FSX Douglas Historical Foundation Douglas DC-2 NC1934D

This freeware package offers a custom livery repaint for the payware Douglas DC-2 created by the Uiver Team X, featuring the distinguished markings of the Douglas Historical Foundation. The revenue generated by the official DC-2 payware release is routed to the Aviodrome, a noted aviation museum in the Netherlands. This texture set, crafted by Tim Scharnhop, requires the separately purchased DC-2 product to function within Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Historic Background Details

The Douglas DC-2 originated in the 1930s as a twin-engine airliner that paved the way for its legendary successor, the DC-3. This particular airframe, identified as DC-2-118B (MSM 1368), once flew in different liveries throughout its operational lifetime. While it now belongs to the Museum of Flight (Seattle) and carries a TWA-inspired finish with the registration N1934D, the repaint provided here depicts the historical Douglas Historical Foundation scheme under registration NC1934D.

Contributors and Credits

Development of this DC-2 update involved multiple contributors: FSX flight dynamics were fine-tuned by Tom Falley and Rob Cappers; the 3D model was shaped by Alexander Schreijnders, Jan Visser, and Rob Cappers; texture artistry was completed by Tim Scharnhop, Gerrit Kranenbarg, and Jan Visser; the virtual cockpit and internal design were developed by Rob Cappers, Tim Scharnhop, and Jan Visser; HansJoerg Naegele handled XML and DLL programming; gauge bitmaps were produced by Rob Cappers and Tim Scharnhop; and effects were incorporated by Roland Berger.

Installation Steps (Sequential Guide)

1. Extract dc2X_dhf.ZIP to a temporary directory while preserving the folder hierarchy.
2. Locate the folder named texture.dc2 from within the extracted directory and place it inside the Douglas_DC2_X folder within your Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes path.
3. Open the aircraft.cfg file using a text editor. Append the new [fltsim.X] entry below the existing numbered sections, ensuring that you replace “XX” with the next available number in your sequence. An example block is shown below, but adjust it as necessary:

[fltsim.XX]
title=Douglas DC-2 'Douglas DC-2' X
sim=uiver_aviodrome
model=int
panel=old
sound=
texture=dc2
checklists=
kb_checklists=douglas_dc2_check
kb_reference=douglas_dc2_ref
atc_id_enable=1
atc_id=NC1934D
description=DC-2-118B (MSM 1368), in the colors of the Douglas Historical Foundation. Today this DC-2 is owned by the Museum of Flight in Seattle and painted in the colors of TWA with the registration N1934D. FSX Flight Dynamics: Tom Falley, Rob Cappers Model: Alexander Schreijnders, Jan Visser, Rob Cappers Textures: Tim Scharnhop, Gerrit Kranenbarg, Jan Visser VC, Interior: Rob Cappers, Tim Scharnhop, Jan Visser XML & DLL Programming: HansJoerg Naegele Gauge bitmaps: Rob Cappers, Tim Scharnhop Effects: Roland Berger
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-2
ui_variation=Douglas Historical Foundation
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby=""Uiver" Team X"
atc_airline=
atc_heavy=0
atc_flight_number=1934
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=0
atc_parking_types=RAMP

After saving the updated configuration file, launch your simulator to find the new DC-2 repaint available in the aircraft selection interface.

Payware Notes

This repaint does not include the payware Douglas DC-2 model itself. To fully experience this livery, the payware add-on from the Uiver Team X is required and must be obtained separately, for example, through a dedicated retail platform such as SimShack. Proceeds from official DC-2 purchases are directed to the Aviodrome, benefiting the preservation of aviation heritage.