Freeware Gems

It looks like this has finally run its course. I'm going to leave it stuck here for another week, and in the meantime I'll start compiling all of the links in a single file. Once that's done, I'll have to figure out a good way to find a permanent spot for everything...
 
Some planes quickly, before it's too late...
Too lazy to go through everything (Thanks in advance, Tom) so maybe some have been mentioned.
Google is your friend here: the information will probably take you to your favourite download site anyway.

Wozzastang in photoreal liveries (here by Javis) remains a firm favourite gem:

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Absolutely not my kind of aircraft, but lovely model:

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Nemeth original, get the "customised" version upgraded by the folks at Hovercontrol. Just brilliant.

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Low 'n slow, and highly aerobatic?
Makes a Moth look silly. Gorgeous model.

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A stalwart, some outside-the-square thinking too.
Possibly the best original sound in Flight Simulator:

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Stunning 65th anniversary model, can't think what you do with it, other than fly over the Channel:

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Nice pics Charl.

Still havent tried the Islander (couldnt be bothered trying to put it all together and no VC (?)) and the Bleriot but had many flights in the Jungmann (best biplane in FS9 IMO payware or freeware) and the wonderful Mustang. Mr Carter is now making a Harvard which I am looking forward to but I think its FSX only. The French Fielser is new to me ...is it on Flightsim.com?
 
Having tried just about every water texture upgrade available I've found that the freeware gem "OceanFX 2" (ofx20sa.zip) by Johan de Vries (utilizing Ed Truthan's freeware oceansfx.zip & oceanstx.zip) finally renders water as best as FS9 can display. Good riddance cartoon blue.
 
Naki said:
Nice pics Charl.

Still havent tried the Islander (couldnt be bothered trying to put it all together and no VC (?)) and the Bleriot but had many flights in the Jungmann (best biplane in FS9 IMO payware or freeware) and the wonderful Mustang. Mr Carter is now making a Harvard which I am looking forward to but I think its FSX only. The French Fielser is new to me ...is it on Flightsim.com?
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Wozza (Warwick Carter) has a very nice FS9 Texan/Harvard package....very nice. Even has a float plane version of the Texan which is a blast. Flightsim.com is were you can find them for sure.

OBIO
 
Two more freeware gems for the list: Both by the late Greg Pepper

Beech Super G 18

Beech Bonanza A-35

I am sure there are other gems by Greg that I have not discovered. Both of these planes could use some paint jobs (they are both on my list of projects). The Super G is a more elegantly appointed twin engine (RADIALS!) that will look superb in some regional airline/commuter skins. The Bonanza A-25 is a slick little hot rod of a plane with no vertical or horizontal tail surfaces...instead it has two tail surfaces that are angled someplace between horizontal and vertical that act as elevators and rudder...very neat looking.

OBIO
 
Has anyone mentioned the Just Flight Demo's? Tiger Moth, Spitfire, others? (P38 and maybe Mossie?) I think most are fully functioning single planes from the larger packs.
 
The only two that are listed as "fully functioning" are the Spitfire and the Lightning. For me, the Spitfire is so-so, but the Lightning is a work of art!:applause: And since I don't need to buy a gazillion variants, the demo is all I need!
 
JDTinballs said:
Tom,

maybe making it into a 'Freeware classics' Sub-forum? That would preserve it for prosperity. Maybe with separate threads for Scenery, mesh, tubes, GA, military, vintage, warbirds, etc.

ét Voila, a permanent reference for future newbies?

BTW, AWESOME thread, as relatively recent CFS2 convert, shows me some I missed, many thanks.

Jamie
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Tom Clayton said:
Not a bad idea at all. I don't have the access to do that, but I can take it up with the ones that do.

I was also thinking of some sort of list collated from the different links here. Still mulling that over...

Meanwhile - keep 'em coming!:ernae:
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in short, this thread is fantastic!
although, it's overwhelming....
I am over amped. :isadizzy:
organizing into separate threads,
like Jamie suggested,
would sure help the brain cells.

personally, I'm looking mostly for Scenery and terrain upgrades,
like Holger Sandmann's work
then Utilities and maybe some must have gauges.

Tom, this is a daunting task,
many thanks for the effort.
 
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