FSX Interflug Boeing 737-800

Experience decades of commercial aviation heritage with this distinctive Interflug repaint, meticulously crafted by developer Kai Heinecke for the default Boeing 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. This add-on, designed in a way that authentically symbolizes the East German carrier’s unique identity, introduces a classic color scheme while preserving modern simulation performance. Despite Interflug originally ceasing operations in the early 1990s, its spirit lives on through this faithful recreation developed to enhance your virtual flights.

Detailed Historic Airline Representation

Historically, Interflug was recognized as the national airline of the former East Germany, connecting various European and long-distance destinations before its final flight. Now, flight simulator enthusiasts can immerse themselves in this significant era of aviation, wearing a vibrant and carefully applied paint job on the well-known Boeing 737-800. Though the real-world fleet never featured such a variant, this repaint offers a fascinating “what-if” scenario that places Interflug’s emblematic markings on Boeing’s popular narrow-body jet.

Core Technical Attributes

• Textures Only Format: These files provide livery details only and are optimized for use with the default Boeing 737-800.
• Authentic Color Scheme: Every emblem and stripe is precisely scaled and adjusted for true-to-life fidelity.
• Performance Neutrality: This repaint ensures no impact on frame rates or cockpit functionality, preserving standard 737-800 systems from the default sim setup.

Installation Steps and Requirements

You will need the freeware base package of the Boeing 737-800 from the Fly Away Simulation library to properly install these textures. Once you have that essential model in place, simply copy the provided texture folder into your existing aircraft directory and update the aircraft configuration file accordingly to reference the Interflug livery entry. Remember to verify your aircraft.cfg syntax to prevent any loading issues within Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Additional Notes

Developer Attribution:

Created by Kai Heinecke, a repainter specializing in historical airline schemes for virtual pilots.

Compatibility:

Structured for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and confirmed functional under standard sim conditions.

This freeware repaint offers a rare opportunity to revisit an iconic piece of European airline history. Though the complete aircraft model is not part of this package, the essential base files are accessible through the Fly Away Simulation repository. Once installed, enjoy flying the Interflug-liveried 737-800 and relive a lost era of East German aviation every time you take to the virtual skies.