FS2004 Philippines Airlines Airbus A340-313X

This freeware package offers a highly detailed Airbus A340-313X wearing Philippine Airlines colors (registration F-OHPK). Created by Project Open Sky and painted by Dickson Chan, it features a model that prioritizes wing views rather than a virtual cockpit. Users can explore an authentic flight experience with advanced animations and carefully refined dynamics suitable for FS2004.

Overview of the Airbus A340-313X

The Airbus A340-313X is a long-haul, wide-body airliner designed for extended operations at high passenger loads. Philippine Airlines has historically employed the A340 on intercontinental routes. This specific rendition focuses on the A340-313X variant, which offers significant range, four turbofan engines, and a comfortable cabin layout.

Key Contributors

Project Open Sky oversaw the primary development of the model. Model design credits go to Shervin Ahooraei, with Warren C. Daniel creating the flight dynamics. Master textures originate from Ben Hewitt and C. Vincent Cho, while Gary Hayes contributed the virtual cockpit textures. FDE guidance was provided by Nick Peterson and Simon Ng Hin Tat. Special acknowledgment goes to Pasquale Rinaldi for virtual cockpit gauges and panel design, and also to Fraser Turner and Bill Leaming for XML programming support. The custom livery comes from Dickson Chan.

Technical Highlights

• Accurate flight performance, derived from authoritative Airbus documents.
• Fully articulated control surfaces, featuring independent suspension elements.
• Wing views included, showing dynamic flex responsive to airflow disturbances.
• Idle thrust reversers modeled to open fully on activation.
• Aileron droop enforced when engines shut down, courtesy of custom logic.
• Refined texturing throughout, with distinct reflection intensities on external materials.
• Interchangeable 2D and 3D engine fan options.
• Night lighting for cockpit and exterior surfaces.
• Reflective cockpit windows for enhanced realism.
• Operational passenger and cargo doors (activated through standard key commands).
• Detailed gear modeling, with improved flaps and landing gear mechanisms.
• Animated vent scoops under the fuselage (triggered by Shift+W).
• Extended 3D detailing beyond previous A330-based designs offered by the same developer.

Flight Dynamics Details

• Control-surface range finely tuned to actual airframe specifications.
• Precise scrape and contact points to match realistic ground handling.
• Weight and payload data integrated with FS2004’s internal load manager.
• Distinct versions for different engine and MTOW configurations, including -5C2, -5C3, -5C4, and -5C4/P powerplants.
• Advanced lighting systems, such as inspection lights for preflight checks.
• Alternate gear point definitions, accounting for multipart landing gear setups.
• FDE verification conducted by an experienced A340 pilot.

Installation Procedure

1. Unzip the provided package.
2. Move the resulting folder into your FS2004 “Aircraft” directory.

Explore and enjoy this detailed Airbus A340-313X by Project Open Sky with a Philippine Airlines livery by Dickson Chan. The developers have included comprehensive features to enhance realism, so you can fly confidently on extended intercontinental routes within the FS2004 environment.

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