Free ATR 72 Series for FSX/P3D/FS2004

As a popular range of aircraft, the ATR joint venture has helped to create some very popular aircraft. As a joint venture between Aerospatiale (Airbus) and Aeritalia (Leonardo S.p.A), the ATR 72 series was made to carry anything from 72-78 passengers at any one time. It's a single-class aircraft series, too, which makes it very popular for a lot of airlines. Read more...

Compatibility: Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, Prepar3D (all versions including v4), Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
File size: 85 MB
Developer: Virtualcol FS Software

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The first model, the ATR-100, came to prominence in the late 1980s. In 1988, the first prototype flight took place, and it was deemed airworthy by late 1989. By 2000, the ATR series had already produced over 10m flights, with around 2.5bn statute miles covered in that time.

Over 450m people have flown aboard an ATR flight, too, and these numbers are only likely to continue growing.

The most modern model is that the of ATR 72-600, which came to be in 2010. It's a conversion of the ATR 72-500 with various changes made, including the addition of a boost function for faster take-off. Various features and add-ons are included as part of this wider package, with a maximum capacity of 78 seats in total.

Each edition of the ATR 72 has added small but significant improvements over the former: the 72-600 is a continuation of that.

Are you a fan of the ATR 72 series? Now you can try it out with ease in FS2004, FSX, and P3D. This should give you all the help that you need to fly a challenging but rewarding range of aircraft in these classic simulators.

With plenty of detail included for each of the five models in total, you can enjoy flying a healthy recreation of all five ATR 72 models included.

In their own way, each of the ATR 72-200, 210, 210F, 500, and 600 models have strengths and weaknesses.

This simple package lets you try all of them out in closer detail so that you can work out which ATR aircraft is going to be the best fit for you.

What's included?

Five models for each of the ATR 72-200, 210, 210F, 500, and 600 models.
37 unique liveries that look to capture the ATR-72 in authentic designs.
Includes various liveries based on real designs the ATR 72 has flown in.
A fully working paint kit that allows your own liveries should you choose.
A fully operational 3D virtual cockpit that makes flying your ATR 72 aircraft easier.
A detailed manual to read over and look at when you need help and information.

Development and donated as freeware by VirtualCol FS Software.

If you like this freeware package, please do post a review below. Or simply post your comments as a review.

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.

View all products/add-ons by Virtualcol FS Software.

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Customer Reviews

Rated 4.2/5.0 based on 26 customer reviews

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.

Zaakir Ali 05/25/2019: 4/5 Verified Purchase

It's amazing freeware. It looks like an ATR cockpit, has many of the controls it has, and it has a very good autopilot. The FMC and the manual's grammar could be better, as it is quite hard to do a flight plan with VNAV, but LNAV is fine, especially if you follow ATC. This plane is great for people who have mastered the default planes and want to move on to something new and add more controls. This plane also works with fsairlines client, so it is very easy to configure your payload and fuel. For people into looks, the 37 liveries are very good, and each model has a good amount. Some of my favourite features are the custom ground crew and autofeather. However a lot of the overhead panel switches don't work in the virtual cockpit.

MICHAEL PETER GRANDVILLE 01/03/2020: 3/5 Verified Purchase

this is going to be very interesting lets see how we do. hi, downloading it maycause some problems in fsx steam - here s what I would do - install the plane to ypour fs 2004 aircraft and then copüy the file from out of the aircraft menu into fsx by going to simobjects as they are known in fsx and find the aircraft file there. then copy the atr 72 file from fs2004 aircraft folder straight into fsx - simobjects - aircraft folder. otherwise extract the aircraft to a new folder you create on your desktop and then copy the contents straight into fsx - simobjects - aircraft. it should work without problems. i am going to try it but will point the install file straight to my fsx - simobjects - aircraft folder

MICHAEL PETER GRANDVILLE 12/20/2019: 4/5 Verified Purchase

hi, downloading it maycause some problems in fsx steam - here s what I would do - install the plane to ypour fs 2004 aircraft and then copüy the file from out of the aircraft menu into fsx by going to simobjects as they are known in fsx and find the aircraft file there. then copy the atr 72 file from fs2004 aircraft folder straight into fsx - simobjects - aircraft folder. otherwise extract the aircraft to a new folder you create on your desktop and then copy the contents straight into fsx - simobjects - aircraft. it should work without problems. i am going to try it but will point the install file straight to my fsx - simobjects - aircraft folder

Thaddeus Braun 04/27/2019: 4/5 Verified Purchase

Nice appearance, even in DX10 Preview mode. Flies easily & as expected. Nice engine sounds. It doesn't slow down the frame rate. Gauges a bit difficult for me to read in 2D or Virtual Cockpit. GPS Map sometimes gets lost behind the panel. ( I use 1152 x 864 resolution with Antialiiasing on an nVidia GT730 with an Intel Core 2 Quad @ 3 Ghz. Windows 7 64 bit with 8 GB RAM. )

Alberto aldana 05/12/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

I ve selected the one for fs 2004 JUST FANTASTIC / IS REALLY GOOD WHEN THE ARCHIVES COME IN A "INSTALL EXE" MODE NO NEED TO OPEN FILES, ZIPS, WINRARS ETC. . SIMSHACK SEEMS TO BE AN AMERICAN COMPANY DUE THE SATISFACTION OF THE CUSTOMER , IN THIS CASE MYSELF

REALLY HAPPY WITH YOUR PRODUCTS / CONGRATULATIONS

YOU WON A CUSTOMER FOR SURE ALBERT ALDANA

johnny ashburn 04/27/2019: 3/5 Verified Purchase

I like the aircraft as to flight dynamics but one thing that could be better is the realsim of the cockpit. With other companies the interior looks quite real but not here. Actually it looks a great deal like the free wear cockpit found in freeware downloads.

Thank you for allowing me to do this review.

Dr. Johnny Ashburn

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

Absolutely brilliant for a freeware aircraft for FS2004. Excellent model, liveries and 2d and 3d cockpits. A lot of fun to learn and fly. I've also just downloaded the ATR42 and that appears equally as good. Highly recommend both for FS2004.

David Freed 04/28/2019: 2/5 Verified Purchase

I downloaded the free ATR-72 software. It won't run on FSX Steam Edition. Tried installing it several times and in different ways, but it won't install. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how to get it to work? All help appreciated.

Serge Villez-Mognier 04/29/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Fast download, easy installation, first flight tests very satisfactory. We are not far from the Flight One ATR 72-500. In addition there is an easy to use paintkit. In short, it's perfect! Thank you very much for this gift.

Bob Wolfe 04/27/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

High quality sim, easy to install and flight characteristics are good. Virtual cockpit looks good but you can't see over the top, so I prefer the cockpit view, not as realistic but better view fo fly with.

yavier sanchez 04/28/2019: 5/5

excellent plane I have traveled a lot in the airline satena that has this type of plane with the opportunity to see the cabin and is very detailed like the one with this free product.

Manuel Higueras 04/26/2019: 1/5

Both the ATR 42 as well as the ATR 72 loaded to my P3Dv4 show black instruments as if gauges where missing. Wonder if somebody has same problem

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

I bought the ATR for FSX so could not miss the opportunity of getting it free for P3D Thank YOU Sim Shack Rob

Derek Frahm 04/27/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Wow! What a stunning product. Just did a few circuits and was very impressed with all the features. Well done!!

Larry Tuttle 05/04/2019: 2/5 Verified Purchase

Sorry, this is not what I was looking for. I was looking for single engine "cessna" or other GA aircraft.

Jos VIVILLE 04/12/2020: 3/5 Verified Purchase

OK, its free but only for FS2004. I buy Munchen airport and is for FSX. FS2004 is an old flightsim.

Geo Papa 08/17/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Good produkt Actually it looks a great deal like the free wear cockpit found in freeware downloads.

Carlos Gordillo 04/08/2020: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Very nice and detailed airplane.Tha graphics are good and the performance very real.

Bora Corba 06/26/2020: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Very nice and detailed airplane.Tha graphics are good and the performance very real.

Pasquale Marrulli 04/28/2019: 4/5

Good plane I tested it with P3d we hope it goes well I will let you know

ahmed eid 01/31/2022: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Great plane, and the user's manual is good, have enjoy flying it

harold ramsey 04/29/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

Great plane, and the user's manual is good, have enjoy flying it

francis mcmillian 07/11/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

This one of my best aircraft, Great graphics an super nav aids.

VINCENZO MAMONE 11/29/2019: 5/5 Verified Purchase

This one of my best aircraft, Great graphics an super nav aids.

ahmed yehia 01/31/2022: 5/5

This one of my best aircraft, Great graphics an super nav aids.

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