FSX Faucett Peru Douglas DC-3 OB-R-516

This freeware repaint faithfully represents the DC-3 registration OB-R-516 operated by Faucett Peru around 1967, specifically adapted for the default Douglas DC-3 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Users looking to immerse themselves in a classic Peruvian airline atmosphere will appreciate the authentic livery set, though they must obtain the original base pack from the Fly Away Simulation library to complete this installation. Repaint by Alex Colka.

Historic Peruvian Colors and Airline Background

Faucett Peru, recognized for its early commercial aviation services, utilized various piston-driven transports across South American routes. This particular registration, OB-R-516, embodies the carrier’s unique visual scheme from an era when Douglas DC-3 aircraft were central to many fleets worldwide. The DC-3 itself, featuring twin radial engines and a robust airframe, revolutionized civil aviation by combining reliable performance with improved passenger comfort for its time.

Preview Image

Technical Details

These textures are supplied exclusively as a repaint for the default DC-3. Aerodynamic refinements remain untouched, ensuring flight characteristics will match the core Microsoft Flight Simulator X model. To activate the repaint, update your aircraft configuration file with the lines shown below. Replace the “[x]” in the bracket with the next available entry number:

[fltsim.x]
title=Douglas DC-3 Faucett
sim=Douglas_DC3
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Faucett
kb_checklists=Douglas_DC3_check
kb_reference=Douglas_DC3_ref
atc_id="OB-R-516"
atc_airline="Faucett"
atc_flight_number="300"
atc_id_color=0xffffffff
ui_manufacturer="Douglas"
ui_type="DC-3"
ui_variation="Faucett"
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="This repaint depicts Douglas DC-3 OB-R-516 flown by Faucett Peru in the late 1960s. The legendary DC-3 offered a balance of range, speed, and passenger comfort that changed air travel. Textures only by Alex Colka."

Installation Tips

• Make sure you have the existing default DC-3 installed from Microsoft Flight Simulator X.
• Check that you have added the correct aircraft.cfg entry, using the excerpt shown above.
• Confirm that your texture folder bears the correct name, matching the entry in the aircraft.cfg file.

Acknowledgments

This repaint owes its creation to the efforts of developer and artist Alex Colka. Additional thanks go to the broader simulation community for supporting both the DC-3 and the legacy of classic operators like Faucett Peru. Downloaders will need to secure the freeware base model from Fly Away Simulation to enjoy these historic textures in full.