FS2004 Gulf Air Boeing 767-300

This freeware package delivers a faithful Gulf Air Boeing 767-300 rendition for FS2004, complete with a distinctive older paint scheme. It merges iFDG’s original wide-body 767-300 model with default panel and sound files, ensuring a standalone setup. The repaint work by Dirk Kiefer captures detailed cockpit windows, fuselage markings, and engines that match Gulf Air’s classic livery from past decades.

Fuselage Design and Unique Livery Elements

Gulf Air, historically based in the Middle East, embarked on operating various wide-body aircraft to serve global routes. This Boeing 767-300 reflects some of the airline’s heritage with vibrant tail graphics and an emblematic fuselage stripe. The iFDG team integrated animated control surfaces and a carefully modeled external design. It includes moveable flaps, flaperons (flight control surfaces positioned mid-wing), and articulated landing gear components.

Technical Features

Engineered to match the real-world cockpit structure, the digital flight deck includes an all-glass design that highlights advanced avionics. The reflection mapping on the exterior adds realism, and the aerodynamically optimized fuselage ensures a smooth appearance. Additional components like passenger windows and cabin door outlines further enhance the exterior visuals.

Inside the 767 Family

Positioned between the narrow-body 757 and the larger 777, the Boeing 767 stands out for its reliable twin-engine configuration and strong performance on medium- to long-haul flights. The variations within the 767 platform, such as the 767-200ER, 767-300ER, and extended freighter versions, deliver flexibility for both cargo and passenger operations. These derivatives maintain solid fuel efficiency and modern cockpit instrumentation.

The 767-300ER, especially, gained favor among carriers for bridging intermediate routes. Moreover, the freighter model repurposes the cargo hold, taking advantage of the robust wing design and efficient powerplants. All these traits are seamlessly captured in this virtual aircraft, courtesy of iFDG’s precise modeling.

Special Credits

iFDG spearheaded the design of this Boeing 767-300, furnishing it with reflective texture layers, advanced animations, and a complex flight model. Dirk Kiefer carried out the repaint process, ensuring that Gulf Air’s earlier paintwork, including the airline’s stylized colors and distinctive tail insignia, is accurately represented.

Installation Instructions

Unofficial Paints

• Extract the enclosed archive into your “FS2002/aircraft” directory (or the equivalent FS2004 folder).
• Launch the simulator and select the Gulf Air 767-300 from your aircraft list.

Official Paints

• Run the included auto-installer from the provided ZIP package.
• Open the simulator afterward and enjoy the enhanced textures and details.

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