FSX British Caledonian Airbus A310-203

This add-on provides a high-fidelity repaint of Tom Ruth’s Airbus A310-100 model in the distinct British Caledonian color scheme, accurately depicting registration G-BKWT (construction number 295). Enthusiasts can explore this classic livery within Microsoft Flight Simulator X, adding historical flair to their virtual hangar.

In-Depth Look at the A310-203 Airframe

The Airbus A310-203 is a twin-engine widebody jet designed for medium-range operations. This variant features efficient aerodynamics and reliable General Electric engines. Many real-world airlines, including British Caledonian, operated the A310 family across multiple routes. Notably, the “-203” designation combines the original airframe characteristics with specific engine and performance configurations. Users will notice the shorter fuselage compared to larger Airbus models, providing agile handling and a comfortable passenger capacity.

Spotlight on British Caledonian

British Caledonian, frequently recognized by its stylized lion emblem, was an independent UK carrier that competed on various international routes. The airline cultivated a reputation for attentive service and operated several widebodies during its history, including the Airbus A310. Recreating this livery in a flight simulator environment offers a nostalgic journey back to an era where British Caledonian’s distinctive branding stood apart from other carriers.

Installation and Configuration Details

First, acquire the freeware base model by Tom Ruth (file name: TOMA310.ZIP) from the Fly Away Simulation library. After extracting the repaint package into a temporary directory, copy the texture.BCAL folder into your Tom_A310-100 directory. By default, this directory may be found in:

• OS (C)/Program Files(x86)/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes/Tom_A310-100

Next, locate your aircraft.cfg file in the same directory. Before editing, make a safety backup. Append the following entry at the bottom of the existing [fltsim.x] entries and increment the “X” to the next fltsim number:

[fltsim.X]
title=British Caledonian A310
sim=TomA310
model=GE
panel=310GE
sound=
texture=BCAL
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=G-BKWT
atc_airline=British Caledonian
atc_flight_number=1124
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Thomas Ruth
ui_type=A310-203
ui_variation=British Caledonian

If you have any issues updating the aircraft.cfg file, move it outside the simulator’s folder, edit it there, and then place it back into the aircraft directory. This method often circumvents permission-related errors.

Important Notes

This repaint, created by Paul Craig, requires the original Tom Ruth A310-100 base model. The user assumes all risks related to the use of these files, and the author is not liable for any technical issues that may arise. For optimal performance, ensure that you maintain a clean simulator environment and observe best practices during installation.