FS2004 Aer Lingus Airbus A320

This Aer Lingus repaint showcases a classic green exterior on an Airbus A320, now adapted for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 enthusiasts seeking both AI traffic immersion and direct pilot control. This package, offered as a completely free release via Fly Away Simulation, merges the FSPainter base model (created by Mitsushi Yutaka) with a repaint by Pantee Farhangi. It includes everything required for a quick installation, making it ideal for simmers interested in an authentic Irish carrier appearance.

Aer Lingus A320 Technical Attributes

• Dual Purpose: Created as an AI model but fully capable of manual flight.
• Vibrant Livery: Accurately reflects Aer Lingus’ hallmark emerald fuselage detailing.
• Creator Credits: Base aircraft by FSPainter (Mitsushi Yutaka), repainted by Pantee Farhangi.
• Complete Package: Freeware model, textures, and configuration files included.

Implementation Steps for the Hangar

1. File Extraction: Decompress the package directly into your Aircraft directory inside FS2004. You should see a folder named fsp_a320 or something similar.
2. Manufacturer Tag Adjustment: Within the included aircraft.cfg, locate ui_manufacturer=FSPainter. Modify it if you prefer a different grouping in the selection menu, such as ui_manufacturer=Airbus.

Space-Saving Tips

Combining Installations

If you already have the FSPainter A320 installed, you can copy only the texture folder from this new Aer Lingus repaint into your existing fsp_a320 directory. Then, add the relevant [fltsim] entry from this package’s aircraft.cfg into your current one, ensuring you update the .n sequence number to match your other installed variations.

Avoiding Confusion

Simmers unfamiliar with merging configurations might opt to skip the above method and install as explained in the primary steps. This uses a bit more disk space but keeps things straightforward.

Enhancing AI Traffic

Although designed to function impeccably as a player-flown aircraft, this model excels at populating airports with additional Aer Lingus appearances. By employing flight-planning tools such as Lee Swordy’s TTools, you can schedule realistic itineraries and enjoy vibrant scenery around major Irish hubs.

Feel free to reach out to the repaint creator, Pantee Farhangi, if any assistance is needed. Once correctly installed, you can fly this emerald-liveried A320 or watch it handle short-haul routes in your AI environment.