PA31 CHIEFTAIN 350 FSX | P3D

I am finishing up a modification to the Alabeo PA31-350 Navajo Chieftain. Having considerable experience in Navajos, I can say the Alabeo simulation as well as the Carenado PA31 simulation is quite good. In fact good enough that I wanted to get them even closer to reality. The PA31-310 will come later. The mod will work with the default Alabeo G600 or the Flight1 G600. Panel files are included for both. The modifications are so extensive that the original release should be considered a beta and users are encouraged to give feedback to help improve future updates. Highlights are as follows. 1. Completely rebuilt STEC 55X Autopilot. I have brought it …

Any word on the PA31 for P3Dv5HF2 ?

Trying to figure out how to upload a flightplan into the Autopilot from Simbrief. Or if thats not possible from the default P3D flight planner. Can't seam to find out anything in the manuals so far. I'll re read to see if I'm missing something.

Using PA31 , P3Dv4.5HF1 Many Content errors like these examples: [error.0] error=Error loading CMeteoXml.dll: The specified resource type cannot be found in the image file. [error.1] error=Gauge/Script Error Type: Gauge Name: g600_configPA31350 Error: Invalid script (no command is more than 4 characters): "//-------MAP SETTINGS-------// 0 (>L:G500_AlertsVisable, bool) // Alert OFF 17 (>L:G500_MFDMap1Range, number) //Map 1 startup range [error.809] error=Gauge/Script Error …

Wind speed and direction wrong PA31, G600 , P3Dv4.5HF1 Different than reported by ActiveSky.

Outside air temp wrong PA31, G600 , P3Dv4.5HF1 Is different than e.g., ActiveSky's reported temperature.

BARO knob , G600 not working PA31 VC cockpit, P3Dv4.5HF1.

I've looked through the checklists and performance tables - googled like crazy. I can't seem to find a landing speed reference of any kind. Or even better a guide for pattern power/RPM and speeds. How is everyone landing this plane?

Hello, G600 doesn't work with Alabeo Chieftain; i have GTN750 and I always have message 'No GPS Position" on G600 MFD. I tried many times to follow instructions from Flight1 manual (click on continue on GTN750) but nothing change! Do you have any advice about this problem? Thank you!

G’day all, ive had this aircraft for a while, and with the mod available for it it’s great. I do however find myself wishing I could fly it with a more traditional analogue gauge cockpit as I don’t know many real chieftains having glass beyond maybe a Garmin 430 or so. Is it possible to merge the Carenado Navajo VC with the chieftain? I don’t know what panel differences are between the two but surely it wouldn’t be anything dramatic? I don’t currently own the Navajo so I’d like to know if it’s possible before getting it.

I did not see a forum for X-Plane and this aircraft so apologies for putting it here... Not sure this topic was already covered elsewhere, but when flying the Alabeo Piper Chieftain in X-Plane 11, every time I am ready to touch-down on a runway, the aircraft veers left and crashes off the runway. I have tried this at different airports and the same thing happens. Final approach is right on and speed and config just fine during the entire approach. But, when I begin to flare, the aircraft just wants to go off to the left and cartwheel into the grass. I have no problem with this flying the Carenado Navajo or any other Alabeo airplanes. Since the Chieftain is designed f…

Can someone please let me know what the latest version is for this plane. I purchased in Nov 2017 from Fspilotshop and it was version 1.0, no indication on their website about latest version. Purchased a $4.95 re-download and installed still shows as version 1.0????? Thanks

Will the Alabeo PA31 Chieftain need an update for P3Dv4.4? Below I list the Content error log for the default P3D F22 and then the log for the PA31 Chieftain: Content error log for the default P3Dv4.4 F22: ********************************************** [error.0] error=Payload station indexes should be between 1 - 1 Content error log examples (not a complete list) for the Alabeo PA31 Chieftain: ******************************************************************************* [error.0] error=Gauge/Script Error Type: Gauge Name: Control_windows Error: Missing gauge image file: PA31350\cruz.bmp [error.1] error=Gauge/Script Error …

Hello, i use a lot of Airplanes in P3D v3.3.5, A2As, PMDGs, Carenados, RealAir and of course Alabeo Saratoga and the new PA31 Chieftain. The only Airplane in the hole Fleet that makes the Picture judder is the Chieftain. If i turn the Avionic OFF in the cockpit during flight, the Picture is smooth and everything is ok. But if i turn the Avionic back ON in the cockpit, the Screen beginns to judder in a second rythm. There is no pleasure in flight with that stuttering. Like i said, this occurs only with the Alabeo Chieftain. Can anyone confirm this problem and is there a solution to solve the problem? Kind Regards Ralf

Hi Guys, Can somebody please tell me where to find the Manual for the PA 31 Chieftain350 P3D. I have hunted around and cannot find it anywhere, and as there are a few things I don't fully understand I need the manual. Thanks. Don

Hi, I have the Chieftain with the Flight1 G500/GTN 750 package. I am trying to figure out the best way to change altitude when in AP Mode - ALT Hold. At a 4000ft, I set eh ALT selector on the G500 to 3000ft, but the plane does not change altitude to 3000ft. At one point (I think I remember), I set the VS speed and the plane descended to the desired level and the VS mode deactivated to maintain the set altitude. this does not seem to work now as the VS mode stays on beyond the desired level until I manually shut it off. Also, while in NAV mode along with ALT mode, a "GS" also appeared next to the "ALT" symbol in the autopilot panel, but I don't know wha…

Last week I purchased PA31 Chieftain. I made some flights with A/P. No incident. If I fly by hand. There is no way I can hold the plane's altitude. It is up or down. No time even put proper trim to avoid this kind flying. Some thing is wrong, if you memebers having no problem by hand flying, then problem must be from my side. What causing this problem ? How can I correct the proper inputs to plane's controls.

ENGLISCH: Dear Sir or Madam, P3D crashes regularly through the Alabeo aircraft PA31 Chieftain. The log shows an invalid script (a) on the one hand, and the crash occurs whenever [error.999] is reached (b). DEUTSCH: Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, P3D stürzt durch das Alabeo Flugzeug PA31 Chieftain regelmäßig ab. Im Log zeigt sich einerseits ein ungültiges Skript (a) und andererseits, dass der Absturz immer dann auftritt, wenn [error.999] erreicht ist (b). (a) ... [error.3] error=Gauge/Script Error Type: Gauge Name: g600_configPA31350 Error: Invalid script (command not found - perhaps a space is missing or there's an ex…

Does this aircraft use the same old-type autopilot as the Carenado Navajo ?

I'm looking for comments on the accuracy of the EGT gauge for the Chieftain. Like other Alabeo/Carenado products, I suspect the EGT may be on "light" side, meaning the temps don't reach the levels as in real world. For example, POH limitations call for a minimum of 1350 F during descent, however, I find it necessary to add considerable power from cruise and reduce VS to remain within limits. In short, I am unable get anywhere close to the max of 1650 F, regardless of power settings. If the EGT does require modification for accuracy, I've only been able to locate any reference in the .MDL file and nothing in Gauges, aircraft.cfg or .air file. Any suggestions are welc…

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Greetings all, I was hoping you might tell me what I am doing wrong. I am going through the checklist step by step, yet I am not able to get the engines to start. Would someone please help me shed some light on this subject? Thank you, Kevin

I have been wanting a Piper Chieftain for fsx for as long as the fsd one has looked old. When Alabeo brought their PA31-350 out I was excited, but there is something holding me back from purchasing it. I know that the fuel system is not like the real aircraft from what I've read and I have also read that the cockpit shakes a lot on shut down. What I want to know is, Is this aircraft worth buying? And seeing as it is a widely used aircraft in Australia, are there any repaints of it from Australia?

Now we have the Carenado Navajo 310 (C model) and alabeo Navajo Chieftain, here in avsim Carenado forum a pilot make a great review of the point of view by the pilot and the most important it's that the review leave clear that the Carenado Navajo have the system and flight dynamics correctly, making the Carenado Navajo one of the best pistons along with the Shrike Commander. My question it's if the alabeo Chieftain have the same level of the Carenado Navajo speaking in the flight dynamics... It's the same panel with the difference that have a avionics more update (I prefer the analogue (....... So the pilots of Navajo that have leave their opinion here can compare this …

please tell me .how do u access the checklist while in cockpit on p3d v3 i went to knee-board checklist and is empty..thanks in advance.