PA32 Saratoga II TC FSX | P3D

For those who want to fly this plane with an RXP GTN 750 + GNS 430, I can offer up some AP mods etc. Also read the Gear Warning Fixed topic to the bottom. Why Alabeo has not fixed this obvious problem is beyond me.. [contact_points] static_pitch = 0 static_cg_height = 4 max_number_of_points = 13 point.0 = 1, -2.2, 0.0, -2.9, 1500, 0, 0.6, 38, 0.20, 2.3, 0.5, 2.5, 3.5, 0, 135, 155 point.1 = 1, -10.5, -4.8, -2.9, 1500, 1, 0.8, 0, 0.20, 1.6, 0.5, 5.0, 7.0, 2, 135, 155 point.2 = 1, -10.5, 4.8, -2.9, 1500, 2, 0.8, 0, 0.20, 1.6, 0.5, 5.2, 7.2, 3, 135, 155

I read the other postings and since I have almost all the Alabeo and Carenado aircraft I figured I would look up one that uses the warning sound and how it is set up. I only tested this once at KFHR and was to excited to wait and post. IF I made a mistake I will repost with a fix. [gear_warning_system] THIS IS THE CHANGE I MADE TO THE SARATOGA AND SEEMS TO WORK gear_warning_available=1 //pct_throttle_limit=0.35 original pct_throttle_limit=0.15 //Percent throttle that activates warning flap_limit_power=41 //Flap angle that activates warning at idle flap_limit_idle=0 //Flap angle that activates warning at above idle reference used from ala…

Has anyone come up with a panel.cfg edit to put the RXP 430 in? I've done it in other planes that don't come with a configurator (older offerings, mostly) but this one has me stumped. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks

Do all the trim control surfaces work on the Saratoga? I had an old Carenado or Alabeo plane in which the elevator trim animation was non existent (it might have been the Cessna182RG). That plane really soured me on Alabeo and Carenado products. It made me understand why people complained about Carenado or Alabeo products. Thanks.

Hello everyone. I have a problem in my Saratoga the autopilot does not respond when i am selecting the VS function (i put any positive or negative value but not working sometimes i cannot put any value at all) , while the HDG switch seems to work normally. I did not have this problem in the beginning, after 3-4 flights i am unable to control the trim through the autopilot. Any help appreciated.

Hello, i modified the original Alabeo-Paint just a litle bit to make it an Airplane with a german sign. Hope you'll like it too... http://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=goertz&CatID=p3dacrp&Go=Search Greetings from Germany Raller

Ok guys, I think I figured out is causing the issue. When I first received the aircraft, I had no problems with the gear warning until I chose a different model. Some models create this problem. The one I'm not having problems with is the very last one- red and white. I'll contact Alabeo and let them know about the issue. Hope this helps.

The warning sound for gear down with low throttle sometimes sticks on and nothing short of resetting the aircraft stops it. Also with gear down already it will start when I add the second notch of flaps no matter what the throttle setting. Any one else seen this? THanks Steve

Hello, i fly the PA32 Saratoga II TC in P3D v3.3.5 and i wonder, that the mouse pointer in every view is always "aktive". If i point the mouse over a knob in VC, it works fine. But if the mouse-pointer is somewhere else on the screen, it stays "active"! So it is impossible to make a right-klick somewhere on the screen, for eg. to change the view. No matter if i am in the virtual cockpit or in the outside view, the mouse-pointer is always "aktiv". Everything works fine, but it bothers me, that i can't use a right-klick on the screen to get into the P3D-Menu. Can someone confirm this condition? Is that a bug? Has someone a solution to fix that? Greetings fro…

Anyone know the purposes of these switches below the GPS unit? EDIT: Did some Googleing and evidently the TKS switch is for the anti-ice system and the GND CLEAR stands for ground clearance and allows you to turn on the COM1 radio without having to fire up the whole avionics bus. BTW, the GND CLEAR isn't functional it seems and probably not the TKS either. Steve

Hi, Where can you view elevator trim setting? Thanks. Bob

Hi all - I love this little airplane but for some reason, after landing, I seem to have little control in making turns, When I taxi for takeoff, all is perfect. The moment I land, however, I need to use brakes and steering to turn the plane. Any advice?

The GTN 750 in this a/c is truly awesome, and I would love to have the GTN 650 companion, instead of the NAV2/COM2 handled by the GNS 430. According to the panel guru, Bert, over at simforums.com there is no way for this to be implemented by anyone other than Alabeo. I haven't heard anything from Alabeo about plans for the full 750/650 implementation, but maybe somebody else knows something I don't?

I recently bought Flight1's GTN750 with the intention to use it with A2A's great C182. Unfortunately, this combination turned ou to be a real frame hog (C182 with GTN750 shows a 20 to 30% frame drop compared to default GPS or RXP530). It might have something to do with A2A's 3D modelling of the GTN750 frame and will hopefully be solved. Anyway, I gave Alabeo's new PA32 a try and this is a great experience. The PA32, as greatly described in detail in Avsim's recent review, is a really charming GA airplane! It looks great and it flies great! And above all it works perfectly with the GTN750 ... without significant FPS loss compared to the default GPS. The only little dra…

I bought it because I really like the GTN 750 - this is all from P3D btw All around for 30 bucks its decent. I like how it handles. It's not a super fast single but it could carry a few bodies and luggage far away and at high altitudes. I did a short flight at lower level cruise (6000) and got about 167 ktas at best power (well 80% per the manua; - 32" 2400rpm, leaned). Since it is TCed it will go a lot higher and I think this plane typically would be a long hauler type with O2 onboard. Anyway it flies well. At night and day it looks pretty well. Typical Carenado flood interior lighting with one switch for alphanumerics backlighting. There's blue OH lighting as…

Could someone do a repaint of the Alabeo Saratoga II TC with the N number N265CA

I'm surprised that there is no US Saratoga II TC repaints for this amazing aircraft

Love it, Easy as heck to fly. SOLID autopilot in IMC. I really enjoy this one. Using it on charters in Alaska and can't be happier. Thanks Alabeo.

Hi, maybe this is a stupid question, but I am not able to find, where to tune an NDB. The only thing I can find ist he ADF button on the audio panel. Thank you Bruno

I'm starting to plan another around the USA trip whether I'll complete this one is yet to be seen but I know I'm going to be very determined this time I don't know which direction I want to go this time the Northern Route or Southern Route?

Hi I find that when I have the landing lights dim when the panel lights are on. After turning on the panel lights the landing and taxi lights are again bright lights and inside the VC you can still see the landing lights. Darryl

There is one point I would like to mention about the PA32's flight dynamics: It generally feels very believable (including stalls and sideslip), except the somewhat exaggerated nose-high attitude during final approach and flare. Based on my RW flying with Cherokees and Archers and watching some Saratoga landing videos I tried a slight correction with a simple aircraft.cfg mod: pitch_scalar = 1.9 // original seting: 1.0 This leads to a more expectable landing attitude and to an even greater landing experience with this attractive GA aircraft.

I installed it around noon today and have been flying and checking out the details. Looking good so far. Regards, Ray

I could not locate the rotating beacon switch. Not located with the other lighting switches. Does this aircraft have one? Or is it labeled with another name Thanks, Mike Cameron

Just purchased and really liking this bird especially as it comes equipped with GTN750 integration. Simple question here...I can't get the AP to follow the magenta line!! Tracking in heading mode is ok but when I switch to NAV mode on the AP the PA32 seems to aimlessly turn in circles?? Yes I have GPS enabled on the GTN750 as the source for the HSI but for some reason it does not follow the magenta line?