FS2004

FS2004 Western Air Lines Douglas DC-6B

Western Air Lines’ Douglas DC-6B N93133 returns in crisp summer 1964 colors, pairing cream and deep red with the hand-drawn “Indian head” emblem for an authentic propliner look in FS2004. Optimized DXT3 textures keep performance smooth on typical PCs and requires the CalClassics DC-6B base model with large spinners.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004

These skins depict the colors of Western Airlines circa summer 1964. This is a DC6B (N93133). This cream and deep red livery, and its immediate predecessor red and white livery, featured the distinctive WAL "Indian head" on the forward fuselage. The logo has been reproduce by hand These are DXT3 textures so this bird should fly well on most PC's. Requires the latest DC-6B with large spinners from CalClassics. By Eric Joiner.

Screenshot of Western Air Lines Douglas DC-6B in flight.

Screenshot of Western Air Lines Douglas DC-6B in flight.

These skins require the following files to be downloaded from Cal Classics. (All this stuff can be found under the Planes section.)

  • Base model United Air Lines DC-6B for FS2002 (Gmax Model). This includes both the DC6 panel and sound packages...11MB of Propliner LOVE.
  • FS2004 Flight dynamics update.
  • Prop reverse patch.

Installation:

  • Download and configure files above (not hard) then unzip this zip file into a temporary directory.
  • Add the resulting texture.wal_white folder to the new DC-6B in your aircraft directory.
  • Then cut and paste the info below into your aircraft.cfg file.

[fltsim.XX]
title=DC-6B WAL White
sim=dc6b
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=wal_white
kb_checklists=dc6b_check
kb_reference=dc6b_ref
atc_id=N93133
atc_id_enable=1
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-6B
ui_variation=Western Airlines 1964
description=The DC-6B was generally considered to possess the best operating economics of any piston airliner built. Passengers also appreciated their smooth, quiet ride.
atc_airline=Western
atc_flight_number=611
atc_heavy=0
visual_damage=1
prop_anim_ratio=0.95

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File information

Filename
wal_1964.zip
File size
1.37 MB
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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 wal_1964.zip has 24 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
blurred_prop.bmp07.10.0464.07 kB
dc6b-3.bmp05.06.03256.07 kB
dc6b-4.bmp05.06.03256.07 kB
DC6B_cockpit.bmp03.23.03257.05 kB
DC6B_leftaft_l.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6b_leftaft_t.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6B_leftfwd_l.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6b_leftfwd_t.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6B_rtaft_l.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6b_rtaft_t.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6B_rtfwd_l.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6B_rtfwd_t.bmp07.11.041.00 MB
DC6cowl14_L.bmp08.17.031.43 kB
DC6cowl14_t.bmp05.06.03256.07 kB
DC6cowl23_L.bmp08.17.031.43 kB
DC6cowl23_t.bmp05.06.03256.07 kB
DC6cowl_flaps_L.bmp03.01.03192 B
dc6cowl_flaps_t.bmp05.06.0332.07 kB
texture.wal_white07.11.040 B
wal_sm.gif07.11.047.00 kB
wal dc6b3.jpg07.11.0471.99 kB
dc6_readme.txt07.11.041.77 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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