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Handley-Page Halifax

An FSX upgrade preserves a WWII-era Handley-Page Halifax variant named Friday the 13th, a Halifax III from 158 Squadron, 4 Group in Yorkshire, noted for 128 operational sorties. Alphasim is the original creator, and A.F. Scrub supplies .air file, while upgrade provides a panel and gauges along with external animations and three mousable light switches.

: 5.9 MB
: 4.2K
: 4/5
: 5

Complete with Base Model

Hughes XF-11/R-11A

Four variants cover the Hughes XF-11 and the speculative R-11A/WR-11A, reflecting the 1949–1954 period and presenting fuselage markings. The original model is credited to Ian Lawrence in this release.

: 34.18 MB
: 4.1K
: 4/5
: 22

Complete with Base Model

Magic One Travel Air

A modified installation centers on Bill and Lynn Lyons' Magic One variation, and The Cielo Company distributes it as freeware with the Lyons' permission. Stock gauges approximate the original virtual cockpit, and Bill Schulz receives the credit.

: 6.92 MB
: 3.6K
: 5/5
: 9

Complete with Base Model

Spirit Of St. Louis

A conversion by David Grindele uses the original default model from an earlier simulator era, preserving the Ryan NYP's extensive fuel capacity and forward visibility constraints while refining flight dynamics. He includes preconfigured panels and sounds, plus two splash screens and an optional finish pre-installed.

: 13.37 MB
: 3.4K
: 5/5
: 2

Complete with Base Model

Lavochkin La-9

Production totals 1,630 units. It features an all-metal monocoque fuselage with square-cut laminar wings, and armament increases to four NS-23 23mm cannons mounted in the nose. The aircraft is designated the NATO reporting name Fritz and sees service in the USSR and East Germany starting in 1946.

: 30.35 MB
: 3K
: 4/5
: 6

Complete with Base Model

Hughes H1 Racer

Tim Conrad’s H1 Racer inspires a variant that adjusts the alpha channel to better match the original and updates wing N numbers. It includes a complete aircraft, the original readme, and several photos, with the technique by RSDG and color work by Mark Rooks.

: 4.97 MB
: 2.9K
: 5/5
: 1

Complete with Base Model

Beech C45H Expeditor Cargo Plane

Vladimir Gonchar presents an adaptation of Milton Shupe's D18S cargo aircraft, registered N6648R and operated by Blue Skys Inc., as a former C-45H Expeditor. The cockpit adopts a virtual panel and authentic instrument layout, while engine data align with Pratt & Whitney R-985 per a Grumman Goose reference.

: 26.02 MB
: 2.9K
: 5/5
: 10

Complete with Base Model

Greek Bleriot XI

Louis Bleriot’s 1909 Bleriot XI appears with cockpit, virtual cockpit, sounds, and refined flight dynamics. Two aircraft serve with the Greek army in the First and Second Balkan Wars, tied to Arniotis Karamanlakis, Greece’s first private aviator and first air accident victim, by Thanasis Delizisis and Panagiotis Delizisis.

: 7.76 MB
: 2.7K
: 4/5
: 24

Complete with Base Model

Fokker Spider

The Spin-3 replica, by Rien Cornelissen, adapts the Fokker Spin’s powerplant with an Argus AS 1 engine, yielding 100 hp takeoff and 90 hp cruise. Flight dynamics are tuned to hold altitude at cruise 56 kt, and the design reflects the original arrangement where the wheel actuates the rudder and there are no ailerons.

: 1.15 MB
: 2.6K
: 4/5
: 1

Complete with Base Model

Jeannin Taube

Two Taube variants by Jeannin, Taube and Taube Austrian, appear with full animations and 3D gauges, Taube (Dove) Austrian carries a distinct description, and a prop_anim_ratio of -1.76 shapes the model dynamics. Craig Richardson authors this work.

: 14.38 MB
: 2.5K
: 5/5
: 3

Complete with Base Model

SP-2 Acceleration Saab J-21

The Saab J-21 stands as a Swedish fighter and ground-attack aircraft, featuring four variants and a VC with metric gauges for cockpit clarity. The build relies on SP-2 SDK, and Tim Conrad receives credit.

: 20.07 MB
: 2.5K
: 4/5
: 5

Complete with Base Model

de Havilland DH60 Moth Package

Four DH60 Moth variants populate the collection, including the Gipsy Moth landplane and amphibian, plus the Cirrus Moth landplane and seaplane, each representing late 1920s to early 1930s configurations. The models feature bump mapping, dynamic shine, high‑resolution textures, and VC cockpit shadowing, with a paint kit included.

: 885.16 MB
: 2.4K
: 5/5
: 60+

Complete with Base Model

Ira Kepford's VF-17 Corsair

A Corsair variant associated with Ira Kepford of VF-17, the Jolly Rogers, traces to November 1942 and marks Kepford's 16 confirmed victories. Mark Rooks of RDG provides the enhancements, including a 2D and 3D cockpit.

: 20.77 MB
: 2.4K
: 5/5
: 1

Complete with Base Model

Fiat CR-42

The Fiat CR.42 Falco appears as a biplane fighter, a single-seat aircraft serving mainly with Italy’s Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Belgium, Sweden, and Hungary operate it, while Turin-based factories produce more than 1800 units worldwide.

: 3.22 MB
: 2.4K
: 5/5
: 2

Complete with Base Model

Sopwith 5F-1 Dolphin

Version 0_1 by Edward Cook defines the 5F-1 Dolphin as the first multi-gun fighter associated with 79 Squadron based at Champion in February 1919. A gauge file ec5F1.CAB accompanies the panel setup for gauge integration.

: 6.18 MB
: 2.3K
: 1

Complete with Base Model

Dornier Do 17

By Ross McLennan, this Dornier Do17 variant modifies A.F. Scrub’s Do17Z-2 and adds a bomb-aiming view with flight plans to strike a 64-foot-wide target from 12,000 feet, plus a 100-foot low-level sight, and the aircraft uses a bomb sourced from WEAPONS4.ZIP.

: 53.06 MB
: 2.3K

Complete with Base Model

DeHavilland Comet

A DeHavilland Comet enters a modern flight sim with external and internal elements optimized after a conversion from an earlier era, and refined flight dynamics that echo its jet aerodynamics. Three appearances arrive with the edition, while upgraded lighting features include Shockwave 3D Lights with refined beacons and navigation lights, by David Grindele.

: 21.83 MB
: 2.2K
: 5/5
: 6

Complete with Base Model

Ultimate P-51 Racer

An enhanced North American P-51 Mustang model drives high-performance flight dynamics and new effects, forming Shadow Spear as a namesake piston racer. By RDG Aircraft, Mark Rooks supplies the modifications, and NOS boosts push speeds toward 800 knots, while autopilot remains available for steady handling.

: 25.58 MB
: 2.2K
: 2/5
: 1

Complete with Base Model

Howard 500

Five Howard 500 models exist, including Passenger and Cargo variants with original and revised tail mapping, and a 3D virtual cockpit. Sixteen color schemes, a custom panel and gauges, custom sounds, and a dedicated Flight Model accompany the aircraft.

: 124.54 MB
: 2.1K
: 4/5
: 18

Repaint for Payware Model

Red Bull B-25

Based in Salzburg, The Flying Bulls operate the B-25J registered N6123C, which bears the Red Bull designation. Tim Scharnhop is credited for the work, and MAAM-SIM’s B-25J Briefing Time, version 7, provides the underlying compatibility.

: 3.06 MB
: 2.1K
: 5/5
: 3