About This File
FSX/P3D Ozark Airlines Douglas DC-3 1965. This is a repaint of the DC3 in Ozark Airlines colors. The freeware DC-3 (C-47) by Manfred Jahn is needed for this repaint. Ozark Air Lines of Missouri, began scheduled services in 1950 using DC-3s between St. Louis and Chicago. They eventually created a vast route network spreading two-thirds of the USA. The name OZARK is said to derive from the French "Bois Aux Arc" - "Wood of Bows". Incidentally, the Ozarks are highlands that stretch across 5 states in Mid-America. Ozark Airline's logo of the 3 swallows was chosen because the birds are traditional symbols of safe travel and good luck. At the beginning, Ozark flew various pistons such as CV-240s, Martin 404s, and the DC-3s. Turborpop F-27/FH-227Bs were also used. By 1968 all their piston engined airliners were retired, and the FH-227Bs took their routes. Their first jet, a DC-9-10, was delivered in May 1966. Later on they used DC-9-30s, and MD-82s. In 1985 Ozark boasted a huge fleet of DC-9s, and passenger boardings topped the five million mark for the first time. Ozark was progressing very well. However, TWA was none too pleased with the competition from Ozark, so after applying heavy pressure on the airline from Missouri, they purchased it in 1986 and integrated it into their network. Textures are 32bit dds. This repaint was tested on P3D v3, and should work on FSX and FSX-SE. By Ted Giana.