FS2004 Air Malta Boeing 727-200 N2818W

This downloadable repaint package brings Air Malta's classic Boeing 727-200 livery to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It is specifically intended for Erick Cantu’s 727-200 freeware model and does not include the base model itself. This project has been meticulously prepared and credits go to both the original model developer, Erick Cantu, and the talented livery creator, Julian Borg, while the repaint work is attributed to Steve Drabek. The file name for the required base package is B72720VL.ZIP, which can be found in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Boeing 727-200 Background

The Boeing 727-200 is recognized as a [tri-engined airliner] that revolutionized medium-range travel when it entered service. Produced between 1963 and 1984, the type accrued a total of 1,831 airframes, making it one of Boeing’s most commercially successful designs of its era. Its three rear-mounted engines gave it distinct noise characteristics and made operations safer should one engine fail.

Air Malta & the 727-200

Air Malta, the flag carrier of the Maltese Islands, once utilized a variety of jetliners to serve its network of European and regional routes. This iconic livery, now adapted for the Boeing 727-200 in your simulator, adds a splash of Maltese heritage to your virtual hangar. Real-world Air Malta aircraft showcased vibrant red and white finishes, reflecting the airline’s corporate identity and national symbolism.

Key Features of this Repaint

• Accurate Visuals: Reflects the historic Air Malta exterior design with precise logos and detailed fuselage markings.
• Night Textures: Incorporates enhanced night textures originally created by Captain Jim Campisi.
• High-Quality Metal Surfaces: Integrates Daniel Halpern’s refined window and metal effects, ensuring realistic reflections.
• Custom Aircraft Configuration: Simple edits to the aircraft.cfg file enable quick installation and proper listing in your simulator’s aircraft menu.

Installation Notes

Before proceeding, confirm you have already installed Erick Cantu’s freeware model. Then, add the texture.AM folder to your existing Boeing 727-200 directory. Next, include the following lines in the aircraft.cfg file, ensuring you replace “xx” with the next sequential flight-sim entry number:

[fltsim.xx]
title=Vistaliners Boeing 727-200 Air Malta
sim=B727200_VL
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=AM
atc_id=N2818W
atc_heavy=0
atc_flight_number=727
atc_airline=Air Malta
ui_manufacturer=Cantu
ui_type=727-200
ui_variation=Air Malta
description=Repaint by Steve Drabek. This tri-jet was one of the most successful commercial airliners developed, with 1,831 units rolled out between 1963 and 1984.\n\nAdditional painting credits:\n\nDaniel Halpern for window and metal textures.\n\nCaptain Jim Campisi for refined night lighting.
visual_damage=1
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0

Developer and Livery Credits

This Air Malta repaint relies on Erick Cantu’s B727-200 model (Vistaliners) and has been adapted into the Maltese scheme by Julian Borg. Meanwhile, repaint adjustments are furnished by Steve Drabek. Be sure to showcase your gratitude to these creators when enjoying this add-on.