FSX Rutan 61 Long EZ N9TS

Experience a distinctive livery for the Rutan 61 Long EZ, featuring a vivid blend of blue, yellow, orange, and white tones. This repaint, created specifically for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, highlights the aircraft’s innovative canard configuration and adventurous aesthetic. Payware ownership of the AlphaSim Long EZ model is required, as this download strictly provides the custom textures. Repaint by Andy Nott of AGN Textures retains authentic detailing throughout the exterior, ensuring that every angle of the airframe appears realistic and true to its home-built origins.

Vibrant Exterior Refinements

Builders familiar with the actual Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ often praise its lightweight design and forward canard for enhanced stability. This artwork replicates that aerodynamic vision, adding a blue, yellow, orange, and white scheme that illustrates the forward-swept winglets and sleek fuselage with precision. Alpha Simulations crafted the payware model, renowned for its detailed 3D structure. Pilots who enjoy boundary-pushing designs will appreciate how this repaint complements the original sculpt with sharper color definition.

Technical Background and Color Layout

The Long EZ design gained popularity due to its efficient Lycoming powerplants and remarkable range for such a compact home-built plane. In this repaint, you will find streaks of bold colors that accentuate the streamlined silhouette. The tail fin’s yellow hue stands out, while the orange striping integrates neatly around the rear pusher propeller housing. These elements mirror the real-world appeal of many unique, one-off aircraft registrations around the globe.

This repaint takes full advantage of the AlphaSim Ltd payware model’s textures, displaying high-resolution fuselage details that mirror the RL experimental category. The cockpit interior remains unaffected by this package; however, external shading and reflective surfaces have been fine-tuned to yield a realistic appearance in changing daylight conditions.

Installation Procedure

After securing the AlphaSim Rutan 61 Long-EZ payware product, follow these steps to install this new repaint:

1. Move or copy the included texture.N9TS folder into your “ALPHA ALPHA Rutan 61 Long-EZ O-320 Pods” directory.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file found in the same folder, then incorporate the following template under the appropriate [fltsim.X] section:

[fltsim.X]
title=ALPHA Rutan 61 Long-EZ O-320 N9TS
sim=ALPHA_LongEZ_o320
model=320
panel=
sound=
texture=N9TS
kb_checklists=LongEZ_o320_check
kb_reference=LongEZ_o320_ref
atc_id=
ui_manufacturer="Rutan"
ui_type=Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ
ui_variation="N9TS (O-320)"
ui_typerole="Home-built Aircraft"
ui_createdby="AlphaSim Ltd"
description=Rutan 61 Long-EZ\n\nThe Rutan Long-EZ for Flight Sim is the first in a next-generation line of AlphaSim products. The Long-EZ is an incredibly popular home-built aircraft flown by pilots all over the world. The prototype of the Long-EZ first flew in 1979. Approximately 700 Long-EZ exist in the USA alone, with many more being built. This version features the fuel-injected Lycoming O-320, with a whopping 160 HP for stunning performance.

Disclaimer

The creator, Andy Nott, and AGN Textures assume no responsibility for any damage related to this repaint. Users agree to apply the textures at their own risk. No modifications within this package can harm your computer, and these files are furnished on an “as-is” basis.

Enjoy exploring the distinctive lines of the Rutan 61 Long EZ model, and take advantage of its canard layout under the vibrant N9TS repaint. Remember to keep your simulator updated to enhance your flight dynamics and to maintain consistent performance within Microsoft Flight Simulator X.