FSX Etihad Crystal Cargo Airbus A330-243F

Enhance your cargo operations in Microsoft Flight Simulator X by adding this meticulously repainted Etihad Crystal Cargo Airbus A330-243F. This texture set, created by Paul Craig, showcases registration A6-DCA (construction number 1032) and requires the freeware Tom Ruth A330-200F base package before installation.

Distinctive A330-243F Attributes

The Airbus A330-243F variant offers a wide-body fuselage optimized for freight operations, providing ample volume for high-density loads. This rendition, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, accurately portrays Etihad’s dedicated cargo division, known for operating extensive routes that connect international freight hubs. The real-world aircraft commonly transports high-value goods globally, leveraging its efficient range and advanced avionics for dependable performance.

Included Files and Model Dependencies

This download comprises:

• The customized Etihad Crystal Cargo texture folder (texture.Etihad).
• The Rolls-Royce model folder (model.RR), housing the TomA332f_RR MDL file.

Please note that it only contains repainted textures and the model folder for the RR engine option. You will need the Tom_A330-200F base pack (filename TOMA32F.ZIP) to fully utilize this modification. The base aircraft can be found in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Step-by-Step Installation Guidance

1. Extract all files from this package into a temporary directory of your choice.
2. Copy and paste the texture.Etihad folder and the model.RR folder into your existing Tom_A330-200F aircraft folder (commonly found in OS (C)/Program Files(x86)/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes/Tom_A330-200F).
3. Open your aircraft.cfg file and back it up. Then add the following segment, ensuring you replace "X" with the next sequential number in the series of [fltsim.X] entries:

[fltsim.X]
title=Etihad Crystal Cargo A330-243F
sim=TomA332
model=RR
panel=330
sound=
texture=Etihad
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=A6-DCA
atc_airline=Etihad
atc_flight_number=1123
atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP, CARGO
atc_parking_code=
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Thomas Ruth
ui_type=A330-243F
ui_variation=Etihad Crystal Cargo

When using the aircraft in multiplayer sessions, open the Model.RR folder and relocate the TomA332f_RR.mdl file into the multiplayer subfolder, ensuring consistent online visibility.

Important Considerations

If you encounter any issues while editing aircraft.cfg, it can help to copy the file outside of the simulator folder, perform your text modifications, and then place it back. This method can prevent any write-access problems.

Disclaimer

Use all files entirely at your own risk. Neither the developer (Paul Craig) nor Fly Away Simulation will be responsible for damages or errors resulting from these modifications.

Enjoy operating one of the world’s leading cargo carrier liveries with this Etihad Crystal Cargo Airbus A330-243F repaint, and be sure to credit Paul Craig for his work, along with Thomas Ruth for the original aircraft model.