FSX US Forest Service Basler BT-67 N142Z

This repaint package introduces the United States Forest Service (USFS) livery for the Basler BT-67, a modern turboprop conversion of the venerable Douglas DC-3. Created by Daniel Fuernkaess (Cheese-Strike Repaints), this texture set requires the freeware Basler BT-67 base pack developed by Daniel Fuernkaess, Manfred Jahn, Alexander M. Metzger, and Hansjoerg Naegele. Designed for use in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, this add-on visually depicts the aircraft configuration that the USFS often deploys for forestry missions, firefighting support, and cargo transport over rugged territories.

Key Technical Details

The Basler BT-67 modifies the classic DC-3 airframe by incorporating lengthened fuselage sections and Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines, substantially improving payload capacity and flight performance. This particular texture set translates the USFS paint scheme onto the BT-67’s distinctive design, highlighting its operational role in aerial firefighting and resource management (aerial firefighting refers to the use of aircraft to combat wildland fires). The livery showcases the robust construction, aerodynamic enhancements, and specialized markings used by Forest Service crews when transporting equipment or personnel to remote areas.

Software Prerequisites and Installation Reference

This livery is textures only and requires a functioning installation of the Basler BT-67 base pack (freeware). Users can find that essential file in the Fly Away Simulation mod library if not already obtained. Once the main package is in place, proceed with the steps below to add the new USFS paint scheme:

1. Verify that the Basler BT-67 model is installed and operational within your “Flight Simulator X\Simobjects\Airplanes\Basler_BT67” directory.
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file containing these USFS textures to a convenient location.
3. Copy the “texture.N142Z” folder into your existing “Basler_BT67” aircraft directory.
4. Open aircraft.cfg in a text editor (such as Notepad) and locate the last [fltsim] entry. Paste the new section from the snippet below, ensuring the “x” in [fltsim.x] is changed to the next available sequence number.

Aircraft Configuration Entry

[fltsim.x]
title=Basler U.S. Forest Service
sim=Basler_BT67_v1.7
model=bt67_1
panel=
sound=
texture=N142Z
kb_checklists=BT-67_check
kb_reference=BT-67_ref
atc_id=N142Z
ui_manufacturer="Basler"
ui_type="Turbo DC-3"
ui_variation="U.S. Forest Service"
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby=
description="US Forest Service
Paint by Daniel Fuernkaess (Cheese-Strike Repaints). Project BT-67 developers: Daniel Fuernkaess, Manfred Jahn, Alexander M. Metzger, Hansjoerg Naegele."

Additional Notes

This repaint is strictly for freeware use. It has been developed to depict the distinctive USFS appearance while leveraging the performance advantages of the BT-67 conversion. Daniel Fuernkaess (Cheese-Strike Repaints) is credited for crafting this texture, and the Basler BT-67 base model remains the work of the dedicated creators mentioned above. If you require more liveries or variants, explore other available repaints compatible with the same platform.