FSX Piper J-3 Cub Texture Fix

PreviewThis modification resolves texture clarity issues for the classic Piper J-3 Cub in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It substitutes the original blurry textures with sharper replacements. Authored by Andrew McGowin, it enhances the visuals of this default aircraft and preserves the traditional charm ...

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Type
Patch
Download hits
484
Compatibility
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) including Steam Edition & Prepar3D (P3D)
Filename
piper_j3cub.zip
File size
5.09 MB
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Scanned 12 days ago (clean)
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Free (Freeware)
Content Rating
Everyone

This modification resolves texture clarity issues for the classic Piper J-3 Cub in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It substitutes the original blurry textures with sharper replacements. Authored by Andrew McGowin, it enhances the visuals of this default aircraft and preserves the traditional charm of the historic Piper J-3 Cub.

Technical Details and Enhanced Visuals

The Piper J-3 Cub, first introduced in the late 1930s, is a renowned single-engine, two-seat aircraft often recognized for its excellent training capabilities. In the simulated environment, pilots frequently use this model for practicing short-field landings or performing slow-speed maneuvers. However, the default textures in FSX sometimes appear hazy at close range. This fix replaces those files in order to deliver clarity to the aircraft's fuselage and cockpit panels.

Piper J-3 Cub in flight.

Piper J-3 Cub in flight.

Installation Steps

  1. Extract the included texture files to a temporary folder.
  2. In Aircraft\Piper_J3Cub\, back up all directories beginning with texture. to keep a safe copy of the originals.
  3. Copy the new texture. folders from your temporary folder into the default Piper_J3Cub directory. Overwrite the old ones if prompted.
  4. Enjoy the improved visual fidelity in your simulator.

Cockpit view from inside Piper J-3 Cub in flight.

Cockpit view from inside Piper J-3 Cub in flight.

Disclaimer

All files have been tested successfully on a standard Windows setup. Neither the creator, Andrew McGowin, nor any other party assumes responsibility for potential issues arising from their use.

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The archive piper_j3cub.zip has 31 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
file_ID.txt07.08.09222 B
ReadMe-Installation.txt07.08.09803 B
Piper_J3Cub_2.jpg07.08.0934.10 kB
Piper_J3Cub_1.jpg07.08.09115.32 kB
Texture.107.08.090 B
Fresnel_Ramp.dds09.04.06640 B
Piper_J3Cub_C.dds06.06.09512.12 kB
Piper_J3Cub_T.dds06.06.091.00 MB
Piper_J3Cub_T_Spec.dds06.06.091.00 MB
texture.cfg08.14.06137 B
thumbnail.jpg08.13.066.68 kB
Texture.207.08.090 B
Fresnel_Ramp.dds09.04.06640 B
Piper_J3Cub_C.dds06.06.09512.12 kB
Piper_J3Cub_T.dds06.06.091.00 MB
Piper_J3Cub_T_Spec.dds06.06.091.00 MB
texture.cfg08.14.06137 B
thumbnail.jpg08.13.067.85 kB
texture07.08.090 B
Fresnel_Ramp.dds09.04.06640 B
Piper_J3Cub_C.dds06.06.09512.12 kB
Piper_J3Cub_C_2.dds06.06.0932.12 kB
Piper_J3Cub_reflection.dds06.06.09128.12 kB
Piper_J3Cub_T.dds06.06.091.00 MB
Piper_J3Cub_T_Bump.dds06.06.091.00 MB
Piper_J3Cub_T_Spec.dds06.06.091.00 MB
Prop_Cub.dds06.06.09256.12 kB
texture.cfg08.14.06137 B
thumbnail.jpg08.13.067.27 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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