FSX Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 VH-VKA

This refined repaint package offers a faithful Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 VH-VKA livery for users seeking a detailed and accurately designed aircraft within Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Created by Tenkuu Developers Studio (TDS), this freeware add-on showcases numerous advanced animations, high-resolution textures, and realistic flight dynamics to provide an immersive experience that simulates the real-world wide-body jet.

Key Technical Highlights of This Release

The TDS creators—Hiroshi Igami and Yosuke Ube—ensured that this 787 variant features dynamic flexing wings, accurately modeled landing gear steering (including both nose gear steering and main body gear steering), and an authentic rudder lock mechanism for enhanced directional control. It also incorporates:

• Ground spoilers for improved roll control and drag on landing
• Low-speed aileron locks when operating at higher velocities
• Fully animated primary flight surfaces (elevators, rudder, ailerons)
• Independent suspension and trim animations to replicate real-world flight behaviors
• Passenger door articulations and opening sequences
• Tilting bogies with rolling wheels for realistic ground handling
• Animated thrust reversers featuring block doors for authentic engine reverse thrust actions
• Comprehensive night lighting to enhance flight operations in low-light scenarios
• Ground service vehicles that complement airport ramp procedures

The flight dynamics have been fine-tuned by Maurino (M-Bezel) Brown and Nick Wilkinson, ensuring the aircraft responds accurately to control inputs throughout every phase of flight. Furthermore, Mathew Tank created the fine-tuned repaint textures, while Yosuke Ube contributed the master textures. This joint effort allows flight simmers to experience the distinctive Jetstar color scheme without sacrificing any performance intricacies.

Aircraft & Airline Background

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner series is recognized for its composite materials, fuel efficiency, and extended range capabilities. Jetstar Airways, a low-fare airline based in Australia, utilizes this wide-body type for long-haul routes and high-capacity operations. This repaint represents aircraft registration VH-VKA, showcasing Jetstar’s modern silver and orange design, which stands out at major gateways across the globe.

Setup Instructions & Essential Notes

• Place the included Jetstar_787_8_VH_VKA_TDS_FSX folder inside your primary FSX aircraft directory, or incorporate the texture.Jetstar content into your existing TDS 787-8 GE folder.
• Use the TDSX788GENX.mdl model file (the dedicated General Electric engine variant) to ensure compatibility.
• Open the aircraft.cfg and add the following entry, adjusting [fltsim.X] to reflect the next sequential number:

[fltsim.X]
title=Plane7 FREEWARE_COPYRIGHT_TenkuuDevelopersStudio_01JUN2013 OPTANT1110000000_OPTDEC11110 TDS 787-8 Jetstar
sim=Boeing 787-8 GE
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Jetstar
checklists=
atc_airline=Jetstar
atc_id=VKA
atc_flight_number=1
atc_heavy=1
atc_parking_types=GATE,RAMP,CARGO
atc_parking_code=JST
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=787-8
ui_typerole="Passenger Airliner"
ui_createdby="Tenkuu Designs"
ui_variation=Jetstar
visual_damage=1
description=The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range, mid-size wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It seats 210 to 290 passengers, depending on the variant.
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0

Base Model Requirement

This repaint does not include the core TDS Boeing 787 model. It is a freeware repaint only, so the original TDS base package must be obtained from the Fly Away Simulation library to ensure full functionality in your Microsoft Flight Simulator X hangar.