CIS Piper Seneca II for X-Plane 12 | First Look Review

In this live X-Plane 12 review, we will be taking a look at the recently released JetstreamFS CIS Piper Seneca II (Capt. Iceman Series)

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One of the most iconic general aviation aircraft. The Piper PA 34 200T. Better known as the Piper Seneca.

A 6 seat Turbo Charged 200hp twin engine. With a ceiling of 26,000 ft (make sure you have oxygen) and a range of 850 nm it is considered one of the most versatile aircrafts in its category.

Now CIS (Captain Iceman Series) brings this amazing aircraft into XPlane 12, as an overhaul kit from the original Carenado Seneca II.

With new 3d modeling, PBR materials and an updated flight model to take advantage of the latest advantages from XPlane 12, if you love GA, this aircraft is a must.

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[colins]

Great video! Brings back happy memories; I got my twin rating in a Seneca II 40 years ago!

[markboucher]

Thanks for this, I was looking around at some potential twin engine aircraft. Until your video came up about this beautiful Seneca. Only flown in a real world Seneca once, which was a great opportunity. Im going to support this developer with this project, as I would very much love to see the full version in the future. Well done!

[captdruk]

Great video! I love the Seneca II and I bought the aircraft after watching your video. I just have to say that this is what we are missing in XPlane 12. Kudos to the developer for doing such a great job. It is indeed a pleasure to fly. I am really happy that new blood is starting to look back at Xplane. The only thing that is missing in your review is that it has a tablet and the compatibility with Reality XP is well done also. I have the GTN 750 and in this aircraft is a blast.

[nukenabber]

I bought the aircraft too after reading the comments. I love the 2 bladed version since the sounds have a bit more grunt to it.. This aircraft takes some practice to land smoothly, nice 😁

[mikecoffee]

an Excellant way to start the New year is with Q8 review

[imannyrivera]

@38:05 You will notice your front gear turned left because of the obvious left rudder input due to cx winds. This is great until both main gears touch then rudder input must return to neutral prior to the touch of the front gear otherwise you will get what excatly happend right after is deviation of rwy center line becasue the fron gear is still pointing left. Great flight @Q8Pilot

[edwardwright]

Thanks for the video on this great aircraft. I've flown the real Seneca ll and It is a great aircraft. If this one flys like the real aircraft, I will look into buying. FYI, the engines on these aircraft do stick out. The view from PIC seat looks accurate. Thanks again for the video, and have a Blessed Day.

[nicklausmb]

What is the best Piper for X-Plane 12 for the best experience?

[tomekwrs]

You never go full throttling in Seneca 2. It doesn’t have automatic wastegate. You would overboost the engines.
Maximum is 40 inches MAP. Push those lever slowly!

[thelastword]

Well, it's now a year later, and, mostly based on this video, I decided to give this aircraft a whirl with XP12. Even bought the TDS GTN750 for XPlane to use with this aircraft.

It does not appear to have gotten much in the way of improvements in the year since you reviewed it. Textures are still woefully lacking with respect to what's possible now, and I actually laughed out loud (yeah, the ole' LOL) when I noticed that the jack on the panel by the pilot's left knee for a microphone plug is labeled "MIKE". Seriously? Should be "MIC", obviously. But this isn't "early release" anymore - been plenty of time to catch and fix stuff like that.

Oh, and at 38:19 in the video, what you refer to as "fuel pumps" are actually fuel selectors for "Off", "On", and "Crossfeed". Switches for the aux fuel pumps are on the switch panel on the pilot's left sidewall. Otherwise, I did enjoy the video. Hope this simulation gets some much needed TLC in the way of updates soon. It needs it.

[TazziedoesWT]

Hi, does anyone know why as you touch down in xplane 12, the parking brake automatically sets? I have to press B everytime I land in order not to stop immediately.

[kenbit]

...a nice review indeed! I look forward to completion of this aircraft coz it is one of my favourites. Thanks Captain for the wonderful review; please keep us updated on the aircraft's development. Happy New year to you too.

[DanielSirqueira]

I would love to see a video on your channel of the best aircraft ever made for X-Plane 12. Aircraft that are very close to the real aircraft. High fidelity aircraft (Real procedures, features, physics, etc.).

[blueb]

Happy New Year... I love your channel... Thanks :)

[davidwhite]

Happy New Year from beautiful Southern Calif.

[puckthefens]

ill pick it up once the sounds gets some love

[global]

If only there was a seminole simulation with this old school cockpit set up, so cool.

[Jose-wecj]

Thanks for the great review on this model. By the way, would you recommend any C152 and/or C172 in terms of simulation (XP 12)?
Also, Happy New Year. I wish you nothing but the best for you and your family, Sr.

[gwgmsuee]

Hello @Q8Pilot - thank you for the video. Just curious - what is providing the ATC chatter in the background? Is this a Plugin, or are you monitoring VAT Sim/PilotEdge?

[RoBoda]

What are your suggestions to maximize XP 12 realism and immersion?