FS2004 Britannia Airways Boeing 767-204(ER)

This comprehensive freeware package offers an authentic Boeing 767-204(ER) in the colors of Britannia Airways, complete with a fully realized exterior model, robust flight characteristics, and a collection of advanced animations. It has been repainted by Ben Jones and originally developed by iFDG, who integrated numerous realistic design aspects for an immersive experience in FS2004.

Notable 767-200 Modeling Features

The included iFDG Gmax 767-200 model incorporates movable control surfaces, such as flaperons and elevators, to replicate the actual airflow behavior of the real aircraft. Rolling tires and reversing thrust elements also bring added realism, while the dynamic shine and reflective textures enhance the visual fidelity. Additionally, flexing wings and compressing gear simulate real-life structural and suspension responses during various phases of flight. A 3D cabin crew figure, fully animated lights, and properly scaled doors further elevate the authenticity.

Observing Britannia Airways and the 767 Family

Britannia Airways, formerly recognized as a leading UK charter airline, made extensive use of the Boeing 767 to transport passengers on medium-to-long-haul routes. The 767 itself serves as a versatile jet within Boeing’s lineup, bridging the gap between narrow-body designs like the 757 and larger twin-aisle aircraft such as the 777. This mid-sized twinjet offers balanced operating efficiency and reliable performance. Variants encompassing the 767-200ER, 767-300ER, and 767-400ER cater to different airline capacities, while a dedicated freighter configuration is based on the 767-300ER fuselage.

Technical Aspects of the 767

All 767 models share common avionics, an all-digital cockpit layout, and aerodynamic refinements that make them efficient and comfortable for mid-range flights. The design philosophy ensures coherent handling across the entire family, thereby affording versatility to carriers worldwide and a consistent flight deck experience for pilots.

Installation Procedure

Unofficial Paint Schemes

For those who wish to explore non-official repaints, simply extract this freeware aircraft into the FS2002 or FS2004 aircraft folder. Once unzipped, the aircraft and its textures will be available in your simulator’s aircraft selection menu.

Official Paint Schemes

Any included official liveries are installed easily by running the provided autoinstaller. This simplified process ensures the authentic 767 textures are placed in the correct directory, offering a ready-to-fly configuration.

Repainting Guidelines and Limitations

iFDG allows users to create new liveries for this Boeing 767-200, but the following requirements apply:

• Notifying iFDG about the chosen livery and its intended upload site is mandatory.
• Profiting from these repaints is strictly prohibited.
• All original documentation, including this file, must remain intact with any repaints.
• Respect the original copyrights of both iFDG and fellow painters.
• Seek permission before reusing another artist’s textures.
• Virtual Airlines painting this model must supply their VA website address when informing the iFDG forum of the new repaint.

Recognition of Contributors

Ben Jones performed the attentive Britannia Airways repaint showcased here. Meanwhile, several specialists provided vital support to iFDG during the development process:

Robert Versluys

Offered flight dynamics expertise and essential gmax modeling help.

Erez Werber

Contributed additional guidance on gmax techniques.

Udo Lemmob

Assisted with various gmax modeling strategies.

All credit goes to the talented developers at iFDG for the original Boeing 767-200 base model and their thorough documentation. Enjoy.

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