FS2004 Aerolineas Argentinas Airbus A340-211 (NC)

This freeware package brings the Aerolíneas Argentinas Airbus A340-211 into your simulation setup. It features extensive exterior paintwork, precise animations, and optimized textures. Its creators have focused on realistic details, including unique dirt and reflection effects. This add-on integrates seamlessly into the sim platform, allowing you to explore long-distance routes under the classic four-engine configuration. The developers behind this piece include the Project Open Sky team, with special contributions from designers such as Shervin Ahooraei and texture artist Marcelo Allende.

Overview Of The Model

This release incorporates a carefully modeled exterior informed by real-world reference data. The structure includes a wing view instead of a traditional virtual cockpit. The painting approach combines mostly hand-drawn segments, along with miscellaneous photoreal elements for maximum authenticity. It features:

• Accurate fuselage markings and door textures.
• Dirt and weathering effects consistent with daily operations.
• Reflective surfaces balanced for different materials (wings, engines, etc.).
• DXT3 format for efficient file sizes.

Developers such as Shervin Ahooraei (Model Designer) and Gary Hayes (Virtual Cockpit Textures) worked on key elements. Flight Dynamics are credited to Warren C. Daniel, while main textures come from Ben Hewitt and C. Vincent Cho. Further contributions include design guidance from Nick Peterson and Simon Ng Hin Tat, panel and gauges by Pasquale Rinaldi, plus XML programming assist from Fraser Turner and Bill Leaming. The distinctive Aerolíneas Argentinas livery is painted by Marcelo Allende.

Advanced Feature Set

Project Open Sky's engineering approach covers many interactive and visual enhancements. Expect active control surfaces, independent suspension, and dynamic wing flex, which responds to turbulence. Thrust reversers fully open during idle reverse use, and ailerons droop when engines power down. Developers have also optimized reflections on a per-material basis. Some other noteworthy items include:

• Highly detailed gear components and flap mechanisms.
• Choice of 2D or 3D fan textures.
• Night lighting elements visible from cockpit viewpoints.
• Clickable instruments in the Virtual Cockpit build (if using the VC variant).
• Rain influence on windshield (VC mode).
• Cargo and passenger doors triggered by specific key sequences.
• Selectable wing views for immersive external observation.
• Realistic condensation and lighting effects for added atmospheric impact.

FDE Highlights

The flight dynamics derive directly from Airbus documentation. Developers meticulously captured the correct travel limits for control surfaces, correct scrape contact geometry, and detailed payload stations. Various “-5C” engine sub-models are included for the A340 series, along with an option matching the A340-313E configuration. Several test pilots, including an actual A340 captain, validated the results. Expect comprehensive data such as:

• Basic and High Gross variations.
• Accurate weight distribution per real spec.
• A340-200 and -300 coverage, plus variant-specific engines.
• Detailed inspection lighting configurations.
• Correct landing gear points for four main struts.

Installation Instructions

1. Unzip the archived folder.
2. Transfer the included aircraft folder into your sim’s main “Aircraft” directory.

Once installed, this Aerolíneas Argentinas quad-jet allows you to replicate genuine long-haul operations. Its content showcases the combined efforts of Project Open Sky’s roster, enriched by the visuals of talented painters, with Marcelo Allende providing the custom livery. This freeware download maintains a focus on fidelity while keeping performance needs in mind.

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