An Icon of Aviation’s Golden Age Recreated in Stunning Detail
Experience the luxurious era of transoceanic travel with the Boeing 314 Clipper, meticulously designed for X-Plane 12. This comprehensive flight simulation package faithfully recreates one of the most legendary flying boats in aviation history, blending stunning visual detail with historically accurate systems, handling characteristics, and immersive environments. Built from original flight manuals, technical documents, and historical references, this simulation captures the grandeur and complexity of one of the most iconic aircraft of the 1930s and ’40s.
The Boeing 314 Clipper defined the luxury and ambition of intercontinental air travel before WWII. Designed for Pan American Airways, the 314 could land on oceans, opening routes to places lacking airstrips. With lounges, dining service, and sleeping berths, it was often described as a “flying ocean liner”. This model recreates not only the aircraft, but the experience—bringing you back to an era when flight was a glamorous, globe-spanning adventure.
Designed for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Step into the shoes of Pan Am pilots who navigated global skies with only charts, compasses, and courage. Whether you’re crossing the Atlantic or island-hopping in the Pacific, the Boeing 314 opens up a new world of exploratory flying.
Features
- High-Fidelity Flight Model
Developed using original pilot operating handbook and maintenance manual, the aircraft’s aerodynamic and engine performance has been authentically replicated for a realistic flight experience.
- Comprehensive System Simulation
All primary aircraft systems are modeled in detail, including flight controls, engine management, fuel, electrical, cowl flaps, fire extinguisher, de-ice, and radio communication and navigation.
- Functional Sperry A-3 Gyropilot
Realistic simulation of the early autopilot system with manual control knobs and engagement procedure for heading and altitude control.
- Engine & Propeller Systems
Detailed simulation of the Wright GR-2600-A2A engines, including realistic startup procedures, and fully functional constant-speed propellers with feathering controls.
- Payload and Fuel Configuration
Adjustable passenger, cargo, and fuel loads through X-Plane's Weight & Balance menu, allowing realistic mission planning and operational scenarios.
High-definition textures with PBR provide a visually rich cockpit and exterior, enhancing realism and immersion.
Gauges and controls based on historical photographs, optimized for visibility in all lighting conditions. Saved views make it easy to navigate the multi-crew layout.
- Extensive Livery Collection
Includes over 20 liveries covering all known Boeing 314 airframes and paint schemes used throughout the aircraft's operational history, with accurate markings, colors, weathered bare metal, and even wartime camouflage variations.
- Custom Water Spray Effects
Realistic particle effects simulate water spray during takeoff, landing, and taxiing.
Engine audio sourced from recordings of the Wright R-2600 Twin Cyclone for realistic auditory immersion.
Includes a dedicated scenery package adding seaplanes at historical Pan Am stops, integrated into the flight sim environment.
- Lua Script for Water Anchoring
Custom FlyWithLua script allows the aircraft to remain stationary while on water, improving realism during docked or idle states.
Procedures derived from the original pilot operating handbook.
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