FS2004 China Southern Boeing 757-21B

Enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 experience with this free China Southern Boeing 757-21B repaint (registration B-2816) developed by CCA999. These new textures showcase high-fidelity artwork that accurately reflects the real aircraft’s fuselage markings, tail design, and unique paint scheme. Please note, this repaint is compatible only with the Project Open Sky Boeing 757-200 (POS757VC.ZIP) base package, which must be obtained separately. The base model is freeware and can usually be located in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Detailed Background on the 757-21B Variant

The Boeing 757-21B is a mid-sized, narrow-body jet known for its efficient airframe and robust RB211-535E4 [Rolls-Royce powerplants]. It was produced by Boeing with a focus on medium-range operations, offering airlines like China Southern the flexibility to serve both domestic and shorter international routes. In real-world service, China Southern (one of Asia’s prominent carriers) operated the 757 to complement its versatile fleet, enabling capacity and range suitable for a variety of flight sectors. The distinct livery on fuselage and tail is symbolic of the airline’s brand and heritage.

China Southern Repaint Highlights

Created by CCA999, this texture set includes:

• High-resolution exterior markings matching the real B-2816 registration.
• Authentic placement of airline logos and striping for enhanced realism.
• Seamless integration with the Project Open Sky 757-200 (POS757VC.ZIP) model.

Installation Procedures

To incorporate these textures into your existing simulator setup, follow the steps below. Be sure you already have the Project Open Sky Boeing 757-200 RR-RB211-535E4 base model installed:

1. Unpack and copy the texture.XXX folder into the “Project Opensky B757-200 RR-RB211-535E4 Engine” directory within your Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 Aircraft folder. Adjust the “XXX” in the texture folder name to an appropriate identifier.
2. Open your aircraft.cfg file (found in the same directory) using a text editor.
3. Add a new [fltsim.X] entry. Replace “XXX” with the correct sequence number and any relevant identifiers. Use the provided code below:

[fltsim.XXX]
title=Project Opensky Boeing 757-21B China Southern B-2816
sim=B757-200-RR-RB211-535E4
//add the two letters : VC for the VC model to the model= section
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=XXX

kb_checklists=
kb_reference=

atc_id=999
atc_airline=China Southern
atc_flight_number=999

ui_manufacturer=Project Opensky
ui_type=757-21B CSN
ui_variation=CSN China Southern

description=Project Opensky \nBoeing 757-200\nVersion 2004.8.0\n\nFS2004 Only\n\nEngine Type: RR RB211-535E4\n\nModel Designers\n Lee Rosario\n Albert Bouwman\n C. Vincent Cho\n Hiroshi Igami\n\nFlight Dynamics Designer\n Warren C. Daniel\n\nMaster Texture Designers\n Jaco du Preez\n Ben Hewitt\n\nTechnical Resource-QC\n Nick Peterson\n Simon Ng
atc_heavy=0

Noteworthy Technical Points

After completing the above steps, ensure that:

• All relevant texture references and numerical values in the aircraft.cfg match your new repaint folder.
• The “model” line includes “VC” if you plan to use the virtual cockpit variant from Project Open Sky.
• Your simulator’s Aircraft menu displays “Project Opensky > 757-21B CSN > CSN China Southern.”

Model and Repaint Credits

The core Boeing 757-200 base package was meticulously created by Project Open Sky, featuring contributions from designers Lee Rosario, Albert Bouwman, C. Vincent Cho, and Hiroshi Igami. Flight dynamics were refined by Warren C. Daniel, and textures were guided by Jaco du Preez and Ben Hewitt. This China Southern repaint was produced by CCA999 to expand the available freeware liveries for flight simulation enthusiasts seeking detailed immersion in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.