Guide to Installing Freeware Aircraft in FSX: Steam Edition

Greetings Shane,

Absolutely, you can enrich your FSX: Steam Edition experience with a variety of aircraft from our extensive collection at Fly Away Simulation. Here's a step-by-step guide to assist you in the process:

Step 1: Choose Your Aircraft
Firstly, navigate to our main FSX mods page (here). You can select from categories like Civil Aircraft (link), Military Aircraft (link), General Aviation Aircraft (link), Business Jets (link), Turboprops (link), Propliners (link), and Helicopters (link).

Step 2: Download the Aircraft
Once you've selected an aircraft, download the .zip file to your computer.

Step 3: Extract the Files
Use a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the files to a temporary folder.

Step 4: Locate the FSX: Steam Edition Directory
Navigate to your FSX: Steam Edition directory. Typically, it's located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FSX.

Step 5: Install the Aircraft
Within the extracted files, you'll find a folder with the aircraft's name. Copy this folder to the SimObjects\Airplanes folder in your FSX: Steam Edition directory.

Step 6: Activation
Start FSX: Steam Edition. The new aircraft should now be available in the 'Select Aircraft' menu.

Tips for Smooth Installation:

• Always backup your FSX: Steam Edition directory before adding new mods.
• Ensure the mod is compatible with FSX: Steam Edition.
• Some aircraft might require additional steps, like adding gauges or effects. Read the included documentation for guidance.

This process is also applicable to popular platforms like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and X-Plane 12, with some variations in file structure and installation steps.

Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance or clarification. Happy flying!