Carenado PA-44 Review by a Professional Pilot - Microsoft Flight Simulator

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

What airplane do you wish someone would make for FS2020?

[@gallillito]

Boeing 727

[@z0688]

MD-339. &. Longitude

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@z0688 I would love to see a Lockheed Constellation and something like a Lancair IV P or the TP version of it. Something very small but extremely fast.

[@NoDakExpress]

PBY-5a Catalina

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@NoDakExpress Great airplane, too. Do you play War Thunder? It has the Catalina. I started playing War Thunder in VR a few weeks ago. It is amazing in VR.

[@glenlivet4me503]

Thanks for the review. Always appreciate hearing from someone who knows what they are talking about. If you haven't already... please report those issues to Carenado.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Thank you! I did email them a link to the video.

[@EarthAmbassador]

The newer PA-44s have prop accumulators, you do not need to use the starter to unfeather those newer models. All of my time in the real plane is in the older 1979 model where the starter is required, always a little nerve wracking restarting them lol, would be a bad time if the starter failed. Anyone else get a crash to desktop when trying to tune the DME?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

That is very good to know about the accumulator. I did see other versions of games where Carenado has a glass cockpit and a steam gauge panel but I have only seen steam gauges for the FS2020 aircraft. Maybe they modeled it after the new PA44. I was tuning the DME a while ago and had no crashes from it. I actually tried it again just now and no crashes. Thanks for the info!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

You do a wonderful job of creating these videos you being a real pilot is helpful for so many. Keep up the great work I mean fun🤣🛫

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Thank you. And because of you the word scoreboard will not be used anymore. Haha

[@harrisonnewman1416]

I have flown this aircraft for a while now (in real life not a sim) and even the propeller changing blade angle without running is accurate. The PA44 has a unfeathering accumulator which uses nitrogen gas and oil pressure to unfeather the propeller, therefore Carenado modeled that part perfectly

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

You are exactly right. I added a correction in the description a few weeks ago.

[@jimwellmon5768]

I was on the fence about buying this plane. After watching your excellent review I purchased it. The fact that you have numerous excellent tutorials make this one a no brainer. Love the plane and thanks for the videos.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

You'll have fun with the Seminole. I enjoy it a lot even with its faults. Believe it or not, I was on the fence before I bought it. I'm glad I bought it as well. I'm glad you're enjoying the tutorials.

[@mikecoffee100]

nice to see aircraft getting better and better

[@Henkerhaus]

Appreciate all the videos on the PA-44. I just bought it on Christmas, and it has quickly become one of my personal favorites in MSFS 2020.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Same with me. I flew it all the time until I got the Mooney. When I play VR I fly the Shock Ultra a lot on self-made bush flights.

[@Henkerhaus]

@@thecorporatepilotdad I fly the Mooney a lot of the time too. These are my two favorites.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Great to know I didn't waste my money (even though I personally don't feel I have ever wasted my money on any Carenado purchases). They do a great job on the graphics of all their aircraft (and it appears they do well most of the time on the flight dynamics). I haven't flown this one much yet as I'm working on a hardware configuration for it. The autopilot stumped me as I didn't realize you had to manually stop at the altitude you wanted. Nothing like learning in the air. ;)

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I love the PA-44. I flew it the most until I got the Mooney. There is no altitude select so you have to decrease the climb rate and press ALT when you reach the desired altitude. I have a tutorial on the PA-44's S-TEC 55 autopilot. I even got the manual for it to make the tutorial but it's tailored to small differences in FS2020.

[@NoDakExpress]

I learned on multi on seminoles initially (actually all initially training on pipers!) Transitioned to the baron and loved it.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I flew a Piper Apache for my first twin. After that I flew a Cessna 404 and 421 doing 135 charters. I did my instrument training through CFI in Pipers. Do you fly for a living, too or just as a hobby?

[@NoDakExpress]

@@thecorporatepilotdad used to fly for a living (fixed and rotor), also a former air traffic controller at KMCI (tower and radar approach), now just fly for fun

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@NoDakExpress I expect some top notch videos from you when they come out with helicopters in FS2020! I thought about the ATC route a few times in the past. I do enjoy ATC sims. So many dots that never stop coming.

[@NoDakExpress]

@@thecorporatepilotdad yeah I've actually flown the Huey, that review was pretty genuine!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@NoDakExpress I would love to fly helicopters. I have flown in a few over the years. I looked into getting a private helo add on but decided not to spend that kind of money for a hobby again.

[@z0688]

Very cool. I actually purchased this morning. Working at moment outside but looking forward to flying later. Also thanks for the TBM one. Kudos my cyber friend.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

You are very welcome. We should do some formation flying with those Seminoles sometime. You're welcome on the TBM video. That one was a lot of man hours but worth it. I have not seen any videos describing that level of detail anywhere which is one of the reasons why I made it.

[@z0688]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Your professional knowledge does come through loud and clear, and you have a way of explaining for us cyber pilots.

[@z0688]

@@thecorporatepilotdad . I'm definitely game for some formation flying - nights are best. Did some in DCS formation flying in F-15, 16 and 18 and loved it. Warping seems to be a bit here on MSFS we can see!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@z0688 I'm up for that. Not sure when, but soon. I've flown formation once with my brother in fs2020. I can't wait until we get vr because formation flying is so much easier in VR.

[@z0688]

@@thecorporatepilotdad I'm just waiting on the G2 myself. I have a 2080ti with a 3900x not sure on graphics yet for upgrade. Just waiting on supply and prices to drop down a bit.

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

Now, if someone came out with a TBM 940, that works perfectly I would not hesitate getting it. Once I am done with this current Around the World trip that I am on (TBM 930) then I will get my feet wet with a twin engine. This may be a good one to get. I am sure the developers have/will watch this video and tweak the "cons" that you have mentioned. Make sure to create a post in the forum about your review of the plane so that the developers see it. Thanks for the review, TCPD!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Thanks for the tip. I will do that. I thought about sending it to them. There was so much more I could have put in the video, but I wanted to keep it short and to the point. I still think they did a great job with it overall. Too bad MS/Asobo didn't hire Carenado to make the airplanes for the sim.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

By the way, I did sit in a TBM 940 last year that was on the ramp beside us which belongs to a Nascar driver. It was brand new and very nice. The 940 has an autothrottle. 4 million dollar aircraf but no lav.

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

With an auto-throttle installed in the 940 all they need to do is install one big green "go" button and we are in the air! No lav? How about a camping commode and a cubicle? :)

[@WheezinGeezerTV]

My only gripe is it depends which version of FS2020 you have. I have the large package and already have several twin engine planes to choose from. All of which are better planes. I too have bought this plane as well because I love the looks of the Carenado planes. But I'll still fly my other twins.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I also have the premium deluxe version. You are right, the default GA twin engine airplanes are good. The mixtures do not work correctly on the Baron and the props will not feather. I am sure those will both get fixed eventually. I flew the Baron, Bonanza, and TBM the most before I got the PA-44.

[@swagger897]

At 6:00 when you're describing the engine beginning to windmill, I believe this is actually correct for certain Seminole's where it uses a compressed gas accumulator (can't remember what gas) to force the piston out of the feathered position in the prop hub. I know I've worked on a mid 2000 Seminole where it was equipped. - A&P. edit: just read the note in the description. ;P

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

You're right. After the 6th person told me, I put it in the description. I wish I could change it in the video but once it's uploaded I can't make changes.

[@Mikinct]

Great video, thanks Does this PA44 have Prop Sync? 2) what's the 2nd trim wheel for, rudder trim or Airleron trim?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

No prop sync other than your ears. Besides elevator trim, twins have rudder trim, and often aileron trim.

[@Lightwriter1]

Thank you for your review! I like what I see ;-)

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

You're welcome. It's a great airplane overall that I look forward to flying more. These are the kinds of airplanes I had the most fun flying when I was building hours and miss flying them the most. At least I can fly them in FS2020.

[@T-Tailer]

Great review, been looking for a pa-44 for a while. Subbed

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Thanks for subscribing. I can't wait for some more airplanes to review. That was my first airplane review. I had so much more to put in it but kept it short on purpose. Most of my tutorials are short and to the point as you'll notice.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

And there are a few bugs but the PA-44 is great. I take back everything I said about the price in my video.

[@T-Tailer]

@@thecorporatepilotdad ya I like the quick review aspect. Looking for something to keep current in, I can’t afford twin prices I get one when I can lol

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@T-Tailer real airplane twin engine rates are absurd nowadays. It's unfortunate how expensive flying has become.

[@EninEn16]

Great vid and review, quick question, was this done before or after, the latest MSFS update? I noticed that you could use the visors and other things without a CTD as reported by some folks.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

It was done just a few days before the update. I miss the visor for setting power in cruise. It definitely crashes to desktop now when the visor, window, or door are used.

[@Shamdouh1]

I did not fly multi yet but nice to know 👍

[@adams.968]

The blades will come out of feather when you move the prop lever forward if it's equipped with unfeathering accumulators.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I have since learned that. You're about the 5th person to tell me that in the last 2 days. That is what I get for trying to be too technical. Thank you for telling me! I have heard early models of the Seminole do not have prop accumulators. Any idea on that?

[@adams.968]

​@@thecorporatepilotdad not sure if they came pre-equipped on the seminole, but I'm sure you could add them. I had them on my Baron and I have them on my Twin Bonanza. They look like black metal bombs like you'd see in an old cartoon. On the old Travelair sometimes they wouldn't work unless the nitrogen charge was fresh.

[@busterscruggs_sc]

@5:45 I'm sorry but that is completely false. That seminole has an unfeathering accumulator. The prop absolutely WILL come out of feather with the engine off, as it uses oil pressure stored in the unfeathering accumulator to unfeather the prop without the engine running. The only Seminoles that do not have an unfeathering accumulator are the "79's." That is obviously not a 1979 model Seminole as you can tell by the engine instruments and dash layout. You need to fix the video, now people are wrongly believing what you said. One person even asked if they are planning on fixing the unfeathering issue...

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

You are exactly right. You are the 11th person to correct me and the 2nd person today. I added a correction in the description a couple weeks ago. But thank you for speaking up.

[@PeterMatthess]

interesting, so it sounds like Carenado are really beginning to reach a higher tier of quality with their addons in MSFS, rather than just looking good, they also are beginning to BE good

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Yes and they've actually responded to emails from myself and others about items that need attention. I'm looking forward to their next airplane, whatever it is.

[@bluesfool1]

I’d like to see a Vans RV10 or 14

[@guilhermeelhadi]

5:55 Actually the Seminole has the Unfeather accumulator, so that been said, u dont need the engines to be on to set the props pitch to wind milling position.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I know that now. You're the 6th person to correct me. Thanks for saying it though. I actually added a correction in the video description earlier today.

[@jasonharmon4588]

@@thecorporatepilotdad this depends on the year. I know the early Seminoles (1979-80) didn't have unfeather accumulators, but the new ones do. Not sure where along the line they were added.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@jasonharmon4588 Thank you for clearing that up. I didn't think all Seminole's had prop accumulators.

[@yams900]

Love this aircraft, fly it a lot. Ever get sick of it. Can you please review DC6 when it’s out, should be June 2021.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I don’t review airplanes very often because of the cost but you’re in luck on the DC6. I’m getting that one no matter how much it costs. The rumor is 70-80 US dollars. From what I’ve seen it will be way better than any airplane we’ve seen on Fs2020.

[@yams900]

@@thecorporatepilotdad My kind of airplane, DC6 ! It will be a challenge, started 2nd time watching all tutorials PMDG has been posting. Unsure if GPS navigation will be supported, or just VOR ? I follow closely for any release date, checking several times per day :) I’m expecting $100 in Australian dollars. Might have another go with Bandeirante :)

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@yams900 it has GPS. There is a Garmin GNS 430 on the bottom of the overhead panel.

[@telmenka1]

Usually, the Piper Seminole has an unfeathering accumulator that stores oil pressure so it can be used to unfeather the prop without engaging the starter.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I've had some people comment on that since making this video but I did not think the older models had accumulators.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

But it's possible they modeled it with the accumulator but it's an "older" version. Either way, it's a fun airplane to fly in Flight Sim. And thanks for commenting. If something is wrong I want people to tell me. I can't change the video but I can make corrections in the description.

[@busterscruggs_sc]

@@thecorporatepilotdad That's not an older model. Only the "'79's" did not have the unfeathering accumulator. You can tell by looking at the dash that this isn't a 1979 model. The "older" Seminoles have the important engine instruments down below the yoke, very hard to mistake.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@busterscruggs_sc That has been an ongoing discussion with some people in these comments. Did all Seminole's have unfeathering accumulators? I heard the answer was no but only with the early models. There was no answer on how early that was. I did see a line in a 1979 POH after I made this video that to unfeather the prop the starter button had to be pressed.

[@busterscruggs_sc]

@@thecorporatepilotdad The 1979 model seminoles, or the ones produced in that time frame, did not. However they are distinct in that they have the old style piper yoke, like the old Cherokees, and the engine instruments are below the yoke in a really terrible position. Also, most of the rocker switches are on the left wall. What we called the "2000 seminoles" the ones produced from the late 90's and on, have the unfeathering accumulators. The "2000 seminole" (nickname) is what you are flying in this video. Sure there are the newer G1000 seminoles, but those are more similar to the 2000 models than the 79's. The 79's are just completely different.

[@mizzyroro]

This is the most stable aircraft I have ever flown in any sim. Trim it and it stays there.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I love it. It is very stable indeed and the AP is so simple to operate.

[@davidneraas750]

Great to the point rewiew.

[@kentbergstrom3020]

Great review, thank's.

[@SandyvandeO]

Very good video, thank you very much to share your experience :-) Do you think, the single engine efficiency is realistic? For me it's nearly impossible to hold the plane in leveled flight to climb slowly. For me, the "bad side" seems to be to much "draggy" I tried to hold half a ball with around 5° bank, but its nearly impossible to climb

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I was flying on one engine yesterday and no, I don't think it's realistic. It will barely hold 100 knots on one engine in level flight. If the airspeed is kept higher is does perform better. I saw some comments elsewhere by guys that fly Seminoles and they said it will still climb 300 fpm or so in real life on one engine.

[@alessiolucchesi814]

Ho, great review. Thanks! What about stall behaviour? It Is realistic?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I have not flown the Seminole in real life, just some twins similar to it. They do a good generalization of stalls in FS2020. Many airplanes will fly well below stall speed in FS2020 which needs some attention in the game. This one did too.

[@12000Jetlag]

The Seminole I used to get my multi-engine rating was no where near this nice.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I have never seen a Seminole so nice either. The paint is immaculate. I did notice some wear on the inside on the seats. Maybe the graphic detailer took the day off when they were designing the seats.

[@Dionm01]

Yeah, I got a chuckle when you said (paraphrasing here) full fidelity airliner at 30 bucks.lol. You need to check out the X-Plane.org store and see the cost on "study level airliners". Personally for me the most expensive aircraft I bought was the FJSim 737-200 for $69.00 USD, then I did a review on it (back in the day) a long with a follow up video. At first, I thought I wasted my money, and my first video reflected on that. But over time it grew on me, and ended up be in my favorite airliner. But I don't typically fly airliners (just not my thing, "boring"), I spend most of my flight simulation time in GA, but to each their own I guess. Thanks for the review, looks like the aircraft is typical Carenado at that price point. If they would have had a GTN 750 installed maybe I would have picked it up. Once you go GTN 750, it's hard to go back, but that's just me. Cheers Dion YT: #dionm01

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I have had a few people comment on my 30 dollar price for a detailed airliner. But hey, how nice would it be if they were only 30 bucks? I fly jets for work and when I play FS2020 for fun I do enjoy the GA aircraft a lot. In real life, I had the most fun flying GA aircraft and I do not get to do that type of flying anymore, which is why I enjoy GA airplanes so much on FS2020. I get questions from people on airliners on FS2020 and I always try to steer people to try out the GA airplanes. Better, slower, and much easier to learn on. They are a lot of fun. Thanks for the comment.

[@user-yg7rc8rw6j]

How do you think it has a weak reaction to the flaps. It seems to me the flaps create almost no drag in the model.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

It may have at the time, but the Seminole has been updated a few times since this video was made. The last time I tried it everything seemed fine but there are still bugs with this flight model that were there on release day over a year ago.

[@Memnoch4711]

Re the price, if it is really quite decent and realistic then the price is ok. A good airliner is usually well over 100 bucks. Okay the Aerosoft Airbus is in the 70...ish range I think but it's nowhere near as complete as, say, PMDG.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I agree. I was torn about even bringing it up. They did a good job on it but I thought it was worth mentioning.

[@wurzzzz]

$30 for a full fidelity airliner? You haven't been in the flight sim community long. XD Did you try doing a more gentle Vmc test? Back when I did my Comm Multi in a Duchess we used to demonstrate the exact onset of loss of control with full rudder deflection and the nose still yawing. I showed my students how you can do the entire Vmc demo and recovery with just gentle pitch corrections which make the nose track a sort of box in the sky.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I have found out in the last 24 hours from you and a few others that 30 dollars isn't reasonable for very detailed for large airliners. I have been playing Flight Sim since FS98 but never bought any payware except a C421 years ago on FSX and the Seminole. As far as the your question on the VMC demo, I used full power on the operating engine and decreased the airspeed slowly. It was exactly that, a demonstration and it is a flight sim. In real life, I do not remember doing Vmc demos to the extent in the video. I took it to Vmc and that is how the airplane reacted. It's been over 20 years since I have done one in an actual airplane.

[@Notinserviceij]

Shhh let's make it the new standard for a high fidelity airliner to be 30usd

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@Notinserviceij The flight sim community would love 30 dollar airliners.

[@Notinserviceij]

@@thecorporatepilotdad amen

[@benfrenchh1]

Thanks, great review! as pro pilot would you recommend this for home IFR training? I did my MEA-IR in a G430 Seminole and am choosing between this and the X-plane equivalent. I need something with fully functionally GPS database so you can program a SID, RNAV approaches etc, is that possible with this version?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Yes but always remember, it is a sim/game. It is close to real life in many ways, but not quite. You can do almost all instrument procedures (no missed approach procedures in the GPS on an RNAV approach and everything else has to be done manually) and practice many approaches. For a procedures trainer and practicing approaches, holds, etc, then yes, it is fine. It is not good for landings or anything that requires tactile feel or muscle memory. As a matter of fact, I have my throttle on the left and joystick on the right even though when I fly in real life I hold the yoke with my left hand and the throttle with my right. I do not want to develop any bad muscle memory from FS2020 to the real airplanes. You can program SIDS and STARs and RNAV approaches but the missed approach procedures are not in the GPS or FMS on any approach type, yet.

[@benfrenchh1]

@@thecorporatepilotdad thats great, thanks. It's 100 bucks an hour for the rated sim (not landing approved) and 700 for the Seminole where I live so anything that takes the edge off the amount of real cockpit time required for renewals would be great! I find the physical handling of the real aircraft the easy bit so if this is good for practicing juggling all the tasks of manual VOR/NDB/ILS/RNAV approaches then it's def. worth it! Would you choose this over the x-plane equivalent? Presumably they're both compatible with 3rd party ATC sim. Thanks again for your advice!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@benfrenchh1 700? Was that a typo? I have not played XPlane. Perhaps some others in here could help comment on that. I think FS2020 is the way to go because it is new, constantly being updated, and the graphics are fantastic. I think they will eventually make it great. I am not sure if there is a 3rd party ATC software for FS2020 yet other than VatSim and I am not overly impressed with Vatsim. You will pick up ATC communications in the real airplane. FS2020 would be for procedural training (IFR ops and procedures) and that is it. Use it to focus on the IFR ops and worry about the ATC communications in the airplane. If you get really desperate I can do Discord with you and do screen sharing in FS2020 and play the part of ATC and help you with that part. I made this channel toe help people enjoy FS2020 and to do procedures correctly - time permitting.

[@benfrenchh1]

@@thecorporatepilotdad yep $AUD 700 per hour (wet inc. landing and approach fees and tax)

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@benfrenchh1 I did the conversion to USD. Oh My Word! When I did my multi-engine training nearly 20 years ago I paid 133 USD wet for a 1956 Piper Apache. According to my Google machine, that is 180 AUD. Flying has become so expensive everywhere which is unfortunate.

[@malloyneil40]

Full functioning airliner with everything correct for 30$ LOL. I liked your input though. what are your thoughts on the stall characteristics? When I tried approach and departure stalls I got wing drops and sometimes spins regardless of rudder input. I think it might have something to do with the engines not being fully synchronized, but not sure.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I did notice on one stall the ball was centered and the wing dropped hard to the left. It did seem drastic with the ball centered, but who knows how it was programmed. I did my multi-engine training back in the day in a Piper Apache. It never dropped a wing like the Seminole by Carenado did. But as far as the actual flying it seemed pretty legit. Out of sync engines could make it drop (like in a Vmc demo) but I think it would take a lot of differential power to get it to drop that much in a stall.

[@JBSkurvy]

Do you know if the OBS mode / Procedure hold button works on the GPS? or are they using default GPS models?

[@JBSkurvy]

Also, some PA44's, especially ones at flight schools have an oil accumulator so they will un-feather just with the prop control, great review though!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@JBSkurvy As far as OBS, I tried it the other day and OBS mode did not work. I was quickly corrected by about 9 people (you're number 10 and thank you) about the unfeathering accumulator. I did add a correction in the comments section about my mistake. This channel is about learning aviation and if something is wrong I don't want people to learn the wrong thing.

[@JBanderob]

thecorporatepilotdad I had to do a whole lot of digging to find that out, I was under the same impression as you until I asked the mechanics at the school about it, figured I would pass it along!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@JBanderob Thank you. See, my mistake helped others learn including myself.

[@Memnoch4711]

Not bad for a Carenado aircraft.

[@plane_spotter_italy]

Is this addon free?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

No. It's by Carenado. It was 30 dollars when it came out. You can buy it in the marketplace inside FS2020. I'm not sure how much it is now.

[@canconservative8976]

Great review.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Thank you. I did make one mistake in it but I fixed it in the comments and it is a fantastic airplane. I did a series on it with videos on the AP and another on how to do an ILS - all with narration and boxes to direct attention to what I am doing.

[@dem0npain]

Hi, excellent video. Can u please tell how is it now after all those updates?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

It’s good but has flaws if you look for them. Maybe consider the Seneca. I hear it’s much better and it’s faster.

[@dem0npain]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Thanks a lot What about the Carenado M20R ?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@dem0npain I like the Mooney also. I have the T182 but the Seminole is my favorite and the Mooney 2nd. The Just Flight Arrow is my favorite. It has great functionality and they are soon to be releasing the Turbo Arrow III and IV.

[@dem0npain]

@@thecorporatepilotdad I am also excited for A2A aerostar, study level.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@dem0npain music to my ears. I never got to fly an Aerostar in real life but wanted to. PMDG is making a DC6 that I’m also excited for but that’s months away the last I heard.

[@pilot_franklin265]

Is study level cuz I’m doing me MEI? Thanks :)

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

It is not study level. It may help for reviewing multi-engine procedures and running real checklists with it to increase familiarization of the checklist procedures.

[@mizzyroro]

In many Carenado aircraft in fsx when you open the little window in-flight you hear rushing wind. Not in this baby. Crashed.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I get that too. I used to open windows in Pipers in real life all the time while flying. I may have stuck my hand out a time or two or three. It never crashed doing that. Sure made it windy inside the airplane though. About two updates ago you could open the window at speeds below 100 or so knots and it would make more wind noise.

[@otacianonoronha]

What about the fps with this aircraft? Do u notice any drop or worse performance, comparing to the default airplanes?

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Not at all, but the PC I am running it on can handle a lot. I have not heard of any complaints of frame rate drop. It runs great.

[@otacianonoronha]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Thanks for the quick answer, man. My PC can handle well too, I guess. And I noticed I get better fps with steam gauge airplanes.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@otacianonoronha I really enjoy it. I thought the price was steep at first but I have played FS2020 with it 95% of the time since I bought it a month ago. If you like steam gauge cockpits and twin engine airplanes, it is something you will probably enjoy.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@otacianonoronha I would have answered you even faster but I decided to play one more mission in Medal of Honor VR :)

[@otacianonoronha]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Thanks, u made my mind. I was looking for a twin engine with a old school visual. I found it.

[@colinboone9920]

How does it feel though? I hear it feels light

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

It feels a little light but the closest thing to the Seminole I have flown in real life is the Piper Apache. It seemed very pitchy at first but I've gotten used to it. I don't manhandle the airplane so it's not a big deal. I fly it like I'd fly in real life except when I get the urge to do an aileron roll or something.

[@colinboone9920]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Thank you for the speedy response and the good review :) been waiting for a good twin to pick up! Much appreciated

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@colinboone9920 You are very welcome. I know in the review I complained about the price but after flying the PA-44 for 20+ hours, the price is spot on.

[@mizzyroro]

My egt gauge doesn't work.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Mine takes a lot of movement on the mixture to get the EGT to come up. I'd say at least halfway or greater on the mixture before the EGT moves.

[@mizzyroro]

@@thecorporatepilotdad oh yeah tried that. I know that in msfs2020 50% is always peak no matter the aircraft, altitude or conditions. I tried it on the ground don't know if that was the issue.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@mizzyroro I wish they would fix that but it keeps going update after update without being fixed. The amount the mixture has to be leaned is not realistic at all.

[@mizzyroro]

@@thecorporatepilotdad tried it again this time while climbing past 5k ft. Started to work at 37%. 😮

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@mizzyroro I have noticed that too. At high altitudes the mixtures is almost full lean to get the engine to run at peak efficiency.

[@airifr9910]

For the alternator and out of feather accuracy, I'm sure Carenado will update the aircraft and fix. For $30, they have to..

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I'm sure they will. I actually emailed them a copy of the video and they literally just replied back saying they forwarded it to their dev team.

[@airifr9910]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Yes, that is good! Thanks for the video, I was hesitating to buy it, since the default MSFS Baron had no feather, no mixture leaning etc, and wasn't sure if that one would. Nice 6 pack, no glass.. You could ask them about the Seneca too, I flew the Seneca.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@airifr9910 it is worth buying. It is fun to fly and I love the steam gauges. The more I fly it in the sim the more I like it.

[@airifr9910]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Alright, I'll go ahead and buy it, I love the steam gauges too, don't like g1000, was looking for a good twin engines to reproduce my real life twin engines flights, and looks like this one will do. I saw it has the nice GNS530, perfect.

[@airifr9910]

@@thecorporatepilotdad Forgot to ask, does it come with the POH/AFM?

[@stefaandk]

I wish it was $30, it's $44.95 in AUD! This makes the value for money argument null and void and the only reason I haven't picked it up is indeed that price!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Part of me thinks it's a bit steep but the more I use it the more I like it and I'm OK with the price now because of that.

[@stefaandk]

@@thecorporatepilotdad I ended picking it up the weekend, I guess I shouldn't drink and fly as the temptation got the better of me. I have to admit I do like it, also watched your other vids on checklists and about to watch your AP video next. Appreciate your work, cheers.

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@stefaandk your comment about drinking and flying made me laugh. Thank you! Just like many questionable purchases people make while drinking, you will enjoy this one when not drinking and you won't regret it the more you use it.

[@MindCrasher90]

@@thecorporatepilotdad 30 is also quite normal for a plane like this in the sim world

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

@@MindCrasher90 I've discovered that since I made the video.

[@jnbennett6496]

cant believe the default aircraft you can not open the doors lol

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I also wish they had missed approach procedures in the GPS/ FMS. Even FSX has missed shortish procedures in the GPS. I think that will come in time.

[@pavingos]

Plz report to MS so they can fix it

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

I have and others on here have reported other bugs. Carenado responded to my e-mail a week or so ago.

[@josr]

Its just another quick and easy plane... The only thing I want is an actual simulation of a plane it's engine its electronic components it's props. Not this quick and easy plane to pump money out of the community

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Me too. I want a study level airplane with real emergencies and being able to deal with them by pulling CBs, securing an engine, and following emergency checklists. I also want a fully functional FMC/FMS. The Working Title CJ4 mod is the closest thing so far. I know I am expecting a lot but we should except that someday we will get the same level of aircraft systems as we get in graphics in FS2020.