Stephen Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 NEWS! - Just Flight updates PA-28-181 ARCHER III, PA-28-181 Archer TX/LX XP and Duchess Model 76 to X-Plane 12 On the 1st April 2023, Just Flight in collaboration with Thranda Design updated their first three aircraft series to X-Plane 12, in the Robin DR400, C152 and the B-10 Tobago & TB-20 Trinidad duo. Here is the second batch of X-Plane 12 releases from Just Flight, with this time the PA-28-181 ARCHER III, PA-28-181 Archer TX/LX XP and the Duchess Model 76 all having the X-Plane 12 attention. This is noted as an "Update", not an upgrade, so the changes are available for "FREE" for all existing X-Plane Just Flight users, in moving the aircraft to X-Plane 12. PA-28-181 ARCHER III The PA-28-181 Archer III is a four-seater, piston-engine aircraft equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear, 180hp four-cylinder engine and fixed-pitch propeller. Certified in the mid-1990s, the Archer III is one of the most recent PA28 variants to be built, reflected in its streamlined cowling and cockpit overhead panel controls. Capable of cruising at 118 knots and with a range of nearly 500 miles, it is an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training. The PA-28-181 Archer III for X-Plane 11 features PBR materials with real-time environment reflections for superb quality and realism, HD textures for the highest possible texture clarity and numerous animations including a multi-animation passenger door that, when open, responds to G-forces and air resistance. Updates include; Version 1.9.1 (May 12th 2023) -Added X-Plane v12 .acf for better v12 compatibility. -Updated SASL to 3.16 -Fixed spelling of tool tip and nudged GNS530 screen a bit to fit better. -Added rain effect on windshield and night lighting textures. -Fixed “C” knob -Adjusted wheel contact points for XP12 version -Reduced pitot amperage to 5 amps -Fixed shock absorbers and brake cables. PA-28-181 Archer TX/LX XP The PA-28-181 Archer TX/LX is a four-seater, piston-engine aircraft equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear, 180hp four-cylinder engine and fixed-pitch propeller. Certified in the mid-1990s, the Archer III was one of the most recent PA28 variants to be built, reflected in its streamlined cowling and cockpit overhead panel controls. The TX/LX is a modernized version of the Archer III, equipped with G1000 and EFD 1000 avionics, and other improvements to both the exterior and interior of the aircraft to compete with the latest generation of GA aircraft. The TX is aimed at the training market and the LX at the private market. The TX/LX is capable of cruising at 118 knots and with a range of nearly 500 miles, it is an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training. Version 1.9.1 (May 12th 2023) -Added X-Plane v12 .acf or better v12 compatibility. -Updated SASL to 3.16 -Fixed spelling of tool tip and nudged GNS530 screen a bit to fit better. -Added rain effect on windshield and night lighting textures. -Fixed “C” knob -Adjusted wheel contact points for XP12 version -Reduced pitot amperage to 5 amps -Fixed shock absorbers and brake cables Duchess Model 76 The Duchess is a four-seater, twin-engine T-tail aircraft equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear, and two 180hp four-cylinder engines fitted with constant-speed propellers. Its IFR-capable avionics suite, excellent handling characteristics and counter-rotating propellers make it an ideal aircraft for multi-engine flight training, and the perfect step up from single-engine aircraft such as the PA28. A cruise speed of 155 knots, a range of 780 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 20,000ft also make it a very capable touring aircraft. Version 1.9.1 (May12th 2023) -XP12 Compatible -Updated SASL to 3.16 -Added Save/Load buttons to Weight And Balance popup. Click Save to save the current weights/fuel configuration to disk. When the plane is next opened it loads with default values, but click Load Configuration to load the weights you previously saved. -Fixed show/hide of flap manipulator. -Improved behavior of popup menus in VR. -Reduced excessive gear drag. As all these three aircraft don't have any new features, but are only noted for their compatibility to X-Plane 12, so this is an update to X-Plane 12, not an upgrade (or FREE). You can update all three aircraft, either by going to the Just Flight site (If you have an account) or by your account at the X-Plane.OrgStore. Images are courtesy of Just Flight _____________________________________ Yes! - Updates or Purchase for Just Flight Aircraft to X-Plane 12 are NOW available from the X-Plane.Org Store here : PA-28-181 ARCHER III Price is US$44.99 Requirements X-Plane 12 or 11 Windows, Mac or Linux 4 GB VRAM Minimum - 8 GB+ VRAM Recommended Download Size: 760Mb Current version: 1.9.1 (May 12th 2023) PA-28-181 Archer TX/LX XP Price is US$44.99 Requirements X-Plane 12 or 11 Windows, Mac or Linux 4 GB VRAM Minimum - 8 GB+ VRAM Recommended Download Size: 760Mb Current version: 1.9.1 (May 12th 2023) Duchess Model 76 Price is US$44.99 Requirements X-Plane 12 or X-Plane 11 Windows, Mac or Linux 4 Gb VRAM Minimum - 8 Gb+ VRAM Recommended Download size: 805 MB Current version : 1.9.1 (May 12th 2023) ___________________________ News by Stephen Dutton 15th May 2023 Copyright©2023: X-Plane Reviews (Disclaimer. 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