FSX Sata International Airbus A380-800

This fictional Sata International Airbus A380-800 repaint offers a distinctive livery for enthusiasts seeking a wider-bodied addition to their collection in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It depicts a creative variant that applies Sata International’s aesthetic to the high-capacity Airbus platform. Developers/creators Project Airbus provided the base model, and Paul Craig carefully designed these textures to bring the Azores-inspired carrier paint scheme to life, although this repaint does not include the original aircraft model.

Sata International’s Imagined Wide-Body Expansion

Sata International, an airline rooted in serving Portugal’s Azores region, is not typically associated with the Airbus A380 in real-world operations, yet this repaint reimagines how the airline’s color palette might appear if it operated the double-deck superjumbo. With the spacious cabin and signature curved wingtips, the A380 allows simmers to explore its extensive range while wearing Sata International’s vivid tail design. The repaint highlights the airline’s identity on the massive fuselage, showcasing distinctive titles that emphasize its fictional expansion beyond narrow-body operations.

Base Model and Key Requirements

This add-on relies on the freeware Project Airbus A380-800 platform. Specifically, it utilizes the Project Airbus paint kit (file name: PA380_PAINTKIT.ZIP) and requires the corresponding base model package (PA380_HOUSE.ZIP) for proper functionality. To bring out its full potential, ensure all essential files are present in the correct folder before adding the repaint. Remember, the actual aircraft model is not included in this package but can be found in the Fly Away Simulation mod library.

Installation Guidance

Folder Placement

Download and unzip the provided files into a temporary directory. Then, locate your A380-800 aircraft folder inside your main Microsoft Flight Simulator X installation. The typical path for the simulator looks like:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\A380-800

Within that folder, place the extracted texture.Sata International folder so the simulator can read the newly installed repaint.

Config File Edits

After you have placed the texture folder, open the aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg) in your A380-800 directory. Back up this file beforehand. Append the following entry, ensuring you switch “X” to the next available sequence number in the file. Maintain correct formatting and spacing.

[fltsim.X]
title = Airbus A380-841 Sata International (wingview)
sim = pa380
model =
panel =
sound =
texture =Sata International
kb_checklists =
kb_reference =
atc_id = CS-ATA
atc_airline = Sata International
atc_flight_number = 319
ui_manufacturer = Airbus
ui_type = A380-841
ui_variation = Sata International
ui_typerole = "Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby = "Project Airbus"
description = Project Airbus presents the Airbus A380-800. Features include dynamic wingflex (with input from several new variables), accurate LAF simulation, parallel bogies, drooping control surfaces, hardcoded double strobes, and over 40 other custom xml parts. Repaint by Paul Craig.
atc_parking_types = GATE
atc_parking_codes =

Technical Detailing

This A380 model incorporates essential elements such as dynamic wingflex, multiple passenger decks, and realistic landing gear motion. It also includes droop-activated control surfaces and synchronized engine animations. The expansive upper deck and large cabin space underline Airbus’s design philosophy for long-haul service. In keeping with Sata International’s branding, the repaint modifies fuselage and tail markings to align with the airline’s recognizable theme. Flight sim users will appreciate the subtle details, such as the parallel bogies and lighting configurations, particularly during extended flights across the Atlantic or other virtual routes.

Note: This is a repaint for a freeware model and does not include the base. Ensure you install the original Project Airbus A380-800 files from the Fly Away Simulation library, then add Paul Craig’s textures for a seamless Sata International transformation.