FSX CF-18 2010 Demo Hornet

This freeware release features a custom repaint of the CF-18 2010 Demo Hornet, honoring the historic Canadian Navy Centennial. Created by Ray Gagnon, it offers a detailed texture pack for the default Boeing F/A-18 included in the Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration expansion. The original base model is not bundled; users will require the default Acceleration F-18 from the Fly Away Simulation files library to use this repaint. Below are both the technical details and installation steps for seamless setup.

Highlighting This Hornet Variant

The CF-18 represents a specialized Canadian version of the famed F/A-18 Hornet. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) configures it for multi-role operations, integrating robust systems and advanced aerodynamics for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. This commemorative livery was designed to mark a century of naval aviation in Canada, showcasing distinctive markings on the fuselage and tail.

Key Texture Additions

• RCAF-Style Markings: Unique paint scheme celebrating the Navy Centennial event.
• High-Resolution Artwork: Sharpened markings and color transitions tailored for close-up visuals.
• Accurate Airframe Layout: Modeled to match the CF-18’s contours and structural lines.

Set-Up Instructions

Follow these steps to install the CF-18 2010 Demo Hornet textures into your Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration directory:

1. Copy the provided texture folder named navy_centennial into the main directory of your default Acceleration F-18.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg contained in the Acceleration F-18 folder. Then paste the configuration lines found below. Replace “XX” with the next available variation number within the [fltsim] sections.

[fltsim.XX]
title=FA-18 navy centennial
sim=FA-18
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=navy_centennial
kb_checklists=boeing_FA18_check
kb_reference=boeing_FA18_ref
atc_id=CF738
atc_airline=Air Force
atc_flight_number=738
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type=CF-18
ui_variation=Navy Centennial
ui_typerole=RCAF
ui_createdby=repaint by Ray Gagnon
description="The Hornet combines the ruggedness required of carrier-borne aircraft with speed and superior agility, especially at high angles of attack. Its powerful engines, canted vertical stabilizers, horizontal stabilators, large leading- and trailing-edge flaps, and sophisticated flight control system all contribute to a level of performance that makes the Hornet a versatile front-line fighter in several air forces around the world."

Additional Notes

• This repaint is a texture-only package; the freeware F-18 base model from Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration is required.
• For more distinctive demo Hornet repaints, explore other available projects by Ray Gagnon and check out fellow enthusiasts’ work at “The Hornet’s Nest.”

Once the repaint is installed, pilots can explore an aircraft that symbolizes Canadian naval heritage while flying demanding sorties in FSX. This release by Ray Gagnon brings the characteristic performance of the Hornet together with a rare commemorative aesthetic, giving simmers something truly special within Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration.