FSX Transavia Douglas DC-6

Explore two historically inspired texture sets for Microsoft Flight Simulator X that showcase Transavia’s initial steps in air charter operations using the classic Douglas DC-6. Created by Jens B. Kristensen and repainted by Maarten Brouwer, these liveries depict both the 1966 and 1968 era color schemes on two different airframes. Although Transavia faced serious competition from established carriers in the 1960s, the Dutch airline built a powerful presence and remains influential today under Air France-KLM. Please note that these free repaints require the freeware JBK DC-6 base model, which you can locate in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Transavia’s Shift to Vintage Propliners

In late 1966, Transavia Holland inaugurated charter flights with two DC-6 variants and a single DC-6B. These four-engine, pressurized propliners (developed originally in the late 1940s) offered robust performance and extended range capabilities, which suited Transavia’s evolving business model. At the time, KLM and Martinair Holland were already established in the regional charter market, yet Transavia managed to stake its own claim by bringing additional DC-6B units into the fleet.

Historic Liveries in Focus

The liveries presented here represent two specific aircraft:

PH-TRA (1966 Livery)

This DC-6, named “T-Bird Maastricht,” entered service after an initial storage period and included an interior redesign featuring approximately 80 passenger seats. It also operated humanitarian flights between São Tomé and Uli in Biafra before being sold to another carrier in 1969.

PH-TRB (1968 Livery)

Nicknamed “T-Bird Beek,” this airframe performed vital relief missions for Nordchurchaid under lease agreements. After several months of extensive work in Biafra, it was finally transferred to a different operator and later retired from service.

Installation Steps for the Transavia Textures

• Verify that the JBK DC-6 base model is installed on your system.
• Open your “JBK DC6 late” folder and place the texture.transavia_1966 and texture.transavia_1968 directories inside.
• Access your aircraft.cfg file in the same folder. Locate previous [fltsim.x] entries and then paste the following excerpts, ensuring you replace “x” with the next sequential number.

[fltsim.x]
title=JBK Douglas DC-6 Transavia 1966
sim=dc6
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=transavia_1966
kb_checklists=DC6_check
kb_reference=dc6_ref
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-6
ui_variation=Transavia Holland PH-TRA 1966
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=PH-TRA
atc_airline=TRANSAVIA
atc_flight_number=001
description=Built at Santa Monica, CA (c/n 43124/126) as an overwater day/sleeper plane. Delivered on 15 June 1948 to SAS as SE-BDF 'Alvar Viking'. The DC-6 served SAS until December 1959, then flew for Transair Sweden as SE-BDF 'Knut Folke'. In December 1965, it was sold to Boreas Corp. (N301BC) and stored in Venice. Transavia Holland acquired it in February 1966 as PH-TRA, later named 'T-Bird Maastricht', configured with 80 seats. It also operated relief flights for Nordchurchaid between Sao Tome and Uli, Biafra, before being sold in May 1969. Original FSDS3 model by Jens B Kristensen, flight dynamics by FSAviator. Original textures by Jens B. Kristensen, repaint by Maarten Brouwer.
ui_typerole="Propliner"
ui_createdby="JBK"

[fltsim.x]
title=JBK Douglas DC-6 Transavia 1968
sim=dc6
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=transavia_1968
kb_checklists=DC6_check
kb_reference=dc6_ref
ui_manufacturer=Douglas
ui_type=DC-6
ui_variation=Transavia Holland PH-TRB 1968
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=PH-TRB
atc_airline=TRANSAVIA
atc_flight_number=002
description=Built at Santa Monica, CA (c/n 43130/119) as an overwater day/sleeper plane. Delivered on 27 May 1948 to SAS as SE-BDM 'Amund Viking'. The DC-6 served SAS until December 1959, later sold to Transair Sweden as SE-BDM 'Tommy Folke'. After time with Boreas Corp. (N901BC), it was purchased by Transavia Holland in 1966 as PH-TRB and renamed 'T-Bird Beek'. From 1968 to 1969, it was leased to Nordchurchaid for essential relief flights between Sao Tome and Uli. Ultimately sold to another outfit in May 1969, it saw further Biafra missions. FSDS3 model by Jens B Kristensen, flight dynamics by FSAviator. Original textures by Jens B. Kristensen, repaint by Maarten Brouwer.
ui_typerole="Propliner"
ui_createdby="JBK"

Important Developer Credits

These freeware textures were developed using the FSDS3 model by Jens B. Kristensen with flight dynamics by FSAviator. The original textures were also authored by Jens B. Kristensen, and the repaints showcased here were expertly crafted by Maarten Brouwer. Remember to download the base aircraft from the Fly Away Simulation library before installing these paints.