FS2004 Air Jamaica Airbus A340-400

This high-fidelity freeware add-on recreates Air Jamaica’s vibrant “Atlantic Limousine II” livery on an Airbus A340-300 fleet variant, offering enthusiasts a detailed and accurate simulation package for FS2004. It arrives complete with a refined model, advanced flight dynamics, and meticulously crafted textures to ensure both external and cockpit realism. Model credit goes to Project Open Sky, while the specialized repaint work has been authored by Volker Wegner. Enthusiasts can install and fly with minimal setup, and there is no payware dependency since everything needed is provided in one bundle.

Complex Engineering Contributors

Model Designer: Shervin Ahooraei
Flight Dynamics Designer: Warren C. Daniel
Master Textures: Ben Hewitt, C. Vincent Cho
Virtual Cockpit Textures: Gary Hayes
FDE Advisors: Nick Peterson, Simon Ng Hin Tat
Virtual Cockpit Gauges: Special thanks to Pasquale Rinaldi
Panel: Pasquale Rinaldi
XML Programming: Special thanks to Fraser Turner and Bill Leaming
Painted By: Volker Wegner

Notable Visual and Operational Enhancements

• Comprehensive Control Surface Animation – Ailerons, rudder, spoilers, and flaps move fluidly under varying aerodynamic conditions.
• Independent Suspension Mechanics – Landing gear struts and supporting elements respond realistically during taxi, takeoff, and touchdown.
• Adaptive Wing Flex – Wings respond dynamically to turbulence loading (effort attributed to Fraser Turner).
• Expanded Thrust Reverser Functionality – Reverse thrust deploys fully even at idle output (developed in collaboration with Fraser Turner).
• Drooping Control Surfaces – Elevator and aileron deflection occurs when engines shut down (feature integrated by Bill Leaming).
• Reflective and Polished Exterior – Surfaces feature distinct reflection levels that mimic actual materials.
• High-Fidelity Flight Dynamics – The all-inclusive FDE is aligned with Airbus specifications and evaluated by professional pilots.
• Swappable 2D/3D Engine Fan Models – Users can customize the engine visualizations for an immersive feel.
• Effective Night Illumination – Lighting shines realistically on fuselage and ground, including functional cockpit and landing illumination.
• Transparent Navigational Lenses – Nav lights incorporate translucent covers for extra authenticity.
• Interactive Virtual Cockpit – A fully clickable environment (optimized exclusively for FS2004) featuring rainfall effects on the windshield in VC view.
• Wing View Availability – Specialized wingview version provides a captivating vantage point.
• Opening Passenger and Cargo Doors – Fully independent animations: use Shift+E for the left door, Shift+T for the right door, and Shift+E+2 for cargo hatches.
• Additional 3D Details – Belly vent scoops (animated via Shift+W), plus expanded landing gear and flap components for a faithful A340 experience.
• Refined Lighting and Intake Effects – Includes new condensation visuals and inspection lights evident during walkarounds.

Flight Dynamics Data Highlights

• Derived from authentic Airbus documentation, aligning the control deflections, mass distribution, and drag coefficients with real references.
• Accurate contact points for gear, ensuring proper scraping logic and collision detection.
• Payload and station details integrated into FS2004’s native weight systems for added realism.
• Includes multiple engine configurations for various A340 subvariants, such as the -5C2, -5C3, -5C4, and the -313E with boosted MTOW (maximum takeoff weight).
• All gear struts—nose, main, and alternate—are accurately represented (with 4 struts and 12 wheels total where applicable).
• Accompanied by an A340 Flight Operations Manual, thoroughly tested by a qualified A340 pilot.

Procedures for Setup

1. Extract the contents of this package.
2. Place the resulting aircraft folder in your FS2004 “Aircraft” directory.

Recognized for linking the Caribbean with multiple global destinations, Air Jamaica employed the Airbus A340 for long-haul routes, emphasizing passenger comfort and operational range. This freeware project captures that spirit, showcasing the passenger doors, cargo hatches, and striking livery that once made Air Jamaica a distinct presence at major international airfields. Users can manage transatlantic simulations seamlessly thanks to the carefully calibrated engine performance reflecting a true-to-life four-engine wide-body aircraft.

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