FSX Avianca Boeing 777-200ER

This freeware release features a complete Boeing 777-200ER package in Avianca’s updated color scheme, created by the original designer Melvin Rafi and carefully adapted for FSX by David Grindele. It includes custom flight dynamics, animated engine cowlings, and compatibility with external visual enhancements. Users can expect authentic details, a visually appealing livery, and a model that integrates seamlessly into the simulator environment.

Overview of This Package

This download provides a standalone Boeing 777-200ER (registration N777AV) with General Electric engines. Developed first by Melvin Rafi under the “MelJet” label, it was further optimized for FSX by David Grindele. The authors designed it to offer a fluid flying experience in FSX without sacrificing realism or fidelity, and its geometry allows for detailed inspections of the jet engine area.

Model Origins and Enhancements

MelJet’s aircraft originally targeted earlier simulators such as FS2000 and FS2002. Many were later modified for FS2004, yet they sometimes required further refinement for stability. To address these needs in FSX, the .air and aircraft.cfg files were tweaked, ensuring the 777-200ER exhibits well-balanced handling and performance. Additionally, the developers integrated A2A 3D Lights and Redux (if installed on your system) to enhance the visual quality of external lighting.

Avianca Livery Details

This variant represents Avianca’s newer color design. The textures retain high-resolution clarity to match the airline’s contemporary look, and the registration N777AV has been preserved for increased authenticity. This specific layout highlights the crisp logos and branding, ensuring the aircraft stands out on the tarmac and in the sky.

Key Technical Features

• Revised .air and aircraft.cfg files geared for stable FSX operation.
• Dynamic engine cowlings that open to expose internal components (activated by pressing Shift + E).
• Fully functional jetway engagement by pressing Ctrl + J while positioned at an appropriate gate.
• Compatibility with A2A 3D Lights and Redux for realistic illumination (separate add-on required).
• Complete freeware model, eliminating the need for additional base files.

Installation Steps

1. Copy the entire “Aircraft” folder from the ZIP file into your “SimObjects/Airplanes” directory within FSX.
2. Launch FSX and locate the MelJet category under your aircraft selection menu. Choose the Avianca 777-200ER.
3. No further installations are necessary unless you wish to activate 3D lighting, which requires A2A 3D Lights and Redux.

Operating Tips

To open the engine cowlings, press Shift + E, which allows a closer look at the GE powerplant. The jetway animation triggers via Ctrl + J, ensuring smoother ground operations. This package has been tested on Windows Vista 32-bit and Windows XP setups, but it remains tailored specifically for FSX.