FSX Cessna C185F Ski - Drake Olson N9453C
Drake Olson’s N9453C paint brings the “Alaska Wing Men” Cessna C185F Ski look to life with authentic registration markings and a rugged bush-flying vibe that suits snowy backcountry strips. Designed for FSX, it requires the Carenado Cessna C185 ski model and includes matching textures and thumbnail artwork for easy aircraft selection.
Images & Screenshots
4 totalThis is Drake Olson's plane, N9453C, as seen on "Alaska Wing Men". It requires the ski model of Carenado's Cessna C185. By Christopher G. Clawson.

Screenshot of Cessna C185F Ski on the ground.
To install:
- Copy N9453C.jpg and the texture.N9453C folder to your "Carenado C185F Ski" folder.
- Add the following section to the aircraft.cfg file in the "Carenado C185F Ski" folder. Remember to change the "x" in [fltsim.x] to the next available number.
[fltsim.x]
title=C185F SKYWAGON SKI N9453C
sim=Carenado_C185
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=N9453C
kb_checklists=C185_check
kb_reference=C185_ref
atc_id=N9453C
ui_manufacturer="Carenado"
ui_type="C185F"
ui_variation="SKI N9453C"
ui_createdby="Carenado"
ui_typerole="Highwing single Engine Prop"
description="This aircraft is flown by Drake Olson as seen on the show Alaska Wing Men."
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=0
ui_thumbnailfile=N9453C.jpg
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How to install this mod
FSX / P3D
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How to install this mod
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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. -
Copy aircraft files into SimObjects
Place the aircraft folder insideFSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\. The folder must contain anaircraft.cfgfile. Effects go intoFSX\Effects\; gauges go intoFSX\Gauges\. -
Verify in FSX
Launch FSX, go to Free Flight → Select Aircraft and find your new aircraft under its manufacturer. -
Always read the included readme
Every mod ships with areadme.txtorREADMEfile. 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 drakeolsonc185fski.zip has 53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| N9453C.jpg | 04.06.12 | 13.41 kB |
| readme.txt | 04.14.12 | 1.07 kB |
| Screenshots | 04.14.12 | 0 B |
| N9453C Ski 1.png | 04.06.12 | 924.82 kB |
| N9453C Ski 2.png | 04.06.12 | 1.43 MB |
| N9453C Ski 3.png | 04.06.12 | 609.56 kB |
| texture.N9453C | 04.14.12 | 0 B |
| Accesorie185a.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Accesorie185a_bump.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Accesorie185a_spec.bmp | 03.24.10 | 256.07 kB |
| Accesorie185b _spec.bmp | 03.24.10 | 256.07 kB |
| Accesorie185b.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Accesorie185b_bump.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| C185_light.bmp | 01.23.10 | 170.75 kB |
| C1852_light.bmp | 01.22.10 | 128.07 kB |
| C1853_light.bmp | 01.22.10 | 128.07 kB |
| Care185Ffuse_A.bmp | 04.06.12 | 1.33 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_A_bump.bmp | 12.31.09 | 4.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_A_spec.bmp | 12.30.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_B.bmp | 04.05.12 | 1.33 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_B_bump.bmp | 12.31.09 | 4.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_B_spec.bmp | 12.30.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_C.bmp | 04.03.12 | 1.33 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_C_bump.bmp | 12.30.09 | 4.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_C_spec.bmp | 12.30.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_D.bmp | 04.03.12 | 1.33 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_D_bump.bmp | 01.01.10 | 4.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_D_spec.bmp | 12.31.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_E.bmp | 04.03.12 | 1.33 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_E_bump.bmp | 01.11.10 | 4.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_E_spec.bmp | 01.11.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_F.bmp | 04.14.12 | 1.33 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_F_bump.bmp | 01.01.10 | 4.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_F_spec.bmp | 12.30.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_G.bmp | 04.03.12 | 1.33 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_G_bump.bmp | 01.01.10 | 4.00 MB |
| Care185Ffuse_G_spec.bmp | 12.30.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Finterior_A.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Finterior_B.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Finterior_C.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Finterior_D.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Finterior_E.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Finterior_F.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185Finterior_G.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Care185WindowA.bmp | 11.23.09 | 64.07 kB |
| Carenado Cargo Packs.bmp | 03.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Lights.bmp | 01.22.10 | 256.07 kB |
| Lights_night.bmp | 01.22.10 | 256.07 kB |
| Pilot.bmp | 01.22.10 | 1.00 MB |
| PROP.bmp | 11.09.09 | 1.00 MB |
| wininterior185.bmp | 01.10.10 | 4.00 MB |
| flyawaysimulation.txt | 10.29.13 | 959 B |
| Go to Fly Away Simulation.url | 01.22.16 | 52 B |




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