FS2004 Ilavia IL-76

Immerse yourself in a highly detailed representation of the Ilyushin Il-76TD in Ilavia’s vibrant color scheme. This repaint retains excellent clarity in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 while remaining practical for artificial intelligence traffic. Created by Mike Pearson, the livery is based on the freeware aircraft originally designed by Varnavskiy Sergey and Shetsev Sergey (registration EW-78848). Enthusiasts who enjoy cargo and transport operations can expect a streamlined experience that retains crucial flight dynamics.

Distinctive Attributes of the Ilavia Il-76TD Repaint

• Accurate Livery Design: Mike Pearson meticulously replicated Ilavia’s markings, ensuring correct placement of logos and registration details across the fuselage. The reflective sheen is rendered in 32-bit textures, enhancing every angle under varying light conditions.
• Strategic Military Roots (Ilyushin Il-76): Known for its heavy-lift and versatile performance, the Il-76 was initially developed for military and cargo transport. This variation foregrounds the aircraft’s heritage by blending authenticity with an AI-friendly approach.
• Optimized AI Friendliness: The model uses fewer animations compared to fully featured versions. This design choice greatly enhances performance when populating airports with multiple Il-76s, making it a useful addition to high-traffic virtual environments.

Performance Refinements and Texturing

This light edition may reduce some moving components, but it keeps the essential geometry intact. The simplified animations allow for stable frame rates, ensuring smooth operations even when deployed as an AI aircraft. Painted in fully reflective textures, the visual rendering underscores the muscular silhouette of the Il-76, bringing out subtle details on wings, tail sections, and engine nacelles.

Key Installation Points

Base Model Availability

This package offers textures only. To use the repaint, download the freeware Il-76 model from the Fly Away Simulation mod library. Once obtained, merge these textures into the appropriate folder as outlined in the documentation.

Compatibility

While it is tailored for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, many systems running compatible simulators may accommodate it with minimal adjustments. Check relevant configuration files for your specific platform.

Credit goes to Mike Pearson for the livery work and to Varnavskiy Sergey and Shetsev Sergey for their original Il-76 model. This mod is freeware, aligning with the developers’ commitment to providing engaging content for the global flight simulation community.