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FSX US Air Force Cessna U-3A

US Air Force Cessna U-3A repaint brings serial 58-2124 to life on the Cessna 310B, capturing the classic “Blue Canoe” look and its L-27A to U-3A communications history. Built for FSX Acceleration, it requires Rob Richardson’s Cessna 310B base aircraft for accurate markings and presentation.

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A US repaint for Rob Richardson's Cessna 310B for FSX Acceleration. 58-2124 was one of 160 Cessna 310A aircraft ordered by the USAF for the general communications role. Initially designated L-27A, this was later changed to U-3A. Unofficially nicknamed 'The Blue Canoe', a number were transferred to the US Army and Navy. Repaint by Peter Watkins.

Screenshot of US Air Force Cessna U-3A in flight.

Screenshot of US Air Force Cessna U-3A in flight.

Installation:

  • Copy the texture folder into the 'Cessna 310' folder in the SimObjects 'Airplanes' folder and copy the text below into the aircraft cfg file, replacing the 'xx' with your next number in sequence.

[fltsim.xx]
title=Cessna 310B USAF
sim=Cessna 310B
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=USAF
kb_checklists=Cessna 310B_check
kb_reference=Cessna 310B_ref
atc_id_color=0xff000000
atc_id=82124
ui_manufacturer=Cessna
ui_type=310 B
ui_variation=USAF
ui_createdby="Robert Richardson"
description=58-2124 was one of 160 Cessna 310A aircraft ordered by the USAF for the general communications role. Initially designated L-27A, this was later changed to U-3A. Unofficialy nicknamed 'The Blue Canoe', a number were transferred to the US Army and Navy.

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Filename
usaf_cessna_u-3a.zip
File size
7.48 MB
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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D aircraft
  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. Copy aircraft files into SimObjects

    Place the aircraft folder inside FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\. The folder must contain an aircraft.cfg file. Effects go into FSX\Effects\; gauges go into FSX\Gauges\.
  3. Verify in FSX

    Launch FSX, go to Free Flight → Select Aircraft and find your new aircraft under its manufacturer.
  4. 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 usaf_cessna_u-3a.zip has 20 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
20578809.jpg09.20.141.38 MB
20609432.jpg09.20.14872.15 kB
20625048.jpg09.20.141.42 MB
20675842.jpg09.20.141.24 MB
Installation readme.txt09.20.142.36 kB
texture.USAF09.20.140 B
310_custom_tex.dds09.14.14341.46 kB
310_flaps.dds09.17.141.00 MB
310_main.dds09.20.1416.00 MB
310_nacelle.dds09.20.14256.12 kB
310_nacelle_bumpmap.dds09.14.141.33 MB
310_nacelle_top.dds09.20.141.00 MB
310_wing_top.dds09.20.141.00 MB
310_wing_under.dds09.19.141.00 MB
mq_spinner.dds09.20.1416.12 kB
texture.cfg09.14.14197 B
thumbnail.jpg09.20.141.24 MB
Thumbs.db09.14.1424.50 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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