FS2004 Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-400 TC1

This repaint provides a custom rendition of Southwest Airlines’ distinctive “Triple Crown One” theme for the stock Boeing 737-400 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It showcases carefully detailed textures created by Tony Potter, emphasizing the unique branding that honors Southwest’s workplace excellence. This add-on requires the default 737-400 model in FS2004 and is available as freeware. It comes from the Fly Away Simulation mod library and must be installed alongside the original aircraft files, as it does not include the base model.

Highlighted Technical Points

• Custom Exterior Artwork: Meticulously recreated color scheme with authentic markings and placement to match the special Triple Crown One design.
• Boeing 737-400 Framework: Utilizes the standard flight deck, systems, and flight model from the default FS2004 Boeing 737-400, offering reliable performance characteristics.
• Realistic Airline Callsign: Integrates an optional modification to your airline list that enables Southwest to be recognized by in-simulator ATC.
• Optimized Texture Delivery: Ensures clarity and crisp presentation while maintaining a balanced file size for smooth in-sim performance.

Some Extra Insight on this Special Livery

The original Triple Crown One aircraft commemorated Southwest Airlines’ achievements in operational categories, highlighting the airline’s dedication to reliability and customer service. While the actual Southwest fleet now includes more modern 737 variants, this heritage design on the 737-400 brings a classic spin to the simulator world.

Steps for Adding These Textures

1. Unzip all contained files to any temporary folder of your choosing.
2. Place the Texture.TC1 folder inside your “fs2004/aircraft/b737_400” directory.
3. Copy the [fltsim.x] entry shown below. Next, open the aircraft.cfg file in the “b737_400” folder, locate the final [fltsim.#] section, and paste this new block underneath it. Replace x with the next sequential number (e.g., if the previous block is [fltsim.4], insert [fltsim.5]).
4. Save your modified aircraft.cfg and close it.
5. To have ATC address you as “Southwest,” add “Southwest” in the default airline.cfg file within your main simulator directory. You may also use specialized callsign packs if preferred.
6. Finally, launch the simulator to experience this Boeing 737-400 Triple Crown One repaint.

Aircraft Configuration Entry

[fltsim.x]
title=Boeing 737-400 TC1
sim=Boeing737-400
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=TC1
kb_checklists=Boeing737-400_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-400_ref
atc_id=N737T
atc_airline=Southwest
atc_flight_number=1123
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type="737-400"
ui_variation="Southwest Silver One"
description="One should hardly be surprised that the world's most prolific manufacturer of commercial aircraft is also the producer of the world's most popular jetliner. The 737 became the best-selling commercial jetliner worldwide when orders for it hit 1,831 in June 1987 (surpassing Boeing's own 727 as the previous champ). However, it wasn't always that way in the first few years of production, there were so few orders that Boeing considered canceling the program. They didn't, and the airplane has more than proven itself in over three decades of service."

This Southwest Airlines repaint by Tony Potter is offered as freeware. Make sure to locate and install the original 737-400 from the Fly Away Simulation mod library if you have not already. Enjoy replicating routes across the United States with this distinctive dash of airline history.