FSX Hapag-Lloyd Boeing 737-800

This download offers a meticulous repaint of the default Boeing 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, showcasing the orange and blue aesthetic of Hapag-Lloyd. Created by Frank McCall, it preserves the original look of this German leisure carrier while enhancing the visual details within the simulator.

Distinctive Livery Details

The Hapag-Lloyd color scheme introduced bright accents on the fuselage, and this repaint incorporates subtle shading to capture the airline’s recognizable markings. The design pays homage to the real-world carrier that historically operated short- to medium-haul programs from Germany to popular vacation spots across Europe.

Model Requirements and Installation

This repaint is entirely freeware, but it does not provide the base 737-800. You must have the default Boeing 737-800 included with Microsoft Flight Simulator X installed, or locate the freeware base model from the Fly Away Simulation library if necessary. To install this livery quickly, follow the steps below:

• Extract the downloaded archive into a temporary directory on your PC.
• Locate the Texture.HapL folder and move it into the “B737_800” directory inside the SimObjects folder of your simulator installation.
• Open the aircraft.cfg file within the 737-800 folder, then paste the code snippet below just after your final [fltsim.X] entry. Ensure that you replace fltsim.X with the next available sequence number.

[fltsim.X]
title=Boeing 737-800 Hapag-Lloyd
sim=Boeing737-800
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=HapL
kb_checklists=Boeing737-800_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-800_ref
atc_id=
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type=737-800
ui_variation="Hapag-Lloyd"
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="One should hardly be surprised that the world's most prolific manufacturer of commercial aircraft is also the producer of the world's most popular jetliner. The 737 became the best-selling commercial jetliner worldwide when orders for it hit 1,831 in June 1987 (surpassing Boeing's own 727 as the previous champ). However, it wasn't always that way in the first few years of production, there were so few orders that Boeing considered canceling the program. They didn't, and the airplane has more than proven itself in over three decades of service."

Additional Aircraft Insights

The Boeing 737-800, part of the Next Generation (NG) series, is renowned for its reliability and efficiency. This variant features updated avionics, improved wing design, and modern cabin amenities. Hapag-Lloyd utilized aircraft from the 737 family to serve numerous international holiday routes, capitalizing on the airframe’s fuel efficiency and robust performance.

Developer Credit

Frank McCall crafted this repaint to enrich your virtual fleet, ensuring you can experience Hapag-Lloyd’s distinctive layout while flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. He meticulously balanced color fidelity and technical detail to replicate this livery in a realistic manner.