FS2004 Trans Texas Airways Douglas DC-3A

This repaint for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 showcases the classic Douglas DC-3A in a Trans Texas Airways paint scheme. Originally crafted by Dave McQueen, it adds an authentic regional carrier livery to the iconic airframe. This package requires the payware base model from Mid Atlantic Air Museum Simulations, which is not included here and must be acquired separately from a vendor such as SimShack before installation.

Trans Texas Airways Heritage

Trans Texas Airways was a notable regional airline serving routes across the southern United States. Their fleet included retro passenger planes such as the DC-3, recognized worldwide for rugged reliability and straightforward handling. This custom repaint highlights the airline’s distinctive markings and color palette, reflecting a time when these propeller-driven airliners provided widespread short-hop services.

Details About the DC-3A

The Douglas DC-3 first flew in the 1930s and became a legendary transport for both passenger and cargo operations. It introduced a pressurized cabin in later designs (though not in standard DC-3s) and laid the groundwork for modern commercial aviation. The robust design and relatively simple maintenance requirements allowed airlines of the period, including Trans Texas Airways, to thrive in a competitive market.

Visual Features and Benefits

• Accurate Fuselage Markings: The airline logo and titles are painted to match period documentation.
• Enhanced Surface Textures: Metal skin reflections and weathering effects create a convincing exterior.
• Compatibility: Optimized for the MAAM-SIM DC-3, ensuring seamless integration with the payware model.

How to Install the Repaint

Follow these steps carefully to get the Trans Texas Airways livery running correctly in your simulator:

1. Locate an existing texture folder for the MAAM-SIM DC-3 in your aircraft directory.
2. Copy all contents from the downloaded texture folder for this repaint into the chosen folder. This ensures that shared texture files remain intact.
3. Add the configuration data shown below to your aircraft.cfg file, adjusting any references (such as model=maam) if necessary.

Configuration File Update

Insert this entry in the aircraft.cfg file within the aircraft folder:

[fltsim.XX]
title=Douglas DC-3A Trans Texas
sim=MaamSim_DC3
model=maam
panel=
sound=
texture=tta
kb_checklists=checkloader
kb_reference=DC-3_ref
atc_id=
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=MAAM-SIM DC-3 - Passenger
ui_variation=Trans Texas
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=Trans Texas
atc_flight_number=47
description= 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.

The line model=maam may need to align with the model file name in your MAAM-SIM DC-3 package. If your folder uses a different model designation, replace "maam" accordingly.

Side profile view of the Trans Texas Airways Douglas DC-3A showcasing retro-style fuselage graphics.

Important Note

This repaint is for a payware model that is not included. It is essential to own the MAAM-SIM Douglas DC-3 base package. After purchase, move the repaint textures as explained above and adjust the aircraft.cfg file so that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 correctly recognizes the Trans Texas Airways variant.

All credit for the development of this repaint goes to Dave McQueen. It adds an appealing regional airline look to your virtual DC-3, reinforcing the aircraft’s pivotal role in shaping commercial aviation history while honoring a noteworthy U.S. carrier of the mid-20th century.