Fs2004 - Captain Sim Legendary C-130 Pro

The modernized "Super Hercules" featuring six-bladed propellers and glass-cockpit digital displays.

: Beyond the base model, Captain Sim expanded the lineup to include variations like the C-130J with its six-blade Dowty propellers and improved performance metrics. Legacy and Reception

Before we dive into the simulation, let's take a brief look at the real-world C-130. First flown in 1954, the Hercules has been used by military forces around the world for a wide range of tasks, from cargo and troop transport to aerial refueling, medical evacuation, and even search and rescue. With over 2,500 aircraft produced, the C-130 has seen action in numerous conflicts, including Vietnam, the Falklands War, and more recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Legendary C-130 Pro targets simmers who want a capable, realistic large-aircraft platform in FS2004. It aims to reproduce the look, cockpit, systems behavior, flight dynamics, and mission versatility of C-130 variants used in military and humanitarian roles. The package typically includes multiple exterior liveries and model variants (civil/military, different air forces), along with a modeled cockpit and systems intended for procedural operation rather than full FMC-style automation. FS2004 - Captain Sim Legendary C-130 Pro

The avionics suite included functional weather radar, tactical navigation systems (TACAN), older-style mechanical ADIs and HSIs, and comprehensive engine monitoring gauges that responded dynamically to throttle adjustments and environmental conditions. Flight Dynamics and Soundscape

The Pro package featured a massive array of high-resolution 2D panels (including dedicated Navigator and Overhead stations) and a fully interactive Virtual Cockpit (VC) True Systems Logic:

The C-130 Pro featured custom-coded systems that went far beyond the default FS9 capabilities. First flown in 1954, the Hercules has been

: Features visual countermeasures (flares), engine smoke, and environmental effects like water spray and wake. Base Package Variants

This is why you bought the "Pro" version. To simulate a combat drop:

The C-130 Pro uses a vintage Sperry autopilot. It does not fly like a Boeing 737. It aims to reproduce the look, cockpit, systems

Note: Captain Sim has since moved on to MSFS and P3D, but their old FS9 support forums (archived) are still accessible. The final service pack (v1.2) is essential; it fixed the fuel crossfeed logic and the autopilot oscillation bug.

: The 'Pro' package includes 24 model variations covering the C-130E, C-130K, and HC-130 Exterior Detail