FS2004 South African Airways Boeing 747-400RR

This freeware repaint offers a detailed rendition of South African Airways’ Boeing 747-400RR for use in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It requires the original Project AI base model (available separately) and showcases custom artistic adjustments to capture the distinct South African livery as employed by this long-haul carrier.

Refined Boeing 747-400 Exterior

The Boeing 747-400 regularly performs intercontinental flights, featuring enhanced wingspan and integrated wingtips that reduce fuel burn. South African Airways (often recognized as the country’s primary national airline) has historically operated various 747 family aircraft, including the 747-400 series powered by Rolls-Royce engines. This repaint by Andre Vermeulen focuses on the alignment of fuselage graphics and updated tail art to more accurately replicate the real-world Springbok callsign brand identity.

Visual Updates and Customization

• Corrected Texture Alignment: Rectifies mismatched areas along the fuselage and tail section to deliver a cohesive appearance in AI traffic.
• Authentic SAA Branding: Includes the precise color palette, updated logos, and refined lettering to match the airline’s official look.
• Enhanced Tail Design: Features a complete overhaul of the iconic South African Airways tail, ensuring consistent color blending across all livery segments.

Installation Process

To install these textures directly, begin by locating your existing SAA texture folder in the Project AI Boeing 747-400RR directory within your simulator’s “Aircraft” folder. Next, replace the default texture files with the content of these repaint files. Confirm each overwrite when prompted. Alternatively, you may integrate the textures into your own custom AI flight plans if preferred.

If you would rather implement this repaint using the paint kit, manually create (or copy) a new texture folder and add the following lines to the aircraft.cfg file:

[fltsim.0]
title=PAI B744RR SAA
sim=pai744rrv5
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=SAA-South African Airways B744 RR Springbok
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=
atc_id_color=0xffffffff
atc_airline=SPRINGBOK
atc_flight_number=
atc_parking_codes=SAA,ZADM,AFRG
atc_parking_types=GATE,RAMP
ui_manufacturer=Project AI
ui_type=BOEING 747-400
ui_variation=South African Airways
atc_heavy=1
description=Project AI B744RR Only for use with AI Traffic!

Important Notes

This repaint will overwrite your default textures if you follow the direct installation approach outlined above. Be sure to back up any critical files beforehand. You assume all responsibility for system changes, though every effort has been made to ensure the repaint is stable and compatible. The Project AI Boeing 747-400RR base model—which features the fundamental geometry and systems code—is required for proper functionality and can be sourced within the Fly Away Simulation library.

Visual Reference

All repaint materials found here remain freeware and are meticulously enhanced by Andre Vermeulen. Written permission is not required for personal use, but the repaints must not be distributed in altered form. Enjoy incorporating these textures into your virtual skies and enhance your AI traffic representation with an iconic South African theme.