FSX Pan Am Boeing 377 Stratocruiser 1037V

This freeware repaint captures the timeless Pan American Boeing 377 Stratocruiser in an era when iconic Clipper flights dominated international travel. Developed by Sean Doran, this texture set is intended for the payware A2A Simulations model in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It replicates the look of Pan Am’s early transoceanic operations and includes all the essential markings representing the airline’s pioneering contribution to post-war commercial aviation.

Evolution of Pan American’s Stratocruiser Fleet

The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser emerged shortly after World War II, leveraging advanced engineering originally designed for tanker and cargo roles. In November 1945, Pan American World Airways ordered a significant number of these influential four-engine propliners, anticipating an expedited entry into global service. However, extended certification procedures delayed their regular passenger flights until 1949. The particular airframe featured here reflects Pan Am’s success in bridging long-distance routes, famously rebranded with “Clipper” names while expanding the airline’s reach across oceanic paths.

Notable Legacy of N1024V and N1037V

Boeing B-377 airframes, including NX1023V and NX1024V, underwent multiple modifications during their service life. One was even converted into a specialized “Pregnant Guppy” by Aero Spacelines, underscoring the Stratocruiser’s adaptable design. Pan Am often updated these aircraft with improved interiors and performance refinements, frequently calling them “Super Stratocruisers” to accommodate greater passenger comfort over long-haul Pacific corridors. The repaint presented here focuses on the distinct tail number N1037V, highlighting historical Pan Am branding.

Repaint Highlights by Sean Doran

This repaint package, created by Sean Doran, merges Pan Am’s classic blue logo and polished aluminum touches into the airframe details of the A2A Simulations payware Stratocruiser. The texture files accurately depict hull art, registration codes, and subtly weathered panels, ensuring authenticity for vintage airline enthusiasts. Though comparably large for a piston-driven aircraft, the Boeing 377 balanced passenger capacity with comfort, making it a compelling model for users seeking historical immersion.

Installation Procedure

To incorporate these textures into your simulation environment, first place the “PanAm” texture folder inside the A2A Simulations WoS_B377 directory located under your main SimObjects folder. Usually, this folder is found along the following path:

• C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\WoS_B377

Once the texture folder is in place, open your aircraft.cfg file in a text editor and append the code below. Adjust “[fltsim.x]” by replacing “x” with the next sequential number. This entry will enable the Pan American repaint within your aircraft selection menu.

[fltsim.x]
title=Boeing Stratocruiser, PAN AM 1
sim=b377
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=PanAm
kb_checklists=b377_check
reference=
description=On 28 November 1945 Pan American ordered 20 Stratocruisers. This made PAA the first airline to put the new Boeing Stratocruiser into service. It was hoped to have the B-377s in service by the end of 1946 but a long drawn out certification process held up service entry until 1949. Boeing B-377 NX1024V was the third Stratocruiser prototype, its first flight took place on October 7th, 1948. Although it was named Clipper America it was actually the 2nd Pan American B-377 to be called Clipper America. The first Clipper America was the second Stratocruiser prototype, NX1023V and was later renamed Clipper Golden Gate. NX1024V was delivered to Pan American as Clipper Bald Eagle N1024V on June 12th, 1949. It was later refitted as a Super Stratocruiser, renamed as Clipper Cathay and used for the Pacific routes. It was eventually sold to Aero Spacelines and was converted to a Pregnant Guppy (N1024V).
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=377 "Stratocruiser"
ui_variation=PAN AM New
ui_typerole="Four Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="A2A Simulations Inc."
atc_parking_code=PAA
atc_heavy=1
atc_id_enable=1
atc_id=N1037V
atc_airline=Clipper
atc_flight_number=
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
atc_id_color=0x00000000
visual_damage=0
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0

This repaint is distributed as textures only. You must own the A2A Simulations payware Boeing 377 Stratocruiser to enjoy this Pan Am livery. Once installed, pilot the Stratocruiser to experience the golden age of intercontinental travel, precisely as Pan Am proudly operated decades ago.

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