FSX Eastern Airlines L1011 Tristar

This freeware repaint brings the timeless Eastern Airlines livery to the Lockheed L1011 TriStar, accurately portraying registration N311EA. Developed by Paul Craig, this package is a texture-only add-on requiring the Thomas Ruth and Erick Cantu base model (TOML1011.ZIP). Pilots looking to endow their virtual hangars with an authentic Eastern Airlines experience should find these textures an excellent addition.

Lockheed L1011 TriStar in Eastern Colors

The Lockheed L1011 TriStar (sometimes referenced as the L-1011-100) marked a notable chapter in commercial aviation history. Its roll-out in 1969 introduced innovative autopilot technology and advanced cabin pressurization for its era. Eastern Airlines, a prominent operator of this type, offered passengers a unique blend of long-haul comfort and robust performance from the TriStar airframe. By recreating N311EA, the textures included here represent one of the iconic TriStars that once served in the Eastern fleet.

Key Textural Enhancements

• Fuselage Accuracy: Authentic metallic lines and color transitions along the TriStar’s fuselage evoke the appearance of the original Eastern Airlines paint scheme.
• Detailed Registration: Markings for N311EA are reproduced for precise realism.
• Historically-Inspired Design: Captures the era’s style, highlighting the airline’s branding important to sim enthusiasts fond of retro fleets.

Installation Procedures

1. Unzip Files: Extract the downloaded package to a temporary directory of your choice.
2. Add Textures: Copy the folder named texture.Eastern Airlines into the Tom_L1011-100 main directory, commonly located at OS (C)/Program Files(x86)/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes/Tom_L1011-100.
3. Update Aircraft Configuration: In the aircraft.cfg file, create a backup first. Then paste the following block below the final [fltsim.x] entry, and replace the X with the next sequential number:

[fltsim.X] title=L1011-100 Eastern Airlines sim=tom1011 model= panel= sound= texture=Eastern Airlines kb_checklists=Boeing747-400_check kb_reference=Boeing747-400_ref atc_id=N311EA atc_airline=EASTERN atc_flight_number=1123 atc_heavy=1 ui_manufacturer=Lockheed ui_type=L1011-100 ui_variation=Eastern Airlines ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner ui_createdby=Thomas Ruth + Eric Cantu description= First Flight on November 16, 1969 at Palmdale, California… entry into service with Eastern on April 26, 1972. Total Production: 250 units. Production end: 1982.

If you encounter difficulties modifying aircraft.cfg, consider editing it in a separate location and then copying it back into the Tom_L1011-100 folder.

Important Notes

This texture set does not include the original aircraft model. You must acquire the freeware base package by Thomas Ruth and Erick Cantu beforehand. After successful installation, the Lockheed L1011 TriStar with Eastern Airlines registration will be selectable within your simulator, enabling you to take flight in an iconic piece of commercial aviation history.

Disclaimer

All content is provided as-is. Neither the authors nor any associated parties accept responsibility for possible errors, system conflicts, or damages resulting from these files. Always back up original documents before making modifications.

Created by Paul Craig.