The lockheed l 18 lodestar following the successful debut of the boeing 247 and douglas dc2, lockeed delivered its 10 passenger model 10 electra on august 11, 1934. I flew aa flight 744 which is one of many i flew on a lot while working in upstate ny. The design of the lockheed l188 electra began in 1954, and in the following year the company received a launching order from american airlines. I have had a few family issues and health issues of my own to deal with, but now all is good and i can get back into some serious modelling again. American flyers initially purchased three undelivered electras for capital airlines from lockheed to replace their l 049 constellations.
Fsx lockheed l188 electra ii varig aircraft vintage. Until the kbt if l188 from fsx is converted, this is the best in xplane for the l188. Lockheed l188 electra with new start sounds and sound system. This is the first l188 fs aircraft that i have enjoyed flying. Lockheed l188 electra the 1950s was a transitional period for australias two major domestic airlines ansettana and taa trans australia airlines, and its international airline qantas. The lockheed l188 electra has the distinction of being the only large american turboprop airliner. Fsaviator and i have been working on a flight dynamics update for the lockheed l188 electra, and its ready for beta testing. Aug 30, 2010 does anyone know a good lockheed l 188 addon out there for 04. The prototype, first flown on 6 december 1957, was a lowwing monoplane of conventional configuration with retractable tricycle landing gear and powered by four allison 501d, 501da or 501d15. Sep 15, 2009 me, landing at friday harbor for the first time with this airplane. Number 5 in the airliner tech series from specialty press, jim uptons lockheed l188 electra is a superb pictorial survey, description, and history of this remarkable and memorable aircraft which is certain to please aircraft buffs of all ages. Fixes engine starter, speed deviation indicator, vc hp inidcators, gpws.
Beautiful aircraft, beautifully modeled in gmax for fsx with 3d interior, custom sounds and lots of real functions, simply the high quality. Lockheed electra ii upgrades civilian fixedwing heavy metal. Initial sales were good, but after two fatal crashes, no more were orde. All this nostalgia is readybuilt into this new lockheed electra model 10a for flight simulator x. Read carefully the instructions to know how to activate the 4096 textures in fsx config. Aug 01, 2014 this is a short showcase video for the freeware lockheed l 188 electra in ansett livery circa 1966. Is there any good lockheed l188 electra for fsx out there.
It comes in 4 flavors, in the following default liveries. Its been quite a while since i actually posted anything over here. Lockheed l 188 electra passenger version and cargo version. Thousands of the latest flight simulator downloads for microsoft fsx, fs2004, fs2002, prepar3d and xplane 11 latest flight sim news and forums. This is the reeve aircraft with wing and prop textures that look and work a bit better in fsx. Psa orange stripe by bill schulz l 188c using the chris buff mdl file.
Lockheed l188 is an american passanger airliner disigned at 1950th. The ones that flew in california are linked on my l188 electra page. Lockheeds electra provided a number of airlines with their introduction to turbinepowered aircraft. Therefore, self shadowing and the bump texture can be seen. The decade began with the carriers operating all piston engine aircraft and concluded with a number of turboprop powered types being. But on issue there is constantly a beeping noise in the cockpit. The airplane operated on a flight from chicagomidway airport, il mdw to miami international airport, fl mia. Lockheed l188 electra passenger version and cargo version. Fsx lockheed l 188 electra passenger version and cargo version. Multiple livery electras with new start sounds and sound system for fsx. So, without further babbling here is my 172 welsh models l188 electra in taa live. The lockheed l188 electra is an american turboprop airliner built by lockheed.
Initial sales were good, but after two fatal crashes that led to expensive modifications to fix a design defect, no more were ordered. Fsaviator and i have been working on a flight dynamics update for the lockheed l 188 electra, and its ready for beta testing. The l188 electra is an early turboprop aircraft devolped by lockheed. Rolling cumulus softwares lets fly the l188 electra mission pack 20 fsx missions on.
Fs2004 lockheed ep3e aries ii, a turbopropbased signals reconnaissance aircraft, operated by the united states navy. The lockheed l18 lodestar california classic propliners. The l 188 also had a long history of military descendants with the p3 orion series. I just downloaded the new fsx lockheed l188 electra. Our thanks to mvdp for providing a welldesigned platform of the lockheed l188 electra.
The lockheed l 188 electra is an american turboprop airliner built by lockheed. Taa charles sturt repaint for the fsx l188 pack from team fs kbt. I have done som searching, but havent found any l188 with a high standard. A quality fsx aircraft with comprehensive vc and passenger cabin. You need to download this aircraft from team fs kbt.
Flight simulator design studio fsds drawing by jrlucariny. Fs2000 lockheed l188 electra ii fsds version 4 fsdownload. It was in american airlines 1964 colors, like the ones i flew on in the 60s. Highly evocative of the 30s and 40s, the electra appeared in many movies, carrying humphrey bogart to some distant pacific island or battling valiantly after being pressed into military service during wwii. Lockheed s electra provided a number of airlines with their introduction to turbinepowered aircraft. The aircraft is a lockheed l188 electra ii, the jr lucariny version that tom gibson worked on. The lockheed l188 electra was developed to meet a 1954 american. Jeanmarie hanon liegebierset atlantic airlines lockheed l188 electra. Taa lockheed l188 electra ii for fsx fly away simulation.
It is based on a lockheed p3 orion airframe, which is in turn based on the lockheed l 188 electra passenger airliner. Does anyone know a good lockheed l188 addon out there for 04. A lockheed l188c electra passenger plane, registered n121us, was destroyed in an accident 9 km ne of cannelton, in, united states of america. Lockheed l188 electras california classic propliners. The lockheed l 188 electra was developed to meet a 1954 american airlines requirement for a domestic short to mediumrange 75100 seat airliner. The lockheed l188 electra the lockheed l188 electra has the distinction of being the only large american turboprop airliner. The design of the lockheed l 188 electra began in 1954, and in the following year the company received a launching order from american airlines. This is a repaint of the lockheed l188 electra in air ceylon colors. I just downloaded the new fsx lockheed l 188 electra. Is there any good lockheed l 188 electra for fsx out there. The lockheed l188 electra california classic propliners. I have done som searching, but havent found any l 188 with a high standard. All this nostalgia is readybuilt into this new lockheed electra model 10a for flight simulator x and prepar3d.
Lockheed l 188 electra with new start sounds and sound system. American flyers initially purchased three undelivered electras for capital airlines from lockheed to replace their l049 constellations. The l188 also had a long history of military descendants with the p3 orion series. As of july 2018, a total of 2 electras remain in active airliner service. Looking for a l188 electra for fsx ms fsx fsxse forum. The lockheed l18 lodestar following the successful debut of the boeing 247 and douglas dc2, lockeed delivered its 10 passenger model 10 electra on august 11, 1934. Lockheed l188 electra specifications technical data. Taa lockheed l188 electra for fsx fly away simulation. Fs2004 l188 electra update beta test calclassic forum. A lockheed l 188c electra passenger plane, registered n121us, was destroyed in an accident 9 km ne of cannelton, in, united states of america. Fsx lockheed l188 electra passenger version and cargo version. Lockheed electra models 10, 12, 14 and 188 in australian service. Many electra had been converted as cargo freighters after their service as airliners. Its performance was only slightly lower than those of a jet plane, with lower operating costs.
Asn aircraft accident lockheed l188c electra n121us. An excellent aircraft, the electra was beset by unfortunate and severe structural problems, and then was surpassed by rapid improvements in pure jet aircraft. Lockheed l188 the fs2004 fs9 forum the avsim community. The ones that flew in california are linked on my l 188 electra page. The panels are great, she flies well and is a hoot to fly into. Lets fly the l188 electra episode ii of famous aircraft of the world series. The lockheed l188 electra is a fourengine short to mediumrange turboprop airliner for up to 99 passengers produced by the usamerican manufacturer lockheed corporation. Fsxp3d gulf air transport textures for the kbt lockheed l188 electra. The lockheed l 188 electra was the first turboprop airliner built in the united states. A gmax model that features self shadowing and bump texture.
The lockheed l188 electra was developed to meet a 1954 american airlines requirement for a domestic short to mediumrange 75100 seat airliner. This is a short showcase video for the freeware lockheed l188 electra in ansett livery circa 1966. You will also need to download the jr lucariny model file or the improved payware version. Fs2004fsx klm royal dutch airlines boeing 7478i, registration phlds, was. Texture in dxt5 with hd resolution, maybe can slowdown fps. The lockheed l 188 electra ii certainly stands in the running as the crowning achievement of the age of the propellerdriven airliner. Download file fsx lockheed 188 electra package zip. Our thanks to mvdp for providing a welldesigned platform of the lockheed l 188 electra. Screenshot of taa lockheed l188 electra ii in flight.
Taa lockheed l188 electra ii update, for use with taal 188. This awesome aicraft can be downloaded for fsx and p3d here. Fs9fsx l188 electra american flyers delivery textures only. The aircraft is a lockheed l 188 electra ii, the jr lucariny version that tom gibson worked on. It has made our work easier as we have continued the development of this aircraft that has had such a prominent role in aviation history, both in commercial and military applications.
Sounds and fsx conversion by victor n merculief jr. It is based on a lockheed p3 orion airframe, which is in turn based on the lockheed l188 electra passenger airliner. Fs9 fsx l 188 electra american flyers delivery textures only. There were 57 passengers and six crew members on board. This rolling cumulus mission pack for fsx brings you 20 1950s1960s. Welcome aboard a reeve aleutian airways l188 electra as we explore. This rolling cumulus mission pack for fsx brings you 20 1950s 1960s. Me, landing at friday harbor for the first time with this airplane. First flown in 1957, it was the first large turboprop airliner built in the united states.
Also included with the package is the smoke effects. The lockheed ventura was a bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of world war ii used by. Patched files for the fs kbt lockheed l188 electra. Freeware team fs kbt l188 electraaerosoft anchorage. The lockheed l188 electra was the first turboprop airliner built in the united states. Number 5 in the airliner tech series from specialty press, jim uptons lockheed l 188 electra is a superb pictorial survey, description, and history of this remarkable and memorable aircraft which is certain to please aircraft buffs of all ages. While lockheed sold almost 150 aircraft, the model 10 was smaller than the dc2 and no faster.
Lockheed l 188 electra the 1950s was a transitional period for australias two major domestic airlines ansettana and taa trans australia airlines, and its international airline qantas. The lockheed l 188 electra is a fourengine short to mediumrange turboprop airliner for up to 99 passengers produced by the usamerican manufacturer lockheed corporation. The electra was developed in response to an american airlines request for a large shorthaul airliner. Hd psa lockheed l188 electra for fsx fly away simulation. This is the first l 188 fs aircraft that i have enjoyed flying.
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