FSX Stobart Air Boeing 737-800

This freeware replacement texture set adds a custom Stobart Air cargo variant to the default Boeing 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Created by Paul Davies, this repaint pays tribute to Eddie Stobart’s hallmark of assigning female names to its fleet—trucks, trains, and now aircraft—showcasing the “Pauline Helene” identity. Stobart, recognized as the United Kingdom’s largest road haulage operator with a prominent rail division, has also expanded its scope into managing regional airports. These textures present a balanced mix of the airline’s interior freight focus and the distinct brand associated with Stobart. Note that only the repaint files are included here; the original default aircraft model is required.

Key Highlights of the Stobart Air Repaint

• Dedicated Cargo Configuration: While this repaint features a standard 737-800 exterior, it simulates a cargo-centric Stobart Air variant called “Pauline Helene.”
• Realistic Branding: It matches Eddie Stobart’s well-known green, red, and white scheme found on trucks and rail freight units, extended onto the fuselage of a Boeing 737-800.
• Textures Only: These files provide an alternative livery for the default Boeing 737-800. Be sure to have the base aircraft model from the Fly Away Simulation library or your existing Microsoft Flight Simulator X installation.

Technical Notes on Eddie Stobart Branding

Eddie Stobart has a longstanding tradition of naming its vehicles after women, prompting a multi-year waiting list for suggested names. This unique approach is carried forward into the air division, adding an extra layer of personalization to their growing airborne operations. Stobart Air’s foray into aviation includes cargo flights, aligning with the operator’s broad freight logistics network.

Model Requirements

This repaint is crafted for the default 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It will not function out of the box without the original base aircraft. Make sure you already have the default 737-800 installed in your simulator. If needed, you can find the freeware base model in the Fly Away Simulation mod library.

Installation Procedure

To integrate these custom textures into your simulator, follow the instructions thoroughly:

1. Extract the contents: Unzip the downloaded archive. You will see a folder labeled texture.stobart.
2. Backup (optional): Before proceeding, locate your default 737-800 installation folder under “SimObjects > Airplanes > B737_800” in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Copy its entire content to a safe location, just in case.
3. Insert the texture folder: Copy the texture.stobart folder from your unzipped files and paste it into the “B737_800” folder.
4. Register the new repaint: Open the aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg) with a text editor (like Notepad). At the bottom of the existing [fltsim.x] entries, create a new section by pasting the example lines for this repaint. Ensure you replace any “XX” in the bracketed section (e.g., [fltsim.xx]) with the next available sequential number.
5. Save the configuration: Confirm the changes when you exit the file. This allows the simulator to recognize the new Stobart Air cargo texture set.

Remember that the simulator will look specifically for texture.stobart within the B737_800 folder, so be careful not to modify the folder structure. Once completed, you will find “Pauline Helene” as an additional selectable livery in your Microsoft Flight Simulator X menu.

Enjoy exploring the skies with this distinctive Eddie Stobart-inspired cargo repaint. Special thanks to Paul Davies for crafting this freeware set.