FSX Continental Airlines Boeing 737-800 N7927

This freeware repaint faithfully represents Continental Airlines livery on the default Boeing 737-800 for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It is designed by George Hutton and delivers distinct visual accuracy, reflecting the time when Continental Airlines operated numerous 737s on various short- and medium-haul routes.

Continental Airlines and the Boeing 737-800

Continental Airlines, prior to its merger, maintained a strong operational base featuring the Boeing 737 family. This specific 737-800 variant (often called the Next Generation or NG series) is recognized for its enhanced fuel efficiency, improved avionics, and extended range capabilities. Many flight simulation enthusiasts appreciate the 737-800’s balanced handling, reliable performance, and advanced cockpit systems. These attributes have made it a popular choice for realism-driven virtual pilots who crave an authentic short- to medium-haul airliner experience.

Installation Process and Key Notes

• Extract the contents of the downloaded package into a temporary location.
• Locate the folder labeled Texture.coa and transfer it into your B737-800 directory (the default directory for your Boeing 737-800 in FSX).
• Proceed to modify your aircraft.cfg by adding the following entry, ensuring that you replace X with the subsequent fltsim index. If you have never installed additional liveries before, the entry would generally become [fltsim.6].

[fltsim.X]
title=Boeing 737-800 Continental
sim=Boeing737-800
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=coa
kb_checklists=Boeing737-800_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-800_ref
atc_id=N7927
atc_airline=Continental
atc_flight_number=7927
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="737-800"
ui_variation=Continental
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…and 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 Details

This repaint requires the base 737-800 model that comes with Microsoft Flight Simulator X. You must ensure you have that default aircraft present before adding these textures. For those seeking complete immersion, pay particular attention to lighting configurations and engine sounds that complement the 737-800’s flight characteristics. Since this repaint focuses on visual fidelity, the freeware package does not alter default flight dynamics but remains compatible with additional cockpit or avionics upgrades you might already have installed.

Created by George Hutton, this Continental Airlines Boeing 737-800 livery is released as freeware. The core model is not included here, but you can obtain it from the Fly Away Simulation library if needed.