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