FSX USAF Beech YQU-22A/QU-22B "Pave Eagle II"

PreviewRepaints of the payware Carenado Beechcraft F33 Bonanza. During the later years of the Vietnam war the US Air Force flew specially modified Beech Bonanza light GA aircraft as sensor data relay platforms in support of the IGLOO WHITE program over Laos. Included in this package are two repaints: -Y...

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Type
Repaint for Payware Model
Download hits
174
Compatibility
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) including Steam Edition & Prepar3D (P3D)
Filename
qu-22b.zip
File size
7.18 MB
Virus Scan
Scanned 17 days ago (clean)
Access to file
Free (Freeware)
Content Rating
Everyone

Repaints of the payware Carenado Beechcraft F33 Bonanza. During the later years of the Vietnam war the US Air Force flew specially modified Beech Bonanza light GA aircraft as sensor data relay platforms in support of the IGLOO WHITE program over Laos. Included in this package are two repaints: -YQU-22A "Mini Bat" 68-10531 of the Det. 1 of the 553th Reconnaissance Wing, 1969; -QU-22B "Mini Bat" 70-01547 of the 554th Reconnaissance Squadron, 1970-72. Repaint by Jens-Ole Kjolberg.

Screenshot of USAF Beech "Pave Eagle II" in flight.

Screenshot of USAF Beech "Pave Eagle II" in flight.

Installation:

This zip file contains only the textures. You will also need to buy the Carenado F33 Bonanza. The intended method for installation is as an optional set of markings.

  • Extract the texture files (*.bmp) in this zip file to the main Carenado F33 Bonanza (Install with folder path "ON" and one new texture folder should be made.
  • Edit the aircraft.cfg files to add a new [fltsim.x] section that reads as follows.
  • Change "x" to be the next number in sequence -- don't duplicate or skip or it will not work.

[fltsim.xx]
title=BONANZA QU-22B
sim=Carenado_F33
model=II
panel=
sound=
texture=usaf
kb_checklists=F33BONANZA_CHECK
kb_reference=F33BONANZA_REF
atc_id=N790DL
ui_manufacturer="Carenado"
ui_type=QU-22B "Pave Eagle II"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Carenado"
ui_variation=QU-22B "Mini Bat" 70-01547 of the 554th Reconnaissance Squadron which in the period 1970-72 provided sensor data relay mission in support of IGLOO WHITE program over Laos. The squadron flew out of Nakhon Phanom RTAFB in Thailand. This aircraft crashed on August 19, 1972 due to turbulence, the pilot survived. Repaint by Jens-Ole Kjolberg

[fltsim.xx]
title=BONANZA YQU-22A
sim=Carenado_F33
model=II
panel=
sound=
texture=usaf2
kb_checklists=F33BONANZA_CHECK
kb_reference=F33BONANZA_REF
atc_id=N790DL
ui_manufacturer="Carenado"
ui_type=YQU-22A "Pave Eagle I"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Carenado"
ui_variation=YQU-22A "Mini Bat" 68-10531 of the Det. 1 of the 553th Reconnaissance Wing which in 1969 tested the new YQU-22A for the sensor data relay mission in support of IGLOO WHITE program over Laos. The squadron flew out of Nakhon Phanom RTAFB in Thailand. This aircraft crashed on a combat mission on June 11 1969 due to an engine failure, pilot Maj. Edward Schroeder bailed out Successfully and was rescued.Repaint by Jens-Ole Kjolberg

Images & Screenshots

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The archive qu-22b.zip has 40 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
QU-22B06.02.130 B
file_id.diz06.02.13539 B
QU-22B.jpg06.02.1355.46 kB
readme.txt06.02.132.67 kB
texture.usaf06.02.130 B
texture.usaf206.02.130 B
Bonanza_WindowsA.bmp02.18.1064.07 kB
Bonanza_WindowsB.bmp02.18.1064.07 kB
CarenadoF33plexiglass.bmp04.29.104.00 MB
CARexterior_A.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_B.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_C.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_D.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E2.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E3.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E4.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
Pilot.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
PROP.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
texture.cfg05.02.1073 B
thumbnail.jpg05.05.1040.64 kB
Thumbs.db06.02.13109.00 kB
Bonanza_WindowsA.bmp02.18.1064.07 kB
Bonanza_WindowsB.bmp02.18.1064.07 kB
CarenadoF33plexiglass.bmp04.29.104.00 MB
CARexterior_A.bmp05.04.101.33 MB
CARexterior_B.bmp05.03.101.33 MB
CARexterior_C.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
CARexterior_D.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E2.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E3.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
CARexterior_E4.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
Pilot.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
PROP.bmp05.02.101.33 MB
texture.cfg05.02.1073 B
thumbnail.jpg05.05.1041.10 kB
Thumbs.db06.02.13110.50 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B
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Installation Instructions

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Freddie R. LairdThu, 18 Jul 2019 14:39:09 GMT

I was one of the flight test pilots for the Prime Pave Eagle Contractor's, Univac Corp., on the YQU-22A and the QU-22B. I was also one of the drone controllers on both the portable remote runway control device attached to a 1968 Ford Bronco as well as the fully remote control system located in a special trailer used for controlling each remote combat mission over the Ho Chi Minh trails in Laos near the Plain of Jars.

I was the actual official drone controller on the flight that crashed in Laos during a combat mission on June 11, 1969, due to an engine failure.

The pilot, Maj. Edward Schroeder bailed out successfully and was rescued. I conducted many flight tests on these aircraft, and more especially at our flight test facility located at Marana Air Park, AZ.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to know any other information about this project, or have any questions.

Russell MerrittMon, 24 Sep 2018 11:05:01 GMT

I was at NKP in MCGS Pave Eagle , Igloo White Oct 70 to July 71. I was an auto track radar tech that maintained the equipment that flew the QU22 remotely, including the remote runway portable mounted in and on 1968 Ford Broncos. Thanks for you contribution and blog.

veronieWed, 10 Feb 2016 09:57:06 GMT

I know of someone who worked on the design of that plane fir Beech. Aeronautical engineer. Would you like to contact him.

Brian StuderTue, 22 Dec 2015 04:36:00 GMT

I fly and manage one of only two flyable QU-22B's left in the world. I am setting up a FSX sim for the future pilot of the QU and would like to inform you guys that the QU you have for FSX is actually the A Model. The US Air Force built 6 of these and then modified a A-36 Bonanza to build the QU-22B(B Model or Beeech Model 1079) They built 27 of them in total. Only 25 went to South East Asia. I am willing to provide full history and pics if someone wants to build a correct B model for the sim. Please contact me. bstuder@tailwindsaviation.net Brian Studer 214-934-4828

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