FSX American Airlines Boeing 737-800W N951AA

This repaint brings the American Airlines Boeing 737-800W, registration N951AA, with the distinctive Astrojet scheme into your simulator experience. Crafted by developer Mariano Bonaccorso, it offers meticulously detailed graphics and a custom lightmap that accurately depicts the iconic retro style, making it a standout offering for those who fly narrow-body, short-to-medium haul routes in Microsoft Flight Simulator X or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.

Highlighted Repaint Details

• Authentic Astrojet Livery: Reflects the nostalgic design once seen on American Airlines jets, capturing both heritage and modern aesthetics.
• Freeware Base Model Required: Engineered for the FSX AI Bureau 737-800 (faib7378v13.zip). If you don't already have that package, you can obtain it through the Fly Away Simulation library.
• Custom Lightmap: Enhanced lighting effects that showcase subtle illumination where it matters most, emphasizing rivets, windows, and fuselage contours.

Texture Parameters and File Formats

• DXT5: Tailored for FSX, preserving high-quality alpha channels and efficient performance.
• DXT3: Optimized for FS2004, keeping texture sizes manageable for systems running Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.
• 32-bit: Included for those who wish to modify or preview the texture in external applications (e.g., ModelConverterX), but it is not recommended for direct in-simulator usage due to potential performance concerns.

Integration Steps

1. Unzip the provided texture folder into the correct FAIB Boeing 737-800 aircraft directory.
2. Open the aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg) and add an entry, adjusting the [fltsim.X] index to follow any existing sequence numbers:

[fltsim.X]
title=AI B738W AAL_N951AA
sim=FAIB_7378
model=winglets
texture=AAL_N951AA
atc_airline=AMERICAN
atc_parking_codes=AAL
atc_parking_types=GATE
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=B737-800W
ui_variation=American Airlines
description=AI Aircraft from FAIB

Please ensure that any references to the simulator version match your exact setup and that you follow the instructions provided in your base model’s documentation. If you encounter placement or display issues, verify that you have included the correct format (DXT5 for FSX, DXT3 for FS2004) in your texture directory.

About the Aircraft and Livery

The Boeing 737-800 belongs to a widely recognized narrow-body family cherished for its efficiency on domestic and regional routes. American Airlines, a prominent global carrier, has historically showcased special paint schemes like the Astrojet to commemorate its heritage. This particular registration—N951AA—embodies a nod to earlier eras of aviation style while benefiting from modern winglet enhancements. The repaint by Mariano Bonaccorso perfectly encapsulates those distinct retro markings while seamlessly integrating into modern flight simulator frameworks, making your virtual fleet both visually appealing and historically significant.