacious interior that can accommodate up to seven passengers. By installing Tom Tiedman’s custom gray-and-black stripe texture, you will see a stylish color layout on the fuselage that mirrors the real-world scheme of Warrior II N30462. The paint draws attention to the Lance II’s streamlined fuselage design, reflecting the aerodynamic lineage it inherited from the Piper Cherokee Six series.

Technical Background on the PA-32RT-300

The PA-32RT-300 Lance II is notable for its retractable landing gear, which enhances performance by reducing drag. Compared to its Cherokee Six roots, the Lance II includes a more potent powerplant and an extended, low-drag wing that helps achieve improved cruise speeds. The T-tail configuration also provides different handling characteristics, typically improving control balance and stability during flight.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the texture.Gray N30462 folder into the primary Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II parent folder.
2. Open aircraft.cfg in the Lance II folder and add the snippet below, ensuring you replace “X” with the next consecutive number in your repaint list. Afterward, save the file.
3. When you launch your simulator, locate the new repaint under “Piper” in the aircraft selection menu.
4. Enjoy flying this custom scheme within your virtual skies and appreciate the fine attention to detail provided by Tom Tiedman’s repaint work.

[fltsim.X]
title=Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II Gray N30462
sim=PA-32RT-300
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Gray N30462
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=N30462
ui_manufacturer=Piper
ui_type=PA-32RT-300 Turbo (Craig)
ui_variation=Lance II Gray N30462
description=Gray N30462 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 Note on Requirements

This repaint depends on Paul Craig’s freeware PA-32RT-300 base model. Make sure you have downloaded and installed the original PCPA32RT-300.ZIP and PCPA32RT-300_UPDATE.ZIP packages, both of which can be found in the Fly Away Simulation mod library. Because this package only includes textures, you must have the main aircraft files installed prior to using this repaint.

Credits to the Developers

All model and initial texture designs originate from Paul Craig, while the detailed gray-with-stripes repaint is the creation of Tom Tiedman. Their combined expertise offers a uniquely enhanced visual experience for virtual pilots seeking a convincing representation of the Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II in their preferred flight simulator environment.