FSX Air France Airbus A300B2-103

This freeware repaint showcases Air France’s Airbus A300B2-103 for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It includes only the custom textures and requires the base model by Thomas Ruth. Created by Paul Craig, it is designed to replicate one of the earliest A300B2-103 aircraft flown under Air France registration F-BVGA.

Air France’s Early Twin-Engine Widebody in Detail

The Airbus A300 family is recognized as one of the earliest widebody twinjets, offering a spacious cabin and pioneering efficient operations for medium-haul routes. This A300B2 variant, bearing construction number 5, illustrates the early production lineage of the A300 series. Air France initially embraced these jets to modernize its regional and international network. Paul Craig’s repaint accurately translates the livery details onto Thomas Ruth’s base model—from the classic fuselage striping to the airline’s distinct titles.

Preparing the Files

After downloading the repaint package, extract all contents to a temporary location. You will notice a texture folder labeled texture.AF. Place this folder into the Tom_A300-B2 directory, which should be located in:

• OS (C)/Program Files(x86)/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes/Tom_A300-B2

Please confirm that you have already installed the required freeware base model (TOM30B.ZIP) by Thomas Ruth, which is available in the Fly Away Simulation library. Without the base pack, the repaint alone will not function properly.

Adjusting the Aircraft Configuration

Next, open the aircraft.cfg file in the Tom_A300-B2 folder. It is highly recommended to back up this file before modifying. Locate the last [fltsim.X] entry and insert the text below, incrementing X to the next sequential number. If you encounter any issues in editing, moving the aircraft.cfg file to a different location, adjusting it, and then returning it to its original path usually clears any file-permission errors.

[fltsim.X]
title=Air France A300-B2
sim=TomA300b
model=2GEold
panel=A300B2GE
sound=
texture=AF
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=F-BVGA
atc_airline=Air France
atc_flight_number=1124
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Thomas Ruth
ui_type=A300-B2
ui_variation=Air France

Important Notice

USE ALL FILES AT YOUR OWN RISK! The creator, Paul Craig, will not assume responsibility for any harm, inconveniences, or errors resulting from the installation or use of these files. Always maintain backups before making any changes, and ensure you fully adhere to proper procedures within Microsoft Flight Simulator X.