FSX Cathay Pacific Lockheed L-188

This repaint for Microsoft Flight Simulator X offers a detailed Cathay Pacific livery for the Lockheed L-188 Electra. It was created by Fabio Cabral (fscabral) and requires the freeware base model developed by Team FS KBT (file name: L-188_ELECTRA_X.ZIP). A refined DXT5 texture format has been used to help maintain performance levels during flight, and an additional update package (CATHAY3L-188UPDATE.ZIP) is also available.

Lockheed L-188 Electra Background

The Lockheed L-188 Electra is a classic four-engined turboprop airliner introduced in the late 1950s. It served various airlines around the world, including Cathay Pacific—an operator known for linking Hong Kong to a wide range of regional destinations. This aircraft’s reliable turboprop engines made it popular for short and medium-haul services. With this custom repaint, you can experience a piece of aviation history within FSX.

Installation Process

After downloading the base Electra pack from the Fly Away Simulation library (which contains the core model by Team FS KBT), place the folder named “texture.CATHAY3” into the ELEC_PASS directory. This folder houses the custom livery files.

Next, open the aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg) and insert the following entry. Remember to replace “x” with the next available [fltsim] index number to ensure correct recognition by the simulator:

[fltsim.x]
title=LOCKHEED L-188 Cathay Pacific Airways 3
sim=electra
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=CATHAY3
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=Cathay
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
atc_heavy=1
atc_parking_types=
ui_manufacturer=Lockheed
ui_type=ELECTRA
ui_variation="Cathay 3"
ui_createdby=repaint made by Fabio Cabral(fscabral)
description=

Optional Update

For any refinements, be sure to check and install CATHAY3L-188UPDATE.ZIP if you wish to incorporate the latest improvements to the texture or model compatibility.

Developer Credits

This repaint was crafted by Fabio Cabral (fscabral), taking advantage of the original Lockheed Electra model developed by Team FS KBT. Remember to acquire the freeware base pack from the Fly Away Simulation mod library to ensure everything loads properly in FSX. Enjoy piloting this classic turboprop airliner with Cathay Pacific’s distinctive paint scheme and experience the charm of mid-century aviation in modern flight simulation environments.