FSX China Southern Airbus A320 CFM

This repaint for the famous Airbus A320 equipped with CFM powerplants features the China Southern livery. Created by FSX AI Bureau (FAIBA320.ZIP) and painted by Mariano Bonaccorso, it is designed as an enhancement for freeware AI traffic models. It includes essential files for both FSX and FS9 implementations and requires the base model available from the Fly Away Simulation library.

Highlighting the China Southern Livery

The China Southern scheme offers distinctive corporate colors and refined markings. Aviation enthusiasts appreciate how the blue band and subtle stripes align seamlessly with real-world counterparts. While intended for AI traffic, this artwork also shines during up-close hangar inspections thanks to its precise color calibration.

Essential Steps for Setup

Before adding this livery to your collection, confirm that the freeware Airbus A320 by FSX AI Bureau (FAIBA320.ZIP) is correctly installed. Afterward, simply place the provided texture.CSN_CFM folder into the appropriate FAIB aircraft directory. Then adjust your aircraft listing entry in the configuration file with an incremented sequence number, ensuring that the paint variation is recognized by MY SIMLUATOR.

Sample Configuration Entry

Below is an example of how to register the repaint:

[fltsim.X] title=AI A320 CSN_CFM sim=FAIB_A320 model=CFM texture=CSN_CFM atc_airline=CHINA SOUTHERN atc_parking_codes=CSN atc_parking_types=GATE ui_manufacturer=Airbus ui_type=A320 ui_variation=China Southern description=AI Aircraft from FAIB

Remember to replace X with the next available number in your aircraft.cfg file.

Texture Variants and Formats

Inside the texture folder, you will find the appropriate DDS files for FSX usage. An additional FS9 folder containing BMP-formatted textures permits compatibility with older simulators. For advanced customization, Targa files are provided to support alternative conversions without any fidelity loss. Consult the official FSX/FS9 SDK if you need more details about texture properties or inversion settings.

Base Model Requirement

This repaint does not include the original FAIB model; it must be obtained separately. The necessary package can be found in the Fly Away Simulation mod library. Always verify that the aircraft container structure and simulator version match the guidelines provided by FSX AI Bureau. If you encounter installation difficulties, refer to the flight simulator SDK and the documentation included with the FAIB model and its associated files.

This thorough package illustrates the dedication of both FSX AI Bureau and Mariano Bonaccorso to bringing realistic airline traffic liveries to virtual pilots everywhere. Enjoy the improved immersion as you watch China Southern’s A320 CFM variants blend seamlessly into your AI environment.

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