FSX US Navy F/A-18C Jolly Rogers CAG

This package offers a refined livery showcasing the US Navy F/A-18C Hornet from the renowned VFA-84 “Jolly Rogers,” specifically designated as the CAG (Commander, Air Group) edition. Originally created by Ray Gagnon, it provides a distinctive paint scheme for the default Boeing F/A-18 featured in the Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration expansion pack. These textures are presented as a standalone repaint, so the necessary base model must be sourced from the Fly Away Simulation mod library.

Unique Naval Fighter Attributes

The F/A-18C Hornet is widely recognized for its carrier-capable design and multirole combat profile. Its configuration includes canted vertical stabilizers, leading-edge extensions, and powerful twin engines that enable high maneuverability at elevated angles of attack. The naval tradition of VFA-84 “Jolly Rogers” is represented through an iconic skull-and-crossbones insignia, which has cemented the squadron’s place in aviation lore. This livery captures that classic aesthetic while highlighting the special markings reserved for a CAG aircraft.

Installation Workflow

1. Extract and place the texture folder into the primary directory of the default Acceleration F-18.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file inside the default F-18 folder and append the provided text below. Be sure to replace “XX” with the next sequential number for the [fltsim]... entries.

[fltsim.XX]
title=FA-18 jolly rogers cag
sim=FA-18
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=jolly rogers cag
kb_checklists=boeing_FA18_check
kb_reference=boeing_FA18_ref
atc_id=N084
atc_airline=Navy
atc_flight_number=084
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="F/A-18C"
ui_variation=VFA-84 'Jolly Rogers' CAG
ui_typerole=Carrier Based
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."

Technical Notes

• This release includes textures only. Obtain the default Boeing F/A-18 model from the Fly Away Simulation mod library if it is not already installed.
• All cockpit instrumentation, flight dynamics, and carrier-launch functionalities remain consistent with the default Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration Hornet.
• Once the [fltsim] configuration entry has been properly added, the “Jolly Rogers CAG” variant will appear in your sim’s aircraft selection menu.