FSX KLU IFOR Pilatus PC-6C

This detailed repaint package brings a "what-if" Royal Netherlands Air Force scheme to the Pilatus PC-6C H2 Turbo Porter for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It showcases a genuine nod to the era of IFOR deployments in Sarajevo during 1996, featuring subdued camouflage and refined markings. Developed by Tim “Piglet” Conrad, the PC-6C H2 Turbo Porter model is widely celebrated for its short takeoff and landing capabilities, rugged build, and reliance in challenging environments. This repaint, meticulously created by René Spaan, paints a fictional scenario where the aircraft serves under 336 Squadron (originating from its old Curaçao operations), complete with distinct weathering and authentic color tones.

Highlights of the RNLAF IFOR Camouflage

The livery draws inspiration from the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s former Yugoslav peacekeeping operations, during which the RNLAF contributed transport and reconnaissance flights using aircraft like the C-130 Hercules and F-16 Fighting Falcons. This PC-6C reimagines how a Porter might have looked if deployed for resupply, observation, or even medical missions among the multinational forces in the Balkans. The concealment pattern and toned-down markings enhance realism, reflecting operations in rugged terrain and variable climates.

Technical Overview

The Pilatus PC-6C H2 Turbo Porter stands out for its single-engine turboprop design, granting exceptional short-field performance. The robust airframe accommodates diverse missions such as cargo transport, troop insertion, medevac, and even aerial photography. This model’s STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) prowess makes it indispensable in remote regions, ensuring fruitful operations on makeshift runways or unimproved airstrips. Despite stepping into aviation history decades ago, the Porter continues to thrive worldwide in both military and civilian roles.

Repaint and Distinctive Markings

Within this fictional depiction, the PC-6C bears insignia from 336 Squadron under the Royal Netherlands Air Force, once tasked with maritime patrols around the Netherlands Antilles but here transitioning to peacekeeping duties. Weathered camouflage, low-contrast paint, and a retro squadron emblem underscore the timeline shift from earlier incarnations of the Porter in different regions. The same “S28” registration as a previous Surinam-based livery has been retained, yet the surfaces now appear distinctly aged and faded.

Installation Process

1. Extract the contents of this repaint archive. Locate the texture.KLU_IFOR folder and place it into the PC-6C_H2 directory, which usually resides in Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file found in that same PC-6C_H2 folder. Using a text editor, copy the following block of text and paste it into the existing livery entries. Update “XX” to the next available index:

[fltsim.XX]
title=PC-6C_H2 KLU IFOR
sim=PC-6C_H2
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=KLU_IFOR
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id_color=0x00ff0000
atc_id=S28
ui_manufacturer=Pilatus
ui_type="PC-6C"
ui_variation="RNLAF 336Sqn, 2ULF, IFOR Sarajevo 1996"
description="RNLAF IFOR 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

Remember to save the aircraft.cfg file after making these changes.

Required Base Package

This repaint will only function when combined with Tim Conrad’s freeware PC-6C H2 Turbo Porter, which is available in the Fly Away Simulation file library. Ensure that core files are installed before adding this custom livery.

Credits go to Tim “Piglet” Conrad for designing the exceptional PC-6C, and to René Spaan for crafting this compelling RNLAF IFOR repaint. This collaboration allows enthusiasts to recreate striking historical operations in Microsoft Flight Simulator X with absolute authenticity and immersion.