Challenger 300 N300BZ

This repaint offers a fresh livery for the Bombardier Challenger 300, registered as N300BZ. Created by Enrique Cornejo, it is designed to work with the freeware model originally developed by Richie Schwertfeger (file name: BOMBARDIER_CHALLENGER_300.ZIP). The Challenger 300 stands out for its transcontinental performance and mid-sized business jet configuration, which makes it an ideal option for corporate operators or VIP travelers. This add-on requires only the repaint files; the base package is available separately in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Notable Model Characteristics

The Challenger 300 evolved from the Challenger 601 series and exhibits exceptional range in the midsize category. Thanks to two Honeywell AS907-1-1A (HTF7000) turbofan engines rated at around 6,924 pounds of takeoff thrust each, it reliably climbs to altitudes up to 45,000 ft. The cabin is pressurized and configured for business travel, offering a comfortable layout that can handle extended journeys across continents without frequent refueling.

Visual Enhancements

This repaint includes refined exterior textures that accurately represent the real-world N300BZ registration. The livery highlights subtle details found on the Challenger 300’s streamlined fuselage, winglets, and distinct tail design. In Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it visually captures the aircraft’s aerodynamic shape and ensures accurate markings for immersive corporate-jet scenarios.

Installation Instructions

1. Copy the texture.chall_300 folder into your airplane directory:
   Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes/Bombardier Challenger 300.
2. Locate and open the aircraft.cfg file in the same Bombardier Challenger 300 folder.
3. Add the following entry below the existing aircraft list, ensuring you replace “X” with the next appropriate sequence number:

[fltsim.X]
title=Bombardier Challenger 300 N300BZ
sim=Bombardier_BD_100
model=300
panel=ws
sound=
texture=chall_300
kb_checklists=Bombardier_BD100_check
kb_reference=Bombardier_BD100_ref
atc_id=N300BZ
atc_airline=
atc_parking_codes=CL30
atc_parking_types=RAMP
atc_heavy=0
ui_manufacturer="Bombardier"
ui_type="Challenger 300"
ui_variation="N300BZ"
ui_typerole="Business Jet"
ui_createdby="ECC"
description=The Challenger 300, derived from the Challenger 601 design, offers a high-subsonic cruise of around 488 knots and can reach 45,000 ft. It utilizes twin Honeywell AS907-1-1A (HTF7000) turbofans. Repaint by Enrique Cornejo.

Key Points for Operation

• Performance: Expect a cruise speed near 488 knots, suitable for short hops or transcontinental segments.
• Business Configurations: The pressurized cabin accommodates VIP layouts, with advanced avionics supporting high-altitude operations.
• Repaint Developer: Enrique Cornejo is the creator of this livery.
• Base Model Creator: The freeware model is by Richie Schwertfeger and can be found in the Fly Away Simulation file library.

Enjoy your flights in this Challenger 300 N300BZ repaint, and benefit from its long-range capabilities with minimal fuel stops. This texture package is intended to enhance realism while cruising around the virtual skies.