FS2004 Korean Air Boeing 737-800 Repaint

This freeware repaint brings the distinctive Korean Air finish to the Boeing 737-800, offering Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 users an authentic visual experience aligned with the airline’s real-world fleet. The texture set integrates seamlessly with the existing freeware model but does not include the base package. This mod requires separate installation of the original 737-800 model by Tsutomu Urakawa, ensuring the most accurate representation of the aircraft’s flight dynamics and external geometry. The KAL repaint itself is meticulously produced by Arjen ter Avest.

A Livery Suited to Korean Air’s Operational Profile

Korean Air’s real-world Boeing 737-800s connect cities across Asia and beyond, and these short-to-medium range jets [single-aisle configuration commonly found in modern aviation fleets] feature advanced avionics for efficient performance. Incorporating their signature light-blue fuselage stripe, this repaint perfectly mirrors Korean Air’s recognizable color scheme, including the airline’s stylized tail insignia. It is designed to enhance both the visual fidelity and the immersion factor whenever sim pilots choose routes reflecting the airline’s real-world network.

Key Technical Additions

• Native Textures: Optimized exclusively for the freeware 737-800 model by Tsutomu Urakawa, focusing on precise fuselage curvature and cockpit window alignment.
• High-Detail Fin Markings: Accurately replicates the bold tail design, capturing the correct proportions and colors.
• Authentic KAL Branding: Delivers crisp logos and lettering on the engines and fuselage without performance constraints.

Installation Requirements

Note: This package provides textures only. It stipulates the availability of 737ATN.ZIP or a comparable version of the same base model in order to function. Sim pilots must download the freeware Boeing 737-800 base kit from the Fly Away Simulation library first. Once the original model is installed, simply add these new Korean Air textures and update your aircraft configuration file to enjoy the refined visual appeal.

An Enhanced 737-800 Experience

Because the Boeing 737 family remains a backbone of numerous airlines worldwide, this Korean Air repaint lets flight simulation enthusiasts operate a realistic schedule mirroring the company’s real operations. From charter flights to scheduled connections, the attention to detail on the fuselage and empennage complements the official paint layouts. Furthermore, the aerodynamic features of Tsutomu Urakawa’s model ensure proper wing flex and dynamic lighting, adding yet another layer of immersion for fans of the 737 series.

Textures by Arjen ter Avest capture the exact aesthetic of Korean Air, and the collaboration with Tsutomu Urakawa’s original model delivers accurate proportions, enhanced shading, and atmospheric reflection. By incorporating this add-on into your virtual hangar, you will achieve a faithful recreation of the airline’s iconic style in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004.

Complementing Files & Dependencies

This add-on mentions the following files below in its description. It may be dependent on these files in order to function properly. It's possible that this is a repaint and the dependency below is the base package.

You may also need to download the following files:

• 737atn.zip

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