FSX Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300

This custom freeware repaint illustrates Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330-300 (registration G-VSXY), nicknamed “Beauty Queen,” for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Developed by Paul Craig as an add-on texture set, it recreates the airline’s distinctive fuselage markings and striking red tail colors. Since this package depends on Thomas Ruth’s base A330-300 model (file TOMA333B-1.ZIP), you will need to acquire his freeware release from the Fly Away Simulation library to fully enjoy this upgrade.

Highlighted Visual Enhancements

Virgin Atlantic predominantly operates widebody aircraft such as the Airbus A330-300, offering a blend of performance and operational efficiency. This repaint precisely reproduces the carrier’s bold branding, from the stylized Virgin script along the fuselage to detailed registration elements. Aircraft modelers will appreciate the alignment of window placements with the real-world counterpart and accurately scaled titles. In addition, the repainted wingtips and engine cowls match the airline’s characteristic aesthetic.

Practical Installation Procedures

1. After downloading, extract all files to a safe temporary directory.
2. Locate your Tom_A330-300 folder (commonly found at: OS(C):\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Tom_A330-300).
3. Copy the included “texture.Virgin” directory into Tom_A330-300.
4. Backup your aircraft.cfg file prior to any modifications, then open it with a plain text editor.
5. Add the following code snippet under the existing [fltsim.X] entries, substituting X with the next consecutive number posted in your configuration file:

[fltsim.X]
title=Virgin Atlantic A330-300
sim=TomA333
model=RR
panel=330
sound=
texture=Virgin
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=G-VSXY
atc_airline=Virgin Atlantic
atc_flight_number=1123
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_type="A330-300"
ui_variation="Virgin Atlantic"
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Thomas Ruth"
description=Virgin Atlantic's first Airbus A330 named "Beauty Queen".

If any issues arise while editing, it may help to relocate the original aircraft.cfg outside the simulator’s folder, perform the edits, and then return the updated file to the aircraft directory.

Disclaimer

All files are provided “as-is.” Neither the creator nor any host site assumes responsibility for direct or indirect damages resulting from this package’s use. Make backups before changes to safeguard your simulator setup.

Repaint Author: Paul Craig

Base Model Creator: Thomas Ruth