FSX / P3D

FSX B-17G Fuddy Duddy

B-17G “Fuddy Duddy” brings a classic Flying Fortress to FSX with a carefully adapted model, authentic exterior detailing, and a functional virtual cockpit suited to vintage bomber flying. Originally developed by Gary Herbert and refined through earlier sim versions, Duane Tarbox’s update delivers reliable systems and a solid period feel in flight.

4.2/5 (16) 26.3k downloads 🔥 Popular 6.44 MB Scanned clean
Flight Simulator X Prepar3D
Note this aircraft originally was made by Gary Herbert due to the fact that his plane was originally ment to cfs and then revamped for fs9 and now fsx the plane does have one quirk although all works as it should in fsx the screen that comes up after your choose your aircraft is not right it will black out at times this has no bearing on how it works once it is loaded in fsx so enjoy your flight. Adapted by Duane Tarbox.

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B17G-gfsxFuddy.zip
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6.44 MB
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What’s inside this archive

The archive B17G-gfsxFuddy.zip has 38 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
B17G-HG Fuddy01.16.070 B
aircraft.cfg01.16.0710.90 kB
B17G_HG.air12.23.0610.52 kB
model01.16.070 B
B17G_HG.mdl06.18.062.90 MB
Model.cfg06.18.0626 B
panel01.16.070 B
DC3_background.bmp05.12.06769.05 kB
DC3_background_night.bmp05.12.06769.05 kB
Douglas_DC3.cab09.04.062.51 MB
panel.cfg08.01.067.27 kB
Panel_Decals_DC3_1.bmp05.12.06257.05 kB
Panel_Decals_DC3_2.bmp05.12.06257.05 kB
readme.txt06.18.06955 B
sound01.16.070 B
sound.cfg06.18.0633 B
texture01.16.070 B
HG_B17G_cockpit1.bmp03.26.06512.07 kB
HG_B17G_cockpit2.bmp01.07.06512.07 kB
HG_B17G_cockpit3.bmp01.07.06512.07 kB
HG_B17G_decals.bmp12.27.06128.07 kB
HG_B17G_decals.dds01.15.07341.48 kB
HG_B17G_gauges1.bmp06.10.062.00 MB
HG_B17G_gauges2.bmp06.11.062.00 MB
HG_B17G_gauges3.bmp01.07.06256.07 kB
HG_B17G_interior.bmp01.07.06512.07 kB
HG_B17G_main_T.bmp01.07.07512.07 kB
HG_B17G_main_T.dds01.16.071.33 MB
HG_nose_art_left.bmp12.25.06128.07 kB
HG_nose_art_left.dds01.16.07170.80 kB
HG_nose_art_right.bmp12.25.06128.07 kB
HG_nose_art_right.dds01.16.07341.48 kB
HG_prop_b17.bmp01.07.0664.07 kB
pilots512.bmp05.21.06128.07 kB
thumbnail.jpg01.16.0716.77 kB
FD instructions.txt01.16.07831 B
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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  1. Pogamus

    Wow, this is one fun plane to fly! The tailwheel is a challenge to figure out during a taxi. I have a much greater appreciation for the visual challenge of flying a huge tailwheel plane like this especially during taxi. I made sure to make the first flight at Boeing Field... Thanks for sharing this work!

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  2. Ray PRO

    Wonderful airplane to fly. Very easy install. I've always been impressed with the B17 and now that I can fly it - it just doesn't get any better.

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  3. Molmnsupio

    Darren Steam instructions copy plane folder hear-----> C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonFSXSimObjectsAirplanes

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  4. Darren

    How exactly do I add this to my FSX? I have the Steam version and can't figure it out,.

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  5. Orca701

    B-17 flys great, rear wheel won't turn so taxi is impossible unless you are going straight, and no sound. Except for those I had no problem.

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  6. phantomfire1 PRO

    Okay to tool around in. Invisible verticle tail around tail code markings. Tail-wheel will work if you unlock it, Shift-G. But is no match for the Wings of Power versions. Sound card is a little better. All in all a good addition, but needs a little work. No problem with installation to vista.

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  7. flyboy6128 PRO

    cool plane good sound and good cocpit only request is gunner views and dropable bob. good job

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  8. darkrooms PRO

    I really like this plane. B-17 flying fortress was one of my favorite planes as a kid. Only problem I had was when flying level, the VC cockpit was aimed too high to see horizon. I don't know if I'm the only one with this problem or not. But still a fun aircraft to fly.

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  9. toddstotman PRO

    The rear wheel wouldn't turn

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  10. Timmiley PRO

    THIS IS GOOD, BUT THE COLORS OF THE PLANE IS KIND OF BORING. THE PLANE FLYS REALLY WELL AND THE COCKPIT IS VERY GOOD WITH MOST DETAILS. I WOULD PAY ABOUT $6 FOR THIS AND WOULD RECOMEND IT TO EVERY MEMBER.

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