FS2004 Aerolineas Argentinas Boeing 747-475

This carefully crafted Boeing 747-475, presented in the Aerolineas Argentinas paint scheme, provides a dedicated freeware experience for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. Created by the renowned Project Opensky team, this package showcases the airline’s newly acquired Boeing 747-400 series aircraft. Repaint work has been carried out precisely by Andrew Whitney. Expect accurate exterior details, multiple animations, and a flight model tuned to reflect the actual performance of this long-haul widebody jet.

Robust Exterior & Mechanical Features

• Elevator and Aileron Movement: Full span and deflection of control surfaces for realistic roll, pitch, and yaw responses.
• Independent Suspension: Separate shock absorption on each wheel assembly to emulate ground handling.
• Steering on Main Gear: Includes pivoting bogies to enhance taxi maneuverability.
• Trim Adjustment Components: Physically animated trim surfaces for rear stabilizer manipulation.
• Passenger and Cargo Access: Deployable passenger doors along with dedicated cargo compartments.
• Wing Flex: Strategically animated wings that flex dynamically under aerodynamic loads.
• Tilting Bogies: Main gear bogies tilt to accommodate runway contours and touchdown angles.
• Rolling Tires: Visible wheel rotations triggered by forward motion on the tarmac.
• Reverser Deployment: Operating thrust reversers for added realism after landing.
• Metallic Reflections: Customized shine levels across various aircraft surfaces.
• Authentic Flight Characteristics: Fine-tuned flight dynamics (FDE) tested in consultation with real-world pilots.
• Spoiler Motion: Split and flight spoilers animated to replicate genuine deployment sequences.
• High-Resolution Liveries: Detailed artwork illustrating Aerolineas Argentinas branding.
• 24-Hour Lighting: Complete nighttime illumination for external elements.
• thingypit Visibility: Landing lights displayed correctly from within the pilot’s viewpoint.
• Reflective Transparency: Cockpit windows mirror in sunlight and permit external viewing when appropriate.
• Damage Effects: Crash-impact visuals respond to unexpected landings or collisions.
• Defined Navigation Lenses: Transparent nav lights for improved perception of position indicators.

Maintaining the Spirit of Aerolineas Argentinas

Aerolineas Argentinas has long employed various widebody platforms on international routes, and the Boeing 747-475 variant expanded their capacity for transoceanic operations. The 747-400 family is widely appreciated for its extended range and modernized flight deck. Within this repaint, the signature tail logo and fuselage markings exemplify the carrier’s Argentine heritage, reflecting their global service outreach and commitment to distinctive brand identity.

Installation Steps

1. Extract the contents of the compressed archive into a local directory.
2. Locate the resulting aircraft folder, then drop it into the primary “Aircraft” directory of your simulator.

Accessible Animations

• Passenger Door: Shift + E
• Cargo Bay Entrance: Activated via the “Arrest Hook” command
• Combi/Cargo-Specific Cargo Door: Linked to the “Folding Wing” function

This freeware package includes the complete base model by Project Opensky, repainted by Andrew Whitney, ensuring you have everything required to begin operating the massive Boeing 747-475 with Aerolineas Argentinas colors in your virtual skies.