Special Features         Version II

Flight Dynamics

The FSD Piper PA 34 Seneca V features flight dynamics of unparalleled realism and accuracy, generally not available to Flight Simulator aircraft, including:
  • Asymmetric  thrust. The typical Flight Simulator dual-prop flight model does not model asymmetrical torque/thrust. You notice this the most as you accelerate down the runway, for example, and the aircraft wants to head left.  This type of behavior will continue in other phases of flight, requiring continual application of trim to keep the nose of the aircraft headed in the intended direction, regardless of wind or other dynamic forces.  This is not how a twin engine prop aircraft behaves in real life.

    The FSD Seneca V AFD (Advanced Flight Dynamics) system incorporates a much more realistic model, which provides asymmetrical torque in the same fashion as a real twin engine prop aircraft.

  • Accurate pitch and yaw moments
  • Speed and climb performance accuracy
  • Takeoff/landing distance
  • Lift, drag and stall components

 

Persistent Damage Modeling

What is not normally part of Microsoft Flight Simulator is the Persistent Damage modeling that we have incorporated into the simulation.  If you push these engines too hard they are going to show signs of stress, and eventually break down, just as they would in the real world, thus enhancing realism.

Once an engine is damaged it can be replaced via the Load Manager. Reloading the aircraft in FS itself will not restore the engine. See the Load Manager section below for more details.

This feature can also be shut off if you are among the "fly the simulator like it's a car" crowd.  But if you take the title of Microsoft Flight Simulator literally, and approach it as a simulation, rather than a game, this is a feature you will really appreciate.

 

 

Load Manager

The Load Manager is an integrated part of the FSD Piper PA 34 Seneca V. It performs a variety of functions:

 

 

Download PDF manual for the Load Manager
  • Configures add-on paint schemes and provides any textures needed which may not be included in the new paint scheme.
  • Creates instrument panels per your preferences.
  • Formats each paint scheme with both cockpit styles (glass cockpit or standard instrumentation), making each available to you in the Flight Simulator Select Aircraft menu
  • Displays and manages costs as they would accrue in actual aviation flying the Seneca V
  • Provides routine maintenance and repairs damage
  • Allows you to configure the weight and balance for the aircraft's flight dynamics
  • Allows you to manage and edit all stored data accumulated flying the aircraft
  • Configures realism and sound levels to enhance your simulation experience