FSX Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR Fleet

This comprehensive package blends Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR liveries with the classic MELJET design, adapted carefully for FSX. It integrates updated flight dynamics, refined configuration settings, and optional A2A 3D Lights & Redux effects to enhance the visuals. The Boeing 777-200LR variant was developed for ultra-long-haul operations, and Air Canada has employed this advanced wide-body for various intercontinental routes. In this freeware release, the project creators have preserved all core details intended by the original designer without sacrificing performance or fidelity.

Enhanced Model for FSX

The base aircraft, which was initially intended for older flight simulators, has been tweaked to ensure smoother flight behavior in FSX. The original MELJET model by Melvin Rafi is given a new life by David Grindele through the careful calibration of .air and .cfg files. These adjustments provide more authentic handling and improved responsiveness throughout every phase of flight. Additionally, the engine cowlings feature visible maintenance access, which you can activate by pressing Shift+E.

Key Technical Adjustments

• Refined flight dynamics for a better sense of weight and balance.
• Upgraded configuration to optimize both ground handling and in-flight stability.
• Compatibility validation for FSX, tested on Windows Vista 32-bit and Windows XP.
• Jetway alignment (press Ctrl+J) for enhanced passenger boarding realism.

New 3D Light Effects

This package supports optional lighting enhancements provided by the A2A 3D Lights & Redux software (sold separately). These lights deliver additional illumination across the wings, engines, and fuselage, resulting in a visually dynamic experience during nighttime operations. They replace the original shockwave lighting files to create a more immersive cockpit environment and external aircraft appearance.

Installation Steps

1. Extract and place the included “Aircraft” folder into your main “SimObjects/Airplanes” directory within FSX.
2. Start FSX, then select MELJET from the menu. Choose the desired Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR variation.
3. If you wish to enable the advanced lighting effects, install the A2A 3D Lights & Redux program, then copy the new effect files into your main FSX Effects folder.

Back up any original files before overwriting, in case you prefer reverting the lighting to its previous settings.

Aircraft Preview

Acknowledgments

This freeware project began with the vision of Melvin Rafi, who developed the original MELJET Boeing 777 series. David Grindele then dedicated significant effort to update, convert, and optimize these aircraft for FSX. Their shared passion for high-quality, realistic freeware ensures that flight simulator enthusiasts continue to enjoy this iconic wide-body in modern environments.

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