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/images/notams/notams21/warr0621/warrior-3.jpgJust Flight reports that model, texture and custom codingwork is nearly complete on their upcoming PA28 WarriorII for MSFS 2020. Flight dynamics and custom sounds are wellunderway too. /images/notams/notams21/warr0621/warrior-4.jpg /images/notams/notams21/warr0621/warrior-1.jpg /images/notams/notams21/warr0621/warrior-2.jpgSource Just Flight Releases Patches For Arrows For MSFS Just Flight - PA28-161 Warrior II Previews MSFS
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/images/notams/notams21/warr0610/just-flight-warrior-1.jpgA new In Development diary entry has been added to the product pagefor our PA28-161 Warrior II MSFS. Here are some of the screen shotsfrom the post: /images/notams/notams21/warr0610/just-flight-warrior-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/warr0610/just-flight-warrior-3.jpg /images/notams/notams21/warr0610/just-flight-warrior-4.jpgDevelopment is now approaching the final stages, we hope to havethis ready for release within the next few weeks. Enjoy the screenshots. Source Product Page
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/images/notams/notams21/warr0512/just-flight-warrior-1.jpgAs promised the PA28-161 Warrior II for MSFS is now part of the InDevelopment section on the website and the initial In Dev diary entryis live. Here's a first look at early screenshots showing the PA28-161Warrior II in MSFS. /images/notams/notams21/warr0512/just-flight-warrior-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/warr0512/just-flight-warrior-3.jpg /images/notams/notams21/warr0512/just-flight-warrior-4.jpgThis highly detailed simulation of the PA28-161 Warrior II forMSFS has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team followingcomprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life Warrior II, G-BOZI,based at Conington Airfield. Already a very popular aircraft on otherplatforms, we are excited to bring you this incredibly detailedrendition of the Warrior II, complete with realistic wear and tear,and cockpit configuration. Source Just Flight PA28-161 Warrior II For Prepar3D Just Flight PA28-161 Warrior II For X-Plane Just Flight PA28-161 Warrior II For FSX
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Warrior IIPublisher: Just FlightReview Author: Stuart McGregorSuggested Price: $41.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.png /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_1.jpgThe AircraftThe PA-28-161 Warrior II has beenaround in the real world since the 1970's and is one of the manyvariants in the PA-28 range. The aircraft is a single engine, singlewing, all metal bodied light aircraft, and in the case of the WarriorII, has fixed tricycle landing gear. With a fixed pitch propeller andfour seats in the cabin, it is ideal for flight training and touring. Thefollowing article focuses on the PA-28-161 Warrior II on offer fromthe Just Flight and Thranda Design teams. The model being reviewedfollows on from their Arrow III andTurbo Arrow III/IVaircraft and has been specifically designed for X-Plane 11. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_2.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_3.jpgGetting StartedI purchased my copy over atwww.fspilotshop.com,and as with most sites of this nature, there is an excellentdescription of the features, what is included in the package and mostimportantly the minimum system requirements. It is a large download atalmost 1GB, and based on the description provided, to get the best outof your prospective purchase, you will need a system with a powerfulCPU and GPU; one with at least 4GB VRAM. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_4.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_5.jpgIt is one of the more expensive aircraft available in this range,and at $41.99 it may not be within everyone's budget, so before youpurchase it, best be sure it is right for you. With the continueddevelopment of X-Plane and in particular the introduction of X-Plane11, higher prices are sadly just a sign of the times, with averagepurchase prices creeping closer and closer to the 50-dollar mark. Withthe steadily growing numbers of X-Plane 11 dedicated aircraft on themarket, knowing where to spend those dollars is becoming more and moreof a challenge, so hopefully reviews of this type will give you somefurther insights into whether aircraft such as the PA-28-161 WarriorII are one to add to the wish list. If however, you do decide to take the plunge, once you have madeyour purchase, installation is straight forward. Simply unzip thedownloaded file and drag and drop into your X-Plane 11 Aircraftfolder. The first time you start the Warrior II, you will be requiredto enter a license key - this is provided with the download and onlytakes a couple of minutes to enter and activate. I had no issues. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_6.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_7.jpg The download comes with a nicely presented 70-page OperationsManual that covers just about everything you might want to know aboutthe aircraft, including its operation, features and various technicalspecs. It also comes with an Operating Data Manual which is stuffedfull of various charts and graphs to further help you with your flightoperations. Within the Documentation folder you will lastly find aPhotoshop paint kit with a couple of .psd files. These you can use ifyou wish to create your own liveries, and I really appreciate it whendevelopers make this available. Having the option to be able topersonalise your favorite aircraft is a nice touch in my opinion. Ishould mention that I don't own a copy of Photoshop, but the good newsis I tested the paint kit files in GIMP (freeware alternative) and wasable to open them and use them with no issues. The even better newsis, that if livery creation is not something you are really interestedin, the package supplied features liveries from the USA, Canada, UK,France, Australia and Germany. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_8.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_9.jpgThroughout my tests I flew the Warrior II on my main simulator rigwhich runs on Windows 8.1 and X-Plane 11.10, and consists of an Inteli7 5820K 3.3 GHz CPU (overclocked to 4.0 GHz), a GTX1080Ti 11GB GPU and32 GB Kingston RAM. I also have a number of Saitek panels and 3 x 27"screens, and my test flights were all carried out in and aroundpicturesque Devon in the UK, departing fromEGHU Eaglescott Airfield.Feel free to check outmy recent releases(shameless plug...) On The GroundAs they say, you only get one chance to make a first impression,and I can safely say my first impression of the Warrior II was reallypretty good. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity toreview a number of similar aircraft from different developers, and inmy opinion the standard just gets better and better. The Warrior IIfrom Just Flight/Thranda really is a beautiful aircraft both insideand out, and the development team clearly have done theirhomework. The model proportions look spot on and the attention todetail is excellent. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_10.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_11.jpgWith the new reflective surfaces in X-Plane 11, the Warrior reallyoozes class in the sunshine, and the exterior detailing such asrivets, screwheads, cowling catches, vents, tires are allfabulous. This is a great example of how the world of flightsimulation has grown exponentially in recent years, to the point thatat times it does become very difficult to differentiate between factand fiction. The Just Flight/Thranda Warrior II comes with some very nice coldand dark features such as chocks and tie down straps and adisappearing pilot. These and a number of other features can beaccessed from a discrete pop up window on the left of the screen. Thistype of menu is found in a number of aircraft; however, I found theWarrior II's menu very user friendly with large pictograms that areeasy to understand and operate. The livery can also be easily changedfrom this menu along with access to X-Plane's ground handling andlogbook features, a flight computer, interactive checklists, enginesrunning/stop option, volume controls, weight and balance charts, fuelbalance and spark plug fouling data, cabin lighting controls,windshield effects and instrument reflections, Garmin pop out, dooraccess and lots more. This really is a nicely designed feature whichallows for easy access while manoeuvring and flying. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_12.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_13.jpgSo once all your prefight checks are complete and you fire up theengine, you're ready to experience the sounds, and this is anotherarea where the Warrior II stands out from the pack. The engine, fuelpump whine, switches, door opening / closing sounds are just fabulousand rich. The engine has a real deep growl to it when taxiing andaccelerating during flight and is one of the best I haveexperienced. Taxiing on the ground I found to be smooth and easy, andwhen idling, the pop-up warning about spark plug fouling was a nicetouch. There is an option in one of the pop out menus to disable thespark plug fouling feature if it is not to your liking. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_14.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_15.jpgInside the cabin, the design team again have gone to town on therealism and quality, and I found all the dials, switches and controlfeatures to be easy to read, access and operate. As mentionedearlier, I use a number of Saitek panels (radio, switch, multi) and Ifound that these worked pretty well with no additional scriptsrequired to access the main features. The worn and used cabintextures are extremely realistic, as are the windscreen and instrumentreflection effects. One final feature I really enjoyed was the yokemounted clock and timer; which just adds to the realism and attentionto detail that the Just Flight/Thranda team have clearly embraced whencreating the Warrior II. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_33.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_34.jpg In The AirI found control while hurtling down the grass airstrip at EGHU tobe smooth using my CH Pedals and takeoff was effortless. Once in thecruise, manoeuvring was uncomplicated and flowing, and after accessingthe simple autopilot panel, I could set my heading for the flight.Although it doesn't appear as a feature of the panel, I was also ableto set and hold the altitude as required using my Saitek multipanel. Once stable, I was then able to further explore the cabinenjoying the adjustable sun visors and adjustable cabin lighting, aswell as taking in the view of the countryside below through thepanoramic windows. I should mention that the Warrior II does come withthe stock Garmin GNS530 navigation system which is perfectly fit forpurpose, although the developers state that there is support for theReality XP GTN750 system, although this is sold separately and at thistime for Windows only. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_16.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_17.jpgThe velvety roll when banking and the responsive controls were asgood as I have experienced in an aircraft of this type, all making forsome very enjoyable flying. Even without the autopilot in use, I foundthe Warrior II one of the most stable aircraft to fly by hand, atotally immersive and enjoyable experience. The night time cockpitilluminations are clear (scroll switches control the dial lighting),and the red overhead cabin light added a warmth to the interior of thecabin. Landing was actually something I enjoyed for once, and not thenormal mad panic I usually experience as the ground rushes up to meetme. Yes of course there was an element of the usual circus when I amattempting a landing, however there was just something about theWarrior II I liked - a bit like the feeling you get when you put onyour favorite comfy slippers! Who knows, but whatever it was, it hitthe spot for me. I also pushed my flying skills up a notch andattempted a few touch and goes, which I am glad I did for once. Thesound your senses experience emanating from the engine as you open thethrottle back up again is just fabulous, being both deep andalive. You really feel a sense of the horses pounding inside theLycoming engine, doing their utmost to haul the aircraft back into theair, this is truly one of my favorite features of the Warrior II. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_18.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_19.jpgAll in all, be it on the ground or in the air, I thoroughly enjoyedmy test flights in the Warrior II. It is also worth mentioning thatthroughout my test program, my frame rates never got into the dangerzone as does happen with some other aircraft even in rural areas.This was really reassuring. Final ThoughtsSo once again, should you buy it? Well, in all honesty, if you arelooking for something in this range I advise you to give it someserious consideration. Each time I get the chance to review a newaircraft, I encounter something that grabs my attention, somethingnew, something exciting, and this experience was no different. As therate of development in our virtual world continues at its relentlesspace, and the bar just keeps moving higher and higher, so my 'go to'aircraft keep on changing. For me at least, what the Just Flight andThranda teams have generated in the shape of the Warrior II, is in allintents and purposes, a fabulous piece of digital art. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_20.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_21.jpgThe Warrior II easily met all my expectations and then some - thefabulous crisp, detailed and realistic textures, the rich andauthentic sounds, the various interactive features and documentation,the flawless interaction with my hardware, and not forgettingframe rates high enough so that I could actually fly the thing - itwas all there! I don't typically hand out scores, however in this caseI would quite happily give the PA-28-161 Warrior II an easy 10/10. /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_22.jpg /images/reviews/warrior2/t/JF_PA28_Warrior_32.jpgSo again, should you buy it? That question is always tricky (ifnot impossible to answer) and will always come down to personal tasteand choice based on a whole number of factors. Individualexpectations, cost and more importantly system capability andconfiguration will always be key to any final decision, so all I hopeto do here is to pass on my own thoughts and experiences to help youmake a more informed choice. However, in this case, I can safely saythat from what I experienced, I was not disappointed in any shape orform, in fact quite the opposite. In my book, the PA-28-161 Warrior IIreally is a genuine warrior the skies! /images/notams/notams18/warr0128/warr0128.jpgStuart McGregor Purchase Just Flight - Warrior II for X-Plane
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/images/notams/notams18/warr0128/warr0128.jpgJust Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design, are proud topresent the PA-28-161 Warrior II for X-Plane 11. Following on from their critically acclaimed Arrow III and TurboArrow III/IV add-ons for X-Plane 11, this highly detailed simulationof the PA-28-161 Warrior II has been developed by Just Flight'sin-house team and Thranda Design following comprehensive, hands-onresearch with a real-life Warrior II, G-BOZI, based at ConingtonAirfield. The PA-28-161 Warrior II is a four-seater, piston-engine aircraftequipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear, 160hp four-cylinderengine and fixed-pitch propeller - an ideal aircraft for touring andflight training. The Warrior II is flown all around the world and ouradd-on reflects that global popularity. In addition to our UK researchaircraft, G-BOZI, the package features liveries from the USA, Canada,UK, France, Australia and Germany. The PA-28-161 Warrior II forX-Plane 11 feature PBR materials with real-time environmentreflections for superb quality and realism, 4096 x 4096 textures forthe highest possible texture clarity and numerous animations includinga multi-animation passenger door that, when open, responds to G-forcesand air resistance. /images/notams/notams18/warr0128/warrior3.jpgAircraft FeaturesModelAccurately modelled PA-28-161 Warrior II, built using real-worldaircraft plans Numerous animations, including multi-animationpassenger door that, when open, responds to G-forces and airresistance, baggage door, cockpit window, sun visors and oil coverGround equipment including chocks and tie-downs 4096 x 4096 texturesare used to produce the highest possible texture clarity PBR(Physically Based Rendering) materials with real-time environmentreflections for superb quality and realism Detailed normal mapping fordown-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft features. /images/notams/notams18/warr0128/warrior2.jpgCockpitA truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animationsCockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environmentInteractive engine start checklist that responds to user inputs and sim variablesInteractive checklists for every stage of flightAircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off' (if aircraft is stationary on the ground)Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:KMA 20 audio selector unitFully Featured X-Plane-native GNS530 (supports procedures out of the box, and supports Navigraph and Aerosoft custom nav databases)KX 175B COM 2 / NAV 2 radioKN 62 DME unit which can display information from NAV 1 or NAV 2Century 21 autopilot with lateral hold modes (HDG, NAV, APR, REV) - hidden autopilot altitude hold system included for convenienceKT 76A transponder unitKR 85 ADF unitSupport for RealityXP GTN750 (sold separately, Windows only)Interactive logbook panel for logging your flight details (X-Plane native)Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/directionYoke-mounted flight timer/clockGoodWay compatibleAbility to change barometric units from InHG to MB in altimeter adjustmentOption to activate flashlight from within pop-up window, to aid in those pitch-black cold and dark starts at nightPop-up autopilot windowOption to remove window and instrument reflection effectsAnimated toe brakesFunctional throttle quadrant tensioning systemRadio knob animations routed through plug-in logic, for optimum movement fidelity and sound synchronization /images/notams/notams18/warr0128/warrior1.jpgAircraft SystemsCustom-coded fuel system, including the option of automatic fuel tank switching for use on those long distance cross-country flights (this option is remembered for future flights)Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers, avionics power circuit and emergency bus controls. Circuit breaker logic is linked to X-Plane's internal failure logic, so if the plane is set to fail a certain electrical component after a certain number of hours, the circuit breaker for that element will pop out.Realistic landing gear with slow/fast tire rotation animation (blurry when rotating fast), precise shock absorber animation and wheel chocks and tie-downsFunctioning carburetor and primer controlsDedicated interactive engine pop-up window displaying values such as fuel tank weights and imbalance, fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, battery charge (with quick charge option), and information about spark plug fouling and vapor lock conditionSimulated vapor lock condition, with warning pop-up and suggested actionsSimulated spark plug fouling condition, with indication of percentage of foulingLighting system includes separate lighting control for gauges (via rheostat) and realistic implementation of navigation light / radio light rheostatFunctional electric trim control on yoke (requires electric trim button to be pushed)Simulated fan and vent system with realistic blower sounds (linked to circuit breaker logic and electrical system for realism)Custom external light logic with custom strobe light pattern and custom light halos for added realism /images/notams/notams18/warr0128/warrior4.jpgLiveriesThe Warrior II is supplied in the following eight paint schemes: G-BOZI (UK)G-OPTI (UK)*G-SIXT (UK)N8289A (USA)*D-EIIT (Germany)*F-GEDO (France)*C-FOEC (Canada)VH-BVM (Australia)The liveries marked with an asterisk (*) include fairings over thewheels. Other FeaturesRealistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from Warrior pilotsAuthentic sound set, generated using X-Plane's state-of-the-art FMOD sound systemCustom sounds for switches, doors, warnings and more, featuring accurate location placement of sounds in the stereo spectrum, 3D audio effects, atmospheric effects, adaptive Doppler, exterior sounds spill in when window or door(s) are opened, different sound characteristics depending on viewing angle etc.Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance dataPSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemesDedicated pop-up window for sound mixing, allowing for individual adjustment of the volume of exterior sounds, in-cockpit sounds and various effectsOption to launch X-Plane's weight and balance manager window from the custom pop-up panel Purchase Just Flight - PA-28-161 Warrior II XP for X-Plane 11