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