FS2004 Northwest Territorial Airways Douglas DC-3

This freeware repaint package showcases the Douglas DC-3 (C-47 variant) dressed in a distinctive Northwest Territorial Airways (NWT Airways) 1986 scheme. Created by Markus Hellwig, it represents C-GWIR, which later joined the Buffalo fleet. These texture files require the payware MAAM-SIM DC-3/C-47/R4D base pack along with the All Theaters expansion pack. It is intended for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 users looking for an accurate representation of this classic aircraft with a piece of Canadian aviation heritage woven into its fuselage.

Highlighting NWT Airways Heritage

NWT Airways served remote Canadian locales, often operating vital transport routes in northern regions. The real-world C-GWIR was part of that network before transitioning over to Buffalo Airways, renowned for its rugged operations across challenging Arctic territories. This livery captures the era when the aircraft was emblazoned with NWT Airways markings, reflecting an important chapter in Canada’s aviation story.

Essential MAAM-SIM Foundation

This piece is exclusively a repaint. To utilize it, ownership of the payware MAAM-SIM DC-3/C-47 base model (from Mid-Atlantic Air Museum Simulations) is mandatory, and you must have their “All Theaters” expansion installed. The detailed cockpit resources, flight handling characteristics, and systems simulations featured by MAAM-SIM remain core to this repaint’s authenticity. Purchase of the base model is necessary at a payware store, such as SimShack, to activate the repaint.

Installation and Configuration Notes

After installing the textures, a corresponding entry must be added to your aircraft.cfg file so the repaint will appear within your simulator’s aircraft selection menu. Remember to adjust the “[fltsim.X]” value so it follows the sequence of any existing repaints.

[fltsim.X]
title=Douglas C-47 NWT C-GWIR
sim=MaamSim_DC3
model=1
panel=
sound=
texture=NWT_GWIR
kb_checklists=checkloader
kb_reference=DC-3_ref
atc_id=C-GWIR
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=MAAM-SIM C-47
ui_variation=Northwest Territorial C-GWIR
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=Northwest
atc_flight_number=
description=Repaint by Markus Hellwig, Berlin, Germany. Aircraft by Mid-Atlantic Air Museum Simulations. IMPORTANT!!! Set Realism to Max. To operate this aircraft, refer to the User's Manual with instructional videos on the MAAM-SIM R4D/DC-3 CD as well as the detailed kneeboard reference pages and checklists.

Visual Preview

Flying this Historical Douglas Twin

Even decades after its introduction, the Douglas DC-3 remains iconic for short-field performance and reliability. When operating this repaint, ensure realism settings are on maximum to capture the correct engine behavior and handling intricacies. The developer includes documentation inside the product for realistic procedures and performance techniques. In addition, the MAAM-SIM manuals offer thorough guidance for system operations and flight planning, providing an immersive vintage aviation experience.

By envisioning the flights that once crisscrossed northern Canadian airfields, enthusiasts can appreciate the utility and endurance that made this airframe legendary. With this repaint by Markus Hellwig, fans of historic aviation have an opportunity to relive those routes virtually while piloting a thoroughly detailed rendition of one of Canada’s well-known passenger and cargo workhorses.