Free ATR 42 Series for FSX/P3D/FS2004

ATR aircraft have become very popular, thanks to the long-term work carried out by Aerospatiale (Airbus) and Aeritalia (Leonardo S.p.A). The ATR-42 series was one of the most popular, with anything from 42-48 passengers included on these flights. Their single class nature made the ATR 42 very popular especially for smaller and more compact flights. Read more...

Compatibility: Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, Prepar3D (all versions including v4), Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
File size: 80 MB
Developer: Virtualcol FS Software

Buy now forAll taxes included$0.00 (FREE)

Fully suitable for use with FSX and P3D, this take on the ATR-42 series gives you access to all of its most popular models. Each model comes with a fully working virtual cockpit as well as gauges that should work as you fly. This, along with the 35+ liveries included and based on real-life ATR-42 flight designs, makes flying your ATR aircraft even simpler.

From 1984 until today, the ATR-42 series has enjoyed continuous production. Used by the likes of First Air and Aeromar, it's become a major part of the civilian aviation industry. Still in service and being produced today, you can expect to see the ATR-42 series in the skies for years to come. If you have never flown one, this add-on will let you try out the most popular members of the ATR-42 group.

You also get access to a blank paint kit so that you can create your own ATR-42 aircraft liveries should you so choose. Alongside new turboprop sounds and various other new additions, you can take to the skies in the ATR-42 320F, 500, or 600 models. It's a payware style take on the ATR-42 series, delivered as freeware. If you wish to see why so many chose to fly this particular brand of aircraft - and still do - be sure to take a look at this collection.

What's included?

Five new models for each of the ATR 72-200, 210, 210F, 500, and 600 aircraft.
37 fresh new liveries that are all based on real ATR 72 designs.
An easy to use paint kit that allows your easy creation of your own liveries.
A fully operational 3D virtual cockpit.
Detailed manuals and documentation to use as and when you need.

About Virtualcol FS Software

Virtualcol, based in Columbia has been developing flight sim add-ons for over a decade for FS2004, FSX, and Prepar3D. They have recently released their first model for Microsoft's new 2020 release (MSFS).

Their products always have a focus on being frame-rate friendly and fairly priced. You don't need a high-end machine to run Virtualcol models. Their aircraft design focuses on turboprops although they have released some smaller private jet aircraft.

Their products are well received and have had many well-rated reviews by new and returning customers.

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Customer Reviews

Rated 4.4/5.0 based on 29 customer reviews

Roger Martin 04/27/2019: 4/5 Verified Purchase

Hello SimShack , This is an excellent free download for the ATR 42 for FS 2004 . The out appearance of the various of the various livries are well done It comes with a pdf checklist and operating manual for the flight computer as well as the various switches. The auto pilot is a little difficult to understand but has alot to do with my computers screen as the virtual cockpit can be magnified to clearly read all guages and switches. The ATR 42 model has very forgiving flight characteristics and handles and flyies well . Trimming the airplane also is easy to do. One item I notices is the C of G is showing way forward of the c of G zone but does not show in the flight chracteristics. opening the fuel and load section shows only 1 load point so I imagine it is not adjustable. The fuel however is fully adjustable. Inflight sounds are good in all views and the engine shutdown sounds are very realistic . propeller animation is also good. in this package there are 2 main control panels both virtual cockpit and 2d cockpit as the package addresses 3 different versions on the ATR 42 depending on the airlines requirement. to sum up you can't go wrong as it is getting harder to find aircraft that run in FS 9 , and I imagine the FSX and P3D versions are better yet. Thanks Virtualcol and Simshack

Adrian Light 04/27/2019: 4/5 Verified Purchase

I downloaded the FSX version. The download was quick and faultless. Unzipping the file was easy and the supplied installation programme made everything very quick and easy. Having spent just over an hour flying this plane my review naturally is limited - especially as I'm not a fan of virtual cockpits so I only used the supplied 2D cockpit panels. I am impressed by the quality of the graphics, paint schemes, sound quality and flight characteristics. It might be the way my FSX has been set up, but the "mouse-over tool tips" were missing which made life difficult at times and almost impossible sometimes due to the very small readouts from the gauges. For a totally free download, these are criticisms which are a bit picky but these and more would be fully justified if I had paid for this - in fact I would have been demanding a refund. Download it, fly it and enjoy it.

Ralph Connell 05/13/2019: 3/5 Verified Purchase

Thank you for offering this aircraft as freeware. I don't want to seem ungrateful, but this is my honest opinion. In terms of the aircraft, the 2D panel is OK in so far that it's easy to follow and use. The textures are 'flat' though. The VC is a different matter. It looks very unreal and again the texturing is almost none existent. Difficult to read some of the gauges too. The sound is OK, but it lacks depth. The plus side is that there are plenty of liveries but they look too clean. I like liveries to look 'used,' that's a personal preference however. I have to admit, if I'd paid for this model, I would've been disappointed. Thanks for the opportunity to download and comment on this plane.

don lerd 06/03/2020: 5/5 Verified Purchase

I still use FS2004 so it was good this free aircraft was compatible with it. It handles very good and will even start buffeting if you overspeed which you dont find in many FS payware models never mind freeware.I swapped the supplied sounds with an old payware sound set I had but preferred the free ones so swapped them back again. The panel instruments are a bit tiny making especially the speed gauge hard to read, but bringing your view forward cures this.

Alan Watson 03/20/2020: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Excellent aircraft and brilliant 2d and 3d cockpits for a free download. I've only had a brief flight, but Ive been flying the free ATR72 which, again is excellent. Thank you very much VirtualCol and Sim Shack! Initially, I was a little confused because I use FS2004 and inadvertently downloaded the FSX version. But once I sussed out my mistake I got the correct download.

Ulrich Conradt 02/22/2021: 3/5

For a freeware product more than expected. Nice aircraft, easy to fly and a lot of liveries.

Minus only: the ATR model 425 with livery TAME in flight (FSX Steam) shows a black font to middle fuselage. The bmp files seems correct, the aircraft.cfg shows no mistake. What can I do?

Manuel Higueras 04/28/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

I think that we should thank both SimShack and Virtualcol for this great gift. The plane has all of its features working, nice VC, and a variety of different models and airlines

John Page 04/27/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

I bought the VA ATR 45 payware version for FSX and have enjoyed it immensely so could not miss the chance of getting it for free for P3D, THANK YOU very much SIM SHACK Rob

nathan barnes 05/12/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Had issues with install, im used to it being more complicated but all is well now!

Easily my favorite to fly. Beautifully detailed. Thank you simshack and Virtualcol!

Douglas Grether 06/10/2021: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Just did a short hop to get the feel of the aircraft. Responds very well, holds power on climb out and no surprises. Very nice aircraft and thank SimShack for the gift.

Bob Wolfe 04/26/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Seamless install to MS FSX (steam). The acft has excellent detail and flight characteristics are accurate. It came with three paint schemes that are all excellent.

Barry Jupp 08/31/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Just downloaded this product looks really good,like the ground animation ,have not flown it yet,but like what i see,will post again when ive had a little trip.

Alex Boswell 03/08/2022: 3/5 Verified Purchase

I purchased the Airbus A319 engine sounds from off here but I am disappointed that the aircraft apu and fans don't stay on for long enough when on the ground

Yoshihiro Tanabe 05/05/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Letters on the instrument panel are too small although I believe this is the right proportion on the instrument panel.

Ricardo Fernandez 04/26/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Very good gift, and works excellent.I work very well in PREPARD3D V4. Your details are very good

Jona Manuel 04/28/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

execelent ATR42, and thank you for free version, beautiful plane and excelent control

Keith Byatt 04/23/2020: 3/5 Verified Purchase

Great except most of the legends on some panels are unreadable, too small and grainy

Hans Kampman 05/28/2019: 1/5 Verified Purchase

Installing in P3D v.4.5 went smooth, but when I started up P3D the sim crashed!!

Aharon Hareven 11/26/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Great addon and it's for free! Many thanks for providing us such a good product!

LEON VERMEULEN 04/28/2019: 5/5

Brilliant plane to have. Very good and and good detail. Thank you very much.

Cono Game 09/14/2022: 4/5 Verified Purchase

I bought this for free but i haven't try it. Great job of these addon

Marlon Echteld 04/27/2019: 5/5

Very nice plane. I will enjoy it. I like the gift and many thanks.

Norman Macdonald 07/04/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Have only used it once but am most impressed! Superb authenticity!

Noe Carrillo 04/07/2020: 4/5 Verified Purchase

Good flying model and look grate, thank you for having it free.

Maurice Lyon 04/26/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

It's nice to have this aircraft back into my hanger again

Aleksey Bondashov 12/28/2020: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Everything works, I'm sorry I downloaded the wrong plane

Martin Schiffelers 04/26/2019: 5/5

What a beautiful plane and then as a gift. Thank you.

Hermann Simons 04/27/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

I am impressed! Also about the ease of installation!

Jose Silva Nunez 04/27/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Perfect !!! Great !!! Impressive !!! Inspiring !!!

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