FSX Kalitta McDonnell Douglas MD-11

This release provides a dedicated repaint of Kalitta Charters Cargo for the freeware SMS Overland MD-11 featuring Pratt & Whitney 4460 engines. Created by Tom Tiedman and designed to integrate seamlessly with the SMS-MD-11_DUTCH_PACKAGE.ZIP (for Microsoft Flight Simulator X), this repaint delivers a detailed livery reflecting Kalitta's real-world cargo operations. Additionally, it includes optional engine exhaust smoke coordinates for those seeking an extra layer of realism during flight.

Notable Technical Characteristics and Developer Credit

Kalitta Charters Cargo is an operator known for reliable freight transportation using wide-body trijets. This particular McDonnell-Douglas MD-11 retains the distinct three-engine architecture, with a unique tail-mounted powerplant. Repaints by Tom Tiedman carefully recreate the airline's visuals with closely matched coloring and markings. The base model, developed by SMS Overland, is freeware but is not included in this package; it is available in the Fly Away Simulation library for those needing the core files.

Implementation Steps

• Place the texture.Kalitta Charters Cargo folder into your existing MD-11 directory. This folder should reside alongside other texture variants.
• Edit your aircraft.cfg file by copying and pasting the provided [fltsim.X] section (shown below). Modify “X” to the next available sequence number for your liveries.
• Optionally, insert the [SMOKESYSTEM] lines to enable custom engine exhaust smoke effects. This step requires adding each smoke coordinate beneath any existing lines in your configuration.
• Save your changes, then open Microsoft Flight Simulator X to find the new entry for Kalitta Charters Cargo under the McDonnell-Douglas manufacturer listing.
• Confirm the repaint by selecting the aircraft in the sim, then begin your cargo runs with the enhanced visuals.

Essential Code Inserts

Copy these snippets into your aircraft.cfg file, adjusting “X” appropriately.

[fltsim.X]
title=FSP Advanced Products MD-11 Kalitta Charters Cargo N929CK
sim=md11
model=vc
panel=
sound=
texture=Kalitta Charters Cargo
atc_id=N929CK
atc_airline=Kalitta
atc_flight_number=908
ui_manufacturer=McDonnell-Douglas
ui_type=MD-11 Cargo (SMS Overland)
ui_variation=Kalitta Charters Cargo
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

Remarks and Additional Details

Once installed, these textures complement the MD-11’s distinctive fuselage and tail design, capturing the essence of Kalitta Charters Cargo’s robust freighter fleet. The performance of the Pratt & Whitney 4460 engines is unchanged, but the addition of the smoke system coordinates enriches the perceived engine output effects during various phases of flight.

This freeware release, thanks to the work of Tom Tiedman, stands as a valuable enhancement for enthusiasts aiming to expand their cargo liveries. Remember, you must have the original SMS Overland MD-11 base model pre-installed, which is freely available in the Fly Away Simulation file library, to properly load and enjoy this repaint.