FS2004 DeHavilland C-7 Caribou G-HDAG

This fictional livery brings a fresh coat of paint to the payware Alpha Simulations DeHavilland C-7 Caribou in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It was meticulously crafted by Sean Doran, who envisioned a unique G-HDAG variant designed to showcase an alternative aircraft registration while highlighting the Caribou’s distinctive features. This package only includes the custom repaint files, so a separate purchase of the original payware model from a vendor like our SimShack store is required.

Fictional G-HDAG Caribou Artwork

Background on the C-7 Caribou

The DeHavilland C-7 (also known as the DHC-4) is well-known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) characteristics. It premiered in 1958 through a Canadian Department of Defense collaboration with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. The inverted gull-wing design allows for steep climb-outs, making it ideal for missions that demand quick runway performance. Over 300 examples rolled off the production line, and many remain in operational service, thanks to their robust build and ability to transport substantial cargo loads, paratroops, or medical stretcher setups.

Add-On Features

• Fictional Livery: Showcases a specially assigned G-HDAG registration.
• Payware Model Compatibility: Developed to be used with the Alpha Simulations C-7 Caribou (not included).
• Authentic Elements: Retains the Caribou’s recognizable aerodynamic shape and cargo bay characteristics.

Installation Instructions

1. Extract the texture.ghdag folder into your Alpha Simulations C-7 Caribou aircraft directory.
2. Open the aircraft’s aircraft.cfg file, then copy and paste the following block of text, making sure you replace [fltsim.X] with the appropriate sequential number (e.g., [fltsim.3] if it is the fourth entry).

   [fltsim.X]
   title=AlphaSim C-7A Caribou G-HDAG
   sim=caribou
   model=c7a
   panel=
   sound=
   texture=ghdag
   kb_checklists=c7_check
   kb_reference=
   atc_id=
   ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
   ui_type=De Havilland C-7 Caribou
   ui_variation=H&D Aviation G-HDAG
   description=AlphaSim 2006
   
   The DHC-4 Caribou was developed by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. in a joint effort with the Canadian Department of Defense. The prototype first flew in July, 1958. This tactical transport made the most of a capacious fuselage with a high, inverted gull wing and large upswept tail, which allowed steep angles of departure for its planned role as a STOL transport. Designed for flying into forward battle zones where short, unimproved airstrips mandated the ability to take off and land in very short distances, the Caribou could carry various loads, including 26 fully-equipped paratroops, 32 fully-equipped ground troops, 22 stretchers with wounded, or nearly 9,000 pounds of cargo, including vehicles. Caribou production ceased in 1973, with 307 aircraft built. A good number of these are still in operation today.
   atc_heavy=0
   atc_airline=
   atc_flight_number=
   atc_id_color=0x00000000
   atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
   visual_damage=0

3. Save the aircraft.cfg file and launch the simulator. You should see the G-HDAG variant available in your aircraft list.

Important Details

• This repaint is exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and relies on the payware Alpha Simulations C-7 Caribou as its base model.
• The livery was created by Sean Doran, who recommends verifying all installation steps carefully to avoid texture conflicts.
• No 3D model or core files are included here; users must have the full Alpha Simulations package installed beforehand.