FSX / P3D

FSX Updated Alphasim Freeware Arado Ar196

The Alphasim Arado Ar 196 seaplane returns with an FSX-focused update that preserves the classic freeware model while delivering crisp DXT3 textures and a fully functional virtual cockpit with working gauges. Built from the original FS2004 release, it offers a polished, authentic maritime reconnaissance experience for vintage military flying.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D

This is the freeware Arado Ar 196 for FS2004 updated for FSX. The gauges should be fully functional, and the textures are in the DXT3 format, so they should not be blurry. Not tested in FSX SP2/Acceleration.

Screenshot of Arado Ar196 in flight.

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File information

Filename

fsxaradoar196.zip

File size

1.15 MB

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Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D add-on

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.
Place files per the readme

Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
Always read the included readme

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What’s inside this archive

The archive fsxaradoar196.zip has 38 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
FSX Arado Ar 196	04.26.11	0 B
FILE_ID.diz	04.25.11	637 B
gauges	04.26.11	0 B
GerWW2_Airspeed.gau	08.09.01	113.50 kB
GerWW2_Altimeter.gau	08.09.01	193.00 kB
GerWW2_Clock.gau	09.26.02	138.50 kB
GerWW2_Compass.gau	03.17.02	403.50 kB
GerWW2_flaps2.gau	03.17.02	15.00 kB
GerWW2_Manifold.gau	03.17.02	135.00 kB
GerWW2_RPM.l.gau	03.17.02	123.00 kB
GerWW2_stall_lamp.gau	05.21.04	56.00 kB
GerWW2_Turn.gau	08.08.01	115.50 kB
GerWW2_VSI.gau	08.08.01	102.00 kB
readme.txt	04.25.11	417 B
SimObjects	04.26.11	0 B
ALPHA Simulations Arado Ar196	04.26.11	0 B
Aircraft.cfg	04.25.11	10.59 kB
Ar196.air	05.20.04	8.94 kB
model	04.26.11	0 B
Ar196.mdl	05.04.04	1.07 MB
Model.cfg	04.09.04	24 B
panel	04.26.11	0 B
Ar196Pnl.BMP	05.21.04	769.05 kB
Navpanel.bmp	01.23.01	134.53 kB
panel.cfg	05.21.04	3.31 kB
Throtpanel.bmp	01.23.04	26.58 kB
sound	04.26.11	0 B
Sound.cfg	04.25.11	35 B
texture	04.26.11	0 B
196bandp.bmp	04.24.11	256.07 kB
196fus.bmp	04.24.11	256.07 kB
196panel.bmp	04.24.11	256.07 kB
196wingp.bmp	04.24.11	256.07 kB
196wings.bmp	04.24.11	256.07 kB
crew.bmp	04.24.11	64.07 kB
thumbnail.jpg	04.25.11	4.75 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B