FSX ATA Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82

Elevate your simulator experience by adding these specialized ATA Airlines textures crafted exclusively for the Commercial Level Simulations (CLS) McDonnell Douglas MD-81/82. Created for Microsoft Flight Simulator X enthusiasts, these textures meticulously replicate the ATA Airlines look without sacrificing any performance or visual fidelity. Repainted by Armin Rafiee, this package contains the entire exterior artwork, allowing virtual pilots to immerse themselves in the distinctive theme of a prominent Iranian carrier.

ATA Airlines Livery Integration

Designed to seamlessly integrate with the CLS payware model, this repaint offers a faithful rendition of the ATA Airlines scheme. The real-life airline, known for its operations with short to medium-haul flights, is replicated here to reflect authentic color palettes and corporate branding. Each detail—from font placement to fuselage markings—undergoes precise alignment with the actual aircraft layout.

Key Features and Visual Enhancements

• High-Definition Texturing: Each texture map captures realistic weathering and shine characteristics.
• Accurate Airline Markings: Tail, fuselage, and wing markings maintain alignment with ATA Airlines’ official scheme.
• Optimized for Performance: The textures are light enough to keep frame rates stable, even in busy virtual airports.

Technical Details of the McDonnell Douglas MD-81/82

Falling under the extensive MD-80 series, the MD-82 was developed to handle short and mid-range routes. Its tail-mounted engines (JT8D-217 variants) produce robust thrust while retaining moderate fuel consumption. In most cabin configurations, it can seat between 152 and 172 passengers with a practical payload capacity. These attributes have made it a popular choice for many airlines, including ATA Airlines’ real-world fleet.

Aircraft Configuration Snippet

Below is a sample entry to help integrate these textures into your simulator’s aircraft configuration files. Make sure to adjust the fltsim.xx index number to match your setup:

[fltsim.xx]
productfolder=MD81
title=Commercial Level Simulations - MD-80 -ATA Airlines
sim=CLS_md81
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=ATA
kb_checklists=CLS_MD80_Checklist
kb_reference=CLS_MD80_Quick_Reference
atc_id=HK-4315
atc_id_color=
atc_airline=ATA
atc_flight_number=13
ui_manufacturer=Commercial Level Simulations
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Commercial Level Simulations
ui_type=MD-81/82
ui_variation=Aero Republica
description=Commercial Level Simulations\nBoeing - McDonnell-Douglas MD-81/82\nBeta 7\n\nTypical 2-class: 152\nTypical 1-class: 172\n\nEngines: JT8D-217A/C\nFuel Flow: 3000 pph per engine\n\nWing span: 107 ft 8 in (32.8 m)\nOverall Length: 147 ft 8 in (45.1 m)\nTail height: 29 ft 6 in (9.05 m)\n\nMTOW: 140,000 lb (63,503 kg)\nOEW: 77,888 lb (35,330 kg)\nPayload: 40,112 lb (18,195 kg)\nZFW: 118,000 lb (53,525 kg)\n\n
atc_heavy=0

Important Note

This package solely provides the ATA Airlines livery. The base CLS MD-81/82 aircraft model (payware) is required separately and can be acquired from authorized sources such as SimShack. Ensure that you already own the CLS package to avoid any installation complications.

Repainted by Armin Rafiee. © All rights remain with their respective owners.