Details
Description
Following on from their popular PA-28R Arrow III, PA-28R Turbo Arrow III/IV and PA-28-161 Warrior II for MSFS, Just Flight’s in-house team has developed this highly detailed simulation of the Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life Tomahawk, G-BNKH, based at Goodwood Aerodrome with SportAir. Already a very popular aircraft on other simulator platforms, we are excited to bring you this incredibly detailed rendition of the Tomahawk for Microsoft Flight Simulator, complete with fully accurate systems functionality, high quality modelling and texturing, realistic wear and tear, a variety of customisation options and an immersive sound set recorded from the real aircraft.
The Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk is a two-seater, piston-engine aircraft equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear, 112hp four-cylinder engine and fixed-pitch propeller – an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training.
The Tomahawk is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. The package features liveries from the UK, USA, France, Germany, Australia and more!
The PA-38 Tomahawk for Microsoft Flight Simulator features a native model and 8192 x 8192 PBR materials for the highest possible texture detail and clarity.
See below for all the aircraft details and you can download the Operations Manual and EFB Manual PDFs if you'd like to take a look at them.
Model
Accurately modelled Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Numerous animations including cockpit doors, cockpit windows, fuel caps and fuel drains
Ground equipment including chocks, tie-downs, pushback towbar and pitot covers
8192x8192 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials with real-time environment reflections for superb quality and realism
Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft surfaces
High quality dirt textures, including water stains stemming from rivets and panel gaps, and even dirt and rubber under the wings that has been flicked up off the tyres
Interactive exterior model allow you to perform a full pre-flight walkaround, including checking tyre pressures, checking the water level in the fuel and even spinning the propeller
MSFS ground services support (marshaller and fuel truck)
Full support for MSFS visual icing effects
Cockpit
Truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
Dimmable instrument panel and radio stack lighting
Tablet EFB for controlling various aircraft options and checking aircraft and flight information:
- 'Cold & Dark', 'Ready for Take-off' and 'Ready for Start' aircraft states
- Persistent aircraft states, allowing you to always return to your cockpit in the same state that you last left it
- Automatic switching of the fuel tanks for use on those long distance cross-country flights
- GPS unit selection
- Walkaround mode allowing you to interact with the exterior of the aircraft when performing pre-flight checks, view the condition of components and repair broken components
- Aircraft failures (spark plug fouling, vapour lock, oil use and battery failure)
- Flight computer with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction
- Navigraph Charts support
- SimBrief integration support
- Interactive map, notes and top of descent calculator apps
Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:
- GMA 340 audio selector
- SL30 COM1/NAV1 radio
- SL40 COM2 radio
- GTX 328 transponder
- GNS 430 and GNS 530
- Support for PMS-50 GTN 750 and TDS GTNXi (both sold separately)
Paper checklists
Many features have been added to help with usability such as the ability to hide the yokes for a better view of the instrument panel
Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
Aircraft systems
Fully simulated, custom-coded aircraft systems based on the real-world manuals, including:
Custom-coded fuel system, including an option for automatic fuel tank switching
Custom-coded electrical system with fully simulated circuit breakers
Functioning carburettor heat and primer controls that affect how the engine runs
Fully interactable walkaround mode, allowing you to perform a full pre-flight walkaround of the exterior
Wear and tear that affects over 15 components - persistent across flights and varies depending on how you treat your aircraft. For example, your tyres will wear faster if you often make firm landings or operate from soft fields and the grip of your tyres will decrease over time.
Failures including spark plug fouling, limited battery life, vapour lock and more
Options to fully overhaul the aircraft or randomise the aircraft’s condition
Lighting system includes separate lighting control for interior and exterior lighting, including dimmer switches for instruments panel and radio stack lighting
Many other details, such as cockpit doors that automatically close with air flow and vibrating engine exhausts!
Support for the MSFS interactive checklist system
Sounds
MSFS-native (Wwise) sound package taking full advantage of MSFS’s capabilities
Studio-quality Lycoming O-235 engine sounds, recorded from the real aircraft
A plethora of cockpit sound effects, recorded from the real aircraft
Authentic audio for every switch, button, lever and electrical system
Detailed physics-based effects on engine and wind noise
Accurately positioned 3D sound sources (best enjoyed in VR!)
Custom crash and scraping effects
Liveries
The Tomahawk is supplied in the following paint schemes:
D-EEQI (Germany)
F-HVFA (France)
G-BMVL (UK)
G-BNKH (UK)
G-BPES (UK)
G-GTHM (UK)
G-LFSN (UK)
G-LFSU (UK)
N874MH (USA)
N2426N (USA)
N2432G (USA)
OO-IWA (Belgium)
S5-DAZ (Slovenia)
VH-UFA (Australia)
Custom (supports custom MSFS tail numbers)
A PSD Paint Kit is also available.
FDE and effects
Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data and input from real Tomahawk pilots
Simulation of the Tomahawk’s renowned stall and spin characteristics
Custom effects for enhanced immersion, including exhaust haze, windshield water effects and wheel spray
Fully functional lighting controls in the cockpit to control the interior and exterior lighting
Dimmable instrument panel and radio stack lighting
Independently adjustable brightness and contrast on avionics
Other features
Comprehensive PDF manuals with flight tutorial, systems guide, aircraft limits, panel guide, EFB guide and performance data
Multiple interior and exterior camera presets
PSD Paint Kit so you can create your own paint schemes
Support for MSFS interactive checklist system
Support for numerous control assignments for compatibility with external controllers and hardware
Also available
Requirements
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Processor: Intel i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X recommended)
RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended)
Graphics card: nVidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon RX 570 (nVidia GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 590 recommended)
Operating System: Windows 10
Peripherals: Joystick or compatible game controller (e.g. Xbox One Controller for Windows)
1GB hard drive space
