FSX / P3D

FSX Tutorial - Exhaust Flame Effects

Engine exhaust flame effects get a clear, practical walkthrough in this FSX tutorial by Mike Basford, showing how to create convincing ignition and afterburn-style visuals for prop and jet aircraft. The guide focuses on effect editing fundamentals, placement, and in-sim testing so flames look natural from the virtual cockpit and external views.

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A silver propeller airliner with "World Travel Airlines" livery is parked on sandy terrain, viewed from the left wing.

Messing about with engine exhaust flame effects, Part Two. By Mike Basford.

Screenshot of 'World Travel Airlines' prop in flight.

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fs_xf2ut.zip

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Filename/Directory	File Date	File Size
file_id.diz	02.19.07	164 B
FS_X [lights].txt	02.19.07	1.55 kB
FS_X Flames Tutorial 02.pdf	02.19.07	663.15 kB
FS_X TUTORIAL readme.txt	02.19.07	259 B
FS_Xf2ut.gif.gif	02.19.07	13.13 kB
FS_Xf2ut.jpg.jpg	02.13.07	40.02 kB
fx_wt8.bmp	02.01.07	5.05 kB
fx_wt9.bmp	02.01.07	5.05 kB
Thumbs.db	02.19.07	30.50 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B