FSX Red/White Cessna 414 Chancellor

This freeware repaint merges a classic red and white color layout with the Premier Aircraft Design (P.A.D.) Cessna 414A Chancellor model, delivering fresh aesthetics for FSX (Microsoft Flight Simulator X) pilots. The P.A.D. development team crafted the original 414A package, and this particular texture set is expertly designed by Tom Tiedman. Enthusiasts seeking a pressurized and turbocharged twin-engine aircraft will find this livery visually appealing and technically accurate.

Distinctive Exterior Appearance

The repaint highlights a vivid red fuselage section complemented by crisp white accents, blending modern style with a timeless aviation vibe. Subtle panel lines and rivet details remain visible for added realism, ideal for capturing satisfying external views during pre-flight checks or fly-by camera angles. Intricate shading enhances the Cessna's sleek form, reflecting the robust design that has made the 414 series popular worldwide.

About the Cessna 414A Chancellor

The real-world Cessna 414A Chancellor is configured with pressurized cabins to accommodate six to eight passengers comfortably. Its twin, turbocharged Continental engines are capable of sustaining cruising altitudes up to 24,000 feet, with an indicated airspeed around 170 knots. When factoring in ground speed, it can often reach approximately 270 mph, making it well-suited to both business and personal travel.

Livery Integration Requirements

This repaint was made for the freeware Premier Aircraft Design Cessna 414A Chancellor base package (C414JPRX.ZIP). The repaint does not include the original model itself. To enjoy this texture, download and install the P.A.D. 414A Chancellor from the Fly Away Simulation library, ensuring compatibility before using the livery. Once you have the base files installed, proceed with the steps below to integrate this repaint.

Installation Method

1. Move or copy the enclosed "Texture.Red N7692J" folder into your main P.A.D. Cessna 414A directory.
2. Add the following [fltsim.X] data to the aircraft.cfg file located in that same folder. Replace X with the next appropriate number in your 414A repaint sequence. Complete by saving the updated file in your preferred text editor.

[fltsim.X]
title=Cessna 414A Red N7692J
sim=C414A
model=
panel=c414
sound=bigtwin
texture=Red N7692J
kb_checklists=C414A_check
kb_reference=C414A_ref
atc_airline=
atc_id=N7692J
atc_flight_number
ui_manufacturer=Cessna
ui_type=414A Chancellor
ui_variation=Red N7692J
description=Aircraft by the P.A.D. team. Red N7692J repaint by Tom Tiedman. The Cessna 414A Chancellor is a 6/8 place pressurized twin with turbocharged engines. A typical cruise speed is 170 Kts (indicated airspeed) at 24,000 ft. (approx 270 mph ground speed) prop_anim_ratio=0.9985

Credits and Notes

This texture set was created by Tom Tiedman and is based on the Premier Aircraft Design (P.A.D.) freeware 414A Chancellor. Its design seeks to preserve the operational fidelity of the base model while featuring new visual elements for enhanced enjoyment in FSX. This repaint is distributed under a freeware license, ensuring flight sim fans can enjoy it without additional cost.