FS2004 Lockheed P-3C Orion (p-3c2k2.zip)

Nice find, RadarMan. I remember that Orion package being one of the better “all-in-one” FS9 classics — lots of little extras without being a handful to fly.

If anyone grabs p-3c2k2.zip and something doesn’t behave (common with older FS2004 releases), here are a few practical checks that usually sort it out:

Quick troubleshooting checklist

1. Make sure the aircraft folder is in the right place:
   ...\Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft\
   (and that the panel/sound/texture folders are inside that aircraft folder, not nested one level too deep after unzipping).

2. If the panel loads “black” or with missing gauges, confirm the panel folder actually contains .CAB and/or .GAU files, and that they’re not sitting loose in a separate “Gauges” folder inside the download.
3. For effects like engine smoke and any special door animations, confirm the effects got copied into:
   ...\Flight Simulator 9\Effects\
   Some older zips include an “Effects” folder that you have to merge manually.

4. If the bomb-bay door or other animated bits don’t move, double-check you’re using the right key assignments in FS9 (and that you haven’t reassigned them). Sometimes the readme calls one key, but the model is actually tied to a standard FS control.

Also, on the “fast” comment — the P-3 can feel a little lively in FS9 if you’re used to heavier iron. I’ve had better results flying it more like a turboprop transport: keep the power changes smooth and don’t yank it around on approach.

If anybody runs into a specific snag, post back with:

• Your FS2004 version (9.0 or 9.1 update)
• What exactly isn’t working (panel, smoke, doors, missing textures, etc.)
• Any error message text, if you get one

…and I’ll help you narrow it down.