FSX US Navy Bell 206 FX Helicopter 'BURNO 162037'

This repaint showcases a distinguished US Navy training helicopter livery applied to Dodosim’s Bell 206 FX model, specifically depicting the TH-57C registered as BURNO 162037. Originally flown in 2004 as the personal aircraft of NAS Whiting Field’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Joan Platz, it highlights the military heritage of rotary-wing instruction and offers a unique tribute to naval aviation.

Celebrating a Naval Rotary-Wing Legacy

The actual TH-57C, designated as a trainer within the US Navy, stems from the Bell 206 lineage. It is widely recognized for its role in preparing prospective pilots for multi-faceted missions, including overwater operations. This variant includes advanced navigation aids, specialized avionics, and robust rotor systems that reinforce reliability in primary and advanced flight instruction.

Distinctive Livery Details

These texture files reflect the specific markings and color scheme seen on helicopter modex 76 in 2004. When installed, they render the correct shading, lettering, and branding of that era’s “CO NAS Whiting Field” helicopter. The included texture folder is labeled texture.62037 and places the TH-57C’s unique paint job accurately on your payware Dodosim 206 FSX installation for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Installation Requirements and Process

• This repaint requires the Dodosim 206 FSX payware package (available from retailers such as SimShack) and is not a stand-alone product.
• Place the entire texture.62037 folder into your DodoSim_206_FSX_LowSkid directory.
• Confirm that you have “Use Folder Names” checked when extracting so the correct folder structure is maintained.

Essential Aircraft.cfg Modifications

To activate this livery, insert the following entry at the bottom of your aircraft.cfg file within the DodoSim LowSkid variant. Replace the “X” with the correct sequential number and adjust other parameters if needed.

[fltsim.x]
title=Dodosim 206 FSX TH57C_RRS7
sim=DodoSim206FSX_lowskid
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=62037
kb_checklists=..\DodoSim_206_FSX_LowSkid\DodoSim206FSX_check
kb_reference=..\DodoSim_206_FSX_LowSkid\DodoSim206FSX_ref
atc_id=62037
ui_manufacturer="Bell"
ui_type="US NAVY TAW-5 TH-57C, 76, CO NAS WHITING FIELD
ui_variation="62037"
ui_typerole="Rotorcraft"
ui_createdby="Dodosim"
description=Modex 76 was the TH-57C that was the personal aircraft 
of the CO NAS Whiting Field in 2004, She was Captain J. M. Platz. 
76 textures by Russel R. Smith. "The DodoSim 206 FSX is the culmination 
of over two man-years of work, bringing you unparalleled realism and 
features never before seen in MS Flight Simulator helicopters. This 
version is fitted with a CECO fuel control system for fully manual 
fuel control during engine starts."

Crafted by Dedicated Developers

This livery set has been meticulously prepared by Russel R. Smith, with design inspiration from the memorable BURNO 162037 paint scheme. Please remember that these files provide textures only and do not include any models or additional gauges. The official Dodosim 206 FSX payware is required to experience the advanced flight dynamics and CECO fuel control functionality.

In the spirit of naval aviation, as they say: "Fly Navy!"

“Many may fly and some are rewarded handsomely, but the wings of gold of a United States Naval Aviator mean more than flying. It is dearly bought, requires sacrifice to keep and represents a way of life.”