FSX / P3D

FSX General Dynamics YF-16

General Dynamics YF-16 prototype repaint brings Kirk Olsson’s F-16 Viper to life in the iconic red, white, and blue rollout scheme, with afterburner effects, a refreshed panel, and a detailed virtual cockpit for Flight Simulator X. The package also includes photos and historical notes covering prototype 01567 from Edwards AFB testing.

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A General Dynamics YF-16 jet with red, white, and blue livery flies above a cloud layer under a clear blue sky.

FSX General Dynamics YF-16. A repaint of Kirk Olsson's F-16 Viper for Flight Simulator X. This aircraft is painted in the scheme of the first prototype of the YF-16. The first of the two YF-16 prototypes, designed by a General Dynamics team under Harry Hillaker, was rolled out in patriotic red-white-and-blue colors on 13 December 1973, only 21 months after award of the contract. Initial flight of the YF-16 was from Edwards Air Force Base on 20 January 1974, with General Dynamics test pilot Phil Oestricher at the controls. This aircraft has afterburner effects and a new panel and a VC. Package Includes Pictures and History of the actual aircraft YF-16 prototype #01567. Textures and updates by Mark Rooks of RSDG Aircraft.

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rdgyf16.zip

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Filename/Directory	File Date	File Size
effects.zip	07.26.07	5.41 kB
f16cpnl.zip	07.31.07	4.53 MB
Pictures and History.zip	11.26.07	3.19 MB
Read Me First.txt	11.26.07	3.39 kB
Screenshot use this one.jpg	11.26.07	172.27 kB
Text.txt	11.26.07	716 B
YF-16.zip	11.26.07	55.97 MB
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B