FSX Bell Geospace Aviation Basler BT-67 C-FTGI

This repaint offers a detailed Bell Geospace Aviation livery for the Basler BT-67, a turboprop evolution of the classic DC-3 airframe. It is specifically designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) pilots seeking a distinctive research-oriented skin reflecting Bell Geospace’s real-world survey operations. Creators involved in the base model include Daniel Fuernkaess, Manfred Jahn, Alexander M. Metzger, and Hansjoerg Naegele. The repainter, known as Cheese-Strike Repaints (by Daniel Fuernkaess), ensures faithful details on fuselage markings, engine nacelles, and wing surfaces. Below, you will find important tips, references, and instructions to get this texture properly installed.

Technical Aspects of This Basler BT-67 Variant

The Basler BT-67 is a significant modernization of the venerable DC-3. It integrates upgraded Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines, revised aerodynamics, and structural enhancements. These refinements deliver improved performance at higher altitudes and in challenging weather. Bell Geospace Aviation employs such aircraft for specialized aerial survey missions, thanks to the strong payload capacity and excellent slow-speed stability of this rugged airframe. This texture set highlights C-FTGI in its distinctive operational liveries, including unique exterior lines that convey its survey function and field-ready capabilities.

Step-by-Step Repaint Installation

1. Before applying this repaint, ensure that you already have a fully working installation of the Basler BT-67 base package. If the base model is not installed, locate it in the Fly Away Simulation library.
2. Extract the downloaded archive into a temporary directory or open it directly in an appropriate file browser.
3. Move the enclosed texture.C-FTGI folder into your simulator’s “Basler_BT67” directory. Typically, the path is Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Basler_BT67.
4. Open the aircraft.cfg file in a text editor (e.g., Notepad). Copy the block of code below and paste it underneath the existing [fltsim] sections. Replace “x” with the correct sequential number, ensuring no conflicting entries.

[fltsim.x]
title=Basler BT67 Bell Geospace Aviation
sim=Basler_BT67_v1.7
model=bt67_1
panel=
sound=
texture=C-FTGI
kb_checklists=Douglas_DC3_check
kb_reference=Douglas_DC3_ref
atc_id=C-FTGI
ui_manufacturer="Basler"
ui_type="Turbo DC-3"
ui_variation="Bell Geospace Aviation"
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby=
description="Bell Geospace Aviation
Paint by Daniel Fuernkaess (Cheese-Strike Repaints). Project BT-67 developers: Daniel Fuernkaess, Manfred Jahn, Alexander M. Metzger, Hansjoerg Naegele."

Additional Information

This livery is distributed under a freeware license and is intended for non-commercial purposes only. To enjoy C-FTGI’s custom visuals accurately, confirm that the included textures match your BT-67’s folder structure. With this enhancement, virtual pilots can explore survey operations, cargo transport, or regional hops in an aircraft that showcases both heritage and cutting-edge modifications.