FSX Kestrel Douglas DC-10-30 G-BYDA

This freeware repaint showcases a distinctive livery for the Douglas DC-10-30, crafted for use in Microsoft Flight Simulator X by Commercial Level Simulations (CLS). It has been carefully prepared by Bonnie Windsor and features the registration G-BYDA. While it provides a faithful representation of Kestrel’s aviation branding, please note that this modification only includes custom textures and requires the payware CLS DC-10-30 package, which must be obtained separately.

Insights on the Original Tri-Jet Concept

The DC-10-30 is a wide-body, three-engined commercial aircraft by McDonnell Douglas. It entered service in the early 1970s and quickly became a cornerstone in long-haul flight operations for various carriers. G-BYDA, represented here, reflects a livery aligned with Kestrel’s visuals, but in reality this particular registration also carried Airtours International Airways LTD markings. The design of this tri-jet emphasizes generous passenger capacity, extended range capabilities, and a distinctive tail-mounted engine. The texture work by Bonnie Windsor captures these external characteristics while seamlessly integrating into the CLS model’s existing interior configurations.

Step-by-Step Installation Notes

• Extract the folder named AIH G-BYDA KESTREL into your main Microsoft Flight Simulator X directory under SimObjects/Airplanes/CLS_DC10_30.
• Locate the Texture folder from any other CLS_DC10_30 existing repaint. Copy all BMP files found there into Texture.AIH G-BYDA KESTREL, but be sure not to replace any textures that are already included with this repaint.
• Understand that the virtual cockpit and other fundamental components remain part of CLS’s original package, so this process integrates those resources without overwriting custom livery elements.
• Insert the following block into your aircraft.cfg and update the XX index to match the next available [fltsim] entry.

[fltsim.XX] title = Commercial Level Simulations - DC-10-30-50C Airtours International Airways LTD G-BYDA sim = CLS-DC10-30-GE-CF6-50C model = 50C2 panel = sound = texture = AIH G-BYDA KESTREL atc_airline = KESTREL atc_flight_number = 50C2 atc_heavy = 1 atc_id = G-BYDA atc_parking_types = GATE, RAMP atc_parking_code = AIH ui_typerole = "Commercial Airliner" ui_createdby = "Commercial Level Simulations" ui_manufacturer = "McDonnell Douglas" ui_type = DC-10-30 ui_variation = Airtours International Airways LTD G-BYDA description = Commerical Level Simulations Boeing / McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 Version - Version-2005.1.1 FS2004 Only Engine Type: GE CF6-50C2 For proper operation: See DC-10 manual and performance documentation. visual_damage = 1

Payware Model Reminder

This texture set is exclusively for the CLS DC-10-30 payware release. It does not contain the base files needed to operate the aircraft. Ensure that you have the commercial product installed beforehand. The files provided here merely replace the exterior livery to replicate the Kestrel appearance on the DC-10-30.

All credits for the repaint go to Bonnie Windsor. If you are interested in flying this wide-body tri-jet with historical realism, consider using these textures in conjunction with the official CLS product, which accurately simulates the DC-10’s operational characteristics.