Factory direct models, the world leading manufacturer of model aircraft, brings to you this lockheed l188 electra northwest model. Lockheed l188 electra specifications technical data. It appeared to be quite complete ans i even printed 3 fotos of the panel that pointed out hotspots etc. Lockheed l188 electra passenger version and cargo version. Screenshot of psa lockheed l188 electra on the ground. Flight simulator downloads microsoft flight simulator x. The lockheed l188 electra is a fourengine, turboprop airliner manufactured by lockheed corporation. New hd textures, varig electra ii theme, for the great model from team fs kbt l188. It first flew in 1957 and when first delivered had only slightly inferior performance to that of a turbojet airliner but at a lower operating cost. I have just modified 2 external links on lockheed l188 electra. Fsxp3d gulf air transport textures for the kbt lockheed l188 electra.
Lockheed l188 electra northwest model factory direct models. Screenshot 1 screenshot 2 screenshot 3 screenshot 4. Lockheed l188 electra, pictures, technical data, history. Fsx buffalo lockheed l188 electra, registration cfbaq. Tame lockheed l188 electra, custom panel, sounds and. The lockheed l188 electra was the first turboprop airliner built in the united states. This package is changed only by the addition of the cerasim 188 update for fsx, texture thumbnails, and adjusted the effects section to work correctly in fsx. First flown in 1957, it was the first large turboprop airliner built in the united states.
Buffalo airways lockheed l188 electra cfijx landing and. Copy this line into your g respecting the order numbers on that, dont forget to change x to the next number. Read carefully the instructions to know how to activate the 4096 textures in fsx config. 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. Klm lockheed electra ii for fsx fly away simulation. Lockheed l188 electra cargo plane air charter service. Taa lockheed l188 electra for fsx fly away simulation. The book is well documented, with many pictures and diagrams covering the history of the l188, the variations and derivatives. See more ideas about aircraft, aviation and civil aviation. Fsx lockheed l188 allison welcome to perfect flight.
Initial sales were good, but after two fatal crashes that led to expensive modifications to fix a design defect, no more were ordered. In june 1955 american recompensed lockheed a request for 35 such air ship. Fs2004 new lockheed l188 electra ils approach quito airport. It comes in 4 flavors, in the following default liveries. On june 26 1939 the prototype model 12 flew for the first time and in doing so became in icon of the golden age of aviation. Why not follow us on facebook to be the first to find out about the latest developments. But the damage was done and additional aircraft were no longer being ordered. An excellent aircraft, the electra was beset by unfortunate and severe structural problems, and then was surpassed by rapid improvements in pure jet aircraft. Screenshot of klm lockheed electra ii on the ground. Gulf air alm dhl lockheed l188 electra postcard group. Klm jupiter repaint for the great fsx lockheed l 188 pack from team fs kbt. Moust of the textures are in 4096,some in 2048, all in 32 bit excepted fo.
Fs kbt lockheed l188 electra fsx checklists and tweaks. Lockheed l188 electra price, specs, photo gallery interior. Nov 20, 2019 the lockheed l188 electra is a fourengine turboprop aircraft first flown in 1957 and introduced to airlines in 1959. The lockheed l188 electra was developed to meet a 1954 american airlines requirement for a domestic short to medium range 75 to 100 seat airliner. The lockheed l188 electra california classic propliners. I just uploaded in the library so keep watching, it wont take too long to be ready. Two lockheed l188cf electra operated by air atlantique atlantic airlines ltd under contract for pollution control. Screenshot of american airlines l188 electra ii in flight.
Fsx buffalo lockheed l188 electra welcome to perfect flight. Fsx lockheed l188 electra passenger version and cargo version. Two variants were introduced, the basic l188 and the longrange l188c which incorporated additional fuel tanks and higher weights. The lockheed model 188 electra is an american turboprop airliner built by lockheed. First flown in 1957, it was the first large turboprop airliner built in the united.
Lockheed l188 electra aircraft history, specification. Let us know what you think of the site and tell us what features you want to see next. However, after two fatal crashes, a design defect in the engine mounts was discovered and fixed. The lockheed l188 electra was produced to meet a 1954 american airlines prerequisite for a household short to medium go 75 to 100 seat carrier. Me, landing at friday harbor for the first time with this airplane. Fsaviator and i have been working on a flight dynamics update for the lockheed l188 electra, and its ready for beta testing.
The display confirmation with dx10 is not executed. The aircrafts ability to land on both paved and unpaved runways allows the aircraft to reach some destinations others in its class may not. Our thanks to mvdp for providing a welldesigned platform of the lockheed l188 electra. Many electra had been converted as cargo freighters after their service as airliners. Someone could tell me where to find the cheklist of lockheed l188 electra.
Maybe can slowdown fps read carefully the instructions to know how to activate the 4096 textures in fsx config. Maarten top 8 spectacular jet blast challenge ranking at maho beach princess juliana airport sxm duration. Hd psa lockheed l188 electra for fsx fly away simulation. This is the ppvjl used in the air bridge in brazil. A scheduled task is added to windows task scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times the schedule varies depending on the version.
Lockheeds electra provided a number of airlines with their introduction to turbine powered aircraft. The lockheed l188 electra is a fourengine short to mediumrange turboprop airliner for up to 99 passengers produced by the usamerican manufacturer lockheed corporation. Note that this update really isnt for fsx, since the kbt. Toward that end, lockheed elected to employ the same c hercules design team and allison t56 engines that powered the type, creating the uss first turboproppowered airliner, the l188. The lockheed l188 electra the lockheed l188 electra has the distinction of being the only large american turboprop airliner. Aviation photos of lockheed l188 electra aircraft shared by photographers from around the world. Peerhoven va lockheed l188 electra ii, capitain caveman. The lockheed l188 electra is an american turboprop airliner built by lockheed. Electras were then being flown by smaller airlines and cargo carriers.
Hi all, ive just downloaded the fs kbt l188 electra for fsx because i want to try out a few old propsturboprops, and i have to say, despite the panel being a bit datedan acquired taste, it isnt bad, and considering there are no payware l188 offerings im aware of, its probably the best too. Scale master models lockheed l188 electra vacu formed plastic model kit. It was the first turboprop airliner produced in the united states. American airlines l188 electra ii for fsx fly away simulation. Lockheed l188 electra the design of the l188 electra began in 1954 to an american airlines specification and first flew in 1957. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Therefore, self shadowing and the bump texture can be seen. Lockheed built a total of model 12s ending production in 1941. Lockheed opened americas commercial jet era by hanging a propeller on the jet engine, according to jim upton in lockheed l188 electra specialty.
I went to the fsx panels to search for l188 lockheed electra since i wasnt happy with the panel that came with my ac. It is smaller, quieter, faster, and more economical to. Unfortunately the aircraft suffered two catastrophic inflight structural failures which necessitated major modifications to the. 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. A small test for my new video capture and editing software. Repaints of team kbts lockheed l 188 electra into air new zealand, anz qantas, teal, and a fictional air freight nz liverys. Allison repaint for the great fsx lockheed l188 pack from team fs kbt. Fs2004 l188 electra update beta test calclassic forum. Giant scale rc plane american airlines lockheed electra 2 l 188 namfi 2011 smmac. A gmax model that features self shadowing and bump texture. Lockheed electra models 10, 12, 14 and 188 in australian service. Lets fly the l188 electra episode ii of famous aircraft of the world series lockheeds electra.
Scan gerard van oostrom jakarta soekarnohatta intl mandala airlines lockheed l188 electra. New buffalo airways cglba hd repaint for the lockheed l 188 electra ii. This lockheed l188 electra northwest model was hand crafted using the finest philippine mahogany and sealed to last for generations. First flying in 1957, it was the first large turboprop airliner produced in the united states. The l188 also had a long history of military descendants with the p3 orion series. The l188 electra features four turboprop engines which suits it to medium haul flights. A good coverage of the whirl mode flutter problem that led to two fatal accidents is provided, as well as the of corrective leap program lockheed electra action program. Includes passenger and cargo versions complete with full virtual. Lockheed l188 electra at hollywood burbank airport. I checked it out prior to installing it into my ac. This list is complete for all respective files in a registration aircraft category as of 15.
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