FSX Qantas Boeing 787-8 VH-EAA

Immerse yourself in a detailed simulation of Qantas’ Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with this free repaint designed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. This package showcases finely tuned exterior textures, comprehensive animations, and precise flight dynamics developed by Tenkuu Developers Studio (TDS). It accurately represents Qantas—an Australian airline renowned for long-haul services—while delivering a faithful depiction of the 787’s advanced technology and modern design.

Core Design Elements and Highlights

High-Definition Textures: The exterior artwork has been meticulously crafted by Mathew Tank, using master textures authored by Yosuke Ube. This livery emphasizes reflective surfaces, realistic weathering, and branding details to embody Qantas’ distinctive style.

Fully Animated Surfaces: Control elements, ground spoilers, and thrust reversers are responsive to pilot input. The wings, modeled by Hiroshi Igami and Yosuke Ube, exhibit dynamic flex during flight, adding substantial realism. Additionally, the nose gear and main body gear steering systems provide enhanced taxi behavior.

Suspension and Tilting Bogies: The aircraft’s undercarriage interacts with runway surfaces by utilizing independent suspension and pivoting bogies for more authentic ground handling. Rolling wheels and opening passenger doors round out the immersive details.

Refined Flight Dynamics: M-Bezel Brown and Nick Wilkinson developed the aerodynamic characteristics to ensure accurate performance within typical operational parameters. The Dreamliner’s mid-size wide-body configuration is well represented, supporting flight profiles spanning both small and large airports.

Important Instructions for Use

This repaint requires the freeware TDS 787-8 GENX model. Ensure you have obtained the base package, which is available in the Fly Away Simulation library, and install it properly before adding this repaint.

1. Place the entire Qantas_787_8_VH_EAA_TDS_FSX folder into your main aircraft directory, or move only the texture.Qantas folder to your existing TDS 787-8 GE installation.
2. Confirm your chosen TDS model folder is TDSX788GENX to align with this livery’s requirements.
3. Open and modify your aircraft.cfg file by appending the following entries (replacing “XX” with the next appropriate sequential number):

[fltsim.XX]
title=Plane11 FREEWARE_COPYRIGHT_TenkuuDevelopersStudio_01JUN2013 OPTANT1110000000_OPTDEC11110 TDS 787-8 Qantas
sim=Boeing 787-8 GE
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Qantas
checklists=
atc_airline=Qantas
atc_id=EAA
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=Qantas
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

Additional Technical Details

This Dreamliner repaint preserves essential details, such as realistic night lighting and accurate engine reverse animations, to enhance immersion. When combined with TDS’s advanced ground service vehicles, you can replicate real airport operations. Because Qantas often operates long segments connecting international hubs, this livery is particularly suited for extended flights that showcase the 787’s efficient range capabilities.

This package was assembled by the TDS team—designed by Hiroshi Igami and Yosuke Ube, with flight dynamics handled by M-Bezel Brown and Nick Wilkinson, along with textures by Yosuke Ube and a custom paint by Mathew Tank. Please keep in mind that it does not include the base TDS model; consult Fly Away Simulation’s library for download availability.