FS2004 Transavia Boeing 757-300 D-ABOF

This freeware package features a Transavia Boeing 757-300 equipped with Rolls-Royce engines, proudly showing a hybrid scheme as registration D-ABOF. Created by Project Open Sky and expertly repainted by Cornelis Boersma, this release (see also POSYHVUP.ZIP) brings authentic visuals and advanced systems to FS2004.

Technical Highlights of This 757-300 Variant

• Refined Exterior Shine: Employs personalized reflection maps for a dynamic metallic finish.
• Selectable Cabin Views: Choose between a contextual wing view or a fully operable virtual cockpit layout.
• Realistic Door Operations: Includes interactive passenger and cargo doors with accurate positioning.
• In-Flight Cabin Crew Model: Three-dimensional flight attendants add immersive detail in the passenger cabin.
• Comprehensive Animations: All typical control surface and landing gear movements are represented.
• Authentic Flight Dynamics: Engine power, weight, and balance adhere to Boeing specifications and pilot-referenced data.
• Measured Dimensions: Fuselage and wingspan geometry align with the real 757-300's stretched airframe.
• Precise Performance Envelope: Thrust, drag, and fuel usage correlate with airline and manufacturer performance records.
• Damage Profiles: Detailed impact mapping covers flaps, landing gear, tires, and engine assemblies.
• Multiple Engine Profiles: Rolls-Royce settings have been replicated, and optional configurations cover varying thrust levels.
• Configurable Gauges: Engine-specific readouts and cockpit instruments align with each powerplant variant.
• Adjustable Landing Gear Points: Alternate gear contact models for visual fidelity and accurate ground handling.
• Detailed Operations Guide: Includes charts for takeoff, cruise, and approach speeds.
• Enhanced Lighting Effects: Incorporates FS2004-compatible illumination for the external model.

In-Depth Look at the 757-300 and Transavia’s Hybrid Livery

The Boeing 757-300 is a stretched successor to the original 757-200, offering higher passenger capacity and an extended fuselage. Airlines often select this single-aisle airliner for mid-range routes. Transavia’s branding, combined with the hybrid design on this variant (D-ABOF), delivers a distinctive appearance that merges Transavia’s regional identity with classic Boeing attributes.

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Unzip the downloaded folder, and place the extracted aircraft directory into your primary FS2004 Aircraft folder.
2. Relocate the included gauge file into the main Gauges folder, ensuring all flight instrumentation functions properly.
3. Copy any additional effects into the primary Effects folder to enable the updated lighting system.

Virtual Cockpit Considerations

To make use of a 3D cockpit, retrieve the dedicated VC textures and the 757-300 virtual cockpit update. Then, locate the model= entry in the aircraft.cfg file, and append “VC” after the equals sign to switch from the external wing view layout to the immersive flight deck.

Cabin Door Access

Passenger Door 1

Shift + E

Passenger Door 2

Tailhook command

Standard Cargo Doors

Shift + E + 2

Main Cargo Hatch

Wingfold command

This entire compilation remains free to the community, featuring both the base model and the repaints in one convenient bundle. The creators—Project Open Sky for the model and Cornelis Boersma for the repaint—have provided a polished simulation experience here, letting enthusiasts thoroughly explore the Boeing 757-300 in FS2004. Enjoy this extensive offering for any medium-haul flight plan under Transavia’s signature styling.

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