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FSX Dh89a DeHavilland Dragon Rapide

de Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide ZK-AKU, presented as RNZAF NZ528, brings a historically grounded Union Airways Cook Strait-era look to the classic twin in Flight Simulator X, with period markings and crisp exterior detailing for screenshots and heritage flights. Requires David Garwood’s DH89a base package (DH89FSX.ZIP).

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Dh89a DeHavilland Dragon Rapide ZK-AKU/NZ528. A repaint for David Garwood's Dh89 (DH89FSX.ZIP). This was the last of the original three Rapides of Union Airways to open up the Cook Strait services after WWII. ZK-AKU is still airworthy and based at Ardmore, decked out as "NZ528", its RNZAF serial. Repaint by Adam Banks.

Screenshot of Dh89a DeHavilland Dragon Rapide in flight.

Screenshot of Dh89a DeHavilland Dragon Rapide in flight.

This is a repaint for David Garwood's excellent Dh89a for FSX (dh89fsx.zip).

Copy the "texture.ZKAKU" directory into your main Dh89 folder (Dh89a FSX) then amend the aircraft.cfg in the usual manner - replacing "[fltsim.xx]" with your last number +1.

[fltsim.xx]
title=J FSX Dh89 ZK-AKU
sim=rapide_v3
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=ZKAKU
panel_alias=
sound_alias=
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=Rapide_ref
atc_id=ZK-AKU
atc_id_color=0xffffffff
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
ui_manufacturer=de Havilland
ui_type=DH-89a Dragon Rapide
ui_variation=ZK-AKU (RNZAF)
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="DG Designs"
description="Repaint by Adamski. This was the last of the original three Rapides of Union Airways to open up the Cook Strait services after WW II.\nZK-AKU is still airworthy and based at Ardmore, decked out as a "warbird" as "NZ528",its RNZAF serial.\nPowered by 2 x 200 hp DH Gypsy Six 6-cylinder, air-cooled piston engines."
prop_anim_ratio=1.7

If you have Shockwave lights, then replace the lights section in aircraft.cfg with this:

[LIGHTS]
// Switch:
// 1=beacon
// 2=strobe
// 3=nav
// 4=cockpit
// 5=landing
// 6=taxi
// 7=recognition/formation
// 8=wing
// 9=logo
// 10=cabin
// Switch Long Lat Vert

light.0=3, -0.14, -22.78, 4.06, fx_shockwave_navred, ; Nav red
light.1=3, -0.14, 22.78, 4.06, fx_shockwave_navgre, ; Nav green
light.2=5, 9.50, -0.00, 0.00, fx_shockwave_landing_light_narrow_down_old.fx ; Landing
light.3=2, -2.25, -0.10, 3.98, fx_shockwave_beacon_rotating_red.fx ; Top fuselage beacon
light.4=4, -3.00, 0.00, 2.18, fx_shockwave_vclight, ; Cockpit
light.5=4, 0.00, 0.00, 2.18, fx_shockwave_vclight, ; Cabin front
light.6=4, 6.32, 0.00, 2.18, fx_shockwave_vclight, ; Cabin rear

Original repaints (and paint kit) by Dave Garwood.

Thanks,

Adam(ski).

Screenshot of Dh89a DeHavilland Dragon Rapide in flight.

Screenshot of Dh89a DeHavilland Dragon Rapide in flight.

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dh89a_zk-aku.zip
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Requires dependencies

This add-on may require the following files to function properly. If this is a repaint, the dependency below is likely the base aircraft package.

How to install this mod

FSX / P3D add-on
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Place files per the readme

    Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
  3. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive dh89a_zk-aku.zip has 21 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
back_up_your_originals_first.txt02.06.12240 B
passengers2.bmp02.06.12256.07 kB
vc.bmp02.06.124.00 MB
place_in_texture_dir02.06.120 B
Fresnel_Ramp.dds09.05.06640 B
fusalage_t.dds02.07.124.00 MB
fusalage_t_bump.dds02.06.124.00 MB
fusalage_t_spec.dds02.07.124.00 MB
inside.dds02.06.124.00 MB
texture.cfg08.15.06137 B
thumbnail.jpg02.06.124.48 kB
wings_t.dds02.06.124.00 MB
wings_t_ab_spec.dds02.06.124.00 MB
wings_t_spec.dds02.06.124.00 MB
texture.ZKAKU02.07.120 B
zk_aku_600.jpg02.07.1254.68 kB
readme_zk_aku.txt02.07.122.54 kB
dh89a_ZK-AKU.gif02.07.128.52 kB
FILE_ID.DIZ02.07.12408 B
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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