FSX / P3D

FSX Fairey Gannet AEW.3 "XL502"

Fairey Gannet AEW.3 “XL502” brings Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning history to life with crisp 1970-era markings for aircraft “041” of B Flight, 849 NAS aboard HMS Ark Royal. Designed for FSX, it requires Robert Richardson’s Fairey Gannet AEW.3 base model and complements the virtual cockpit with authentic squadron identity.

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Fairey Gannet AEW.3 "XL502" (textures only). Repaint of the Fairey Gannet AEW3 by Robert Richardson. It is painted as XL502 "041" from B flight 849 NAS, flying from the carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1970. Repaint by Jens-Ole Kjolberg.

Screenshot of Fairey Gannet AEW.3 "XL502" in flight.

Screenshot of Fairey Gannet AEW.3 "XL502" in flight.

Installation:

This zip file contains only the textures. You will also need to download the Fairey Gannet AEW.3 by Robert Richardson from "Britsim.com" . The intended method for installation is as an optional set of markings.

  1. Extract the texture files (*.bmp) in this zip file to the main Fairey Gannet AEW.3 folder (Install with folder path "ON" and two new texture folders should be made.
  2. Edit the aircraft.cfg files to add a new [fltsim.x] section that reads as follows:

[fltsim.xx]
title=Fairey Gannet AEW.3 041
sim=Fairey Gannet AEW.3
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=041
kb_checklists=Fairey Gannet_check
kb_reference=Fairey Gannet_ref
ui_manufacturer=Fairey
ui_type=Gannet AEW.3
ui_variation=XL502 "041", 849 NAS
ui_typerole="Twin Engine turboprop"
atc_id=95
ui_createdby="Robert Richardson"
description=The Fairey Gannet AEW.3 was a British Airborne Early Warning radar aircraft used by the Royal Navy from the late 1950's to 1979. This repaint depicts XL502 "041" from B flight 849 NAS, flying from the carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1970. Repaint by Jens-Ole Kjolberg

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File information

Filename
gannet_041.zip
File size
6.88 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D 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 the readme

    Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
  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 gannet_041.zip has 25 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
gannet_04102.28.130 B
file_id.diz03.11.13259 B
gannet_041.jpg02.28.1360.68 kB
readme.txt02.28.131.70 kB
texture.04102.28.130 B
flaps left.dds03.11.13256.12 kB
flaps right.dds03.11.13256.12 kB
gannet 1.dds02.26.131.00 MB
gannet 1_bump.dds02.17.131.00 MB
Gannet_041.jpg02.23.13150.14 kB
gloss_parts.dds01.16.131.00 MB
main.bmp02.28.134.00 MB
main.dds02.28.134.00 MB
main_bump.dds02.17.134.00 MB
spinner wrap.dds01.16.131.33 MB
tanks.dds02.16.131.00 MB
texture.cfg01.16.13137 B
thumbnail.jpg02.28.1328.36 kB
Thumbs.db02.28.1328.00 kB
wings_under.dds02.26.131.00 MB
wing_top.dds02.26.131.00 MB
wing_top_bump.dds02.17.131.00 MB
Thumbs.db02.28.1317.50 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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