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FSX USMC VMFAT-101 F/A-18D

USMC VMFAT-101 “Sharpshooters” textures bring an authentic training-squadron finish to the Captain Sim F/A-18D Hornet in FSX, reflecting the unit’s Marine Corps Air Station Miramar heritage. The repaint sharpens external markings and tail codes for a believable two-seat Hornet lineup and requires the Captain Sim F/A-18D base package.

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USMC VMFAT-101 F/A-18D. This is a set of VMFAT-101 "SharpShooters" textures for the Captain Sim F/A-18D Hornet. Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet training squadron. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). VMFAT-101, was commissioned at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California on January 3, 1969. On January 10, 1990, VMFAT-101 accepted its first two seat F/A-18D Hornet and began training aircrew for the transition into the Hornet. By Nathan Havercroft.

USMC VMFAT-101 F/A-18D in flight.

USMC VMFAT-101 F/A-18D in flight.

This repaint is freeware, however, please do not upload this repaint anywhere without my permission. If you would like to use these textures as a base for your own repaints please ask first!

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet training squadron. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). VMFAT-101, was commissioned at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California on January 3, 1969. On January 10, 1990, VMFAT-101 accepted its first two seat F/A-18D Hornet and began training aircrew for the transition into the Hornet.

Nathan H

Installation:

Copy the "texture.shooter41" folder into your "CS_FA-18D" folder. Then open up your aircraft.cfg file and add the following lines:

[fltsim.XX] <-- where XX is the next repaint number
title=CS F18D VMFAT-101-41
sim=FA-18
model=d
panel=
sound=
texture=shooter41
kb_checklists=boeing_FA18_check
kb_reference=boeing_FA18_ref
atc_id=01
atc_airline=Marine
atc_flight_number=41
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="F/A-18D"
ui_variation="VMFAT-101 "41"
ui_typerole="Twin Engined Fighter"
ui_createdby="Captain Sim & Nathan Havercroft"
description="The F/A-18D "Hornet" is a two-seat, twin engine, multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft that can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases."

USMC VMFAT-101 F/A-18D in flight.

USMC VMFAT-101 F/A-18D in flight.

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shooter_41_nh.zip
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2.9 MB
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How to install this mod

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  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Place files per the readme

    Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
  3. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive shooter_41_nh.zip has 15 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
VMFAT-101 _41 Readme.txt10.09.091.81 kB
F-18_Main01_T.dds10.09.091.33 MB
F-18_Main02_T.dds10.09.091.33 MB
F-18_Main03_T.dds03.08.091.33 MB
F-18_Main04_T.dds10.09.091.33 MB
F-18_Main07_T.dds10.19.071.00 MB
F-18_Wingl_T.dds10.09.091.33 MB
F-18_WingR_T.dds10.09.091.33 MB
texture.cfg03.08.09171 B
thumbnail.jpg10.09.0947.03 kB
shooter41.gif10.09.0910.08 kB
shooter41.jpg10.09.09251.66 kB
shooter41b.jpg10.09.09299.03 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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  1. Jared

    I'm having trouble with this one... I did as the installation instructions say but it's not coming up.

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