FSX Merpati Nusantara Boeing 737-400 PK-MDR

This repaint package depicts a Merpati Nusantara Boeing 737-400 (PK-MDR) for use in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, featuring textures created by Antoine Calleja of the Endeavour AI Team. The livery reflects Merpati Nusantara’s classic design, which once adorned the airline’s short-to-medium-haul jets across Indonesia and nearby regions. These textures are exclusively for the freeware FAIB 734 FSX AI model and do not include the base model itself. You will need the original model, which can be found in the Fly Away Simulation file library.

Essential Notes on the Repaint and Aircraft

The Boeing 737-400, part of the 737 Classic series, introduced various aerodynamic and structural refinements compared to earlier 737 variants. Merpati Nusantara once operated several of these aircraft for domestic routes, capitalizing on the 737-400’s typical seating of around 146 passengers and reliable performance in varying conditions. This custom repaint preserves the airline’s recognized branding, highlighting the carrier’s notable color scheme. The textures have been specifically tailored for AI traffic, ensuring the model integrates smoothly within busy virtual airports under real-world flight schedules or personal AI configurations.

Key Features Integrated into the Textures

• Authentic Livery: Detailed markings, logos, and fuselage lines replicate Merpati Nusantara’s real-life paint layout.
• Dedicated AI Compatibility: Tailored for smooth traffic representation, maintaining proper scaling and realistic visual presence at terminals and gates.
• Precision Color Matching: Vibrant shades are meticulously matched to reflect the original airline branding as closely as possible.

Installation Steps for the Merpati PK-MDR Livery

1. Extract the downloaded package, then locate the folder labeled: texture.Merpati_PK-MDR.
2. Place this texture folder into your FSX directory under:
   X:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\Simobjects\Airplanes\FAIB_737-400
3. Open your aircraft.cfg file in the FAIB_737-400 folder. Append the following code block, ensuring that xx in [fltsim.xx] is a unique variant number (e.g., [fltsim.15], [fltsim.16], etc.).

[fltsim.xx] title=Boeing 737-400 Merpati PK-MDR sim=FAIB_7374 model=Logolight texture=Merpati_PK-MDR atc_id=PK-MDR atc_airline=MERPATI atc_flight_number= ui_manufacturer=FAIB ui_type=737-400 ui_variation=Merpati PK-MDR ui_created by=FAIB description=For AI use only,737-400 Merpati PK-MDR: Repaint by Antoine Calleja. atc_parking_types=GATE atc_parking_codes=MNA

Once these entries are added, save the file. Start Microsoft Flight Simulator X to verify the repaint’s presence in AI areas—particularly where Merpati Nusantara aircraft might naturally appear.

Acquiring the Base Files

This package only includes the texture files. You must have the FAIB_B7374V11.ZIP base package present in your simulator for these textures to function correctly. The original model is freeware and is typically available for download in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Developed and provided by Antoine Calleja and the Endeavour AI Team, this repaint meticulously recreates PK-MDR in line with real-world specifications, making it an essential addition for those seeking more complete AI traffic authenticity.