MAAM-SIM
FREE ENHANCEMENTS
for the
TBF/TBM 'AVENGER'
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44 FREE ENHANCEMENTS!
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MAAM-SIM ISSUED UPGRADES AND ADD-ONS
TBF/TBM AVENGER SERVICE PACK 1 NEW!
MANUALS, VIDEOS, AND INSTRUCTIONS
AVENGER SOFTWARE USER'S MANUAL - HTML VERSION
AVENGER SOFTWARE USER'S MANUAL - PDF VERSION
TBM-3 AVENGER VT-84 NO. 310 TEXTURES
TBM-3 AVENGER VT-84 NO. 305 TEXTURES
TBM-3 AVENGER VMTB-143 - USS GILBERT ISLANDS TEXTURES
TBF-1 OF VC-8 - USS MISSION BAY TEXTURES
TBF-1 MARINE TRAINING GROUP 3 TEXTURES
TBM-3 OF MARINE TORPEDO
SQUADRON 143 TEXTURES
TBM
ALTERNATE GEORGE BUSH TBM TEXTURE
USS LANGLEY RELOCATED TO ITALY
SOLOMON ISLANDSUSS LANGLEY RELOCATED TO PUGET SOUND
MAAM-SIM
ISSUED UPGRADES AND ADD-ONS
CLICK ON THUMBNAIL PICTURES TO ENLARGE
File Size - 155 KB
This archive contains FSX Aircraft Menu thumbnail.jpg's for each of the 16 original aircraft in the FS9 TBF/TBM Avenger Package for those using it in FSX. To install, unzip and copy the contents of the zip into the main FSX directory, and allow overwrite. Bill Rambow for MAAM-SIM
File Size - 12.3 MB
Repaint kit for MAAM-SIM TBF-1, 1C, Tarpon-I, and Tarpon II.
Includes layered PSD files for the fuselage and horizontal surfaces, plus 24 bit
BMP's to change the prop, wheels, and pilot's outfit colors. By Jan Visser
MAAM-SIM
MANUALS, VIDEOS, AND INSTRUCTIONS
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File Size - 1 MB
All MAAM-SIM TBM/TBF Avenger package owners should download and
install this critical update. SP1 supersedes and includes all previous
Avenger updates. You need not uninstall anything and must allow overwrite of all
files. Nothing in your basic FS installation will be changed by this SP - only
MAAM-SIM Avenger files are affected.
FS9 users can unzip it directly to their FS9 root directory. Users who have
installed the plane in FSX will need to make the necessary adjustments for the
FS9 Aircraft versus the FSX Sim Objects/Airplane directories.
SP1 corrects fatal errors and crashes suffered by some users when loading or
switching planes, includes new glass textures and corrected checklist and
reference pages.
NOTE: SP1 IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THIRD AND LATER EDITION CD AND DOWNLOAD VERSIONS OF THE AVENGER PACKAGE DATED OCTOBER 8, 2009. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT THE READ1ST.TXT THAT CAME WITH YOUR AVENGER.
TBF/TBM AVENGER SOFTWARE USER'S MANUAL
File Size - 17 MB
This is the free software manual for the CD and Download versions of the TBF/TBM 'Avenger' add-on aircraft packages. It is in html format for reading on your browser, with many dynamic-link bookmarks for easy navigation through the extensive document. The document is illustrated with numerous pictures and diagrams. This is 'must reading' for proper operation of this complicated aircraft.
By MAAM-SIMAVENGER SOFTWARE USER'S MANUAL - PDF VERSION
File Size - 5.5 MB
This Adobe PDF version of the Avenger Software User's Manual has smaller illustrations than the html version, but is more suitable for printing. However, it is still 126 pages in length. By MAAM-SIM. Conversion assistance by Alastair Monk
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File Size - 4.7 MB
Postwar TBM-3E textures by Todd Disrud.
AVENGER AS Mk IV "BERYL THE PERIL" TEXTURES
File Size - 6.0 MB
This repaint of the TBF-1C represents the Avenger AS Mk IV, "Beryl the Peril", Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, XB374, Royal Navy FAA, HMS Bulwark, Suez, 1957. By Brian Hill
File Size - 6.3 MB
Grumman Tarpon/Avenger Mk II JZ466 White 380 pf No 848 Sqn, HMS Formidable (67), August 1945. The British Pacific Fleet operated as a task group of the US Third Fleet during the latter part of the Pacific war, flying missions over Japan proper. By Brian Hill.
File Size - 6.3 MB
Grumman Tarpon/Avenger Mk II JZ
490 of 855 Squadron, Hawkinge, June 1944. By Brian Hill.
Grumman Tarpon/Avenger Mk I FAA 832 Squadron. This carrier operated in the Indian Ocean between January 1944 and the end of war. By Brian Hill.
File Size - 6.3 MB
Grumman Tarpon/Avenger Mk I FN910 White 4F of No 846 Sqn, Macrihanish, Scotland, December 1943. Amongst the second batch of Tarpon Is delivered to the British in the autumn of 1943, this aircraft was issued to No 846 Sqn after the unit had flown off of HMS Ravager and taken up residence in Scotland. No 846 Sqdn was the first unit to operate the Tarpon I in home waters. By Brian Hill
File Size - 4.8 MB
This repaint is for the MAAM-Sim TBM-3 Avenger representing an aircraft from VT-84 aboard the USS Bunker Hill in February of 1945 during strikes on Tokyo. By Todd Disrud
File Size - 3.4 MB
Repaint of the 4.F6 of flottille 4F of the French Navy, circa 1953. For use with the payware Grumman TBM-3 Avenger by MAAM-SIM. Special thanks to Jan Visser for his paint-kit and special assistance in this repaint. By Marcel Ritzema
File Size - 3.4 MB
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epaint of the U-24 of VSQ4 squadron of the Royal Netherlands Navy stationed at Valkenburg NAS (Naval Air Station) circa 1955. Special thanks to Jan Visser for his paint-kit and special assistance in this repaint. By Marcel RitzemaFile Size - 3.4 MB
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epaint of the VSQ1 squadron of the Royal Netherlands Navy stationed at Valkenburg NAS (Naval Air Station) anno 1959. Special thanks to Jan Visser for his paint-kit and special assistance in this repaint. By Marcel RitzemaFile Size - 4.3 MB
This repaint represents aircraft 310 from VT-84 aboard USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) in February 1945. The Yellow cowl ring was an ID band worn by air groups participating in the Tokyo / Honshu raids. Based on original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM-SIM Avenger package, and the paintkit by Jan Visser. Repaint by Steve Bryant.
File Size - 3.5 MB
This repaint represents aircraft 305 from VT-84 aboard USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) in February 1945. The Yellow cowl ring was an ID band worn by air groups participating in the Tokyo / Honshu raids. Based on original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM-SIM Avenger package, and the paintkit by Jan Visser. Repaint by Steve Bryant.
TBM-3 AVENGER VMTB-143 - USS GILBERT ISLANDS TEXTURES
File Size - 9.7 MB
FS9 glossy sea blue repaint of the MAAM TBM-3 Avenger depicts aircraft No. P-78, "AMEN!", of VMTB-143, BuNo 68952 as embarked on USS Gilbert Islands, Summer 1945, pilot unknown. Based on original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM-SIM Avenger package, and the paintkit by Jan Visser. Repaint by Steve Bryant.
TBM-3 VT-6 THREE-SHIP FORMATION PACK TEXTURES
File Size - 9.7 MB
This FS9 repaint mod for those who enjoy formation flying using "The Recorder" (or other video recording apps), or who just want a VT-6 bird with a "clean" rudder. It includes 3 fuselage textures, each with a different tail number, which is identified in the bmp file name. Installation readme included. Based on original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM-SIM Avenger package, and the paintkit by Jan Visser. Repaint by Steve Bryant.
TBM-3 AVENGER VT-10 - USS INTREPID TEXTURES
File Size - 3.3 MB
FS9 glossy sea blue repaint of the MAAM-SIM TBM-3 Avenger. It represents an aircarft of Torpedo 10 (VT-10), The Buzzard Brigade, as embarked on USS Intrepid (CV-11) in Spring 1945. Based on original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM-SIM Avenger package, and the paintkit by Jan Visser. Repaint by Steve Bryant.
TBM-3 AVENGER VT-46 USS INDEPENDENCE TEXTURES
File Size - 3.3 MB
FS9 repaint of the MAAM TBM-3 Avenger. It represents an aircarft from VT-46 as embarked on USS Independence (CVL-22) in April 1945. Based on original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM-SIM Avenger package, and the paintkit by Jan Visser. Repaint by Steve Bryant.
TBF-1C AVENGER VT-2 USS HORNET TEXTURES
File Size - 4.1 MB
This FS9 repaint of the MAAM-SIM Grumman TBF-1C Avenger represents an aircarft from Torpedo Squadron 2 (VT-2) that served aboard USS Hornet (CV-12) during summer 1944. The white disc on the tail was Hornet's air goup ID (Air Group 11 - CVG-11). Based on original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM-SIM Avenger package, and the paintkit by Jan Visser. Repaint by Steve Bryant.
File Size - 356 KB
This file will correct the fuselage texture in the repaint set for tbf-1_vc-84.zip. The original repaint was for a TBF-1, which was incorrect. The aircraft depicted is No.4 - J4, which photographs show to have been a TBM-3. An updated readme and installation instructions are included. This update must be used with the the textures in the original repaint file named tbf-1_vc-84.zip. Repaint by Steve Bryant based on original textures by Todd Disrud and the Avenger paint kit by Jan Visser.
TBM-3 VC-97 - USS MASSAR STRAIT TEXTURES
File Size - 3.4 MB
TBM-3 Avenger represents an aircarft from VC-97 as embarked on USS Massar Strait (CVE-91), February 1945. Repaint by Steve Bryant based on the TBM-3 of VT-17 (USS Hornet CV-12) original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM Avenger package, and the paint kit by Jan Visser
File Size - 3.4 MB
TBM-3 Avenger represents an aircarft from Marine Torpedo Squadron 143 (VMTB - 143) as embarked on the USS Gilbert Islands in spring-summer 1945. P81 "The Loose Goose" was the mount of Capt. Stalnaker, and Capt. Patterson who grew up on his family's "Goose Haven" farm. Repaint by Steve Bryant based on the TBM-3 of VT-17 (USS Hornet CV-12) original textures by Todd Disrud included in the MAAM Avenger package, and the paint kit by Jan Visser.
File Size - 3.6 MB
TBF-1 Avenger represents an aircarft from Marine Training Group 3 as it appeared in October 1944. Repaint by Steve Bryant based on the TBF-1C of VT-7 (USS Hancock CV-19) original textures by Todd Disrud in the MAAM Avenger package, and the paint kit by Jan Visser
TBF-1 AVENGER S8 TEXTURES
File Size - 3.7 MB
TBF-1 Avenger, unit and date unknown. However, the apparent freshly painted markings of the "summer '43" red surround star and over-painted markings suggest summer or fall of 1943, and possibly recently transferred to a new unit or the old unit has been redesignated as evidenced by the painted over "A 7" and a newly painted "S 8." Repaint by Steve Bryant based on the paint kit by Jan Visser.
TBM-3 OF VT-6 - USS HANCOCK TEXTURES
File Size - 3.6 MB
A TBM-3 Avenger from VT-6 as embarked on USS Hancock (CV-19) in April 1945. This particular aircraft has had it's rudder replaced with one that has been around the block a time or 2!
Repaint by Steve Bryant, aka "lilduckfoot2", based on the original MAAM-SIM textures of Todd Disrud.TBM-3 OF VT-88 - USS YORKTOWN TEXTURES
File Size - 3.6 MB
This repaint represents a tri-color TBM-3 of VT-88 serving aboard CV-10, USS Yorktown, in August 1945. This was just after the Navy changed from Geometric Carrier IDs to Alphabetic Codes. Yorktown's code was "RR". Repaint by Steve Bryant, aka "lilduckfoot2", based on the original MAAM-SIM textures of Todd Disrud.
TBF-1 OF VC-8 - USS MISSION BAY TEXTURES
File Size - 3.3 MB
This repaint represents an aircarft from Composite Squadron Eight (VC-8) as embarked on the USS Mission Bay in December 1943. E16, along with 9 other TBF-1s and 6 FM-Wildcats of VC-8 were aboard to provide convoy patrol along the southern routes to North Africa. Repaint by Steve Bryant, aka "lilduckfoot2", based on the original MAAM-SIM textures of Todd Disrud.
TBF-1 OF VC-84 - USS MAKIN ISLAND TEXTURES
File Size - 3.3 MB
TBF-1 in the markings for VC-84 plane No. J4 as she appeared while serving aboard USS Makin Island in January 1945. Repaint by Steve Bryant, aka "lilduckfoot2", based on the original MAAM-SIM textures of Todd Disrud.
TBF-1 MARINE TRAINING GROUP 3 TEXTURES
File Size - 4.8 MB
This tri-color TBF-1 of Marine Training Troup 3, AC No. MT347, is depicted as photographed in October 1944.
Repaint by Steve Bryant, aka "lilduckfoot2", based on the original MAAM-SIM textures of Todd Disrud.TBM-3 AVENGER FIRE BOMBER N145WB TEXTURES
File Size - 4.8 MB
Photo-Real repaint of the TBM-3 Avenger in a more contemporary service. Represents a currently registered and airworthy aircraft, N145WB. Formerly a Canadian fire bomber, it is now owned by an American company, FEW TBMS LLC. By Dustin Mosher.
File Size - 5.0 MB
The Lone Star Flight Museum's TBM-3, N700RW. Photo texture for MAAM TBM-3 Avenger. By Yago9
Download Texture Fix HERE
TBM-3 OF MARINE TORPEDO SQUADRON 143 TEXTURES
File Size - 5.3 MB
This repaint represents an aircraft from Marine Torpedo Squadron 143 (VMTB - 143) as embarked on the USS Gilbert Islands in spring-summer 1945. P81 "The Loose Goose" was the mount of Capt. Stalnaker, and Capt. Patterson who grew up on his family's "Goose Haven" farm. Art on starboard side only. This is an example of the panel with artwork having been transferred from one aircraft to another. You can see the remnants of an 8 from the prior number 81 on the forward edge of the black panel. Repaint template and textures by Steve Bryant, aka "lilduckfoot2".
TBM ALTERNATE GEORGE BUSH TBM TEXTURE
File Size - 7.5 MB
This is a depiction of a real airshow TBM-3 in a colorful, but rather fanciful depiction of the TBF-1C flown by LT(jg) George H.W. Bush for the TBM-3 model. Repaint by Yago9.
MISCELLANEOUS FILES
File Size - 1.5 MB
These files relocate the USS Langley of the MAAM Avenger package into the waters of British Columbia, Canada. CVL48 is located South of Victoria Harbour (CYWH) and North of Port Angeles (KNOW), Washington in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. CVL49 is located NW of Vancouver (CYVR) in the Strait of Georgia. By Brent Hricziscse
USS LANGLEY RELOCATED TO HAWAII
File Size - 1.5 MB
This file relocates the USS Langley of the MAAM Avenger package into the waters of Hawaii. CVL04 is located SE of Honolulu.
By Brent HricziscseFile Size - 1.5 MB
These files relocate the USS Langley of the MAAM Avenger package into the waters on either side of Italy. CVL30 is located in the Adriatic Sea near the city of Ancona (LIPY). CVL31 is located in the Tyrrhenian/Mediterranean Sea near Rome. You can install one or both Italy locations of the USS Langley.
By Claudio Carra and Brent Hricziscse.File Size - 651 KB
This file relocates the USS Langley of the MAAM Avenger package in the middle of the Solomon Islands between the Vella LaVella and Kolombangara islands. She becomes CVL 29. It does not interfere with the original CVL 27 or Dogknot's Puget Sound CVL 28. By Dominique Klein
File Size - 817 KB
This file launches a second copy of the USS Langley, located in Puget Sound, northwest of Seattle. Installation instructions included. By Brent Hricziscse, aka "dogknot"
BATTLE OF MIDWAY AND BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA SCENERY
by Yanco
These scenery files have no actual connection with the MAAM-SIM Avenger, and if they did, the Scenery Free Stuff Page might seem to be the logical place for it. But I am placing this set of files here because it is such a perfect companion for the Turkey. Calling it a "scenery" is in itself doing the creation a disservice, as it is more of a complete FS experience than anything I have every encountered before. Look at the screenshots, most by the author, Yanco, taken from the downloads. The ones featuring the Avenger, are the only exceptions...
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There are five zips that make up this epic creation housed at "Yanko's Toy Box". Click on the titles below to download:
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Battle of Midway Japanese Fleet (Upgrade) |
Battle of Midway American Fleet |
Battle of Midway American Fleet - Update |
Battle of the Coral Sea Japanese Fleet |
Battle of the Coral Sea American Fleet |
| 54.5 MB | 55.9 MB | 44.6 MB | 60.2 MB | 52.0 MB |
INSTALLATION: Install the five archives in the order, above. In each case, dump the folders Addon Scenery, Aircraft, and Effects folders, only into the main FS9 directory. Allow files to be overwritten as you go. After all this is done, activate the sceneries in the FS9 Scenery Library. There will be just three sceneries to activate: MIDWAY-flaten, MIDWAY-J, and MIDWAY_A. Make sure the "flaten" is a lower number (higher on the scenery area priority list) than the others.
CARRIER OPERATIONS: You can make arrested landings on all of the American and Japanese carriers with the Carrier Operations Package, as installed in the Avenger. Here is a dsd_arrester_zone.ini file including all the carriers for both battles, as well as the USS Langley off Okinawa and in the Puget Sound. There are no catapults on the battle fleets, and you will need to adjust the weather to incorporate an appropriate headwind.
SETTINGS: You can witness, or take part in the different phases of these two great battles by setting the time of day. You need not set the date. Refer to the readme's for the schedules of takeoffs, landings, and attacks. To see everything, you will need to set your Scenery Complexity to at least Very Dense. Also, remember to turn on your Traffic. To avoid some peculiar, unwanted effects, turn off the Aircraft Shadows.
LOCATION:
Both Fleets at the Battle of Midway can be found in the Go To Airport Menu under
United States - Midway Islands.
The American Fleet at Coral Sea is listed under Australia - Coral Sea.
The Japanese Fleet at Coral Sea is under Papua New Guinea - Coral Sea.
I think you will find these amazing "sceneries" the perfect setting to fly your new Avengers. I also want to express our admiration for what Yanko San has accomplished. I can only imagine how many hours went into the creation of this monumental freeware masterpiece!
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