FSX London 2012 Olympic Boeing 737-800

This special repaint of the Boeing 737-800 pays homage to the 30th Olympiad hosted in London, which commenced on July 27, 2012. It provides a commemorative livery that reflects the festive atmosphere of the event. The repaint, authored by John Marshall, is designed to function with the default 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. This download solely contains the texture files; the base model is not included. For proper usage, the freeware base model must be obtained from the Fly Away Simulation library.

Commemorative Design and Celebratory Fuselage Details

The London 2012 paint scheme is integrated onto the Boeing 737-800 airframe, emphasizing the vibrant elements tied to the Olympic spirit. By incorporating flag-like symbols and event titles, this repaint draws attention to the grand scale of the London Games. Even though this is a fictional airline designation—labeled as “LONDON” in the ATC call sign—it aligns perfectly with the international theme. Text overlaps, fuselage striping, and tail graphics are neatly rendered to capture the festive ambiance.

Relevant Insights on the Boeing 737-800

The 737-800 variant is part of Boeing’s Next Generation series, renowned for its fuel efficiency, higher seating capacity, and modern avionics suite. This particular series has seen extensive use by numerous overseas and domestic carriers around the globe. Boeing’s approach to incremental innovation over several decades ensures that the aircraft remains widely adopted in commercial and charter services. This repaint adds a cultural dimension to the standard model by tying in a significant global sporting event.

Steps to Integrate These Textures

1. Locate your main simulation directory, typically found at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\B737_800.
2. Unzip the folder named texture.london2012 into the B737_800 directory.
3. Find the aircraft.cfg file in the B737_800 directory and open it using a text editor like Notepad.
4. Observe the existing [fltsim.x] entries. After the last entry, insert the following text, adjusting [fltsim.xx] to the next sequential number (for instance, if the last line is [fltsim.9], modify xx to 10).

[fltsim.xx]
title=Boeing 737-800 London 2012
sim=Boeing737-800
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=london2012
kb_checklists=Boeing737-800_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-800_ref
atc_id=
atc_airline=LONDON
atc_flight_number=2012
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="737-800"
ui_variation="LONDON"
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="One should hardly be surprised that the world's most prolific manufacturer of commercial aircraft is also the producer of the world's most popular jetliner. The 737 became the best-selling commercial jetliner worldwide when orders for it hit 1,831 in June 1987 (surpassing Boeing's own 727 as the previous champ). However, it wasn't always that way in the first few years of production, there were so few orders that Boeing considered canceling the program. They didn't, and the airplane has more than proven itself in over three decades of service. Repaint by John Marshall"

Preserving Configuration Accuracy

After copying this entry, confirm that it reflects your chosen numerical sequence in the [fltsim] bracket. Save the file and exit. Upon launching Microsoft Flight Simulator X and accessing the aircraft selection menu, the London 2012 edition of the Boeing 737-800 should be available under the Boeing manufacturer listing.

Closing Notes on This Repaint

This release delivers a distinctive commemoration to London’s significant celebration of the Olympic Games, adding authentic flair to your flights. The textures preserve clarity and color fidelity, ensuring the model stands out on runways around the globe. Credit is due to John Marshall for this dedicated repaint. Use it to relive a special moment in sporting history while enjoying the robust capabilities of Boeing’s 737-800 in your virtual skies.