FS2004 Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400

Enjoy a detailed rendition of the Boeing 747-400 in the striking Silver Dream Livery from Virgin Atlantic, meticulously crafted for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. This freeware package incorporates a fully featured model from Project Open Sky, enhanced with an accurate repaint by Tom Harlaar. Through precise animations, thoughtful design touches, and a tailored flight model, this add-on delivers the performance and look many enthusiasts anticipate.

Immersive Exterior Components

• Dynamic control surfaces: All flaps, rudders, and ailerons move smoothly with inputs.
• Independent suspension: Landing gear struts respond to runway terrain and load changes.
• Main gear steering: Ground maneuvering is precise, with the main bogies articulating accurately.
• Trim animations: Stabilizer adjustments are represented visually through the tailplane movement.
• Opening passenger and cargo doors: Multiple door operations are available for more realism.
• Flexible wings: Wingtips subtly bend under aerodynamic forces for enhanced immersion.
• Tilting bogies: Landing gear trucks pivot to reduce stress on touchdown.
• Rolling wheels: Comprehensive wheel rotation animation matches ground speed.
• Animated thrust reversers: Reverse-thrust deployment reflects correct Boeing procedures.
• Material-based reflections: Tailored reflectivity levels highlight different aircraft surfaces.
• Authentic flight behavior: The configuration incorporates profiles for wheels, struts, and engine characteristics tested by real-world crew.
• Accurate spoiler motion: Speed brakes and spoilers extend in line with Boeing specifications.
• Enhanced livery details: Exterior textures capture the iconic Silver Dream scheme with crisp clarity.
• Complete night lighting: Illuminated fuselage and wings improve twilight and nighttime flight.
• Visible landing lights: Light beams can be seen from the cockpit view, aiding approach in low visibility.
• Reflective cockpit windows: Glass surfaces show realistic reflections for added depth.
• Crash effects: Engineered to show impacts within simulator parameters.
• Transparent navigation lenses: Nav lights exhibit authentic color fidelity and lens clarity.

Technically Focused Install Procedure

1. Decompress the provided archive and copy the aircraft folder(s) into the main “Aircraft” directory of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.

Door and Cargo Access

Use Shift + E to open or close the passenger door. The Arrest Hook function actuates the cargo bay door, while the Folding Wing command triggers additional cargo doors (on cargo and combi variants).

This iconic widebody, often called the “Queen of the Skies,” is renowned for its long-range capability and signature hump. Incorporating Virgin Atlantic’s memorable aesthetic, this specific variant brings the airline's professional ambiance into your simulator. With decades-long operational history worldwide, the 747 family has become a symbol of robust performance and engineering excellence. By adding this freeware to your hangar, you can experience a taste of its legendary presence and flight characteristics every time you depart the virtual gate.