FS2004 Braniff Curtiss C-46A Commando

This repaint package brings the Curtiss C-46A Commando into Braniff’s distinctive colors for use in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It is a texture set only and requires the freeware base model created by Libardo Guzman, Tom Gibson, and the California Classic team. The repaint itself has been meticulously crafted by Manuele Villa. Incorporating this livery allows vintage propliner enthusiasts to explore the cargo-hauling and passenger-carrying services that Braniff once offered, all within the classic environment of FS2004.

Curtiss C-46A Commando Background

The Curtiss C-46A Commando was originally built to serve military transport roles, particularly during World War II. Its robust design, abundant cargo capacity, and high-altitude capabilities made it a preferred airliner for postwar commercial operations. Braniff, a major carrier in the mid-20th century, utilized various aircraft types to expand its route network and deliver reliable service to travelers. This repaint captures those historical elements in fine detail, so pilots can replicate authentic routes and procedures using the CalClassic model.

Included Media

Installation and Configuration

• Extract the texture.BRANIFF folder from this download into the GA_C-46 directory located in your “Flight Simulator 9/AIRCRAFT/” folder.
• Open the default “base texture” folder (provided with the C-46A Commando base pack) and copy its contents into the new texture.BRANIFF folder, making sure you do not overwrite existing files.
• Locate your AIRCRAFT.CFG in the GA_C-46 folder. Consider backing up this file. Then open the original configuration file in a plain text editor.
• Add the following section immediately after the last [fltsim.X] entry, renumbering [fltsim.XX] accordingly:

[fltsim.XX]
title=C46A BRANIFF
sim=C46A
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=BRANIFF
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=c46_ref
atc_id=
ui_manufacturer=Curtiss
ui_type=C-46A Commando
ui_variation=BRANIFF
atc_airline=BRANIFF
atc_flight_number=
atc_id=N00000
atc_heavy=0
description=Thanks to Llibardo Guzman, Tom Gibson and the team at California Classic for sharing this wonderful airplane with us. Repaint by Manuele Villa, March 2007.

• Save your updated AIRCRAFT.CFG file to confirm the changes.

Additional Notes

This package delivers only the visual aspects of Braniff’s livery for the C-46A. The main freeware model, found in the Fly Away Simulation library, must be downloaded and installed beforehand. Once fully assembled, pilots can enjoy the classic flight deck and cargo-hauling charm that defined the Curtiss C-46A’s service history. This repaint offers an opportunity to simulate mid-century commercial operations under Braniff’s banner while enjoying the iconic lines and unique handling characteristics of one of aviation’s most storied prop transports.