FSX French Air Force Douglas A-1H

Enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator X inventory with an authentic French Air Force livery applied to the Douglas A-1H Skyrider. Meticulously crafted by Henry William, this repaint accurately reflects the iconic single-seat aircraft once utilized for close air support and search-and-rescue missions. Originally designed by Tim Conrad, the base pack (A-1HSYRAIDER_NAVY.ZIP) must be acquired separately to integrate these new textures. This mod is a repaint for a freeware model and does not include that base model. You will need to download the freeware base model, which should be available in the Fly Away Simulation mod library.

Distinctive A-1H Legacy

This Douglas A-1H variant, often lauded for its formidable radial engine power and robust airframe, found a place in numerous air forces worldwide. In French operation, the airframe’s adaptability in short-runway conditions and its reliability for ground-attack tasks proved valuable. By adopting a radiant yet historically attuned camouflage, this repaint echoes the Armee de l’Air’s operational style.

Livery Highlights and Technical Aspects

• Enhanced Visuals: Clean rivet lines and subtle weathering add deeper realism to panel details.
• Accurate Markings: Emblems and insignia that correspond to the French Air Force’s standard for this era.
• Structural Nuances: Preserves Tim Conrad’s cockpit and external details for an immersive user experience.

Installation Procedure

1. Decompress: Extract the downloaded repaint folder to a location of your choice.
2. Transfer Textures: Copy the texture.fra1 folder into your existing A-1H directory. For example:

   C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\A-1H
       

3. Edit Configuration: Open the aircraft.cfg file found in the aforementioned directory, then paste the code below after your last [fltsim] entry. Make sure to replace "XX" with the proper sequential number:

   [fltsim.xx]
   title=A-1H_FR1
   sim=A-1H
   model=
   panel=
   sound=
   texture=Fra1
   panel_alias=
   sound_alias=
   kb_checklists=
   kb_reference=
   atc_id=39768
   atc_id_color=
   atc_parking_types=
   atc_parking_code=
   atc_airline=
   atc_flight_number=
   ui_manufacturer=Douglas
   ui_createdby="Piglet's Peculiar Planes"
   ui_type=A-1H
   ui_variation=French E.C 1/20
   description=Prop Driven naval CSAR and Close Support Aircraft
   visual_damage=1
       

Creator: Henry William