FS2004 Braniff Airways Douglas DC-2 NC13716

Experience a classic slice of 1930s commercial air travel with this distinct Braniff Airways Douglas DC-2 repaint. Developed by Tim Scharnhop and based on original work by Gerard Kranenbarg and Jan Visser, it offers a historically reflective paint scheme and requires the freeware Douglas DC-2 base package to function properly.

Highlighting the Braniff Airways Legacy

Braniff Airways, a prominent U.S. carrier of its era, operated various routes across the Midwest and beyond. Its fleet included notable propeller-driven transports, aiding in expanding air travel during a time when civil aviation was rapidly maturing. This DC-2 texture set represents an authentic addition to those aiming to recreate the airline’s ambiance in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 or Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Maintaining the Douglas DC-2’s Character

The Douglas DC-2 is a twin-engine, all-metal masterpiece, widely considered a ground-breaker in commercial aviation. It served as a stepping stone to the iconic DC-3. This particular recreation captures the aircraft’s era-correct lines and polished metallic surfaces. Contributors have meticulously adapted the appearance to ensure it aligns with authentic references from Braniff’s operational timeline.

Essential Requirements and Installation

This updated repaint is a standalone set of external textures. It does not include the core DC-2 model. Prior to installing, ensure you have the freeware Douglas DC-2 package in your simulator’s directory. The add-on can be retrieved from the Fly Away Simulation library.

• Extract the compressed dc2_braniff.ZIP file to a temporary folder, retaining subfolders.
• Locate the texture.braniff folder that was unpacked. Move or copy it into your “Douglas DC2” folder, which should appear in “Flight Simulator 9/AIRCRAFT/” or “Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes”.
• Open aircraft.cfg with a text editor and append the following segment beneath the last [flightsim.XX] entry. Be sure to adjust the XX so it appears in numerical sequence:

[fltsim.XX]
title=Douglas DC-2 Braniff
sim=uiver_aviodrome
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=braniff
checklists=
kb_checklists=douglas_dc2_check
kb_reference=douglas_dc2_ref
atc_id_enable=1
atc_id=NC13716
description=Douglas DC-2 Braniff Airways NC13716\nFS9 Flight Dynamics: Tom Falley\nModel: Alexander Schreijnders, Jan Visser\nLivery: Tim Scharnhop, Gerard Kranenbarg, Jan Visser\nPanel, VC, Interior: Rob Cappers, Jan Visser\nGauges: XML Programming: HansJoerg Naegele, Gauge bitmaps: Rob Cappers
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-2
ui_variation=Braniff Airways
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby=""Uiver" Team"
atc_airline=
atc_heavy=0
atc_flight_number=
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=0
atc_parking_types=RAMP

• Save the changes to aircraft.cfg. After launching your simulator, look for the Braniff Airways DC-2 in the aircraft menus.

Authorship Acknowledgments

All credits for this painstaking repaint go to Tim Scharnhop, in collaboration with the original texture creators, Gerard Kranenbarg and Jan Visser. Their commitment ensures every detail aligns with historical references and makes the Braniff Airways DC-2 a valuable freeware component for your virtual hangar.