FS2004 Savage Air Beechcraft D18S

Experience a meticulously crafted repaint of the timeless Twin Beech airframe, specifically tailored for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. This download focuses on the “Savage Air” livery, applied to the freeware Beechcraft D18S by Milton Shupe, Scott Thomas, and Andre Folkers. It showcases a post-war twist while highlighting every classic trait of the original Beech Model 18. Although compact in size, this twin-engine taildragger once served numerous regional carriers and cargo operators, and now—through this repaint—it brings a unique look to your virtual fleet. Created by Damian Radice, these textures merge historical refinement with a fictional operator’s bold style. Note that this package includes textures only, which means you will need the base D18SVC4 model from the Fly Away Simulation library to enjoy the full experience.

Key Aspects of the Modified Airframe

The Beechcraft D18S saw extensive service in passenger and freight roles, partly due to its robust twin-engine configuration and streamlined fuselage. This version offers an updated cockpit environment (labeled “VC” in the model folder), and it remains comparable to real-world variants that received post-war upgrades. Even though this add-on looks and feels like a vintage aircraft, be prepared for a balanced performance profile that still captures the spirit of a true historic transport.

Visual Highlights in This Repaint

Damian Radice’s work reflects the fictional “Savage Air” color scheme—a concept that invokes an adventurous travel flair. High-contrast markings highlight the distinct lines of the fuselage, and the detailed rivet lines pay homage to the original craftsmanship of the D18S. You will notice that the vintage silhouette stands out even more under this livery’s dynamic accents.

Steps to Incorporate the Textures

• Extract the contents of this archive into any temporary directory.
• Copy the entire texture.sau folder into your main D18SVC folder.
• From the original D18SVC “texture” folder, duplicate any textures that do not already exist in texture.sau, but choose “No” when prompted to overwrite.
• Edit the Aircraft.cfg file, adding a new [fltsim.xx] entry (replace XX with the next available number). Make sure the title, texture, and other fields match the lines shown below.

[fltsim.xx]
title=Beech D-18 Savage Air
sim=D18S
model=VC
panel=vc
sound=
texture=sau
kb_checklists=Beech18_check
kb_reference=Beech18_ref
atc_id=N80388
atc_id_color=0xffffffff
atc_parking_types=RAMP
atc_parking_code=1
ui_manufacturer=Beechcraft MSA
ui_type="D18S VC"
ui_variation=VH-SAU Savage Air
description=D18S Post War Mods. Textures by Damian Radice.
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
description=

Additional Notes

This release does not include the base Beechcraft D18S model. You can locate the freeware package—created by Milton Shupe, Scott Thomas, and Andre Folkers—through Fly Away Simulation’s library. Once you have the complete aircraft installed, these additional textures will apply seamlessly, ensuring an immersive vintage flight experience under the “Savage Air” banner.