FSX Flybe Boeing 737-800

This freeware package delivers a fictional Flybe-themed livery for the default Boeing 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Created by Brian Sheen-Heggie, this vivid repaint provides a customized exterior appearance that stands out during virtual airline operations. Though Flybe services were originally focused on regional flights around Europe using smaller turboprops and jets, this release imagines a scenario in which the airline adopted the popular 737-800. Please note that the base aircraft files are not included here, so visit the Fly Away Simulation library to obtain the required freeware model.

Flybe Texture Characteristics

Flybe once specialized in short-haul services across various UK and European destinations. This fictional repaint extends that concept to Boeing’s renowned single-aisle platform. It has been carefully adjusted to avoid the blurry texture artifacts sometimes seen on default models. By reworking the visual elements, the paint depicts a neat, high-resolution finish with distinct Flybe branding.

Installation Guidance

• Unpack the archive: Extract all relevant texture files from the compressed folder.
• Locate the default 737-800 directory: Place or overwrite the extracted textures in the default Boeing 737-800 folder of your MSFS X setup.
• Texture folder naming: If you decide to copy the texture folder in its entirety, ensure you rename Texture.X to the next sequential Texture.[number] folder.
• Configure Aircraft.cfg: Open the aircraft configuration file, then copy and paste the following example, adjusting any xx entries to match the newly assigned [fltsim] index:

[fltsim.xx]
title=Boeing 737-800 Paintxx
sim=Boeing737-800
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=xx
kb_checklists=Boeing737-800_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-800_ref
atc_id=N737X
atc_airline=Flybe
atc_flight_number=
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="737-800"
ui_variation="Flybe"
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="Boeing's 737 series has evolved over decades, becoming a bestselling workhorse for global operators. This repaint envisions Flybe adopting the 737-800 for broader short-to-medium routes while retaining the airline’s recognizable colors and branding."

• Save the modifications: Once saved, launch Microsoft Flight Simulator X to enjoy the newly installed Flybe scheme.

Important Note About the Base Model

Since this offering is only a repaint, you will need the freeware default Boeing 737-800 model from Fly Away Simulation if it is not already installed. Be sure to confirm you have the correct files before adding this livery.