FS2004 Air Canada Boeing 747-451

This freeware release brings you Air Canada’s Boeing 747-451, equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, and carefully modeled for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It includes a complete package from Project Open Sky, incorporating intricate animations and precise flight handling right out of the box.

Air Canada's Notable Wide-Body Variant

Air Canada operated various Boeing 747-400 series aircraft on long-haul routes, leveraging their substantial range capabilities and generous passenger capacity. The 747-451 sub-variant is recognized for its Pratt & Whitney engine configuration and distinctive wing design, making it a reliable workhorse for transcontinental and transoceanic operations. This model focuses on showcasing Air Canada’s classic livery while accurately reproducing the airframe’s physical details.

Contributors and Key Creators

Model Designer

C. Vincent Cho

Flight Dynamics Designer

Warren C. Daniel

FDE Advisors

Nick Peterson, Simon Ng Hin Tat

Quality Control

Simon Ng Hin Tat

Testing

Project Open Sky Members

Master Textures

C. Vincent Cho

Technical Highlights

• Dynamic shine: Reflective surfaces are rendered to create realistic metallic glints.
• 3D wheels: Model geometry includes three-dimensional landing gear details.
• Cabin attendant on L1 and L2 doors: Adds immersion with crew visibility at these entry points.
• Fully animated control surfaces: Ailerons, elevators, and rudder move in real time.
• Independent suspension: Landing gear responds individually to runway contours.
• Main gear steering: Ensures accurate taxi maneuverability, matching real-world ground handling.
• Trim animation: Horizontal stabilizer displays incremental trim adjustments.
• Opening passenger and cargo doors: Interactive doors allow for detailed loading and boarding simulations.
• Dynamic wing flex: Outer wing segments flex during flight based on aerodynamic forces.
• Articulated bogies: Wheel bogies tilt during takeoff and landing roll.
• Rolling wheels: Wheels spin in conjunction with ground speed.
• Thrust reverser animation: Engines deploy reversers upon landing to slow the aircraft.
• Reflective textures: Material-based reflectivity gives different degrees of shine across the fuselage.
• Accurate flight dynamics: Extensive FDE testing provides realistic weight, lift, and drag profiles validated by pilots.
• Spoiler deployment: Proper spoiler panel motion for realistic lift dumping.
• Detailed textures: Exterior and interior textures deliver sharp visuals, including panel lines.
• Complete night lighting: Illuminated fuselage, tail, and windows add authenticity during dusk and dark operations.
• Landing light visibility from cockpit: Simulated beams appear when lights are active.
• Reflective cockpit windows: Light reflections increase depth and realism.
• Crash effects: Visual impact details rendered if operational incidents occur.
• Transparent navigation light lenses: Nav lights illuminate through clear housing elements.

Installation Steps

1. Unzip all contents from the archive.
2. Place the extracted “Aircrafts” folder into your main Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 “Aircraft” directory.

Operational Guidance

• Open passenger door: Press Shift + E.
• Open cargo bay door: Deploy the arrest hook function.
• Open cargo door (combi and cargo variants only): Use folding wing commands.

This complete freeware package from Project Open Sky showcases a thoroughly modeled Air Canada Boeing 747-451 for those seeking a classic long-range experience within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. Enjoy the authentic animations, sounds, and visuals pioneered by C. Vincent Cho and the Project Open Sky development team.

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