FS2004 ATA Boeing 757-200 N513AT

Immerse yourself in a meticulously modeled rendition of the American Trans Air (ATA) Boeing 757-200 with a Rolls-Royce powerplant (registration N513AT). Created as a thorough freeware package, this release combines the Project Open Sky base model with distinctive American Trans Air livery developed by Gary Hayes. From its exterior features to its flight behavior, every component has been fine-tuned to enhance immersion and authenticity.

Visual Enhancements and Exterior Refinements

• Dynamic Surface Reflections: The fuselage and wings exhibit an adjustable reflective sheen intended to mirror real-world lighting.
• Choice of Viewing Modes: Opt for wingview perspectives or experience the fully realized virtual cockpit for a more immersive in-flight vantage.
• Accessible Doors and Cargo Hatches: Passenger access points and cargo compartments open and close with intuitive keyboard assignments.
• 3D Cabin Crew: The interior models include lifelike flight attendants, viewable within the aircraft cabin environment.
• Newly Designed Night Lighting: Enhanced illumination effects have been introduced, tailored to take advantage of FS2004’s lighting system.

Pilot-Oriented Flight Dynamics

• Refined FDE (Flight Dynamics Engine): Incorporates the latest C32A-specific modifications for the 757-200, promoting realistic handling under diverse flight conditions.
• Verified Dimensions and Specifications: Matches the real-world geometry of the 757 airframe to ensure operational consistency.
• Performance Corroborated by Charts and Pilot Input: Engine behavior, fuel consumption, and speed envelopes align with official data and experienced pilot feedback.
• Damage Profiles: Potential structural compromises to critical zones, including wings, undercarriage, and powerplants, accurately affect the aircraft’s performance when simulated.
• Engine Variants and Thrust Maps: Multiple Rolls-Royce engine configurations have been integrated, each with unique fuel burn rates and power output curves.
• Engine-Specific Avionics: Displays and indicators adapt based on chosen engine type.
• Gear Configuration Options: Choose between standard or alternate gear points for aesthetic alignment versus functional stability.
• Full Operational Documentation: Included speed charts and procedural notes ensure you have accurate reference data for every flight phase.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Extract the contents of the compressed file and place the resulting aircraft folder into your main FS2004 “Aircraft” directory.
2. Copy the accompanying gauge file, then paste it into the simulator’s primary “Gauges” directory.
3. Transfer the provided effects into your principal “Effects” folder.

Virtual Cockpit Activation

If you wish to utilize the virtual cockpit, download the corresponding texture package. Then, open the aircraft.cfg file and locate the line beginning with model=. Append the letters VC to this entry (e.g., model=VC), switching from the wingview model to the virtual cockpit model.

Key Assignments for Door Operations

PAX Door 1

Shift + E

PAX Door 2

Tailhook

Normal Luggage Doors

Shift + E + 2

Large Cargo Hatch

Wingfold

Model: Project Open Sky
Paint: Gary Hayes

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