FSX Austrian Government Douglas DC-2 A-500

This repaint for Microsoft Flight Simulator X brings the Austrian Government’s Douglas DC-2 A-500 livery to your virtual hangar. It highlights a historically significant aircraft delivered in 1934 via Fokker, and showcases distinctive markings that reflect the era’s unique design language. The files here only include the repaint; you will need the payware Douglas DC-2 package developed by the "Uiver Team X," with proceeds supporting the Aviodrome museum in the Netherlands. Textures in this add-on were created by Tim Scharnhop, and other contributions within the DC-2 package come from authors like Jan Visser, Rob Cappers, and more.

Background on the Douglas DC-2 and Its Austrian Connection

The Douglas DC-2 represents an advancement in early commercial aviation, featuring a streamlined fuselage and robust twin-engine layout. Produced in the mid-1930s, it served both civilian and government entities for passenger transport and inspection flights. In Austria, the government-operated DC-2 A-500 demonstrated the type’s versatility by performing various official duties. Originally flown under MSN 1320, it arrived in the autumn of 1934 and became a notable part of Austria’s aeronautical heritage. The depiction in this repaint captures the classic exterior while preserving period-authentic finishes.

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Key Authors and Technical Contributors

This livery is the work of Tim Scharnhop alongside team members who developed the core Douglas DC-2 package. In that package, you will find:

• Flight Dynamics by Tom Falley and Rob Cappers
• Model work by Alexander Schreijnders, Jan Visser, and Rob Cappers
• Additional Textures by Gerrit Kranenbarg and Jan Visser
• Virtual Cockpit and Interior by Rob Cappers, Tim Scharnhop, and Jan Visser
• XML & DLL Programming by HansJoerg Naegele
• Gauge Bitmaps by Rob Cappers and Tim Scharnhop
• Effects by Roland Berger

Features of This Repaint

This repaint accurately represents the Austrian Government Douglas DC-2 A-500, maintaining an authentic color palette and markings from the mid-1930s. Complex layering brings out weathering and rivet details for a realistic appearance in all lighting conditions. The result is a historically informed livery that aligns perfectly with the DC-2’s era.

Installation Instructions

• Extract dc2X_atgov.ZIP into a temporary destination, ensuring your extraction program preserves folder structures.
• Place the folder named texture.atgov inside the Douglas_DC2_X directory, which resides in your Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes folder.
• Open your aircraft.cfg (in Douglas_DC2_X) with a text editor. Copy and paste the following code under the latest [fltsim.XX] entry, and increment XX accordingly.

[fltsim.XX]
title=Douglas DC-2 Austrian Government X
sim=uiver_aviodrome
model=int
panel=old
sound=
texture=atgov
checklists=
kb_checklists=douglas_dc2_check
kb_reference=douglas_dc2_ref
atc_id_enable=1
atc_id=A-500
description=DC-2-115D (MSN 1320) for the Austrian Government was delivered via Fokker in the autumn of 1934.\n\nFSX Flight Dynamics: Tom Falley, Rob Cappers\nModel: Alexander Schreijnders, Jan Visser, Rob Cappers\nTextures: Tim Scharnhop, Gerrit Kranenbarg, Jan Visser\nVC, Interior: Rob Cappers, Tim Scharnhop, Jan Visser\nXML & DLL Programming: HansJoerg Naegele\nGauge bitmaps: Rob Cappers, Tim Scharnhop\nEffects: Roland Berger
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-2
ui_variation=Austrian Government
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby=""Uiver" Team X"
atc_airline=
atc_heavy=0
atc_flight_number=A500
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=0
atc_parking_types=RAMP

After saving your aircraft.cfg file, you will see the Austrian Government DC-2 A-500 listed among your available aircraft in the simulator’s menu. Note that the original payware DC-2 package is required and can be obtained from a vendor such as our own store, SimShack, although it is not included in this download.