FSX French Air Force Douglas A-1H Repaint

Immerse yourself in this richly detailed French Air Force repaint for the Douglas A-1H designed explicitly for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Crafted by Henry William, this freeware add-on showcases meticulous livery work based upon Tim Conrad’s original A-1H Skyrider model. The base package, developed under the name “Piglet's Peculiar Planes,” is not included here, so be sure to have that installed first from the Fly Away Simulation library to ensure full compatibility. This repaint highlights subtle visual nuances of an aircraft once renowned for close air support.

Technical Insights on the Douglas A-1H

The Douglas A-1H, frequently recognized as the “Skyraider,” is revered for its robust radial engine and extensive service history. Initially introduced as a carrier-capable strike aircraft, it gained a reputation for responsiveness in ground-attack roles. Although the A-1 series famously served in the U.S. Navy, select forces within the French Air Force also operated variants for combat missions. This repaint replicates the aesthetic commonly observed on those French aircraft, incorporating realistic markings and a faithful finish.

Repaint Attributes

• Authentic Coloring: Incorporates historically inspired hues used by French forces.
• Distinctive Insignias: Accurately placed roundels and squadron identifiers.
• Seamless Integration: Harmonizes with the existing A-1H model geometry, preserving functionality of Tim Conrad’s foundational design.

Installation Procedure for the Repaint

To integrate this repaint into your simulator environment, follow the steps below. In most set-ups, you will locate your A-1H folder within your “SimObjects” directory for ease of access:

1. Extraction: Place the contents of this downloaded repaint package into a directory of your preference.
2. Texture Folder Placement: Copy and paste the texture.fra directory directly into the A-1H aircraft folder. For many installations, a typical path looks like:

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

3. Configuration Entry: Open the aircraft.cfg file and insert the snippet shown below. Adjust the [fltsim.xx] number (i.e., replace “xx” with the required sequence digit) so it follows the last active entry in the file.

[fltsim.xx]
title=A-1H_FR
sim=A-1H
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Fra
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
description=Prop Driven naval CSAR and Close Support Aircraft
visual_damage=1

Visual Reference

Creators and Acknowledgments

Repaint Author

Henry William

Original A-1H Model

Tim Conrad, released under “Piglet's Peculiar Planes.”

Ensure that you have retrieved the freeware A-1H Skyrider base model from Fly Away Simulation’s library prior to using this repaint. Once properly installed, you can enjoy an immersive French military skin for the venerable Skyraider in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.