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 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.