FS2004 Singapore Airlines Airbus A340-313E

This free package introduces the Singapore Airlines Airbus A340-313E Celestar (registration 9V-SJO) for Flight Simulator 2004. It contains a carefully modeled exterior, detailed textures, and a specialized livery by Dickson Chan. It retains a wing-view-only model with no virtual cockpit, yet it offers extensive animation and visual effects that reflect the aircraft’s real-world design and performance.

Visual Overview

This model originates from Project Open Sky. Model design is attributed to Shervin Ahooraei, with flight dynamics by Warren C. Daniel. Master textures come from Ben Hewitt and C. Vincent Cho, and Gary Hayes provided the Virtual Cockpit textures. FDE advisors include Nick Peterson and Simon Ng Hin Tat, while the Virtual Cockpit gauges draw special thanks to Pasquale Rinaldi. The panel was also done by Pasquale Rinaldi, with XML programming aided by Fraser Turner and Bill Leaming. This livery is painted by Dickson Chan.

Key Aircraft Characteristics

• Fully animated primary and secondary control surfaces.
• Independent suspension with correct strut travel.
• Dynamic wings that flex in turbulence (contributed by Fraser Turner).
• Full thrust reverser deployment at idle reverse (credit to Fraser Turner).
• Aileron droop when engines shut down (incorporated by Bill Leaming).
• Reflective textures, each with individualized reflection settings.
• Accurate flight profile tested in cooperation with real-world pilots.
• Crisp external detailing for a realistic finish.
• Interchangeable 2D and 3D engine fan variants.
• Comprehensive night lighting for all exterior sections.
• Landing lights visible from the cockpit.
• Reflective and transparent cockpit windows.
• Realistic crash effects.
• Translucent navigation light lenses.
• Interactive Virtual Cockpit with clickable switches (optimized for FS2004, VC version only).
• Rain effects on windshield if using Virtual Cockpit mode.
• Wing view in wing-view-focused release.
• Dynamic surface shine.
• Main passenger and cargo doors that open independently.
• Specified key assignments for door operations: Shift+E and Shift+T combinations for left, right, and cargo bays.
• Enhanced landing gear and high-fidelity flaps configuration.
• Extra texturing added for realism around leading edge flaps and fan blades.
• Animated vent scoops under the belly (Shift+W).
• Updated lighting and condensation effects.
• Additional 3D parts compared to A330 models.

Refined Flight Dynamics (FDE)

• Data derived from official Airbus references.
• Accurate control surface travel limits.
• Precisely placed scrape contact points and physical behavior.
• Integration with FS2004 payload and weight capabilities.
• Basic and High Gross variations included.
• A340-200 and -300 engine mappings, including -5C2, -5C3, and -5C4 versions.
• A340-313E version features -5C4/P engines and increased maximum takeoff weight.
• Inspection lighting improved for enhanced realism.
• Default and alternate gear configurations to represent multiple wheel setups.
• Documentation derived from A340 Flight Operations Manual.
• Field-tested by an active A340 pilot.

Installation Procedure

1. Extract the provided archive.
2. Place the resulting “Aircrafts” folder into your simulator’s main Aircraft directory.

This freeware release draws on the collaborative expertise of Project Open Sky, with final texturing efforts by Dickson Chan. Enjoy exploring the extended range and distinct features of the Airbus A340 in Singapore Airlines’ striking livery.

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