FSX 160 SOAR Little Bird

This highly detailed rotorcraft package offers a specialized MH-6 reinterpretation of Tim Conrad’s original OH-6A model, showcasing the renowned 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Created with precision by developer Mark Rooks, this freeware add-on brings you a small yet robust helicopter favored for secretive, low-altitude missions. It includes a custom livery revealing the “Death Awaits In The Dark” theme, along with historical references to the 160th “Night Stalkers” and their unique motto. Moreover, everything seamlessly uses the default Microsoft Flight Simulator X helicopter panel, requiring no additional gauges or configurations.

Aircraft Background and Unit Legacy

Originally known as the OH-6A, this light observation platform has been reengineered here into an MH-6 variant to echo the operational style of the 160th SOAR. Often referred to as the Night Stalkers, this specialized United States Army regiment excels in helicopter aviation support with frequent tasks involving swift insertions, surprise attacks, and clandestine reconnaissance assignments. Headquartered at Fort Campbell, they serve various Special Operations Forces. Their agile rotorcraft, like this advanced “Little Bird,” are adept at low-level flight during nighttime operations, reflecting the unit’s steadfast credo: “Night Stalkers Don’t Quit And Six Guns Don’t Miss.”

Technical Characteristics

• Default FSX Panel Integration: Comes configured to utilize the built-in rotorcraft panel from Microsoft Flight Simulator X, making it straightforward to install and fly without additional setup.
• Operational Emphasis: Reflects the real-world capability for covert operations, with stable handling during rapid maneuvers at minimal altitudes and higher speeds.
• Additional Historical Details: Includes references to the storied heritage of the 160th SOAR, along with a set of images highlighting the regiment’s distinctive mission approaches.

Installation Procedure

1. Always safeguard any original files before changing your simulator directory.
2. Unzip the downloaded folder onto your Desktop or a preferred temporary location.
3. Locate the “160 th MH-6A Little Bird” folder. Copy this entire folder and paste it within your main Aircraft directory.
4. In typical installations, this directory is found at:
   C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\
5. Ensure the unpacked folder contains these six items: Model, Panel, Sound, Texture, Aircraft CFG, and the Airfile.
6. No extra gauges are needed since the helicopter panel is already the default configuration.

Notes and Acknowledgments

All textures and final FSX adjustments are the work of Mark "Fire Ball" Rooks. He has painstakingly integrated real-world tributes to the 160th SOAR within this repaint. The base model by Tim Conrad has been modified to represent the MH-6 used by the Night Stalkers.

Disclaimer

Use of these files is at your own risk. Neither the creators nor hosting parties accept any liability for damage, problems, or errors encountered on your system. Files were confirmed virus-free at the time of upload.

We hope you enjoy this specialized rotorcraft. Thank you for choosing this repaint.