FS2004 Cargo House Colors Airbus A388

The Cargo House Colors Airbus A388 is a freeware aircraft package fully adapted for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It blends an enhanced visual model with a robust cockpit panel, capturing nearly all key animations for a seamless cargo-operations experience. Model design and paint are performed by Camil Valiquette, and the panel is created by A. Asensio. This add-on includes fine-tuned details such as visible thrust reversers and engine fans, ensuring a high-fidelity experience for virtual aviators.

Structural Modifications and Animation Details

Extensive mdl modifications were incorporated to support comprehensive FS2004 functionality. This rendition preserves approximately 99% of the original animations, including robust thrust reversers for realistic runway roll-out behavior. Engine fans are now visible during external views, although the rotational animation is intentionally removed to streamline performance. For spot-plane observations, a viewing distance of around 666 ft is recommended (some simulators position the aircraft closer by default).

Installation Steps

1. Extract the contents of the provided .zip archive into your FS2004/Aircraft directory.

Once extracted, the new aircraft should be available from your simulator's aircraft selection menu under its designated folder.

Important Startup Advisory

When loading this Airbus for the first time, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 will prompt you with a note regarding potential incompatibility. Select “NO” to ensure that the landing gear and other critical elements remain fully operational. If you select “YES” by mistake, some elements (like the gear) may disappear, but reloading the aircraft or reinstalling typically resolves this issue.

Flight Deck Panel and Special Mentions

The flight deck is outfitted with A. Asensio’s Airbus A380 panel, delivering a realistic suite of readouts and instruments. Owing to the A380’s design, the cockpit layout features a modern glass avionics suite and integrated electronic checklists, among other advanced systems. This aligns well with the aircraft’s role as a double-deck, wide-body model known for its significant passenger and cargo capacity in real-world aviation.

Supplementary Credits

• Gratitude is extended to Mitsushi Yutaka from Project Open Sky for providing essential code elements that facilitate the tilted gear animation and landing light functions.
• Special acknowledgment goes to Mike Crosthwaite for his work on SDL Edit, which enabled several refinements in this release.

Kindly note that this aircraft model is suitable solely for personal flight simulation use. Modification or commercial sale of any part of this package is not permitted. Enjoy the high-capacity Airbus A388 in its cargo-livery form and immerse yourself in extensive worldwide freight operations within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.

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