FSX Cathay Pacific Lockheed L1011 Tristar

Designed to enrich your simulation hangar, this high-fidelity repaint package focuses on Cathay Pacific’s Lockheed L1011 TriStar, registration VR-HHK, carefully put together by Paul Craig in collaboration with Thomas Ruth and Erick Cantu. It includes authentic exterior markings that capture Cathay Pacific’s classic era, reflecting the airline’s distinctive look of the time. These texture files integrate seamlessly with the freeware Tom_L1011-100 base model (available in Fly Away Simulation's library) and offer a refined retro experience for enthusiasts seeking historically accurate liveries.

Details of the Aircraft Variant

The Lockheed L1011 is a widebody trijet that was originally introduced to major commercial routes in the early 1970s. Recognized for its advanced onboard systems, this aircraft served numerous carriers around the globe, including Cathay Pacific. As part of Cathay's fleet, the L1011 offered long-range capabilities, significant payload capacity, and dependable service on regional and intercontinental routes. This repaint highlights registration VR-HHK (construction number 1118) to mirror the real-world counterpart from that era.

What This Package Provides

• Accurate Cathay Pacific Livery: Faithful recreation of the airline’s colors.
• Unique Aircraft Identity: Specific registration details for VR-HHK.
• Textures Only: This release does not include the main model. Users must install TOML1011.ZIP as the prerequisite.
• Historical Flair: The repaint captures an era when Cathay Pacific operated these influential tri-jets, maintaining period-correct details.

Steps for Installation

Extracting the Contents

1. Unzip the downloaded archive into a temporary location.
2. Locate the "texture.Cathay Pacific" directory.

Placing the Repaint Files

1. Open your primary Tom_L1011-100 folder (often found in: OS (C)/Program Files(x86)/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes/Tom_L1011-100).
2. Copy and paste "texture.Cathay Pacific" directly into the Tom_L1011-100 aircraft folder.

Updating the Aircraft Configuration

To make this livery visible, the aircraft.cfg file needs a new entry. Follow these precise steps:

1. Create a backup of your existing aircraft.cfg to avoid losing critical data.
2. Open aircraft.cfg and navigate to the last [fltsim.x] entry.
3. Copy and paste the following block, making sure to change "X" to the subsequent number:

[fltsim.X]
title=L1011-100 Cathay Pacific
sim=tom1011
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Cathay Pacific
kb_checklists=Boeing747-400_check
kb_reference=Boeing747-400_ref
atc_id=VR-HHK
atc_airline=CATHAY
atc_flight_number=1123
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Lockheed
ui_type=L1011-100
ui_variation=Cathay Pacific
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Thomas Ruth + Eric Cantu
description= First Flight on November 16, 1969 at Palmdale, California\ s entry into service with Eastern on April 26, 1972. Total Production: 250 units. Production end: 1982.

If you find merging this data directly to be troublesome, edit the file in an external location and then move it back into your FSX folder once you have finished.

Disclaimer

Use all attached material entirely at your own discretion. The author, Paul Craig, assumes no liability for any potential errors, data corruption, or other issues that might result from installing these liveries.