Aerowest McDonnell Douglas DC-9-40 N668AW

This repaint offers a detailed Aerowest Airlines livery covering the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-40 freeware model from the Historic Jetliners Group (HJG). It has been crafted by Tom Tiedman and is intended for installation in Microsoft Flight Simulator X environments. Throughout this content, you will find all the necessary details for placing these textures and adding engine smoke effects for added immersion, while retaining compatibility with HJG’s established systems. Users should note that acquiring the base package separately from the Fly Away Simulation mod library is required.

Key Characteristics of This Repaint

• Accurate Visuals: This release recreates Aerowest Airlines’ exterior markings, including fuselage lettering and tail insignia, to ensure authenticity.
• Historic Airframe: The DC-9-40 variant (originally part of McDonnell Douglas’ short- to medium-range jet lineup) stands out for its staged fuselage extensions and twin rear-mounted JT8D-15 engines.
• Enhanced Smoke FX: New engine exhaust plumes can be activated by including the optional [SMOKESYSTEM] configuration entries.
• Freeware Base Model Compatibility: Make certain you download the HJG DC-9-40 base pack (JT8D-15 v1.13) to use this repaint.

Installation Steps and Notes

1. Locate the DC-9-40 aircraft folder and insert the included texture.Aerowest Airlines N668AW folder into it.
2. Open your aircraft’s aircraft.cfg file in a text editor, then append the following dataset listed under [fltsim.X], ensuring you replace X with the next sequential number among existing repaints:

[fltsim.X]
title=DC-9-40 Aerowest Airlines N668AW (HJG JT8D-15 v1.13)
sim=DC-9-40
model=02
panel=
sound=
texture=Aerowest Airlines N668AW
kb_checklists=
atc_id=N668AW
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
atc_heavy=0
atc_parking_codes=
atc_parking_types=GATE,CARGO,RAMP
ui_manufacturer=McDonnell Douglas
ui_type=DC-9-40 (HJG)
ui_variation=Aerowest Airlines N668AW
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Historic Jetliners Group
description=HJG DC-9-40 JT8D-15 v1.13 Aerowest Airlines N668AW repaint by Tom Tiedman.

3. To utilize this aircraft in FSX, introduce any FSX-compatible panel and sound files into the appropriate folders (replace or rename default folders if needed).
4. Check your aircraft menu under McDonnell Douglas to confirm the repaint’s presence.
5. If using the optional engine smoke feature, adapt the new [SMOKESYSTEM] lines by removing any existing related entries in the aircraft.cfg beforehand, then insert the following:

[SMOKESYSTEM]
smoke.0=-48.739, -8.351, 2.601, fx_smoke_f6
smoke.1=-48.739,  8.351, 2.601, fx_smoke_f6

Historical Background

The original Douglas DC-9 platform made a name for itself with a sleek T-tail and efficient twin-engine layout. Over time, the -40 series emerged with an extended fuselage and capacity enhancements, making it favorably suited for shorter commercial routes. Notable operators often praised the DC-9 for its straightforward maintenance and economical operation compared to four-engine designs of the era.

Additional Remarks

All core 3D modeling and systems are maintained by the Historic Jetliners Group (HJG). This freeware repaint by Tom Tiedman adds distinct Aerowest Airlines branding without altering the aircraft’s functional elements. Remember to source the base package from the Fly Away Simulation library, and enjoy your newly adorned livery for one of the most renowned early twinjets in commercial aviation.