Research aircraft and systems

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Simulator documentation

PC-6 B2 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator aircraft manuals

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Simulator documentation

PC-6 B2 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator aircraft manuals

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Simulator documentation

Pilatus PC-6 B2 · Thranda · Thranda · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11

Configure a Porter for wheels, water or cargo

Thranda’s X-Plane 12 Porter includes land and amphibian versions, with selectable tyres, skis and underwing fuel tanks. Its EFB manages seats, cargo and fuel alongside panel layouts, including G1000 configurations and optional RealityXP integration. Loading and equipment choices are exposed in the weight-and-balance interface.

Gathered XP12 listing · distinct from the older XP11 package

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Simulator documentation

Pilatus PC-6 B2 · Thranda · Thranda · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11

Engine handling has consequences in the simulation

The developer documents a working throttle gate and condition-lever latch, with engine damage from excessive torque when its more detailed engine mode is selected. Passenger doors respond to acceleration, and tiedowns and chocks restrain the aircraft. The tablet also offers simplified engine and steering options.

Thranda’s documented simulator behaviour; no physical-control qualification

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Simulator documentation

Pilatus PC-6 B2 · SimCoders · X-Plane 12

The Porter REP targets Thranda’s X-Plane 12 aircraft

SimCoders explicitly requires the XP12 Turbo Porter and also supports its amphibian. Documented additions include a custom tailwheel model, engine-temperature and hot-start behaviour, persistent component condition and a maintenance hangar. An optional virtual economy connects flying with fuel and repair costs.

Gathered SimCoders product page · XP12 base-aircraft requirement

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Research-based aircraft background

Pilatus PC-6 B2

The Porter first flew with piston power in 1959. Turboprop versions later became familiar in parachuting and remote-area transport, retaining the narrow fuselage, high wing and long landing-gear legs.

The simulator represents the PC-6 B2. Engines, limits and equipment differ across Porter variants; wheel and float options, cabin layouts and avionics are documented for each package.

Aircraft / family

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Pilot account

Flying in extreme conditions

Interview with Matt Dearden · Susi Air, Papua

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Pilot account

Abilitazione su PC6 B2H4

GOLF · 15 May 2018 · Italian-language account

Pilatus PC-6 B2 ↗Pilot account

A flying Swiss Army knife

Dave Hirschman · 1 July 2019

Piper Comanche ↗Simulator documentation

Piper Comanche · A2A · A2A · MSFS 2024 · MSFS 2020

An aircraft that retains its mechanical history

A2A's Accu-Sim 2 Comanche uses its external Merlin flight-physics system and a per-cylinder engine model. The manual describes fuel priming, fuel contamination and ground behaviour that responds to tyre loading. Persistent aircraft condition connects one simulator session with the next, while the maintenance and inspection interfaces make that condition visible. The full manual is the starting point for understanding the aircraft; the separate variable list serves cockpit builders.

Accu-Sim 2 Comanche for MSFS · PDF p.8; features and systems

Piper Comanche ↗Simulator documentation

Piper Comanche · A2A · A2A · MSFS 2024 · MSFS 2020

Loading the aircraft belongs to Accu-Sim

The Comanche's tablet handles fuel, passengers and baggage through Accu-Sim's own simulation. A2A states that the default MSFS weight-and-balance menu is not supported for this aircraft because the model uses external code. The tablet shows a live centre-of-gravity diagram as the load changes, provides fuel presets and can update the JPI engine monitor's fuel state. This is a consequential difference from a default simulator aircraft, even before considering how either one flies.

Accu-Sim Comanche 250 for MSFS · PDF p.50 / printed p.48 · Fuel and payload

Piper Comanche ↗Simulator documentation

Piper Comanche · A2A · A2A · MSFS 2024 · MSFS 2020

Condition, inspections and configurable equipment

The maintenance interface records engine and airframe hours and provides an inspection diagram showing the condition of individual systems. Its New, Used and Auction starting conditions give the same aircraft different mechanical histories; the Auction option can produce a wide range of condition. The maintenance page also provides an overhaul function.

The manual describes selectable airframe modifications, soundproofing and a choice of McCauley or MT three-bladed propeller. These are configuration options within A2A's model. These features are specific to A2A's Comanche.

Accu-Sim Comanche 250 for MSFS · PDF pp.22,50–51 / printed pp.20,48–49