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Blue Angels BD-5j

An FSX edition of the BD-5J Blue Angel appears as a soloist variant with atc_id N112BA and carries author credit to Mark J. S. Macaluso. It requires the bd5colle.zip file and includes a Glass panel alongside optional 2D panels, plus Kneeboard reference and checklist guidance.

: 1.94 MB
: 589

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Arado Ar196

The Ar-196 conversion copy places ar196_fs9.zip contents into a newly created Arado Ar-196 folder under Airplanes, replacing the original gauges with Hauke Keitel's freeware KeDI set from kedigau_ud2.zip. Panel and sound files are updated by backing up the originals and replacing panel.cfg and sound.cfg, while a thumbnail.jpg is copied into the texture area.

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Fokker DR1 Triplane "The Great Waldo Pepper"

The Fokker DR1 by Neoqb Development Team presents a film-inspired variant tied to The Great Waldo Pepper, with Chris Brisland handling the credited design. Registration N864DR carries the Experimental airline designation, while ui_variation marks the cinematic reference.

: 3.65 MB
: 584
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P51 Mustang D Ridge Runner

Ridge Runner, a Mustang D variant, presents historically inspired markings and a refined flight model. Original base model by Roger Dial, with rivet-detail markings on fuselage and tail; Mark Rooks revises the setup for compatibility and performance, including optimized .air parameters, agile flight characteristics under varying thrust, and improved lighting and reflection rendering compatibility.

: 6.62 MB
: 581
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Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk

The F9C-2 Sparrowhawk, by Paul Clawson, represents a compact fighter carried inside large US Navy dirigibles such as USS Akron and USS Macon, deployed on a trapeze for launch, then retrieved aboard. It features animated tail hook, bump maps, and DDS textures, with a working VC gauge suite and two .cab gauge files.

: 1.22 MB
: 580
: 2

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Texture Fix For O. Fisher Ju-52/3M Windscreen

An image-based fix corrects a transparency issue in the cockpit view of O. Fisher's Ju-52/3M, delivered as a DDS replacement, with dirt and grime on the screen kept while the alpha channel is adjusted properly. It requires JUNKR522.ZIP and uses ju52_interior_windows.dds, with the original file renamed as ju52_interior_windows-backup.bmp.

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Sikorsky S-40 Amphibian Fix

Two Sikorsky S-40 amphibians, NC-80V American Clipper and NC-81V Caribbean Clipper, are packaged in S40NC81V.ZIP with an aircraft.cfg for use across older simulators. The fix accompanies two corrected alternate files to lower the nose and restore loading, dated 31 March 2011 by George Diemer.

: 25.78 KB
: 577
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American Embassy UC-43

The Beech Model 17 conversion carries UC-43 Traveler designation as a light transport with backward staggered wings. Three YC-43 examples arrive in 1939 for evaluation, and U.S. air attaches take charge at American Embassies in London and Paris, while a 2D and 3D cockpit panel features working doors with cowl panel animation.

: 30.87 MB
: 577
: 1

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Supermarine Spitfire IX "FN-L" And "FN-K"

Three variants document Spitfire IXe machines of 331 Sqn, Royal Norwegian Air Force, including FN-L and FN-K. FN-L appears during the May 1945 homecoming to Norway and again in 1945 with fuselage markings, while FN-K carries 1946 RNoAF insignia, along with identifiers MJ931-2, MJ931, PT882, by Jens-Ole Kjolberg.

: 7.53 MB
: 569
: 6

Complete with Base Model

Chasin Tail P-51D

Mark Rooks of RDG creates Chasin Tail, a fictional variant of Roger Dial's North American P-51 Mustang. The package comprises six files in the main aircraft folder, with a gauges file placed in the gauges folder.

: 7.74 MB
: 569
: 4

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P-38J California Cutie

An early P-38J configuration, California Cutie, is flown by Lt. Richard Loehnert of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, from Kings Cliffe, England in July 1944, as 42-67916 earns a record of over 90 missions while Loehnert shoots two Me-109s defending B-24 formations; the variant is linked to atc_flight_number=001 and atc_id=267916.

: 15.11 MB
: 564
: 3

Complete with Base Model

Dallas Cowboys Biplane

Five-seat open cockpit utility biplane from aviation's golden age is redone in the NFL Dallas Cowboys colors. Flight model comes from Golden Age Simulations, and A2A 3D Light & Redux codes are provided by David Grindele.

: 12.82 MB
: 563
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North American P-51D-5-NA 20th FG

Three variant configurations depict the P-51D-5-NA from the 20th Fighter Group during late October to November 1944, including Dizzy Rebel (serial 44-13687) piloted by Lt. Robert H. King of the 77th FS, Kitty and Bunny (44-13753) flown by Capt. Charles Hamme of the 79th FS, and Cathy Beloved (44-13***) tied to 44-13794 for identification panels.

: 33.5 MB
: 560
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Pan Am Brazilian Clipper Sikorsky S-42

Jim Donnelly provides an adjustments package that lets George Diemer's Sikorsky S-42 NC-822M operate with the accompanying S-42 files, replacing Aircraft.cfg and panel.cfg and adding a thumbnail.jpg within the Sikorsky S-42 NC-822M folder. The modification assigns Pan Am as the callsign and flight number 822, adds ten viewpoints, and notes a longer initial load.

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Stinson 108 Update

A revision for the Stinson Voyager variant pairs with STIN108X.ZIP to remove a ghostly apparition roughly 30 feet behind the airframe and to supply a panel.cfg that swaps gauges previously deemed incompatible. The Stn108X2.zip update replaces the Voyager model folder and places Extra_XML.cab into the gauges directory to ensure the new gauges are visible.

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Patrouille Suisse P-51 Mustang

By Killian Beuret, L'Aerotique presents a P-51D variant bearing the Patrouille Suisse identity with registration HB-WOW and a red ATC color. The listing uses the P51_Racer designation and credits North American as manufacturer, with ui_type P-51D and ui_variation Patrouille Suisse.

: 11.58 MB
: 541

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Gloster Grebe

Two variants exist, with version two carrying a revised model and panel, plus five authentic paints. The Grebe employs a 400 hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar engine and achieves a top speed of 162 mph (261 km/h).

: 8.89 MB
: 539
: 7

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Sikorsky S-38 NC144M

Pan American Airways uses the Sikorsky S-38 with registration NC144M across the Caribbean and South America, reflecting the aircraft’s operational role in regional services and its long-standing association with the carrier’s historic fleet. Eric Buchmann adapts the design.

: 1.63 MB
: 538

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German Tail Corben Baby Ace

Craig Richardson leads development, with Robert Kerr authorizing gauges from his Pete design, while the German-tail variant uses two color schemes, red and white, and cockpit gauges align with real-world performance notes from Brian Harrington.

: 11.81 MB
: 533
: 4/5
: 2

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Boeing F4B-4

Boeing F4B-4 model serves VF-3 aboard USS Ranger CV-4 and features a tail hook plus standard animations. FSDS v3.51 drives its design, Xtomdl compiles the data, textures use the .dds format, and the photo-based 2D/VC panel includes operating instruments with animated flight controls.

: 1.73 MB
: 525
: 4/5
: 2