FSX Centurion Cargo McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

This freeware repaint, crafted by Tom Tiedman, depicts the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F operated by Centurion Cargo registered as N985AR (“Frank Fine”). Designed for installation with the SMS Overland MD-11 base package (SMS-MD-11_Dutch_Package.zip), it showcases the distinctive Centurion Cargo livery and includes optional engine exhaust effects. Centurion Cargo, based at Miami International Airport, is a significant player in Latin American transport, specializing in live animal handling and perishable goods.

Real-World Airline Background

Centurion Cargo traces its roots back to 2001 as a privately owned carrier. Its primary hub sits at Miami International Airport, where the company manages extensive warehousing—a 159,000-square-foot refrigerated zone and a 391,000-square-foot dry cargo facility. This purpose-built complex stands as North America's largest privately owned all-cargo airline facility under a single operator. The airline’s network services multiple destinations, including a growing schedule from Amsterdam. Its fleet is heavily composed of McDonnell Douglas MD-11Fs, a proven tri-engined cargo platform recognized for strong performance at higher weights.

Highlighting the Aircraft and Repaint

The MD-11F initially emerged from the renowned McDonnell Douglas design bureau, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and payload capacity compared to earlier trijet models. This repaint references the Centurion Cargo registration N985AR, nicknamed “Frank Fine” in honor of the Miami aviation figure recognized for leading Fine Air and Arrow Air. Though this version represents Pratt & Whitney engines (P&W 4460 series), cargo pilots in Microsoft Flight Simulator X will still enjoy the correct external markings and the airline-specific details.

Key Installation Steps

• Place the included texture.Centurion Cargo Frank Fine folder into your MD-11 aircraft directory.
• Add the provided [fltsim.X] entry in your aircraft.cfg, ensuring you update "X" to the next available repaint number.
• Include the optional [SMOKESYSTEM] section in your aircraft.cfg file to activate engine smoke effects if desired.
• Save your changes, then locate the repaint under “McDonnell-Douglas” in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Configuration Entries

[fltsim.X]
title=FSP Advanced Products MD-11F Centurion Cargo N985AR Frank Fine
sim=md11
model=vc
panel=
sound=
texture=Centurion Cargo Frank Fine
atc_id=N985AR
atc_airline=Challenge Cargo
atc_flight_number=912
ui_manufacturer=McDonnell-Douglas
ui_type=MD-11F (SMS Overland)
ui_variation=Centurion Cargo N985AR "Frank Fine"
description=Repaint by Tom Tiedman // Overland Co.,Ltd. Products --- McDonnell Douglas MD-11

L1 L2 Cabin Door [Shift+E] then [1]
Cargo Door [Shift+E] then [2]
L4/R4 Cabin Door Wing Fold/Extend

[SMOKESYSTEM]
smoke.0=1.232, -28.216, -7.801, fx_smoke_f6
smoke.1=-95.732, -0.301, 15.601, fx_smoke_f6
smoke.2=1.232, 29.216, -7.801, fx_smoke_f6

Additional Notes

This package includes textures only and requires the freeware SMS Overland MD-11 with Pratt & Whitney engines to be installed beforehand. Once configured, cargo enthusiasts will experience a realistic portrayal of the real-world Centurion airframe known for extensive operations across the Americas and beyond. From perishable cargo to charter flights, Centurion Cargo has established a prominent foothold in global freight services.