FSX British Airways Boeing 787-8 V4

This freeware package features the CamSim Boeing 787-8 in British Airways markings, crafted by Camil Valiquette. It brings an array of enhanced elements, from a remodeled wing root to newly widened passenger doors and expanded connectivity options for animated ground services. Designed for FSX, this rendition seeks to capture the modern efficiency of the Dreamliner while proudly showcasing British Airways’ recognizable color scheme.

Advanced Exterior Modifications

Revised Wing Root Structure: The updated wing root geometry delivers improved visual fidelity and more realistic aerodynamics.
Enlarged Passenger Doors: Redesigned door outlines now become more prominent, along with refined window profiles that better reflect the real-world design.

Additional Features and Animations

Extended Ground Service Animations (AGS): This package includes more interactive features, such as animated airline service vehicles with trailers that connect and disconnect. You will also notice newly introduced air duct components, communication antennas, and a series of static display elements. These highlights collectively enhance immersion during aircraft turnaround operations.

Installation Steps for FSX

• Extract all contents directly into your FSX Airplane folder.
• If you do not already possess one of the author’s AGS-equipped aircraft, unzip the “Effects.zip” archive into your simulator’s main directory (these effects are placed automatically in the “Effects” folder).

Configuring Doors and Ground Services

To operate the ground services and doors, set up these controls within the FSX menu:

• Wing fold/unfold = SHIFT + C
• Tail hook up/down = SHIFT + D

You can trigger specific animations using the following inputs:

• Passenger Air Stairs Door (M2): Press SHIFT + E
• Passenger First Door (M1, including FSX ground services): Press SHIFT + E + 2
• Cargo Doors: Press SHIFT + D
• Additional Service Animations: Press SHIFT + C

Credits and Authorship

All visual modeling, textures, and special animations come courtesy of Camil Valiquette of CamSim. The attention to detail in this build underscores the dedication of its creator to providing a faithful re-creation of this popular wide-body for flight simulation enthusiasts.

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:

• effects.zip

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