FS2004

FS2004 American Airlines Douglas DC-3

American Airlines’ 1939 “Flagship Phoenix” comes to life with a bare‑metal Douglas DC-3 repaint for the default aircraft in FS2004, capturing period-correct airline markings and polished aluminum sheen. Requires the stock DC-3 and includes updated exterior textures that complement the classic cockpit and cabin presentation for vintage route flying.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004

Textures only for the default DC3 in "American Airlines" livery circa 1939. "Flagship Phoenix" was delivered to American Airlines in February 1939. The bare metal textures are by Mark Beaumont and the livery textures are by Dale DeLuca.

Screenshot of American Airlines Douglas DC-3 on runway.

Screenshot of American Airlines Douglas DC-3 on runway.

I should point out that this repaint is not totally accurate. The default DC3 does not have both right and left wing bmps nor does it have both right and left side rudder bmps therefore it is not possible to add serial numbers or airline logo on the wings and the airline logo on the rudder must be in reverse on one side....sorry about that. The livery is accurate in other respects. I hope you enjoy my repaint.

Installation:

  • Unzip AADC3.ZIP to a temporary folder.
  • In your 'Flight Simulator 9/Aircraft/Douglas_DC3' folder, make a copy of the folder 'texture'.
  • Name it 'texture.AA.
  • Within your download, you'll find 7 bmp textures Move them to the new folder you have just created.
  • Back up your AIRCRAFT.CFG file (found in your 'Douglas_DC3' folder).
  • Open AIRCRAFT.CFG with a text editor. Paste the following under your last [flightsim.xxx] entry:

[fltsim.xxx] (....change this number to the next in sequence)
title=Douglas DC-3 American Airlines
sim=Douglas_DC3
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=AA
kb_checklists=Douglas_DC3_check
kb_reference=Douglas_DC3_ref
atc_id=
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type="DC-3"
ui_variation="American Airlines"
description=="The Douglas DC-3 revolutionized air transportation and airline service during the 1930s and 1940s. It was a luxury airliner that boasted cabin heat and running water in its on-board lavatory. With the right balance of efficiency, range, speed, and payload, the DC-3 was the first aircraft to earn a profit for its owners just by carrying passengers. The hero of early airlines, a handful of DC-3s are still at work today." The plane pictured here is DC3 model 208 A "Flagship Phoenix". It was delivered to American Airlines in February 1939 and remained in service until October 1948 when it was sold to Colonial Airlines, and the to Eastern Air Lines in June 1956. From January 1957 it had a series of owners. The passenger door on this plane was on the starboard side of the plane, not on the port, or right side.

  • Save the file. You're done; she will appear in your aircraft selection menu accordingly.

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File information

Filename
aadc3.zip
File size
2.2 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FS2004 add-on
  1. 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.
  2. Place files per readme

    FS2004 add-ons go into FS9\Aircraft\, FS9\Addon Scenery\, FS9\Gauges\, or FS9\Effects\.
  3. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. 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 aadc3.zip has 13 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
AA DC3.gif10.09.0392.03 kB
AA DC3.jpg10.09.0318.50 kB
Douglas_DC3_1_C.bmp04.29.03682.74 kB
Douglas_DC3_1_D.bmp04.12.03682.74 kB
Douglas_DC3_1_T.bmp10.09.034.00 MB
Douglas_DC3_2_C.bmp04.29.03170.74 kB
Douglas_DC3_2_T.bmp04.28.03341.40 kB
Douglas_DC3_3_C.bmp04.29.0342.74 kB
Prop_DC3.bmp10.06.03341.40 kB
AADC310.09.030 B
README.txt10.09.033.10 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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