FS2004 South African Airways A340-600

This repaint provides a refined South African Airways livery for the Airbus A340-600 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, offering an updated tail design and sharper logo elements. It is built for a freeware Project AI model and requires the base package, which can be found in the Fly Away Simulation library. Repainted by Andre Vermeulen, it is intended for AI traffic but can be adapted for personal flight plans.

Key Features of the South African Airways Livery

• Improved Alignment: The fuselage sections and tail art have been meticulously tweaked to correct minor texture offsets.
• Authentic Logo and Tail Markings: The “Springbok” callsign and tail design replicate South African Airways’ real-world branding.
• Integration with AI Traffic: Originally crafted for automated traffic routes, this repaint can also be used in custom flight plans.

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Installation Steps for the Texture Files

Since these are only texture files, you must have the freeware Project AI A340-600 model beforehand. After acquiring the base package, follow these steps:

1. Backup Existing Files: Before overwriting any textures, preserve your original data in a safe location.
2. Extract and Replace: Copy the new South African Airways folder into the original aircraft’s texture directory, overwriting the official repaint if desired.
3. Check AI Traffic Configuration: If you will use this model for AI traffic, ensure that your traffic program references the correct texture folder and matching title entries in the aircraft.cfg file.

Manual Configuration (Alternate Method)

For those who prefer working with paint kits or customizing files individually, you may locate the official paintkit from Project AI and add a new texture entry. Place the folder in your Airbus A340-600 directory and embed the following block into the aircraft.cfg, adjusting [fltsim.X] accordingly:

[fltsim.0]
title=PAI A346 SAA
sim=pai346v5
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=SAA-South African Airways A346 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=DOCK,GATE,RAMP
ui_manufacturer=Project AI
ui_type=AIRBUS A340-600
ui_variation=South African Airways
atc_heavy=1
description=Project AI A346 Only for use with AI Traffic!

Aircraft and Airline Background

The Airbus A340-600 is a four-engine, long-range airliner known for its extended fuselage and robust range capabilities. South African Airways, often identified by the “Springbok” radio call, operates multiple long-haul routes and is the flag carrier of South Africa. This particular repaint pays close attention to the operator’s distinctive color scheme and national branding.

Additional Notes and Disclaimer

• These textures are offered “as-is” and require the original Project AI model.
• Use them at your own risk; no liability is assumed for potential system issues.
• Feel free to adapt this repaint for personal or AI flight plan usage to suit your virtual environment.