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FSX Zambia Flying Doctor Service Cessna 208B

Zambia Flying Doctor Service livery brings the default Cessna 208B Grand Caravan to life with authentic ZFDS markings and registrations, reflecting its real-world role in rural emergency medical flights across Zambia. Designed for FSX, it requires the stock Cessna 208B model, panel, and sound to deliver a cohesive virtual cockpit experience.

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This repaint by Bashir Ismail of the default FSX Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.

Screenshot of Cessna 208B 9J-AGC on the ground.

Screenshot of Cessna 208B 9J-AGC on the ground.

ZFDS is the emergency medical wing of the health care services of the government of Zambia.It was founded in 1965 by the government to provide emergency medical and health services to the rural areas of Zambia.

Having worked for the ZFDS in the early Eighties, it was the most full filling job experiences of my Life time, unmatched so far.

The ZFDS Fleet consisted of 5 BN2B Islanders:

9J-ACB Engine : 2 lycoming IO-540-KIB5 CONFG : EMS / 9 Passengers
9J-ACC
9J-ACE
9J-ACG
9J-ACF

2 Cessna Grand Caravans:

9J-AGC Engine ; 1 PWC PT6-114A CONFG : EMS / 12 Passengers
9J-FDS

For further details refer to PDF readme on inside "ABOUT ZFDS" Folder.

Installation:
Copy the contents of the Model, Panel and Sound files from your FSX Default Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Folder to the folders provided and Just drop the "FX208FDS " Folder into your FSX Root Simobjects - Airplane Folder.

This aircraft model is freeware. All repaints, enhancements or modifications are welcome, but must remain free. No exceptions. User accepts all risk of use.

Bashir Ismail

Screenshot of Cessna 208B 9J-FDS on the ground.

Screenshot of Cessna 208B 9J-FDS on the ground.

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File information

Filename
fx208zds.zip
File size
13.11 MB
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Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 0.5 Mbps (this file takes approximately 4 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

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  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. Copy aircraft files into SimObjects

    Place the aircraft folder inside FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\. The folder must contain an aircraft.cfg file. Effects go into FSX\Effects\; gauges go into FSX\Gauges\.

  3. Verify in FSX

    Launch FSX, go to Free Flight → Select Aircraft and find your new aircraft under its manufacturer.

  4. 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.
Still stuck? The readme included with the file is the authoritative source for this specific mod. Visit our Flight School tutorials or ask in our Q&A forum.

What’s inside this archive

The archive fx208zds.zip has 60 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
About ZFDS12.24.070 B
About ZFDS.pdf05.10.06901.64 kB
aircraft.cfg12.19.0723.73 kB
Cessna 208 ZFDS - Livingstone Airport.jpg12.10.07124.02 kB
Cessna 208 ZFDS Readme.txt12.24.071.52 kB
Cessna 208B ZFDS - 9J-AGC - 1.jpg12.19.0776.78 kB
Cessna 208B ZFDS - 9J-AGC.jpg12.19.0782.42 kB
Cessna 208B ZFDS - 9J-FDS - 1.jpg12.19.0786.06 kB
Cessna 208B ZFDS - 9J-FDS.jpg12.19.0762.55 kB
cessna208B.air09.04.0611.40 kB
cessna208b_check.htm07.27.0667.32 kB
cessna208b_ref.htm05.12.066.11 kB
File_ID.diz12.19.07146 B
model12.24.070 B
Other Cessna 208 in Zambia.zip12.13.071.61 MB
panel12.24.070 B
sound12.24.070 B
texture.9J-AGC12.24.070 B
C208_Pilot.dds09.04.0642.79 kB
C208_Spec.dds12.18.071.00 MB
C208_T.dds12.19.071.00 MB
C208_T_Bump.dds09.04.061.00 MB
c208b_1_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_1_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_2_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_2_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_3_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_3_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_4_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_4_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_c.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_interior_t.dds09.04.06341.45 kB
C208b_reflection.dds09.04.06170.79 kB
Fresnel_Ramp.dds09.04.06640 B
Prop_C208B.dds09.04.0685.46 kB
texture.cfg08.14.06137 B
thumbnail.jpg12.19.0776.78 kB
texture.9J-FDS12.24.070 B
C208_Pilot.dds09.04.0642.79 kB
C208_Spec.dds12.18.071.00 MB
C208_T.dds12.19.071.00 MB
C208_T_Bump.dds09.04.061.00 MB
c208b_1_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_1_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_2_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_2_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_3_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_3_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_4_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_4_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_c.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
c208b_interior_t.dds09.04.06341.45 kB
C208b_reflection.dds09.04.06170.79 kB
Fresnel_Ramp.dds09.04.06640 B
Prop_C208B.dds09.04.0685.46 kB
texture.cfg08.14.06137 B
thumbnail.jpg12.19.0762.55 kB
ZDFS Medical Airstrips in Zambia.jpg12.13.07125.39 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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  1. MRS VICTORIA TAYLOR

    I flew in all the Britten Norman Islanders in 1970-72. Great planes for short runways. Am 74 years old now and would love to return to Ndola and if space on a plane to go back to East 2 Mofu and East 5 Muyombe ( if you still fly there) I used to stay there for up to 2-3 weeks. Best job I have ever had and have recently purchased the founder's book "No one dies anymore." Keep up the essential work.

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  2. masela masumba

    interesting, my father major moses masumba flew this aircraft (9J FDS).

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