FSX / P3D

FSX Martin SP5B Marlin Flying Boat

Martin SP5B Marlin brings the U.S. Navy’s twin‑engine piston flying boat to life with patrol-era character, amphibious operations, and an authentic virtual cockpit suited to classic maritime missions. The package includes dedicated gauges and effects and is converted for smooth use in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D

This was a twin engined piston powered flying boat entering service in 1951 and serving into late 1960s with the United States Navy for naval patrol. By Kazunori Ito. Converted to FSX by Michael Pook.

Screenshot of Martin SP5B Marlin in flight.

Screenshot of Martin SP5B Marlin in flight.

Installation:

  • Copy the Martin Marlin folder into your FSX/ Simobjects/ aircraft folder.
  • Copy the gauges in the gauges folder into your main FSX gauges folder and the effects into your main FSX effects folder.
  • That's it, your all done.

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File information

Filename
martin_sp5b_marlin.zip
File size
7.33 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.
Still stuck? The readme included with the file is the authoritative source for this specific mod. Visit our Flight School tutorials or ask in our Q&A forum.

What’s inside this archive

The archive martin_sp5b_marlin.zip has 37 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
Martin_SP5B_Marlin09.25.130 B
effects09.25.130 B
fx_smoke_B47.fx12.19.035.79 kB
File_ID.DIZ06.03.08416 B
Gauges09.25.130 B
ALPHA_B-57B.cab07.01.05317.65 kB
AN124.CAB09.22.12974.27 kB
B52.CAB03.27.12987.65 kB
Fouga_Instr.gau07.25.077.84 MB
fsx_f101.CAB07.26.12841.60 kB
Martin SP-5B Marlin09.25.130 B
Aircraft.cfg09.24.138.81 kB
model09.25.130 B
Model.cfg05.23.0831 B
SP-5B Marlin.mdl06.03.081.72 MB
panel09.25.130 B
Main_Panel.BMP06.03.08769.05 kB
PANEL.CFG09.25.134.67 kB
sound09.25.130 B
Sound.cfg02.19.1337 B
SP-5B Marlin.air06.03.0815.20 kB
texture09.25.130 B
Cockpit.bmp06.03.081.00 MB
Engine.bmp05.29.08257.05 kB
Fuselage01.bmp05.30.081.00 MB
Fuselage02.bmp05.30.081.00 MB
Pilot.BMP05.25.08257.05 kB
Prop.BMP11.11.0765.05 kB
thumbnail.jpg09.23.1329.12 kB
Wing01.bmp05.30.081.00 MB
Wing02.bmp05.30.081.00 MB
Original README.txt06.03.086.39 kB
Readme.txt09.25.131.06 kB
thumbnail.JPG09.23.1329.07 kB
thumbnail_vc.jpg09.23.13351.52 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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remichalSun, 12 Oct 2025 18:41:49 GMT

Gauges don't show in the 2d panel.

remichalSun, 12 Oct 2025 18:40:47 GMT

Gauges need work as they don't appear, even after following installation instructions.

remichalSun, 12 Oct 2025 18:40:29 GMT

Gauges don't appear, even after following installation instructions.

remichalSun, 12 Oct 2025 18:39:31 GMT

After following installation instructions, the gauges don't show in the 2d panel.

remichalSun, 12 Oct 2025 18:39:13 GMT

Unfortunately, after following installation instructions, the gauges don't show in the 2d panel.

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