FSX Savannah CDN

This free repaint offers a fictional “Canadian Beer” finish for the ICP Savannah v3.8, originally created by Massimo Taccoli and repainted by Bob Azzaro. It brings a unique aesthetic twist to the ultralight’s airframe while retaining the aircraft’s characteristic STOL abilities and reliable cross-country performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Highlights of This Custom Texture

• Distinctive Design: Features a hypothetical “CDN” (Canadian Beer) theme applied to the ultralight’s fuselage and wheel covers.
• Integration: Requires the freeware ICP Savannah 3.8 (SAVANNAH38.ZIP) package by Massimo Taccoli, ensuring complete compatibility with his latest model release.
• Ultra-Stable for Short Fields: Maintains the Savannah's legendary short takeoff and landing performance, well-loved by pilots operating from unconventional airstrips.
• Adaptable for Travel: Retains the original aircraft’s stable handling for touring, making cross-country flights more comfortable.

Technical Background on the ICP Savannah Series

The ICP Savannah is recognized among European ultralight enthusiasts for its robust airframe and approachable flight envelope. Massimo Taccoli’s digital rendition highlights realistic flight dynamics, along with an Italian-influenced design scheme. This repaint layers a Canadian-inspired concept onto a modernized 3.8 airframe build, designed to operate smoothly within FSX environments.

Installation Guidelines

Before proceeding, confirm that you have the complete ICP Savannah v3.8 freeware aircraft in your simulator directory. This ensures all essential models and files are present. Follow the steps below to correctly integrate the CDN repaint:

1. Extract or copy the folder named “texture.CDN” into your FSX\Simobjects\Airplanes\savannah38 directory.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file located in the same savannah38 folder.
3. Within aircraft.cfg, find the existing [fltsim.X] entries and insert the following example code, ensuring you advance the X to the next sequential number:

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[fltsim.X]
title = Savannah CDN
sim = Savannah
model = 2
panel =
sound =
texture= CDN
visual_damage = 0
kb_checklists= Savannah_check
kb_reference = Savannah_ref
atc_heavy = 0
atc_airline =
atc_flight_number= 2424
atc_id_enable = 1
atc_id = CDN
atc_id_color = 0x00000000
atc_id_font = Verdana,-11,1,600,0
ui_manufacturer= ICP Italy
ui_type = Savannah
ui_variation = Canadian Beer Wheel Covers
ui_typerole = Ultralight
ui_createdby = Massimo Taccoli
Description=The ICP Savannah is one of the top selling ultralights in Europe. It is dependable and easy to fly. It’s STOL performance makes it easy to operate from any airfield. The Savannah is also a very good airplane for cross-country flights during which one can appreciate its great stability. This FS aircraft represents an Italian version. Aircraft design: Massimo Taccoli, Sounds: Mike Hambly, Repaint by Bob Azzaro

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For instance, if your last [fltsim] entry was labeled as [fltsim.3], replace the X with 4 so it appears as [fltsim.4].

Important Note

This download includes only the repaint files. You will need to have the freeware base aircraft from Massimo Taccoli (SAVANNAH38.ZIP) in order to use this Canadian Beer-themed texture in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. You can find the ICP Savannah v3.8 package in the Fly Away Simulation library.