FSX Extra 300S N300SX

This exclusive repaint package introduces the Extra 300S N300SX, focusing on the default Extra 300 included with Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Created by Daniel Wanvig, it offers a striking “Blue with Flames” pattern that highlights the aircraft’s competition-grade aerobatic structure. The Extra 300S itself, designed for remarkable maneuverability, is often favored by aerobatic pilots worldwide thanks to its responsive flight dynamics and potent 300-horsepower powerplant.

Visual Highlights and Reference Imagery

This modification is textures only and requires the base model available separately in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Key Installation Steps

1. Place the texture folder:
   Copy the folder named Texture.300SX into your Extra 300 aircraft directory. By default, this directory is located at:
   C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Extra300
2. Edit the configuration file:
   Open aircraft.cfg (found in the same folder). Then add the following block, ensuring you adjust [fltsim.xx] to match your next available sequence number:

   [fltsim.xx]
   title=Blue Flames
   sim=Extra300S
   model=
   panel=
   sound=
   texture=300SX
   kb_checklists=Extra300S_check
   kb_reference=Extra300S_ref
   atc_id_color=0xffff0000
   atc_id=N300SX
   ui_manufacturer="Extra"
   ui_type="300S"
   ui_variation="Blue with Flames"
   ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
   ui_createdby="Daniel W"
   description="If airplanes were horses, the Extra 300S would be a champion thoroughbred. Designed to dominate Unlimited aerobatic championships, it pairs a lightweight frame with 300 horsepower. This specific variant has excelled in global competitions and is widely recognized for its nimble handling."
       

3. Adjust the fltsim index:
   Verify the last [fltsim. entry in the file. If the final entry is, for instance, [fltsim.2], change [fltsim.xx] to [fltsim.3], or whatever sequential number applies.
4. Load and fly:
   Start Microsoft Flight Simulator X, locate the new Extra 300S “Blue Flames” variation, and take it airborne.

Extra 300S Background

The Extra 300S, developed originally by Extra Flugzeugbau in Germany, has achieved acclaim for its competition-grade performance and precise flight controls. Its taildragger layout, coupled with a powerful engine, lets it thrive during extreme aerial maneuvers. Many aerobatic teams and individual champions trust this model for its swift roll rate, reliable behavior at high angles of attack, and unmatched ability to withstand punishing G forces.

Developer Acknowledgment

This livery is credited to Daniel Wanvig, who meticulously applied “Blue Flames” detailing to accentuate the slick lines of the Extra 300S. The repaint presents an unmistakable aesthetic, standing out wherever high-performance aerobatics are appreciated.