FSX Coastal Aviation Cessna 208B
Immerse yourself in the detailed Coastal Aviation rendition of the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, featuring a repaint created by Bashir Ismail for the default model in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Coastal Aviation, a well-known regional carrier specializing in rugged bush flights, operates these sin...
- Type
- Repaint
- Download hits
- 275
- Compatibility
- Flight Simulator XPrepar3D
- Filename
- c208b-2.zip
- File size
- 5.06 MB
- Virus Scan
- Scanned 18 days ago (clean)
- Access to file
- Free (Freeware)
- Content Rating
- Everyone
Immerse yourself in the detailed Coastal Aviation rendition of the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, featuring a repaint created by Bashir Ismail for the default model in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Coastal Aviation, a well-known regional carrier specializing in rugged bush flights, operates these single-engine turboprops for transport to remote airstrips often found in parts of East Africa. This mod captures the airline’s understated yet functional livery, emphasizing authenticity and showcasing the aircraft’s versatility when handling short or unpaved runways.
Visual Representation of the Livery
Key Attributes of This Repaint
- Accurate Coastal Aviation Layout: Faithfully replicates the airline’s fleet paint schemes.
- Focused Detailing: Subtle markings emphasize the real-world operator's branding.
- Freeware Compatibility: Intended for the default C208B, ensuring ease of integration.
Technical Notes on the Real Aircraft
The Grand Caravan is a renowned single-engine turboprop offering a generous cargo capacity. Its robust powerplant and straightforward avionics make it well-suited for off-airport challenges, including rough terrain operations. Coastal Aviation, known for frequent flights in remote areas requiring dependable aircraft, maximizes the Caravan’s high-lift wing and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) characteristics to navigate challenging airstrips in diverse environments.
Installation Instructions
Before installing, verify that you have the default C208B Grand Caravan available. If not, you can find the necessary freeware base model in the Fly Away Simulation library. Next, extract the folder named texture.Coastal
into your simulator’s aircraft folder. For Microsoft Flight Simulator X, place the folder in:
- FSX > SimObjects > Airplanes > C208B
Then, update your aircraft.cfg by adding a new [fltsim.x] entry. Replace x
with the next available number in the list. For example:
[fltsim.x]
title=Cessna Grand Caravan Coastal Aviation
sim=Cessna208B
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Coastal
kb_checklists=Cessna208B_Check
kb_reference=Cessna208B_ref
atc_airline=Coastair
atc_parking_types=RAMP
ui_manufacturer="Cessna"
ui_type="C208B Grand Caravan"
ui_variation=Coastal Aviation
ui_typerole="Single Engine TurboProp"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="Wherever you want to go today..."
Distribution and Liability
This aircraft model is freeware and covered by an open-use policy. All enhancements or alternative liveries must remain freely accessible, with no exceptions. By installing or using this repaint, you accept all associated risks and responsibilities. Enjoy the fully realized Coastal Aviation livery, and feel free to share any further upgrades with the simulation community.
The archive c208b-2.zip has 27 files and directories contained within it.
File Contents
This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.
Filename/Directory | File Date | File Size |
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Cessna 208B Coastal Readme.txt | 04.15.09 | 1.67 kB |
cessna208b_check.htm | 07.27.06 | 67.32 kB |
cessna208b_ref.htm | 05.12.06 | 6.11 kB |
Coastal Aviation - Tanzania.jpg | 04.15.09 | 35.65 kB |
File_ID.diz | 04.15.09 | 146 B |
texture.Coastal | 04.15.09 | 0 B |
C208_Pilot.dds | 09.04.06 | 42.79 kB |
C208_Spec.dds | 12.18.07 | 1.00 MB |
C208_T.dds | 04.15.09 | 1.00 MB |
C208_T_Bump.dds | 09.04.06 | 1.00 MB |
c208b_1_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_1_night_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_2_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_2_night_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_3_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_3_night_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_4_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_4_night_C.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_c.dds | 09.04.06 | 682.79 kB |
c208b_interior_t.dds | 09.04.06 | 341.45 kB |
C208b_reflection.dds | 09.04.06 | 170.79 kB |
Fresnel_Ramp.dds | 09.04.06 | 640 B |
Prop_C208B.dds | 09.04.06 | 85.46 kB |
texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
thumbnail.jpg | 04.15.09 | 23.84 kB |
flyawaysimulation.txt | 10.29.13 | 959 B |
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url | 01.22.16 | 52 B |
Installation Instructions
Most of the freeware add-on aircraft and scenery packages in our file library come with easy installation instructions which you can read above in the file description. For further installation help, please see our Flight School for our full range of tutorials or view the README file contained within the download. If in doubt, you may also ask a question or view existing answers in our dedicated Q&A forum.
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