FS2004 Bush Flying Unlimited Ju52 - Float

The Junkers Ju 52 equipped with floats brings a fresh dimension to bush flying enthusiasts who rely on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. This fully integrated package, originally crafted by Pierino Primavesi and repainted by Heather Sherman, includes advanced animations, an accurate flight model, and a functional 3D cockpit—ensuring an immersive experience for those who appreciate historic aviation and the unique challenges of water-based operations. Pilots drawn to rugged environments will enjoy the freedom of taking off and landing on rivers or secluded lakes, reflecting the versatility of the real-world Junkers Ju 52, affectionately known for its tri-motor design.

Distinctive Technical Highlights

When operating this Ju 52 float model, you will notice several technical elements that enhance realism:

• Comprehensive Flight Deck: The cockpit offers a fully interactive environment and includes a detailed 2D panel, plus a virtual cockpit with fully operational instruments.
• XML Metric Gauges: These customized gauges (an integral component displayed visually on the instrument stack) reflect the aircraft’s era and provide precise metric readings.
• Authentic Exterior Model: Textures rendered in 32-bit without mip-maps maintain crisp detailing. The reflective surfaces and float attachments deliver a credible bush-flying aesthetic.
• HTML Check/Reference Lists: These reference materials, accessible in-sim, help with pre-flight procedures and general checklist items, mirroring real-world maintenance standards of classic aircraft.
• Cabin and Enhanced Lighting: Interior illumination has been tuned to help with night operations or low-visibility conditions, emphasizing a more authentic cockpit environment.

Recommendations for Expanded Options

Although this release is entirely standalone, users interested in a larger collection of liveries and historical variants may install the original base model, known by the filename JU52V60.ZIP. This supplemental file, while not mandatory, broadens your ability to explore various paint schemes that once adorned this venerable 1930s transport aircraft. The Junkers Ju 52 saw extensive service worldwide; thus, incorporating additional historic liveries can deepen the sense of environmental immersion.

Installation Process

Follow these steps to integrate the Junkers Ju 52 float version seamlessly into your simulator:

• Unzip all contents into a temporary folder to keep the add-on organized.
• Move the folder labeled Junkers Ju52_v60-BFU into your Flight Simulator 9/Aircraft/ directory.
• Copy everything inside the Effects folder to your main Flight Simulator 9/effects/ directory for proper visual and audio cues.
• Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and locate the new aircraft under your aircraft selection menu.

Disclaimer Notification

All included files are freeware and should not cause direct harm to your system. However, should any unforeseen issue arise that inadvertently releases the “Smoke Genie” from your computer, neither the developers nor the repainters can be held responsible for resulting damages or complications. Use this add-on at your own discretion, and be sure to back up any critical files before installation.

Complementing Files & Dependencies

This add-on mentions the following files below in its description. It may be dependent on these files in order to function properly. It's possible that this is a repaint and the dependency below is the base package.

You may also need to download the following files:

• ju52v60.zip
• 52bfufix.zip

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