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SP2 Waco UPF-7

Tim Conrad presents a rebuilt UPF-7, updating the virtual cockpit with more 3-D switches, levers, and reflective gauges. Textures resize to 2048x2048, and the model is built using SP-2 SDK, with the author noting the rebuild aims at cockpit detail.

: 6.31 MB
: 1.5K
: 3

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1917 Zepplin Staaken R.VI

By James Banks, this Staaken R.VI variant arrives as a multi-res model with extensive keyframe animation and a virtual cockpit where control cables animate in the cockpit area. The craft carries an early bomb bay door design activated by spoiler, gauges based on scarce period references, used for night bombing raids on London, Staaken_RVI.zip included.

: 4.62 MB
: 1.5K
: 8

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Dart Kitten II

Two variants appear, registrations G-AEXT and G-AMJP, tied to a 1937 single-seat, low-wing ultra-light by Dart Aircraft Ltd of Dunstable, noted as the sole surviving factory example. By Craig Richardson, the model uses full animations, 3D gauges, and baked visuals, preserving the aircraft’s early design heritage.

: 14.05 MB
: 1.4K
: 2

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Couzinet 70 Arc en Ciel (Mermoz)

Version B V fixes a bug in older gauges and reworks for compatibility; Mermoz pilots the Rainbow aircraft, which enters legend after a postal flight across the South Atlantic on January 16, 1933, while it features moving parts, antennas, landing lights, interior details, an opening door, and a custom panel inspired by the sole photo.

: 6.1 MB
: 1.2K
: 4/5
: 27

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Heinkel He P1079B/II Heavy Fighter

The P1079B/II all-weather heavy fighter concept appears as a two-seat, swept-wing design with six internal fuel tanks and dual He S 011 jet engines mounted in the wing roots fed by leading-edge intakes; the model includes a dynamic virtual cockpit, and armament envisions four MK 108 30mm cannons.

: 1.92 MB
: 1.2K

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Waco Classic

The Waco Classic biplane is a freeware add-on, originally designed by Lynn and Bill Lyons and converted to this environment by David Grindele in Rowlett, Texas, featuring a stacked-wing layout and an open-cockpit design. It preserves a stable flight model and refined ground handling, with landing lights, strobes, and external elements aligned to standard expectations.

: 2.14 MB
: 1.2K
: 5/5
: 5

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Consolidated PBY Catalina

An amphibian, this freeware rendition builds on Mike Stone’s original Catalina design and incorporates refinements by D. L. Tarbox (DLTextures) and Duane Tarbox. It preserves twin radial engines, a parasol wing, and bubble hatches, while lowering wing floats via a dedicated control and reusing standard gauges from the gauges folder.

: 1.71 MB
: 1.1K
: 5/5
: 1

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Republic P-47 Hun Hunter

Tom Kohler's P-47 Thunderbolt, known as Hun Hunter, gains enhancements from Mark Rooks of RSDG Aircraft, featuring a reconfigured cockpit panel and new markings that capture wartime weathering, with reference photographs to provide historical context.

: 12.35 MB
: 1.1K
: 4/5
: 1

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Piper L-4 Grasshopper "Rosie the Rocketer"

A visual modification for the Piper PA18 adds the L-4 Grasshopper 53K variant, nicknamed Rosie, with atc_id 53K and UI variation 53K. Christopher G. Clawson credits the work, and it relies on PA18_V3.ZIP by J.E. Narcizo, with the USAAF folder.

: 5.46 MB
: 1.1K
: 5/5
: 5

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P51 Mustang D Little Freddie

Roger Dial origins the base model, with Robert Hawk applying the Little Freddie artwork across the fuselage and wings, and Mark Rooks delivering adaptation that preserves wartime traits, including the bubble canopy and laminar-flow wing, while the V-12 Merlin engine torque behavior shapes climbs and descents in a standalone release that gathers cockpit and landing gear in one folder.

: 6.65 MB
: 1.1K
: 1

Repaint

Luftwaffe Dornier Do 28 A

B. Lechner creates a fictitious variant for a Dornier twin-engine light aircraft, with Craig Richardson of Classic Wings listed as the creator. It relies on the original paintkit released with the aircraft and assigns atc_id 58+73, ui_manufacturer DORNIER, ui_type DO 28-A, and ui_variation LUFTWAFFE.

: 8.03 MB
: 1K
: 6

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RE-2005

Re_2005 Sagittario is a single-seat fighter-bomber with highly reflective metallic skin and full animations. Thirty-eight were built, engines include Daimler-Benz605 or FIAT RA.1050 RC.58 Tifone inverted V12, and a simple virtual cockpit with gauges mostly crafted by Giovanni Quai and Italo D'Attomo, dedicated to Capt. Paolo Quai.

: 1.65 MB
: 990
: 5/5
: 1

Complete with Base Model

U.S. Army TL-19 Bird Dog

Massimo Taccoli presents a Cessna Bird Dog instrument trainer used by the U.S. Army, painted in bright orange and associated with Fort Rucker from the late 1950s through 1962. RDG Aircraft’s Mark Rooks handles modifications and a gauges folder, while six files reside in the main aircraft directory.

: 11.9 MB
: 990
: 1

Complete with Base Model

CR-1 I-16 Rata

Thomas Wood delivers a conversion for a historic fighter lineage, identified by the CR1_RATA.ZIP, to enable operation in a flight simulation environment. The upgrade set includes two folders in the main directory, and gauges are authentic, implemented in C++, and run smoothly.

: 5.78 MB
: 970
: 5

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FSX/Acceleration KNIL Vickers Viking

Designed as a modified version of Ted Cook's Vickers Viking, this KNIL representation targets reconnaissance and patrol work over water and island areas in the South Pacific, with custom imagery such as Acceleration-KNIL-Vickers-Viking-fsx1.jpg and Acceleration-KNIL-Vickers-Viking-fsx2.jpg. The depiction remains speculative due to scarce squadron markings and color data from the era.

: 7.45 MB
: 924
: 5

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Messerschmitt Bf109

The Bf109E3 WL IGKS variant supplies visual data used in aerodynamics tests during the development of the Bf-109F. The configuration lists model e3 and variation Bf-109E3 WL-IGKS, ui_type Bf-109E3, with explicit credit to Jindrich Barta.

: 5.87 MB
: 880
: 5/5
: 1

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Bristol Scout D Of The Royal Flying Corps

By Tony Adams, this Bristol Scout variant is modeled with FSDS3.5 and Photoshop CS2 artwork, and it includes both 2D and virtual cockpit panels. In external views the pilot is animated to show stick and rudder input, with head movement.

: 6.3 MB
: 873
: 2

Complete with Base Model

Vickers Vimy Commercial

Version 3 covers the Vimy Commercial, a postwar airliner adaptation of the bomber, with 44 built and most delivered to China. G-EASI 'City of London' flies for Instone Air Line and Imperial Airways between 1920 and 1926, while the edition improves flight dynamics, panel, and sounds, and includes a separate VimyC_30.zip for the older variant.

: 14.12 MB
: 848
: 5/5
: 3

Repaint

Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Four Pack

Four J2M3 Raiden variants exist, including the sole survivor 3D-1158 housed in Planes of Fame at Chino, California, and three fictional options such as Hinomaru Honey, Cherry Blossom, and Ronin. It requires MITSUBISHI_J2M3.ZIP, with author Mike Barnes and UI attribution to Piglet's Peculiar Planes.

: 32.52 MB
: 833
: 11

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/ FS2004 Caudron C450 "Rafale" Hélène Boucher, 1934

Version 2 fixes a small gauges bug, and the model includes moving parts with a 2D panel built from an original bitmap using gauges. The 1934 French racer was built for the Coupe Deutch de la Meurthe trophy and is associated with Hélène Boucher, known for multiple record attempts, and it lacks a virtual cockpit.

: 4.52 MB
: 831
: 44