FS2004 Shanghai Air Boeing 757-21B

This repaint package showcases a Shanghai Air Boeing 757-21B with the registration B-2842, designed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It includes only the texture files, which means you will require the freeware Project Opensky Boeing 757-200 (PW2037 engine variant) base model. The repaint is crafted by CCA999, while the original aircraft model and associated files come from Project Opensky. Below, you will find technical instructions and details to help you seamlessly integrate the repaint into your simulator.

Shanghai Air Boeing 757-21B Details

The real-world Boeing 757-21B can efficiently handle medium- to long-haul routes, and Shanghai Air historically operated the 757 series to serve various domestic and international destinations. Its Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines offer robust power and performance characteristics. This repaint seeks to replicate the authentic Shanghai Air livery, reflecting the airline’s classic markings and subtle visual elements across the fuselage and tail fin.

Key Features and Notes

• Accurate Livery: The exterior textures preserve the core features of the Shanghai Air design, emphasizing a high-fidelity visual experience.
• Freeware Base Model: Requires the Project Opensky Boeing 757-200 with PW2037 engines. The specific model file name referenced is POS757VC.ZIP.
• Simulator Compatibility: Optimized for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.

Important Installation Steps

1. Download and install the Project Opensky Boeing 757-200 (PW2037) base package. The freeware model is available in the Fly Away Simulation library.
2. Place the supplied texture.XXX folder into the main Project Opensky Boeing 757-200 PW2037 aircraft folder, usually found at:
   X:\...\Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft\Project Opensky B757-200 B757-200-PW-PW2037 Engine
3. Open the aircraft’s Aircraft.cfg file in a text editor. Replace “XXX” in the example below with the next sequential fltsim index, ensuring each repaint has a unique number.

Example Aircraft.cfg Entries

[fltsim.XXX]
title=Project Opensky Boeing 757-200 Shanghai Air B-2842
sim=B757-200-PW-PW2037
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=XXX
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=999
atc_airline=Shanghai Air
atc_flight_number=999
ui_manufacturer=Project Opensky
ui_type=757-26D CSH
ui_variation=Shanghai Air
description=Project Opensky 
Boeing 757-200
Version 2004.8.0

FS2004 Only

Engine Type: PW2037

Model Designers
  Lee Rosario
  Albert Bouwman
  C. Vincent Cho
  Hiroshi Igami

Flight Dynamics Designer
  Warren C. Daniel

Master Texture Designers
  Jaco du Preez
  Ben Hewitt

Technical Resource-QC
  Nick Peterson
  Simon Ng

atc_heavy=

Development Credits

This freeware repaint is contributed by CCA999. The core aircraft model is a product of the Project Opensky team, known for its high-detail visual models and thorough flight dynamics. Contributors include Lee Rosario, Albert Bouwman, C. Vincent Cho, Hiroshi Igami, Warren C. Daniel, Jaco du Preez, Ben Hewitt, and additional technical support from Nick Peterson and Simon Ng.

By following the instructions above, you can enjoy flying the Shanghai Air Boeing 757-21B in your virtual skies. Remember that this offering is textures only, so confirm you have installed the correct Project Opensky base model before loading your new aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.