Cessna 310Q EC-CNC

This repaint offers a detailed depiction of a Spanish-registered Cessna 310Q, identified as EC-CNC and featuring c/n 310Q-1123. Formerly under the U.S. registration N1272G, this specific twin-engine airframe is frequently employed for pilot instruction at Cuatro Vientos Airport, situated in Madrid. Created by Rob Richardson and meticulously repainted by Peter Watkins, this modification utilizes the freeware Cessna 310Q model. To use this livery with Microsoft Flight Simulator X or comparable platforms, make sure to acquire the original base package from Fly Away Simulation before proceeding.

Historical Insight into the Airframe

The real Cessna 310 line made its inaugural flight on January 3, 1953, with initial deliveries taking place late in 1954. Early variants used innovative exhaust thrust augmenter tubes, and they stored all fuel within wingtip tanks. As time went on, this family evolved to incorporate changes like underwing exhaust outlets, more powerful Continental engines (260 hp in the classic “310C”), and a redesigned vertical fin. Various designations (e.g., 310D, 310F) eventually led to the refined 310Q model shown here—renowned for its reliability and performance in multi-engine flight training settings.

Visual Highlights

Key Installation Steps

1. Place the included texture folder labeled EC-CNC into the main directory of the Rob Richardson Cessna 310Q, typically found in the “SimObjects > Airplanes” folder.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file and insert the following text. Adjust the “xx” in [fltsim.xx] to your next available index.

[fltsim.xx]
title=Cessna 310 EC-CNC
sim=Cessna 310
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=EC-CNC
kb_checklists=Cessna 310_check
kb_reference=Cessna 310_ref
atc_id_color=0xff000000
atc_id=EC-CNC
ui_manufacturer=Cessna
ui_type=310 Q
ui_variation=EC-CNC
description=The 310 first flew on January 3, 1953 with deliveries starting in late 1954. The sleek modern lines of the new twin were backed up by innovative features such as engine exhaust thrust augmenter tubes and the storage of all fuel in tip tanks in early models. In 1964, the engine exhaust was changed to flow under the wing instead of the augmenter tubes, which were considered to be noisy. Typical of Cessna model naming conventions, a letter was added after the model number to identify changes to the original design over the years. The first significant upgrade to the 310 series was the 310C in 1959, which introduced more powerful 260 hp Continental IO-470-D engines. In 1960 the 310D featured swept back vertical tail surfaces. An extra cabin window was added with the 310F.

Additional Notes

This repaint does not include the base model, so ensure you obtain Rob Richardson’s freeware Cessna 310Q from the Fly Away Simulation library. Once correctly installed, this vibrant Spanish color scheme will be available in your simulator for multi-engine training or scenic cross-country flights.