Milviz PA-30 Twin Comanche

[n4gix 4,947]

2 hours ago, Flic1 said:

I'm also a bit confused about the tip tank option as the manual states you cannot put fuel in them so I guess it is just a visual modification. 

In the real aircraft, the tip tanks fuel capacity is piped to the existing auxiliary bladder tanks. The logic to add 15 x 2 gallons to the aircraft's fuel system is automatic. IRL, fuel is added to the fueling ports on the tip tanks filling the aux tanks first, then filling the tip tanks, so our solution is authentic.

[n4gix 4,947]

1 hour ago, mpw8679 said:

That is depressing 

Why? The only duplicated interior sounds are a few switch clicks. The aircraft's ..\sound folder is entirely new, custom sounds from a PA30 and an IO 320 engine.

[mpw8679 428]

16 minutes ago, n4gix said:

Why? The only duplicated interior sounds are a few switch clicks. The aircraft's ..\sound folder is entirely new, custom sounds from a PA30 and an IO 320 engine.

I retract my statement.  Thank u for the clarification.

[Flic1 976]

27 minutes ago, n4gix said:

In the real aircraft, the tip tanks fuel capacity is piped to the existing auxiliary bladder tanks. The logic to add 15 x 2 gallons to the aircraft's fuel system is automatic. IRL, fuel is added to the fueling ports on the tip tanks filling the aux tanks first, then filling the tip tanks, so our solution is authentic.

Got it, the manual just wasn't totally clear as it states:

"Wing tip tanks are available as optional equipment, but do not carry additional fuel in the MilViz PA-30. "  

7 minutes ago, mpw8679 said:

I retract my statement.  Thank u for the clarification.

Sorry, I should have been more clear...it is the switches, especially the noise on the Master when you turn it on.  No big deal, I fly the 310r a good bit so it was just a bit strange hearing the same exact noises when getting ready for startup.  The engine sounds are authentic and very good!

 

[raymie 81]

I purchased the Milviz Twin Comanche and I have not been disappointed.I am using the GTN 750 option and have enjoyed several x-country flights so far (using the keyboard autopilot commands).

I purchased this aircraft knowing the overall quality of other Milviz addons I currently enjoy + having received my multi-engine rating decades ago in a Twin Comanche. I may not have the opportunity to fly the real "Twinkie", but this sim addon allows me to do so. Will be looking forward to the "panel option".

Raymie

[n4gix 4,947]

1 hour ago, Flic1 said:

Sorry, I should have been more clear...it is the switches, especially the noise on the Master when you turn it on.  No big deal, I fly the 310r a good bit so it was just a bit strange hearing the same exact noises when getting ready for startup.  The engine sounds are authentic and very good!

Ah, I see. Well, a gyro is a gyro, so it's not too surprising they sound similar!

[CFIJose 5,485]

21 hours ago, raymie said:

I purchased the Milviz Twin Comanche and I have not been disappointed.I am using the GTN 750 option and have enjoyed several x-country flights so far (using the keyboard autopilot commands).

I purchased this aircraft knowing the overall quality of other Milviz addons I currently enjoy + having received my multi-engine rating decades ago in a Twin Comanche. I may not have the opportunity to fly the real "Twinkie", but this sim addon allows me to do so. Will be looking forward to the "panel option".

Raymie

AP update now available.

[Flic1 976]

2 hours ago, DJJose said:

AP update now available.

So glad they reconsidered adding the AP as an option...this is a great aircraft to fly!

[mpw8679 428]

4 hours ago, DJJose said:

AP update now available.

Awesome news. Thank u

[AviatorMan 253]

It's a pretty good aircraft alright. I am having a slight problem with the Navstax radios. If you make this selection on the MIVAMS utility, the radios appear on the dash, but the on/off switches do not seem to work using the mouse. Anyone else having this problem?

I also wanted to suggest, if you have  ORBX OpenLC North America, take your PA30 to KLHV, the Piper Memorial Airport. It is an ORBX freeware airport, and it's pretty nice flying your Twin Comanche into the airport where it took its first test flight.

[Flic1 976]

9 minutes ago, AviatorMan said:

It's a pretty good aircraft alright. I am having a slight problem with the Navstax radios. If you make this selection on the MIVAMS utility, the radios appear on the dash, but the on/off switches do not seem to work using the mouse. Anyone else having this problem?

I also wanted to suggest, if you have  ORBX OpenLC North America, take your PA30 to KLHV, the Piper Memorial Airport. It is an ORBX freeware airport, and it's pretty nice flying your Twin Comanche into the airport where it took its first test flight.

I flew a few flights with Naxstax without any issues.  I think I used the mouse scroll wheel on the NAV/COM's to turn them on?  I have the GTN 750 in there at the moment.

[AviatorMan 253]

On 11/4/2018 at 12:41 PM, Flic1 said:

I flew a few flights with Naxstax without any issues.  I think I used the mouse scroll wheel on the NAV/COM's to turn them on?  I have the GTN 750 in there at the moment.

After trying several things to get this to work, I finally discovered that you need to purchase the Navstax radios and install them to the Twin Comanche to get the radios to work. Cost another £20, but they look and work beautifully!

Edited November 5, 2018 by AviatorMan

[Simicro 247]

14 minutes ago, AviatorMan said:

I finally discovered that you need to purchase the Navstax radios and install them to the Twin Comanche to get the radios to work. Cost another £20

That means that maybe it was not crystal clear right from the beginning.

[Flic1 976]

44 minutes ago, AviatorMan said:

After trying several things to get this to work, I finally discovered that you need to purchase the Navstax radios and install them to the Twin Comanche to get the radios to work. Cost another £20, but they look and work beautifully!

I would not have thought they would even show up without owning them😄

[scottb613 1,188]

Hi Folks,

Never heard of Navstax - what's the deal/benefit with them ?

Thanks...

Regards,
Scott