Texan Joyriding

Bomber_12th

Bomber_12th

SOH-CM-2025
The best AT-6 Texan simulation available, and it doesn't cost a penny.

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This model really is a testament to the capabilities of FSDS in the hands of an experienced modeler.

Good stuff!


Joseph
 
It is the Warwick Carter, Mike Flahault, and David Eckert FSX-native AT-6 Texan. All of the files used can be found at Flightsim.com, by searching out the file names listed here:

Base/original aircraft files: fsds_t-6.zip
Update for original release: fsds_t-6update.zip
Repaint: saafhvd.zip

Still trying to finish the basic layers for use in making a number of repaints myself.
 
Gee whiz! How did I miss the release of this one?!?!? :redf::isadizzy:
Downloading those files right now.
Thank you for posting this, Mr. Terrell! :applause:
 
And if the exterior wasn't nice enough, it also has an exceptionally detailed and functional VC, with 3D-gauges and unique engine coding. For those not familiar with this production, when you start the aircraft you must first select a fuel tank with fuel (the fuel selector is off by default), then use the wobble pump to pump-up the fuel pressure (2-lbs), prime the engine about 3-strokes - that always seem to work for me (too much, and a fire starts), and then click the starter and throw-in the mags. Through a pop-up window you can add/remove items like the pilot, the wheel chocks, and tail hook.

Even the feel and handling of the aircraft, and engine performance, I think, are the best representations available. The only thing this aircraft has needed is some new repaints, and I jumped on this SAAF repaint the moment I saw it - an excellent job by Grant MacLean! I hope to be able to provide some WWII-era USAAF and USN schemes in the near future, with all new exterior textures.
 
One of the things I noticed is that you can slide the canopy back just a little bit for ventilation. Thanks to all who had a part in making this aircraft available.


Romeo-Delta
 
ok....finally got her started....I think I over primed this beauty. Gonna change out my sound file but other than that.....I waiting on your paints john!!!!! Looking forward to hopefully seeing a nice baremetal factory bird!!
 
I have had the model for sometime but that repaint looks great....has some relevance here as a local has just bought a Harvard with a similar scheme
 
I also like that model, and with AccuFeel it's almost perfect. I think they also did a very good job on the pilot, not an easy task.

Cheers,
Mark
 
I installed this bird into my FSX almost immediately after it was released. An excellent model it is, and the virtual cockpit is a beauty too.
I didn't fly it much though, because I didn't really like the original repaints. This plane was SCREAMING for additionnal repaints, both for the inside and the outside... photorealistic too :mixedsmi:
Now that I have AccuFeel I should definitely get it out of the hangar again... and I should try to look for additionnal repaints, because that one above looks quite nice. I hope there are more.
 
I've tried this T6 and it is beautifully detailed and it does require strict attention to operating procedures. It is most definitely pay-ware class software, yet it is free.
 
Thanks for the HU Bomber_12th,
I had missed this aircraft and it is a Gem, just downloaded and flying now.
It just feels right, loving it, thaks to Warwick and the team who put it together.

It's made my Day!:applause::applause::applause:
 
Back when Wozza originally released it, I got a copy in advanced, and as I told him then, it's simply too nice to be free. I'm glad I posted this thread, as I simply had thought everyone knew about it by now, and it's great that it will provide some new first-time enjoyment for some!

As an added tip, like the P-51, later models of the AT-6 had the "push stick forward to unlock tailwheel" mechanism, and this is incorporated on this aircraft too, so you must push the stick forward before initiating a turn on the ground, and if using proper procedure, you shouldn't center the stick again until after the aircraft is no longer turning.
 
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