FS2004 (FS9) AIRCRAFT DOWNLOADS by Tom Goodrick

These are all FREE aircraft downloads. Though designed by various people as noted in the files, all flight dynamics files were developed by Tom Goodrick. All aircraft include custom panels. Some were designed by T Goodrick and some designed jointly by Chuck Dome and T Goodrick (termed ‘D/G’ panels.)

To install the gauge files that come with these downloads, just copy the Gauges Folder that you find with the unzipped files into your main FS9 Folder. It will not bother any existing files. It will add to your main Gauges Folder the gauges needed for these aircraft plus the subdirectory structure they need to operate. All my custom .xml gauges are contained in two subfolders named Digital and VLite. They must remain in those subfolders in order for the gauges to work. Do not worry about over writing these gauges because that will not cause problems. The simple step of 'copy Gauges Folder from the unzipped files to paste in the main FS9 Gauges folder' is all you need to do.

If I indicate in the text for an aircraft that a 'new-style sound file' is included it means the Sound folder only contains a sound.cfg file. This will rely on a complete set of .wav files for the various 'base' aircraft stored in your general Sound Folder within your FS9 Folder. By default there is a general Sound folder in your FS9 Folder just as a general Gauges Folder. There are aloso Sound folders within each aircraft folder. The sound.cfg file stored there will use both the wav files in that folder and the .wav files stored in the general Sound Folder. I found that it makes sense to put the .wav file for the 'base' aircraft, including the C182, Baron 58, and Beech 350, so that we need place only the sound.cfg file in the aircraft's sound folder. Thus we can customize the sound.cfg files for each particular aircraft as variations from the 'base' aircraft for the type. This makes any aircraft or FD packages with customized sound much smaller as downloads. This replaces the 'alias' commands which simply make the aircraft sound exactly like the 'base' aircraft.

PLEASE NOTE: Recently, we found out that to fly properly in FS9, turbocharged piston models must have AUTOMIXTURE turned ON in the aircraft.cfg files. This allows you to climb to cruise altitude with mixture set at full RICH. Making this change required some other slight adjustments. These changes have been made in the posted models for the Aerostar, Aero Commander, Mirage, Duke, C340, C414 and Mooney. When flying these models, just leave the mixture on RICH.

Here are two "books" to help beginners get started in this hobby. The first zip is called "BASIC BASICS". It contains information you need in order to handle the downloads on this and other sites that will enrich your FS experience. It also gives a little basic information about flying. The second zip includes The EBook "Flying the USA" and everything you need to follow the exercises described in the book. We fly the Schweizer sailplane, the Cessna Skylane, The Baron 58, the King Air 350, the Learjet 45, the Boeing 737-400 and the Boing 747-400. The book is a revision and is in PDF format with photos included. (Updated 1/4/7). I just added a corrected version of the Landing Speed Gauge. There is a stand-alone Mach gauge and a gauge that shows the instantaneous glide ratio (when gliding). The Ambient Temp gauges measures actual outside temp in C. It is not affected by speed as some others are. The Power_Panel gauge shows power settings for single and twin piston aircraft in detail for checking controllers and for developing the best power in a flight model.

Basic_basics.rtf

Learn_USA.zip (5600kb)

Mach Gauge (2k)

Glide Gauge (3k)

My DC-3 FD (11k)

ICE Gauge and Icing Situation (39k)

Power_Panel Gauge (5k, 9/02/07)

TPower_Panel Gauge (7k, 11/23/08)

The Parafoil is a gliding parachute representative of many gliding sport chutes in use today. This is a very close copy of a model I tested in the 1970's and 80's. It carries a 200 lb man and glides with a ratio fo 3.3 to 1 at an airspeed of 59 fps while descending at about 17.0 fps (depending on altitude). It can land at about 20 fps forward and 7 fps down if you flare correctly. You control only roll and flap. (1,028kb) The Skydiver is the best way to start a Parafoil flight. Fisrt you exit an aircraft at up to 20,000 ft. Then you control your free fall down to about 6000-8000 ft where you switch to the Parafoil. You move the arms and legs as needed for stability, glide and speed control. (1,765kb)

Parafoil.zip (3755kb)

The V35B Bonanza is the original V-tailed Beechcraft Bonanza. This model was designed by me and carries my FD files. It carries at least 4 people and cruises at 172 KTAS. It replaces the A36 in this lineup. Includes both standard and digital panels and complete Gauge Folder. Turn Test Panel added. Update has good outside views and improved digital panel. Roll rate was increased. Various improvements over three years. (Updated 9/5/07 722KB)

The Mooney Bravo by Microsoft needed just a minor touchup for adverse yaw so some rudder is needed in a turn. This aircraft should not be allowed to go into a deep stall. It cruises very nicely at altitudes above 10,000 ft. This model has improved performance so it can cruise at 214 KTAS at 25,000 ft at 20.5 gph as per book specs. Updated .air file and performance and Power Gauges. (12/8/5) (390kb) Also below is a download of FD files for the new Mooney Ovation 3. (10k)

Mooney_Ova3_FD.zip

The Cessna 340A is a pressurized twin with six seats brought to the market in 1972. It makes a fine personal aircraft with a cruise of 230 knots at FL240. Updated panel and pilot's view. This model and FD by T Goodrick(460kb) Updated 12/5/5.

Baron 58 mods. This zip includes a revised aircraft.cfg that adds 12 knots to its cruise speed and a new digital panel. The stability was worked a little bit. The air file was revised to get exactly 202 KTAS at 6000 ft at gross using 2500 rpm. (1/17/04, 118k)

Baron58mods.zip

The Cessna 414A is an enlarged version of the 340 with the same engines. It is much better suited to business applications where all seats must be filled. It also cruises at 225 knots at FL240. Updated panel and pilot's view. This new model and FD by T Goodrick. (391kb) Updated 12/5/5.

Beech Duke designed by Chuck Dome. The Duke is also a pressurized and turbocharged twin. But with no lav its practical range is about 500 nm which it can do in 2 hours. It has 4 passenger seats. This zip includes CAB_ALT21.xml plus the Gauges folder. Includes a Power Gauge and updated checklist and ref text. This is Chuck's revised model for FS9. (12/5/5 511k)

Beech 350. Extra files for FS9 Beech 350 include aircraft.cfg and two extra panels plus Geneva-Nice Flight Plan. Turboprop gauges are included. Updated for Cab Alt 11/11/03. (560k)

Beech B200 Twin Turboprop designed by Chris Lampard. This has seats for 2 crew and 6 passengers plus a lav. Panel, stability and performance revisions 11/16/3. (1,203K).

Beech Premier Jet designed by De Santis. This is a big small jet. There are 6 passenger seats, a lav and 5 ft 6 inch height in the aisle. Included are twin jet gauges. Improved FD and new panel with Cab Alt 11/20/3. (393K).

Learjet 31A designed by myself and painted by Jason Rohr. Includes new jet panel with V2 and Vref gauges. New FD for FS9. (All Gauges.) (2/27/4) (381K).

Learjet 45 for use with default Lear45 files. Includes Panel Folder, .air file and aircraft.cfg. Flight performance is improved. (All Gauges.) Updated Checklist. (9/9/4) (357K).

Learjet 60 designed by myself and paintes by Larry Haines. Includes new panel with V2 and Vref gauges. New FD for FS9. (All gauges.) Revised CG and handling. (6/2/06) (416K).

Hawker 800 XP designed by Chuck Dome. This is a medium jet with a significantly greater range than the Learjet 45. Range is about 2600 nm with reserves - enough to fly non-stop from the US to the UK. This version has a new panel with Cabin Altitude, V2 and Vref. Gauges updated. (10/29/05, 731K).

The Consolidated PBY played a key role in World War II as a long-rang recon aircraft with limited bombing capability. It also performed many resues at sea. Get the aircraft model by Mike Stone and then use the FD files you can download here for accurate performance. Revised for for improved power. 8/28/07. (7k)

Here are improved FD files for the Decathlon you'll find on the Web. These files improve spins and other handling aspects. They also provide more rudder power for handling crosswinds.

Decathlon_FD.zip

Here are the files for improved performance from the Piper J-3 Cub. These will give you proper Weight and Balance for flying it solo from the rear or carrying a passenger. They also enable very realistic spins and fairly good slips. Just copy these files into your Piper_J3Cub folder. There are pictures showing portions of a spin with red and white tip smoke (included.) (Improved 10/06/05)(63K)

Here is the Turn Rate Test Panel that can be added, as a drop down planel, to any aircraft. The same panel is included in the BeechA36 zip and in the Learjet files above. This panel displays true airspeed, bank angle, actual turn rate and 'proper' turn rate. The 'proper' turn rate agrees with the Laws of Physics. If these two rate do not agre during a steady level turn, you can adjust Cn_r in your .air file. (Gauge folder included.) (6k)

This is a Flight Timer called 'FTime' that works automatically to record the time elapsed from liftoff to touchdown. When you land you can read the total elapsed time which remains fixed until you take off again. Then it begins recording time for the new flight starting from zero. It gives the time in decimal minutes. This is Version 2 which actually reads the time your airspeed is above 35 KIAS. It allows DC-3's to bounce on landing. Watch out when landing in gusty conditions. Slow quickly to less than 30 knots and taxi slowly. Version 3 removes the problems caused by erroneous shifts in Zulu time in FS and allows you to fly through Zulu Midnight.(114KB)

This download includes more realistic FD files for the c172SP and two additional panels. (467 kb)

This zip has sets of files for the Boeing jets - 737, 777 and 747 - to improve their handling and their panels. Each gets a DG panel with V2 and Vref gauges. Corrected 747 panel. Throttles added. (195k)

This is the Velocity XL-5 RG canard homebuilt. It can carry four people at 200 knots. Paint this as you please. Fly it carefully because it is an experimental aircraft. You must first do some flight testing to see what it does. This version has been corrected for more elaborate painting and better conformance to true shape. FD files updated. Revised 9/6/05 (650 KB) A separate update as of 11/8/07 is given for just the FD files.

Vel_FD.zip (11/7/07)

These FD files are for the Texan II Trainer, giving it more realistic handling. (110 KB)

This is a brand new design for an unlimited Aerobatic aircraft. This is the third revision with improvments in 2D panel view and elevator trim. This is the RG version. Maneuvers include loops, aileron rolls, snap rolls, knife-edge, inverted flight and various breaks (Lomceviks). Reduced induced drag and weight. Added some spice. (Revised 9/6/07) (365 KB)

The Westwind 2, designated the 1124A by IAI, is an example of an older bizjet that can still perform a valuable service. It can carry up to 7 passengers on normal US flights and 1 extra pilot and 4 passengers on transcontinental flights with a range of over 3,000 nm. This is an excellent model by Eric Johnson. (365 KB)

This is another nice-looking model by Chuck Dome. The FD files have been adjusted to achieve published performance. The Piper Mirage is a single-engine, turobocharged and pressurized aircraft capable of carrying 6 people. With four people and baggage it can cruise at 225 KTAS at 25,000 ft at 20 gps where the cabin altitude is 8,000 ft. (980 KB) Updated 12/5/5.

The Meridian is Piper's entry into the single-engine turboprop market. It is a revision of the Mirage and bears considerable similarity. But the engine is a jet turbine engine. This mainly means it can clmib high quickly (to 29,000 ft) where it can cruise at 260 knots - not bad for a single that can land just above 60 KIAS. The large fuel capacity needed for decent range intrudes into the payload so you must be careful with weight and balance. (918 KB)

The Piaggio P180 Avanti is a neat little turboprop that climbs and cruises unusually fast yet you can use a 2000 ft runway with a little practice. This model is well done by Massimo Taccoli and painted by Mathew Donica. It can carry 7 people at 395 knots at FL280. A new-style sound file is included. FD updated 11/23/08(1 MB)

The Hawker 400 XP is the Beechjet 400A with a new name. It is a neat small jet that can carry 8 people at Mach 0.78 at FL450. This very nice model was done by Chuck Dome. (350 KB)

The Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 is a neat twin turboprop that can use short fields. It takes a little practice. Make sure you have the Avanti for gauges.

The Aero Commander 680 is a great aircraft. Milton Shupe's model design is a very good one. This set of FD files makes a slight adjustment changing to an E version with extended wings. Cruise condition matched is 190 KTAS at 10,000 ft burning 19 gph per side. This update gives it more roll rate. This update gives it more rudder power and includes the panel. (12/5/5) (105 KB)

The Aeronca Champ 7AC is one of the most basic aircraft made. It has been a rival of the Piper J-3. These files only include the FD and the panel so you will want to download Kevin Lechmanski's excellent model of the Aeronca Champ. It looks just like the one I watched my dad fly in 1950. This version has a 60 hp engine that gives it a cruise speed of 86 mph (75 knots) with two large adults or two average adults with 55 lbs of baggage. It lands very easily, but, like all tail draggers, it takes some practice. (Improved 10/06/05)(236 KB)

After flying all those big airplanes like the Champ, you will love flying around in this Trike by Juan Pablo Benlliure. You'll have to download the Trike file from www.avsim.com. (Do a search on 'Benlliure'.) Then these files will add a small panel (airspeed, altitude, compass and RPM) and will keep the engine from stalling. I added a section so you can put people in the seats. It is really great fun and Mr Benlliure is to be congratulated for making an excellent design. Watch a side view as you exrcise the pitch control. Stall speed is 21 KIAS. Climb at 40 KIAS. Cruise at 50 to 60 KIAS. Stay under 70 KIAS which is VNE! Now with variometer and slight FD mods. (128 KB)

The Dassault Falcon 50 is a 3-engine bizjet with a large interior and seats for up to 9 passengers. It has a no-wind range of 3,265 nm with reserves. Interior aisle height is 5 feet 10 inches. It was designed to operate from short runways (<4500 feet) so the flaps are very powerful lifting devices. Read the Checklist before flying for special proceedures. Panel details are complete. (12/13/04, 414 KB)

There are three aircraft in your FS memory that you have not been able to use until now. They are the Piper Cherokee 180, the de Haviland Dash 8 and the McDonnel-Douglas MD-83. This download provides FD files for each so you can fly them. You'll fave to borrow a panel folder from another similar aircraft (including several on this site). (27 KB)

AI_Aircraft.zip

The Lockheed Jetstar III is the derivative of one of the first bizjets made - the Jetstar, built in the late 1950's. The 3 has four modern and more efficient engines giving it a very good range (close to 5000 nm). It also handles nicely and carries eight passengers. It comse with a good panel, chcklist and reference text. (200 KB)

The Beech Super 18 Volpar is a neat version of the old Twin Beech with tri gear and a fancy interior intended for use by businessmen. It was made as late as 1969. I have seen one used recently by a contractor visiting NASA or Army facilities in Huntsville, AL. (9kb) NOTE: These are only the flight dynamics or FD files. You need to download the Volpar zip file from other sources. This version has improved rudder power for slips and crosswinds. (10/20/05)

Please Pick from a Pack of Pickled Pipers. (Pardon a little aliteration.) First is the FD and a panel for the Piper PA-24 Comanche 250 I flew in the GAAR 2006 (1/1/06, 404k). Next is a pair of Apaches, modeled very nicely by Bill Lyons. These include revised FD for the wheeled and the float versions, giving them more realistic flight performance and handling (7/29/07, 31kb). Next is a pair of Aztecs, normal aspiration and turbocharged, modeled by Carlos Reyes. These are based on an old model you might not locate easily today so I have included the entire aircraft (7/29/07, 207kb). Last are a pair of Twin Comanches, perhaps the most efficient twins made. Included are a normally aspirated and a turbo version. these FD files fit any of several Twin Comanche models available today. (7/29/07, 11kb)

Twin_ComancheFD.zip