FSX Socata TB-10 Tobago

Elevate your Microsoft Flight Simulator X experience with this meticulously crafted repaint for the Socata TB-10 Tobago. Created by Tom Tiedman, it showcases a refined blue and white scheme accented by black trim, all under the fictional tail number N4579Y. This repaint is meant for the freeware Premier Aircraft Design (P.A.D.) TB-10 platform and requires the separate base model available in the Fly Away Simulation library.

A Fresh Look for a Renowned Light Aircraft

The Socata TB-10 Tobago stands out in the single-engine piston category due to its modern styling, comfortable interior width, and adaptable flight characteristics. Developed in the late 1970s, this aircraft features a variable-pitch propeller and is part of the larger TB series, often nicknamed the “Caribbean Planes” because of their tropical designations. The roomy cockpit, measuring approximately 49 inches at shoulder level, makes it a favored choice for cross-country touring and training flights. This newly designed paint job, sporting blue, white, and black stripes, brings an updated aesthetic to an already versatile airframe.

Highlights of This Repaint

• Fictional Registration: N4579Y provides a unique identity that sets you apart in the simulator.
• Color Combination: A vivid mix of blue and white with black striping gives the exterior a refined appearance.
• Accurate Texturing: Each detail is aligned with the TB-10’s shape, preserving realism throughout the fuselage.

Contributors Behind the Scenes

The P.A.D. team deserves recognition for their outstanding freeware TB-10 model design, which forms the basis for this custom repaint. Credit also goes fully to Tom Tiedman for applying his artistic skill to create this blue-black version that raises the bar for visual fidelity.

Installation Procedure

1. Add the enclosed “texture.Blue-Black N4579Y” folder into your existing Socata TB-10 Tobago directory provided by Premier Aircraft Design.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file in that TB-10 folder. Insert the [fltsim.X] section shown below, replacing “X” with the next available number in your list of repaints. Make sure to save any changes.
3. Enjoy the new visual style during your next flight session.

[fltsim.X]
title=TB10G1X Blue-Black N4579Y
sim=TB10
model=
panel=TB10X
sound=
texture=Blue-Black N4579Y
kb_checklists=TB10_check
kb_reference=TB10_ref
ui_manufacturer=Socata
ui_type=TB10 Tobago
ui_variation=Blue-Black N4579Y
atc_id=N4579Y
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
prop_anim_ratio=1.015
description=The Socata TB10 is a light single-engine piston aircraft created by Socata in the late 1970s. Featuring a variable pitch propeller and spacious cabin, the TB series has become popular for both pilot instruction and touring. Although nicknamed the “Caribbean Planes” due to their island-centric model titles, these aircraft are also found in wider general aviation roles. This repaint depicts a fictional N4579Y in a stylish blue and white livery with black trim.