FSX Northwest Convair 580

Preview A repaint of the Cal Classic Convair 580 in Northwest livery. Textures only, base model must be downloaded from the Cal Classic website. By Bill Howland.

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Compatibility
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) including Steam Edition & Prepar3D (P3D)
Filename
cv580_northwest.zip
File size
4.53 MB
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Scanned 19 days ago (clean)
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Free (Freeware)
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Everyone

A repaint of the Cal Classic Convair 580 in Northwest livery. Textures only, base model must be downloaded from the Cal Classic website. By Bill Howland.

Screenshot of Northwest Convair 580 on the ground (left side).

Screenshot of Northwest Convair 580 on the ground (left side).

Test with FSX only.

To install, add to cfg:

[fltsim.x]
title=Convair CV-580 Northwest Airlines N7528U
sim=Cv58
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Northwest
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=CV580_ref
atc_id_enable=1
atc_id=N7528U
ui_manufacturer=Convair
ui_type=CV-580
ui_variation=Northwest
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=Northwest
atc_flight_number=520
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
description=Pacific Airmotive CV340/440 conversion with powerful turboprop engines requiring enlarged tail. Max weight up from 47,000lbs to 53,200lbs and later 54,600lbs. Additional fuel tankage (total 2,880 US gallons) optional and then certificated at 58,140lbs. Max Landing 52,000lbs for all.

Bill Howland

Screenshot of Northwest Convair 580 on the ground (right side).

Screenshot of Northwest Convair 580 on the ground (right side).

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The archive cv580_northwest.zip has 23 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
Northwest N7528U - Right.jpg08.09.10601.96 kB
Readme.txt08.09.101.24 kB
cv580cockpit.bmp06.01.091.00 MB
cv580left_L.bmp07.22.101.00 MB
cv580left_t.bmp08.09.104.00 MB
cv580right_L.bmp07.22.101.00 MB
cv580right_t.bmp08.09.104.00 MB
cv580wing_L.bmp08.06.05256.07 kB
cv580wing_t.bmp08.08.104.00 MB
Glass.bmp09.05.034.07 kB
Metallic_L.bmp12.13.0564.07 kB
Metallic_T.bmp09.30.0664.07 kB
pan1_L.bmp06.03.091.00 MB
pan2_L.bmp06.03.091.00 MB
spin_prop.bmp08.06.0564.07 kB
thumbnail.jpg08.09.1019.94 kB
Thumbs.db08.07.054.50 kB
virtual cockpit 1.bmp06.03.091.00 MB
virtual cockpit 2.bmp05.17.091.33 MB
FILE_ID.DIZ08.09.10189 B
Northwest N7528U - Left.jpg08.09.10583.59 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B
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