This is a redo, better idea, of the default ford trimotor. Microsoft did not release a floats or ski version of the ford trimotor. The ford tri motor s versatility was a big part of its success. Production started in 1925 by the companies of henry ford and ended on june 7, 1933. Revenues from the ford trimotor tour help cover maintenance and operations costs for the aircraft and aid our ambition to keep the tin goose flying for many. Pilot the legendary tin goose, the ford tri motor, considered by many to be the first aircraft of the modern passenger era.
Fsx boeing 737800 package with enhanced vc model by project opensky with advanced 737800 vc added. Beware you may want to be wearing your dark sunglasses when flying this aircraft it is a fictionalfantasy based repaint. Stunning pilots aerologic boeing 777f ultimate cockpit movie to lej airclips full flight series duration. Full aircraft and livery pack for fsx package includes full. My thanks to cr1 for allowing me to test all the beta examples of this aircraft. Feb 01, 2017 ford tri motor plane to land in naples. Its a ford 5atb deluxe model for fs2002 comes wheeled and floatplane variety. This is the whole ford trimotor package for fsx, compiled and updated for fsx by david grindele. The standard version of the game features everything from navaids to gps and airways. Fsx dehavilland dh91 albatross aircraft exclusively available from the ford project site.
The new fsxonly cr1software aeronca champ is a full max rendition of the real thing. Sporting hot and cold water, toilet facilities, a cabin heater, and a twoway radio, the trimotor could carry a. The liveries available through this site will work for both fs2004 and fsx if you have a working copy of an fsx conversion of the default microsoft ford trimotor. Moore project manager, site owner, financial sponsor, researcher and garry j. A liberty ford trimotor, which had its first flight in 1928, takes of from runway 31 at lancaster airport thursday august 24, 2017. The game has been built on upgraded graphics rendering engine and is the first version in the series to be released on dvd media. The markings are limited due to model imposed limitations.
Fsx ford trimotor converted from the fs2004 default trimotor. I am sorry to say i do not have a copy, nor know where you might find the fsx conversion of the ford trimotor. This is the whole ford trimotor package, compiled and updated for fsx by david grindele. Microsoft flight simulator began as a set of articles on computer graphics, written by bruce. We took much pride in the construction for the aeronca by using our many years of 3d game design knowledge and the very best in 3d rendering software to create the most detailed and finely crafted aeronca in the flight simulation community. Produced between 1926 and 1933, the ford was revolutionary for the time with allmetal construction, three engines for safety and performance, large passenger cabin, flight attendant, and more. This file contains the default fs2004 ford tri motor coverted to fsx. A century of flight, also known as fs9 or fs2004, was shipped with several historical aircraft such as the wright flyer, ford trimotor, and the douglas dc3 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the wright brothers first flight. The ford trimotors versatility was a big part of its success.
Thanks for your enquiry about an fsx ford tri motor. Cr1 ford trimotor and ezdok ms fsx the avsim community. Dee waldron has created this very nice 404, based on my old fs98 version, and ive painted it into the colors of pacific air lines, the local service airline in california. The last bit of work was figuring out the installer.
The plan was to take passengers coast to coast in 48 hours. I do know that there are quiet a few fsx users that are using the ford trimotor project liveries. Flight simulator x free download world of pc games. The martin 2o2 and 4o4 california classic propliners.
It was designed for the civil aviation market, but also saw service with military units. The microsoft default ford tri motor has some limitation on areas that can be painted with many surface areas mirrored these repaints accommodate the limitations as best as possible and i believe create some meaningful liveries for your pleasure textures will work for both fs2004fs9 and fsx. Fsx capricorn 156 pro motor yacht installation problem. Vii, also known as the fokker trimotor, was an airliner produced in the 1920s by the dutch aircraft manufacturer fokker, fokkers american subsidiary atlantic aircraft corporation, and other companies under licence.
The result was the 3at, but it was a miserable failure and then the aircraft was destroyed in a suspicious hangar fire. The g entry is also included in this download this repaint is suitable for both the fs2004 and. After 3 years in development simon and i managed to get the bristol freighter ready for our online shop. Have you downloaded your copy of microsoft flight simulator x.
Ford trimotor, and the douglas dc3 to commemorate the 100th anniversary. The ford trimotor was primarily designed as a passenger aircraft, capable of flying up to 10 passengers. The wires are stretched on the outside of the fuselage from the cockpit to the main wings and then behind to the rudder and elevator. After trying, over the years, all the flight simulators from fs2000 to prepar3d, robin meyerowitz found that immersion is more important than realism and that fs2004 suited that need for him. Special master set korsorca orca island modified to have special ford scenery and ai. In 1925, ford bought the company and had the stout engineers develop the 2at into a tri motor. The repaint is for the payware ford tri motor from cr1 software. Flight simulator x has been shipped with several historical aircrafts such as wright flyer, ford trimotor, and the douglas dc3. During its years of regular service in the late 1920s and early 1930s, the ford tri motor helped popularize commercial flight and promote the safety of flying to travelers. The wonderful boeing 737800 from project opensky will be enjoyed by many more people who do not know how to install a vc into a fsx native model. By mounting a set of pontoon floats on the airplanes landing gear, any sufficiently large body of water became a runway. This file contains the default fs2004 ford trimotor coverted to fsx. The guys behind the ford trimotor project have put together a superb.
Flight simulator x plane spotlight ford trimotor youtube. Complete rework of this historic bird inside and out. However, i would like to have a repaint of the island airlines trimotor that flew out of port clinton, ohio to the lake erie islands until the late 70s or early 80s. I mention on my site that these textures will work fine for those who have successfully ported the fs2004 microsoft default ford trimotor over to fsx. Ford trimotor banks wildly leftright calclassic forum. Jul 02, 2003 i have a couple of very good ford trimotors on my hard drive. This rendition of the ford trimotor is a full 3dmax build. The repaint is for the payware ford trimotor from cr1 software. In 1925, the ford motor company bought the stout metal plane company to gain rights to the trimotor design. Produced between 1926 and 1933, the ford was revolutionary for the time with allmetal construction, three engines for safety and performance. Eaas tin goose stopped in florida this week, giving passengers a chance to experience travel in the historic airliner. In 1930, the travelling public was likely to take the train for long journeys. Ford trimotor airplane equipped with pontoons, 1931. I do know that there are quiet a few fsx users that are using the ford tri motor project liveries.
Larkins is the most complete information available on the ford trimotro, and includes information on design, contruciton, model designations, a crossindexing of u. This pack contains the milton shupe dh80 aircraft with consent and 35 liveriesrepaints which cover the many regions of the vast continent of africa during the 193040s era. The new fsx only cr1software aeronca champ is a full max rendition of the real thing. Swissair ford trimotor for fsx fly away simulation. The last bit of work was figuring out the installer for all three fsx versions, but it finally came together. The engine also allowed users to download weather information from actual. Smith aircraft repainting, scenery development, web page development and flight sim graphics this page and all content on this site are the property of edward c. In 1925, the ford motor company bought the stout metal plane company to gain rights to the tri motor design. The g entry is also included in this download this repaint is suitable for both the fs2004 and fsx version of the aircraft.
There is a repaint for nearly every airline, flying out of nearly every country in the world. The new modifications include a very crude but effective alt and hdg hold controlled from each of the three new 2d panels. I mention on my site that these textures will work fine for those who have successfully ported the fs2004 microsoft default ford tri motor over to fsx. Fsx aircrafts ford trimotor nicknamed the tin goose an american passenger plane, allmetal monoplane trehmotorny podkosny, produced in the run in 19271933 by henry fords ford airplane company. The focus of this upload is on an enhanced vc, because the ugly default vc design doesnt do it justice at all and doesnt contain all the gauges a. Pacific was later merged with west coast and bonanza to form air west, one of the first regionals. Larkins special projects blackhawk adventure 1930s india 1928 fordlandia manchukuo china ford trimotor. Aug 25, 2014 stunning pilots aerologic boeing 777f ultimate cockpit movie to lej airclips full flight series duration. Hundreds of repaints for the fs2004 ford trimotor default aircraft can be ported to fsx. Ford trimotor converted from the fs2004 default trimotor. Fsx aircrafts ford trimotor nicknamed the tin goose an american passenger plane, allmetal monoplane trehmotorny podkosny, produced in the run in 19271933 by henry ford s ford airplane company. I am sorry to say i do not have a copy, nor know where you might find the fsx conversion of the ford tri motor. In 1925, ford bought the company and had the stout engineers develop the 2at into a trimotor.
It is now available for users of fsx, fsx steam and prepar v4 and older versions. During its years of regular service in the late 1920s and early 1930s, the ford trimotor helped popularize commercial. Moore project manager, site owner, financial sponsor. Microsoft did not release a floats or ski version of the ford tri motor. The focus of this upload is on an enhanced vc, because the ugly default vc design doesnt do it justice at all and doesnt contain all the gauges a trimotor prop should have. One of the worlds few remaining airworthy ford trimotor planes will make a stop at the naples municipal airport. Screenshot of grand canyon airlines ford tri motor on the ground. Starting in the evening in new york, passengers would board a train where they were treated to a nice meal, then went to bed. A century of flight, also known as fs9 or fs2004, was shipped with several historical aircraft such as the wright flyer, ford tri motor, and the douglas dc3 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the wright brothers first flight.
This video was created under microsofts game content usage. The ford trimotor also called the tri motor, and nicknamed the tin goose is an american threeengined transport aircraft. Cr1 is very proud to present to our faithful fans and supporters the new virtual edition of the famous ford trimotor for fsx sp2 and fsx acceleration. Thanks for your enquiry about an fsx ford trimotor. The ford trimotor also called the trimotor, and nicknamed the tin goose is an american threeengined transport aircraft. Fsx ford trimotor il messaggero by manuele villa fsx. The ford automobile was at the time the symbol of reliability, and it followed in the minds of a good many people that a ford airplane would be safe to fly.
Furious, henry ford put his chief engineers, harold hicks and thomas towle, in charge and they developed the 4at. Ford tri motor converted from the fs2004 default trimotor. All applicable aircraft features that fsx offers are available in this version of the ford trimotor. After i have seen great screenshots about the ford trimotor from c1 here at avsim i purchased it. With a simple request for a single repaint of the default ford trimotor in a bush. Flight simulator x has been shipped with several historical aircrafts such as wright flyer, ford tri motor, and the douglas dc3. The ford trimotor was involved in another interesting attempt to get the public to fly. The microsoft default ford trimotor painted in rcafsar livery. Check out the quick start and user guide for complete details on downloading, installing and configuring eaa virtual flight academy. Cr1software have created an absolutely stunning model of the iconic ford trimotor, available as an immediate download for microsofts flight simulator x sp2. Grand canyon airlines ford trimotor for fsx fly away simulation. Ford tri motor repaints ms fsx fsxse forum the avsim.
One of the worlds few remaining airworthy ford tri motor planes will make a stop at the naples municipal airport. Pilot the legendary tin goose, the ford trimotor, considered by many to be the first aircraft of the modern passenger era. Nicknamed the tin goose,the ford 4at trimotor pioneered early airline and air transport routes. Ford tri motor airplane equipped with pontoons, 1931. Ford trimotor 5at one of the most important events in the selling of aviation to the general public was the entry of henry ford into aircraft manufacturing. Fsxfs2004p3d ford trimotor real world audio welcome to. Vintage ford trimotor super package 1929 onwards the systems are perfectly replicated in the simulator, watch the wires and wheels move as you finetune the elevator for a perfect climb. Includes many new updates along with better flight dynamics. Sporting hot and cold water, toilet facilities, a cabin heater, and a twoway radio, the tri motor could carry a pilot, mail, baggage, and 10 passengers. One of the unique features of the ford trimotor was the fact that the seats could be removed to expand the cargo hauling capabilities. The focus of this version is on an enhanced vc, because the ugly default vc design doesnt do it justice at all and doesnt contain all the gauges a trimotor prop should have.
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