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This new type Panoramic Photoreal Scenery is composed of over 18 MB (unzipped) of high resolution photographic images of the actual flying field. Look straight up to view beautiful clouds and down to follow the shadow of your model on the image of actual grass. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new folder under "scenes" folder in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go Menu Scene, Load and select the pano1.sce file. To fully enjoy this Scenery, some PRE-Flight settings must be adjusted. Make sure you read the readme.txt file for proper operation of the scenery. Click here for the Scenery zip file (high resolution). Click here for the Scenery zip file (low resolution).  C-47 Gooney Bird Paratroop Carrier
This model of the military version of the DC-3 is programmed to disgorge an unlimited number of paratroopers on your flying field. Program your Transmitter on channel _Aux3 or (using the keyboard controls) press the "T" key to start dropping, and "Y" to stop. The rate is entirely up to you. You can Pull Down Menu Model, Quick Edit then click the Parachutes Tab and put in how many parachutes per second you want to drop. From 1 (Paratroopers Picnic) to 3 (D-Day in Europe!) per second. The plane has the usual moveable controls and working gear. Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new folder under "models" in the PRE-Flight install folder. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the c471.3dm file.  Boeing ACH-47A Chinook
Armed to the teeth with machine guns, grenade launchers and rockets, the Chinook helicopters were always a welcome site to the US Armed Forces in Vietnam. The "Easy Money" was the only ACH-47A to survive the Vietnam War. Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new folder under "models" in the PRE-Flight install folder. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the chi01.3dm file.  Avro Lancaster Bomber
The Lancaster was the most successful bomber used by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force in WWII. Able to carry almost its own weight of fuel and bombs, it was the only bomber capable of carrying the "Grand Slam" - a 22,000 pound bomb, and the "Dam Buster" spinning bomb. This model features very high detail: over 30 glass windows and canopies, retractable gear, moveable control surfaces, rotating turret (use rudder to operate), detailed cockpit, showing seats, and more. The Lancaster is also available in night-bomber paint scheme - see below. Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new folder under "models" in the PRE-Flight install folder. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the lanc01.3dm file. Click here for the night-bomber scheme zip file.  RAF SE5
In 1917, the Royal Aircraft Factory produced the SE5 biplane - the first British fighter to be armed with 2 guns. This model features very high detail: Vickers and Lewis machine guns, wing wires, wooden propeller, cockpit instruments, fully moveable control surfaces, Hispano-Suiza engine, and more. Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. Click here for the zip file.  DC-3 Gooney Bird
The Douglas DC-3 is one of the most endearing and numerous airplanes ever built. Moveable control surfaces, retractable gear, and special metal paint finish. Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. Click here for the zip file.  SpaceShipOne Model and Screensaver
On the 4th of October the year 2004, aviation and space history was made as Brian Binnie, a 51-year-old former navy pilot, piloted Scaled Composite's SpaceShipOne - the first commercial spaceship. An hour after landing, Burt Rutan - owner of Scaled Composites claimed the $10 million X Prize purse offered by Ansari. The feat is likened to Lindbergh claiming the $25,000 Orteig Prize after making his solo transatlantic flight in 1927. Like the Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne will herald a new, golden age where space flights will become as routine as air travel is today. To commemorate this event, PRE-Flight is pleased to announce the SpaceShipOne Screen Saver and Flying Simulator. Important Note: Please consult the readme.txt file on how to install and operate. Click here for the zip file.
Bright yellow, small, cute, and christened "The City of Springfield", you'd half expect Bart Simpson (from "The Simpsons" cartoon) as the pilot. The Gee Bee model Z was in fact, a racing plane that won every race it ever entered until a fatal accident in a speed record attempt ended its brilliant carreer. A mere 15 feet (4.57m) in wingspan but powered by a 750hp Wasp Sr. R-1340 engine, the Model Z was the predecessor of the R-1 that Jimmy Doolittle made famous. This model of the "Z" boasts over 25,000 polygons of detail: realistic Wasp engine, cooling vents ,landing gear, wire bracing, and distinct yellow paint scheme. A smoke trail generator allows you to do skywriting and stunt flying. Fly with the included original paint job or do your own custom scheme with the included bitmap files and instructions. Please consult the readme.txt file on how to operate. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the GB01.3dm file. Consult the readme.txt file for instructions on how to enable the advanced features. Click here for the Model zip file.  F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird
This Lockheed F-16 has an incredible count of over 45,000 polygons making it one of the most detailed flying models available. It features a smoke trail generator (for skywriting and aerobatics) and a vulcan cannon which fires visible tracer rounds and actually puffs smoke and makes that awesome sound. The "tricycle" landing gear is fully operational, the afterburner exhaust flame is animated, and lights flash. Fly with the included "Thunderbird" paint job or do your own custom scheme with the included bitmap files and instructions. Please consult the readme.txt file on how to operate. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the f161.3dm file. Consult the readme.txt file for instructions on how to enable the advanced features. Click here for the Model zip file.  B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
The B-2 Spirit by Northrop Grumman is the worlds most advanced weapon. This awesome plane has all control surfaces accurately working - elevons and split-rudders (which replace a conventional rudder and tail). It also has retractable gear and highly-detailed paint scheme. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the b2.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Aeroespatiale Alouette III helicopter
Ultra-detailed model of France's most popular helicopter in a monster-sized scale. Fully animated - missiles actually fire with a special firing sound (great for multiplayer sorties) and lights flash. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the alouette.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Supermarine Spitfire Mk I WWII fighter
Ultra-detailed model of the famous WWII Battle of Britain warplane in a two-in-one package: Small electric park flier and monster-sized 1/4 scale. Both fully animated - control surfaces move and retracts work. Nice camo paintwork - with instructions to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the spit01s.3dm file for the small scale electric or spit01l.3dm for the large 1/4 scale. Click here for the Model zip file.  Photorealistic Scenery - Albert Park
Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia is home to the Australian Grand Prix. The track winds around a lake and is situated just south of the city center. The field is adjacent to my favourite pub. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "scenes" folder in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Scene, Load and select the phapark.sce file. Make sure you read the readme.txt file for proper operation of the scenery. Click here for the Scenery zip file.  Photorealistic Scenery - Small Field
This photorealistic scenery of a small field in Melbourne is achieved by using actual photos, seamlessly stiched together into a full 360-degree view (up, down, left, and right). Includes photorealistic grass, houses, trees, mud, ducks, etc. The shadow of the model as it flies around you is accurately positioned on the ground. The effect is of actually "being there" - you can almost feel the chill winter wind in your face. Click here for a full-sized screenshot of the Osprey doing a VTOL on the strip in the field. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "scenes" folder in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Scene, Load and select the phrres.sce file. Make sure you read the readme.txt file for proper operation of the scenery. Click here for the Scenery zip file.   Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Super-detailed model of the C-130 in two paint schemes: camouflage and Blue Angel's "Fat Albert". Moveable control surfaces and intructions on how to do your own paint job with a choice of matt or gloss finish. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the .3dm file. Click here for the matt finish Model zip file (camouflage). or click here for the gloss finish Model zip file (Fat Albert).  Bell H-13 MASH Helicopter
Super-scale model of the Korean conflict life-saver. Large scale and docile to fly, even for beginners. Super-detailed: scale engine; dual controls are visible thru the large bubble canopy; accurate, open-structure tail and body; dual MASH hospital stretchers with transparent wind screens. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the bellh13.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Osprey V-22
PRE-Flight's finest "action" model. Awesome osprey with fully tiltable rotors has even the smallest details - landing gear covers actually open and close, collision enabled rotor disk (you crash if this touches the ground), and super-detailed 3D geometry. Features moveable surfaces, realistic "prop-rotor" sound, retractable landing gear, computer-stabilized controls, full collision. Practice your hover, VTOL, STOL, and aerobatics all on the one aircraft. This is the ultimate model you want to fly. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the osprey1.3dm file. Read the readme.txt file for more options, info, and hints on how to operate. Click here for the Model zip file.  Space Shuttle Columbia
Very highly accurate model of the shuttle - showing details like the reaction control nozzles and engines. Has actual shuttle sound recording, animated engine exhaust, retractable landing gear. This is probably the best virtual flying model of the shuttle currently available. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the shuttle1.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Air Force One (747-200)
The US President's personal jet and flying White House. Striking blue and white color scheme by noted designer Raymond Loewy, this model has moveable control surfaces (including zap flaps), retracting gear, and spinning turbine blades. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the afo.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  P-51D Mustang WWII fighter (electric)
Petite electric model of the famous World War II warplane! Fully animated - control surfaces move and retracts work. Nice paintwork - with instructions to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the p51d1.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Boeing 747-400 UPS
Massive model of the Boeing 747-400! Fully animated - all control surfaces move - turbines even turn! Graphics and physics by Paul Gage. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the 747.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Santa
Santa's speed secret is a high-powered rocket hidden under the sleigh. Graphics by Yoshio Nakakita, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the santa1.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Wright Flyer
PRE-Flight's tribute to the original airplane celebrating 100 years of Flight. Accurate physics show how difficult it was to fly. Movable control surfaces, accurate details. It is interesting to note that Scaled Composites' SpaceShip One (see model for download below) suffers from a lack of weight on the nose - the same condition which made the Wright Flyer unstable. This shows that even a hundred years of brilliant progress is no guarantee that we learn from our past mistakes. Press F11 repeatedly to select different aircraft views. Press F10 to return to normal view. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the wflyer1.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Blackhawk UH-60 Helicopter
30-powered Heli capable of 3D and autorotation. Highly detailed - full rotor animation and smoke effects. Graphics by Logic Wizard, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the blackhawk.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file. PRE-FLIGHT Screensaver ver 2.1 The Official PRE-Flight Screensaver features the same high-quality, DirectX 3D graphics as PRE-Flight. It features a "movie" starring the Pitts Biplane and the Ergo Heli (and introducing the PRE-Flight Blimp with a shameless plug). Easily modifiable to play your own videos featuring your choice of aircraft in your own customized scenery. You are the director and the cameraman, as well as the pilot. Includes instructions for installation and how-to for advanced features. Requires PRE-Flight (download a free copy below). Please read the readme.txt file carefully for installation instructions.To start downloading the PRE-Flight screensaver click here.
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30-powered Heli capable of 3D and autorotation. Highly detailed - open construction tail and full rotor animation. Graphics by Logic Wizard, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the lama.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Concorde Dream Airliners
See how the Concorde would look in your favorite airline's colors. Contains original British Airways, Australia's Qantas, American Airlines, Air Canada, and Philippine Airlines color schemes. Install Notes: This requires the "concord.zip" file below. Unzip the desired scheme file into the Concorde directory (under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory). Read the readme.txt file for more options and info. Concorde
PRE-Flight's salute to one of history's greatest aircraft. The Concorde is fuly animated - control surfaces, landing gear, and even the famous "droop-snoot" is animated. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the conc1.3dm. Read the readme.txt file for more options and info. Click here for the Model zip file.  Taube - Slow Park Flyer
The Taube is a very slow and forgiving plane. The realistic model has animated control surfaces and even (optional) animated wheels. Relax and fly it outdoors or indoors. Great for beginners and training. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the taube2.3dm. Read the readme.txt file for more options and info. Click here for the Model zip file.  Harrier
Fully operational, capable of all the things a real Harrier can do - VTOL, STOL, normal take-off and landings. Very accurate, super-detailed graphics, fully-animated control surfaces and landing gear - even the jet nozzles actually swivel and auxilliary intakes open and close. The physics allow full control of the exhaust vectoring from 0(level flight) to 90(hover) degrees. Two versions are included - a normal model and and "easy" model which is stabilized for easier hovering. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the harrier.3dm file and the harriere.3dm. Read the readme.txt file for more options and info. Click here for the Model zip file.  3D Sports Plane
This 3D capable plane has full-length, inboard ailerons to maintain control even in a hover. Practise the hover, harrier, and other 3D manuevers. Includes documentation to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the 3dsports1.3dm file. Read the readme.txt file for more options and info. Click here for the Model zip file.  MS Hornet Microhelicopter
This is a highly-detailed model of the MS Hornet microelectric helicopter, CP (Collective Pitch) version. The paint scheme is stock but the zip file contains documentation to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the mshornet.3dm file. Read the readme.txt file for more options and info. Click here for the Model zip file. Statue of Liberty Scenery Island Scene features a detailed 3D Statue of Liberty - full sized. Island also has nice trees and landing strip. A tribute to New York's best known lady! Install Notes: Unzip the files into the "default" directory under the "scenes" directory which is in PRE-Flight's install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Scene, Load and select the new ".sce" file. Click here for the scenery zip files.  Pattern Plane (3 in 1)
This is one Pattern (or Precision Aerobatic Competition) Plane with 3 color schemes: Patriot, Wizard, and Fractal. Choose any or all schemes, plus includes documentation to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the patt01.3dm file. Read the readme.txt file for more options and info. Click here for the Model zip file.  Whiplash X by ACM
Designed and manufactured by Advanced Composite Manufacturing, the Whiplash flies like the name - elevon controls, and airbrushed with the "American Pride" paint scheme. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the whiplash1.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  SpaceShipOne from Scaled Composites
This is the frontrunner in the XPrize race to build the first cheap, commercial spacecraft. Designed by Burt Rutan of Scaled Composites, SpaceShipOne is carried aloft by WhiteKnight and is released after which it fires its rocket engine to boost itself to over 100km. In this 1/4th scale model, you take off as the WhiteKnight carrying SpaceShipOne as a conventional plane. Then press 'X' to release, then 'B' to fire the rocket booster on SpaceShipOne (assume a high-angle attitude first). My personal best is an altitude of 3800 meters before gliding down to land on the original runway where you took off. This is after a release from 100 meters without changing the default rocket settings. Booster rocket characteristics can be changed in Menu Model, Quick Edit, Engine Tab. Read the included readme.txt file for more options and info. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the ss1.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  AH-6 Little Bird Heli (OH-6 Cayuse Armed Variant)
30-powered Heli capable of 3D and autorotation. Highly detailed - has pilot, smoke, etc. Graphics by Logic Wizard, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the ah6.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file.  Apache AH-64 Heli
30-powered Heli capable of 3D and autorotation. Highly detailed - has pilot and co-pilot, wheels instead of skids. Graphics by Logic Wizard, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the apache2.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file. Piper 3-in-1 Piper 170 is actually 3 models in 1 - fly it as a park flyer, 40-powered, or quarter scale model. Graphics by Mariano Fernandez Seco, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the piper40.3dm, piperpf.3dm, and piperq.3dm files. Click here for the Model zip file. Snoopy Funny Snoopy on Flying House - look ma - no hands! Titanic performance! Graphics by Mariano Fernandez Seco, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the Snoopy1.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file. F. Air Colorful fun flyer from Hokusei Model (Japan). Graphics by Shinichiro Nishiya, Physics by PRE-Flight's AeroDesigner. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the FAir41.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file. Carbon Falcon Slow and forgiving Electric Park Flyer can also perform. Unique "Warperon" technology. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the cfalcon.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file. SR-71 Blackbird This sleek jet is still the fastest! Over 10Kg. weight and powered by 2 X 15 Kg. thrust jets. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the sr71.3dm file. Click here for the Model zip file. P-51 Mustang Super-scale WWII Super-Fighter, fully operational, fully animated control surfaces, retractable landing gear. Plus advanced texturing, etc. This model has the lot! Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the mustang1.3dm file. Enjoy but don't ever raise the landing gear while still on the ground! Click here for the Model zip file. AeroDesigner (Margarita) New Feature: Full compatibility with Microsoft .x 3D file format. AeroDesigner is a fully user-configurable aircraft designer. AeroDesigner (based on PRE-Flight) allows an unlimited number of flight physics components and has a 3D interactive interface for ease of use. The finished design can be test flown using PRE-Flight. This is the model-creating tool to create PRE-Flight models! Install Notes: Unzip the files into the PRE-Flight install directory. Create a shortcut to the aerodes.exe file(optional). Don't forget to read the Help and Tutorial (tutorial file link below). To start downloading ades19.zip, click here. And lastly, click here for the tutorial file! Messerschitt Me-163 Komet This German "secret weapon" was powered by a rocket engine and features movable control surfaces, elevon controls, flaps, and new sound. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the me163.3dm file. Enjoy but watch out for rocket engine burns! To start downloading me163.zip, click here. Modifications/corrections to Model Flight Characteristics These modifications address some issues in the physics of the models found in version 1.8 of PRE-Flight. Models affected : Pitts Biplanes, Ergo helis, Cessna trainer, and Sailplane. Body air friction has been added, and rotor friction in the helicopter rotor has been corrected. Other Quick Parameters have also been corrected. Install Notes: Unzip the file into a temporary directory. Read the readme.txt file for installation instructions. To start downloading mod1.zip, click here. REALIZE 3D Editor Install Notes: Unzip the file into a temporary directory. Run Setup.exe. Read the readme.txt file. To start downloading REALIZE, click here. Ergo 50 Heli Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the ergo50.3dm file. QuickEdit parameters are similar to the Ergo 30 but the 50 is, of course, a larger and meaner machine! To start downloading the Model Files, click here. T33 Shooting Star EDF Install Notes: Unzip the file into a new directory under "models" in the PRE-Flight install directory. Run PRE-Flight and go menu Model, Load and select the t33.3dm file. The model is hand-launched and will not take off from grass (like the real model) so go menu Scene, Quick Edit and increase the Main Model Location Y (altitude) to 2.0 and set Speed Z to about 5. Enjoy! To start downloading the Model Files, click here.
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Panoramic Photoreal Scenery - Fitzsimmons Oval
Gee Bee Model Z
Lama SA315 Helicopter
