FSX F/A-18 Hornet Update

PreviewAn update the default FA-18. Includes an added 2D panel with the VC left as before. Flight dynamics have been redone and the fourth wheel added. Included is a carrier tutorial, because the 2D panel is not visually compatible with the original tutorial. By Bob Chicilo.

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Type
Complete with Base Model
Download hits
976
Compatibility
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) including Steam Edition & Prepar3D (P3D)
Filename
fa-18update.zip
File size
18.02 MB
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Scanned 21 days ago (clean)
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Free (Freeware)
Content Rating
Everyone

An update the default FA-18. Includes an added 2D panel with the VC left as before. Flight dynamics have been redone and the fourth wheel added. Included is a carrier tutorial, because the 2D panel is not visually compatible with the original tutorial. By Bob Chicilo.

Screenshot of F/A-18 Hornet on runway.

Screenshot of F/A-18 Hornet on runway.

Unzip to a folder of your choice. After you have renamed, or otherwise backed up your air, aircraft.cfg files and the panel folder; copy the air, and aircraft.cfg files and the panel folder from this update to the FA-18 folder. All gauges that are not default gauges, except the Concorde gauge are in the panel folder. The Concorde gauge can be found on the internet if you don't already have it.

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