Ultimate Traffic Live (UTL) is a popular and powerful AI traffic management software for flight simulation enthusiasts. It provides realistic and dynamic AI traffic for both FSX and Prepar3D. While UTL comes with a wide variety of aircraft liveries, many users may want to add custom AI repaints to enhance their aviation experience. Here’s how to put AI repaints in Ultimate Traffic Live.
Step 1: Find AI Repaints
The first step is to find the AI repaints you want to add to UTL. Numerous websites and forums offer a plethora of repaints for various aircraft models. Some popular sources include AVSIM, FlightSim.com, and Simviation. Additionally, many virtual airlines or hobbyist painters also provide custom repaints for download.
Step 2: Download Repaint Packages
Once you have identified the repaints you want to add, download the respective repaint packages from their source. These packages typically include the actual aircraft model files with the new repaint, as well as any necessary textures or configuration files.
Step 3: Install the Repaints
After downloading the repaint packages, locate the UTL aircraft folder in your flight simulator directory. Inside this folder, there will be subfolders for each aircraft type. For example, you may find folders such as “Aircraft_Airbus_A320” or “Aircraft_Boeing_B737.”
Open the corresponding aircraft folder for the repaint you want to add, and then copy the downloaded repaint files into this folder. Make sure to follow any installation instructions provided with the repaint package, such as renaming files or editing configuration settings.
Step 4: Update Aircraft Configuration
Once the repaint files are in the correct folders, you may need to update the UTL aircraft configuration to recognize the new repaint. This typically involves editing the UTL aircraft.cfg file to add a new entry for the repaint. You will need to specify the aircraft title, variation, and texture details according to the instructions provided with the repaint package.
Step 5: Refresh UTL Database
After you have installed the new repaints and updated the aircraft configuration, it’s time to refresh the UTL traffic database to ensure that the new repaints are recognized and integrated into the AI traffic system. Launch the UTL client and navigate to the settings or options menu to find the option to update or refresh the traffic database.
Once the database update is complete, you should see the new AI repaints in action when you next start a flight using UTL. The added variety and customizations will enhance the realism and visual appeal of the AI traffic in your simulator.
By following these steps, you can easily put AI repaints in Ultimate Traffic Live and customize your AI traffic experience to suit your preferences. Whether you’re looking to replicate real-world airline liveries, vintage aircraft designs, or custom fictional repaints, adding custom AI repaints to UTL can greatly enrich your flight simulation experience.
