ECDEA Piper Archer II TI-ANI

This repaint offers a custom livery of the Piper Archer II registered as TI-ANI from ECDEA (Escuela Costarricense de Aviación) designed for the payware Carenado PA28-181 model. Created by Luis Jimenez Trejos, it requires the original Carenado aircraft files (sold separately) to function correctly in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Highlighted Features and Technical Notes

• Authentic ECDEA Markings: The exterior fuselage and tail showcase the official TI-ANI registration, accurately reflecting the real-world Costa Rican training aircraft.
• Optimized Textures: Each texture has been refined to highlight the Archer II’s airframe details, ensuring visually pleasing views from all exterior angles.
• Payware Compatibility: These textures have been tailored for Carenado’s PA28-181 model, which is a paid product. Owners of the payware model can integrate these repaints seamlessly.
• Dedicated to Flight Training: The Piper Archer II remains a common choice for flight academies, competing directly with similar single-engine trainers like the Cessna 172.

Aircraft Background

The Piper Archer II (also known as the PA-28-181) sits among the popular single-engine planes in the Cherokee series. Introduced in the 1970s, it features a 180 HP engine, a low-wing configuration, and a stable tricycle landing gear, making it favorable for both student pilots and recreational aviators. ECDEA in Costa Rica employs this platform for pilot instruction, thanks to its predictable handling and durable airframe.

Configuration Lines for Aircraft Installation

Below is a sample entry to be added to your aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg) for integrating this repaint. Adapt the [fltsim.xx] entry by changing "xx" to the appropriate sequential number in your existing configuration.

[fltsim.xx]
title=PA-28 Archer TI-ANI
sim=Archer_Carenado
model=sc
panel=
sound=
texture=ANI
kb_checklists=Check_List_Archer
kb_reference=Reference_Archer
atc_id=TI-ANI
ui_manufacturer="Carenado"
ui_type=Archer II
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Carenado"
ui_variation=ECDEA TI-ANI
description="The Archer belongs to the PA-28 family (or Cherokee family) of aircraft model. It was born in 1974 when the Challenger was renamed to Archer (PA-28-181). Four seat, single piston engine (180 HP), unpressurized, low wing and tricycle landing gear. It is a direct competitor to the C172."
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
atc_id_color=0000000000
visual_damage=1
ui_thumbnailfile=ani.jpg

Additional Notes

• The payware Carenado PA28-181 aircraft model must be purchased from a trusted source to use this repaint.
• All common flight simulator functionalities (like ATC callsigns and checklists) remain functional with this repaint.
• The Piper Archer II’s compact airframe makes it well-suited for short-field practice, which is especially useful in flight schools such as ECDEA.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks go to Luis Jimenez Trejos for crafting these detailed textures, illustrating TI-ANI’s unique markings, and sharing them with the flight simulation community.