FSX American Airlines Douglas DC-10-10

This freeware add-on provides a high-fidelity repaint of an American Airlines Douglas DC-10-10 designed for the payware Commercial Level Simulations (CLS) model. Created by Ramón Ortiz, this release pays tribute to every crew member who operated this tri-jet during its service life. Throughout the 1970s and beyond, American Airlines utilized the DC-10 on various long-haul routes, benefiting from its wide-body design and advanced (for the time) avionics. These textures incorporate 32-bit formatting, along with alpha channels to achieve realistic metal sheens. You will require the separate CLS DC-10 package (available from SimShack.net) to fully enjoy this rendition in both Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.

Distinctive Elements of This DC-10-10 Texture Set

• Photoreal Surface Details: Meticulously replicated fuselage paintwork enhances each rivet line, plus reflective finishes to mirror the real-world aircraft’s signature polished metal.
• 32-bit Image Depth: Preserved texture clarity ensures minimal pixelation and preserves crisp markings on the fuselage, engines, and tail surfaces.
• Alpha Channels for Reflection: Subtle luminosity in the metal areas emulates the reflective quality seen on American Airlines' iconic bare-metal liveries.
• Tribute to Crew Members: This repaint honors all American Airlines personnel who operated or maintained the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 over the years.

Technical Background and Origins

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 series, introduced in the early 1970s, features a three-engine configuration and wide-body fuselage that provided airlines like American with enhanced range and capacity. This series eventually saw multiple variants, including the DC-10-10 optimized for shorter to medium-range routes and the higher-gross-weight DC-10-30 suited for intercontinental operations. American Airlines leveraged these aircraft on popular domestic and Caribbean routes, applauded by both flight crews and passengers for its cabin comfort and operational flexibility.

Texture Installation Instructions

Follow these concise steps to integrate the repaint into your CLS DC-10:

1. Unzip the downloaded file to extract the texture folder.
2. Locate your CLS DC-10-10 aircraft directory and move the new texture folder inside it.
3. Add the following entry to your aircraft.cfg under the [fltsim.xx] section (replace “xx” with the next sequential number):

[fltsim.xx]
title=Commercial Level Simulations - DC-10-10 CF6-6 AA
sim=CLS-DC10-10-GE-CF6-6D
model=6D6K
panel=
sound=
texture=AA
kb_checklists=DC-10_check
kb_reference=DC-10-10_ref
atc_airline=AMERICAN
atc_flight_number=1467
atc_heavy=1
atc_id=N115AA
atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP, CARGO
atc_parking_code=AAL
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Commercial Level Simulations"
ui_manufacturer="McDonnell Douglas"
ui_type=DC-10-10
ui_variation=American Airlines
description=Commerical Level Simulations
Boeing / McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10
Version-2006.9.6-FSX
FSX and FS2004 Compatible
Engine Type: GE CF6-6D
For proper operation: See DC-10 manual and performance documentation.
visual_damage=1

Payware Requirement

Please note that only the repaint files are provided here. To use these textures in Microsoft Flight Simulator X or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, you must already own the CLS DC-10 payware package. The model itself can be obtained separately from SimShack.net or other official stores. This package does not contain the actual aircraft model.

Repaint accomplished by Ramón Ortiz. This depiction preserves the authentic look of American Airlines’ livery with high-definition fidelity. Enjoy operating this legendary tri-jet in your chosen simulator while commemorating those who made the DC-10 an essential chapter in aviation history.