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FSX native freeware Cessna 310Q released!

Perhaps I should convert the "Q" to a "B".
The early 310's look pretty cool I think.
New fin, tip tanks, no rear window and the exhausts exiting above the wing.
Any takers?
I have never seen that TV show, it didn't came over here, but have heard a lot about it.
 
robcarrich said:
Perhaps I should convert the "Q" to a "B".
The early 310's look pretty cool I think.
New fin, tip tanks, no rear window and the exhausts exiting above the wing.
Any takers?
I have never seen that TV show, it didn't came over here, but have heard a lot about it.
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Rob, I'm sure that any additional versions of the Iconic Cessna 310 would be well received. I, for one, would look forward to any that you feel willing to offer.:applause:
 
expat said:
Yes - I too am checking to see if these have been posted - thanks!
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I'm hoping he's able to find them after all this time. He said they were on a thumbdrive somewhere, but they haven't been posted so that may not be a good sign.
 
robcarrich said:
Perhaps I should convert the "Q" to a "B".
The early 310's look pretty cool I think.
New fin, tip tanks, no rear window and the exhausts exiting above the wing.
Any takers?
I have never seen that TV show, it didn't came over here, but have heard a lot about it.
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I'd be happy to take one, Sir - as you say, there are often significant changes over the life of a type and all too often it is the later models that developers focus on. It would sure be nice to have a 50s edition 310 if you we're inclined to produce one, Rob. :wiggle:
 
Well, Rob, that would be nothing short of outstanding. Absolutely have been beguiled by the lines of the older - any short nosed - 310. The long nosed ones (I have the Milviz) leave me cold and look like a different airplane. It - "feels good but just too ugly" - to fly (reminds one of .. lol). It stays in the hangar.

The "B" would be great of course.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N5WgUszzv...s/q8gAOIkH0qs/s1600/Cessna+310+Aircraft+4.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/9/7/9/2488979.jpg

The later Song Bird I think was a "D" which was a crossover in looks as it had the early rounded nose with swept rudder but older "tuna" tip tanks.

http://en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/83/Songbird_III.jpg

http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/cessna-310d-greg-eilers.jpg

Probably my personal favorites are ones with the aerodynamic tanks up to before they added the rear window and larger cabin, like the Dreamfleet "Charley Mike" 310L (my first payware ever).

http://www.dreamfleet2000.com/previews/c310/images/800/REAL/FLIGHT.jpg

http://www.check-6.com/gallery/img/general/cessna_310_jwilson.jpg
 
I can remember when the 310 first came out. The B model with the upright tail was my favorite back when I was a young cadet in the CAP.
 
robcarrich said:
Perhaps I should convert the "Q" to a "B".
The early 310's look pretty cool I think.
New fin, tip tanks, no rear window and the exhausts exiting above the wing.
Any takers?
I have never seen that TV show, it didn't came over here, but have heard a lot about it.
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I'd love to see one of those Rob! I got my multi engine rating in one in 1976 when I had maybe 150 hours or so. I was sooooo far behind that thing with an image in my brain of hanging on to the yoke with my hands while my feet trailed out behind! :dizzy: Sky King I wasn't!

cheers,
steve :wavey:
 
Just found an episode of "Sky King" called "Sky Robbers"on "youtube"
Worth a look for the formation of Grumman Cougars at a supposed air show.
The 310 looks like a "B" to me, I could be wrong.
That's the one I'll go for I think.
 
robcarrich said:
Just found an episode of "Sky King" called "Sky Robbers"on "youtube"
Worth a look for the formation of Grumman Cougars at a supposed air show.
The 310 looks like a "B" to me, I could be wrong.
That's the one I'll go for I think.
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Yes Rob, would love some more versions of the 310.

The Sky King show used two different aircraft. The original Song Bird was a Cessna T-50 Bobcat, (Kirby Grant's personal aircraft!) which was replaced by the Cessna 310B in 1956, when the T-50 became unsafe to fly. These two aircraft are reported to be the only aircraft used by the two fan sites for the Sky King series. However, one of the 2011 Oshkosh visiting aircraft was a restored 1960 C-310D, N6817T, serial #39117, painted as the Song Bird III, and stated to be the last aircraft used in the show. My memory is rather foggy, so I don't remember if there were two different 310s, though I do remember the T-50 as well as a 310. I was to young to notice the difference between a B and a D back then. Since the page that had most of the shows available for viewing some years ago has been taken down, we can't check them for sure. The entire series is now available for purchase from the website mentioned below. I was there in 2011 and got a couple photos of this plane. Here is a web page showing it. http://www.popularmechanics.com/tec...sh-air-show-2011-cessna-310d-sky-king#slide-5

Also, most sites say there were 136 shows filmed, with #73-136 being lost in a fire, Gloria Winters (Penny Marshall) and Ron Hagerthy (Clipper) both stated in 2008 that only 72 shows were filmed. http://skyking.com/
 
Thank you for all the photos, I've started converting my Cessna 310Q into the "B" model but there is quite a lot of work involved, could take a while.
Any more information on the 310 used in that show would be gratefully received.
 
This is the only Cessna 310 I have flown in, so I would be happy to paint that one! September 19th 1973, Elstree.
 

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Sorry, I've been working on a remodeling project on the house so flight simming has been low on the priority list. That being said, I did find the Sky King repaints. I only have the psd files so will have to get them ready for use in the sim. Please be patient just a little longer and I'll upload them.

Thanks,
Mike
 
mikew said:
Sorry, I've been working on a remodeling project on the house so flight simming has been low on the priority list. That being said, I did find the Sky King repaints. I only have the psd files so will have to get them ready for use in the sim. Please be patient just a little longer and I'll upload them.

Thanks,
Mike
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Sorry for bein' a pain. Glad you found them.
 
I've finally uploaded both Songbird skins for Rob's Cessna 310Q. Better late than never I guess! Enjoy... if you can pry yourselves away from his new (and spectacular) 310B. I know I'm having a blast with the B model.

Mike
 
Robs 310Q.

I have not had a chance to instal said aircraft. This
plane was my first ever Revell plastic kit. I loved it.
I also remember Sky King, growing up in Toronto Ont.
Boy, you guys are sure bringing back forgotten memories.

Hope Sky King repaint does emerge. Thank you Rob For this.
wonderful GA airplane.

Regards Anthin.:jump:
 
Mike - big thanks for following through with the repaints. I am having a 310-fest week with Rob's Q and B, Milviz R and even the creaky old Dreamfleet 310L ported into FSX!
 
Thanks Mike. Just downloaded and installed. I appreciate you taking the time to find those and make them available.:applause:
 
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