FSX Red/White Christen Eagle II LV-RBW

This free repaint offers an authentic take on the Christen Eagle II, featuring a vivid red-and-white livery with the Argentinian registration number LV-RBW. Created by Jeff Trozzo exclusively for the payware Iris Christen Eagle package, it requires the original payware aircraft to function within Microsoft Flight Simulator X. The Christen Eagle II itself, designed by Frank Christensen, is famous for its agile aerobatic attributes, making this skin ideal for pilots seeking to recreate airshow-style maneuvers in a meticulously detailed biplane environment.

Distinctive Visual Details and Real-World Inspiration

The Christen Eagle II is known for its compact, tandem-seat configuration and symmetrical wings, which help deliver balanced maneuverability during advanced aerobatics. This repaint reproduces those striking design lines by applying a crisp, red-and-white pattern to match LV-RBW’s real-world scheme. The result is an unmistakable airshow-ready aesthetic that stands out on the tarmac and offers plenty of visual fidelity during in-flight displays.

Essential Files and Setup Instructions

The following steps describe how to incorporate the repaint into your existing installation. Because these are texture files only, please ensure you have the official Iris Christen Eagle II payware model installed.

• Place the texture.WHATEVER directory inside your main Iris Christen Eagle II folder.
• Back up the existing aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg) to avoid potential conflicts.
• Insert the configuration data provided below, adjusting the XX placeholder to your next consecutive entry number.

[FLTSIM.XX]
TITLE = IRIS CHRISTEN EAGLE II Firestone
SIM = CE_2_FDE
MODEL = CE2
PANEL =
SOUND =
TEXTURE =rbw
PANEL_ALIAS =
SOUND_ALIAS =
KB_CHECKLISTS =
KB_REFERENCE =
ATC_ID =LV-RBW
ATC_ID_COLOR =
ATC_PARKING_TYPES =
ATC_PARKING_CODE =
UI_MANUFACTURER = CHRISTEN INC.
UI_TYPE = EAGLE II
UI_VARIATION =LV-RBW
DESCRIPTION = CHRISTEN EAGLE II AEROBATIC BIPLANE

Developer Acknowledgments

This repaint package has been skillfully crafted by Jeff Trozzo, reflecting the actual LV-RBW registration markings in a high-resolution finish. Remember that this is a freeware add-on developed solely for use with the payware model by IRIS. To fly this color scheme, the third-party Iris Christen Eagle must be purchased separately from a reputable vendor, such as the SimShack store.

Why Fly This Particular Eagle II?

By blending a real-world Argentinian registration with the Eagle II’s proven aerobatic pedigree, this repaint highlights the aircraft’s tight roll rates and responsive flight controls, which many pilots appreciate during formation flying or solo display flights. The red-and-white color palette is visually striking, allowing enthusiasts to spot even subtle control surface movements when capturing screenshots or streaming flight sessions.