FS2004 South African Airways Boeing 747-200 PW

Enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 experience by adding a revitalized South African Airways livery to the Project AI Boeing 747-200 Pratt & Whitney model. Built for AI traffic, these textures reshape the classic “Springbok” identity and refresh alignment details across the fuselage while preserving each technical characteristic of the aircraft. Below, you will find a concise overview of the texture package, along with guidance on installation and utilization. This repaint originates from Project AI, with creative refinements contributed by Andre Vermeulen.

Technical Background and Airline Significance

The Boeing 747-200 forms part of the famous 747 series recognized for its upper-deck hump and large passenger capability. Operated by many global carriers, the 747-200 helped pioneer modern intercontinental travel and served as a workhorse for South African Airways (often referred to by its callsign “Springbok”). Noted for its extensive routes across the African continent and beyond, this national airline showcases a distinctive tail design and branding that is featured in this repaint.

Notable Updates within This Livery

• Reconfigured Texture Alignment: Corrects any slight misplacements on fuselage sections.
• Refined Tail and Logo Markings: Amplifies the precision of the SAA logos, colors, and iconic springbok emblem.
• Enhanced Visual Consistency: Preserves the subtle shading and contours of the Boeing 747-200’s Pratt & Whitney engine layout.

Installation Method

This repaint requires the Project AI B742PW base model, which is available at the Fly Away Simulation library. After acquiring the model, follow these steps:

1. Copy all contents of this repaint package into the texture folder belonging to the SAA variant.
2. Confirm that your original textures are safely archived before overwriting. You may then replace the default SAA textures with the updated ones from this package.
3. To incorporate this repaint manually, download the matching paint kit from Project AI (if necessary). Create a new texture directory and implement the following text within your aircraft.cfg file:

[fltsim.0]
title=PAI B742PW SAA
sim=pai747v6
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=SAA-South African Airways B742 PW 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 747-200
ui_variation=South African Airways
atc_heavy=1
description=Project AI B742PW Only for use with AI Traffic!

AI Flight Plan Adaptations

Flight simulation enthusiasts who want custom traffic patterns can incorporate these repaints into personalized AI flight plans. This allows the repainted aircraft to appear on typical routes flown by this national carrier. Those familiar with flight scheduling software may integrate realistic departure and arrival times to replicate SAA’s original network.

Important Reminders

• Author Credits: Original design by Project AI with repaint work completed by Andre Vermeulen.
• System Safety: These files should not cause system damage, yet installation is performed at your responsibility. Always keep backups.
• Base Package Required: Ensure the Project AI B742PW model is installed beforehand.
• AI Traffic Usage: Designed primarily for AI operations and tested under Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 parameters.