FSX KLU ISAF Pilatus PC-6C

This refined repaint depicts a Pilatus PC-6C H2 Turbo Porter—originally designed by Tim Conrad—adorned with a fictional Royal Netherlands Air Force scheme. It delivers an immersive take on short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations within Microsoft Flight Simulator X, capturing the signature performance and rugged capabilities that have made the Turbo Porter an enduring asset in supply runs, para-drops, and other specialized missions.

RNLAF Inspiration in STOL Form

Envisioned as a “what-if” scenario, this texture showcases the versatile PC-6C operating under 336 Squadron (Sqn) colors in a Royal Netherlands Air Force setting. Historically, 336 Sqn served the Dutch Antilles and now manages transport with C-130s from Eindhoven Air Base. This repaint imagines a dedicated Utility and Liaison Flight (ULF) assignment for global deployments, featuring signals of a 2009 mission departure from Tarin Kowt (also called Tereen (OATN)) in Uruzgan, Afghanistan. The airframe is shown in toned-down gray markings, simulating operational wear during ISAF-tasked missions in support of Dutch Task Force Uruzgan.

Technical and Visual Accents

The Pilatus PC-6 series is widely known for its exceptional short-field performance, robust powerplant configuration, and predictable flight handling. These traits enable efficient operations from remote or semi-prepared airstrips, making it a favorite for tight-space logistics and troop movements. The fictional RNLAF livery portrayed here appears weathered to mirror continued service nearly four decades after its predecessor, tying the symbolic registration to earlier PC-6C_KLU paint designs.

Contributors and Acknowledgments

Pilatus PC-6C H2 Turbo Porter Base Model: Tim “Piglet” Conrad—creator of the core freeware aircraft
Repaint Concept and Execution: René Spaan

Steps for Incorporating the Repaint

1. Unzip the downloaded file. Then, place the texture.KLU_ISAF folder inside your PC-6C_H2 directory, located at Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg in the PC-6C_H2 folder using a text editor. Append the following lines under the existing [fltsim.X] entries, substituting “XX” with the next sequential number:

[fltsim.XX]
title=PC-6C_H2 KLU ISAF
sim=PC-6C_H2
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=KLU_ISAF
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id_color=0x00ff0000
atc_id=S28
ui_manufacturer=Pilatus
ui_type="PC-6C"
ui_variation="RNLAF 336Sqn, 2ULF, ISAF Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan 2009"
description="RNLAF ISAF livery by René Spaan"
atc_heavy=0
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
ui_createdby="Piglet's Peculiar Planes"
visual_damage=1
prop_anim_ratio = 1.72

Save the aircraft.cfg and the repaint will become accessible in your simulator.

Note that this repaint relies on the freeware Pilatus PC-6C H2 base package by Tim Conrad. Please ensure you have that model installed before adding these Royal Netherlands Air Force textures. Enjoy the improved immersion and authenticity this fictional scheme brings to your PC-6C fleet within Microsoft Flight Simulator X.