FSX Iberia Airbus A340-313X

This high-fidelity repaint highlights Iberia’s Airbus A340-313X (registration EC-GPB) in its “Teresa de Avila” scheme, meticulously rendered by Mario Monfrecola for the well-known Thomas Ruth A340 package. It preserves authentic design elements while delivering a distinctive texture set that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Enthusiasts who appreciate the longer-range capabilities of this widebody will enjoy replicating the Spanish flag carrier’s intercontinental routes, given that Iberia has historically used the A340 series for its extended flights.

Texture Details and Base Model Compatibility

The repaint is crafted exclusively for the freeware Thomas Ruth A340-300 model, which can be acquired by downloading TOMA343B.ZIP from the Fly Away Simulation library. This add-on does not include the underlying aircraft model, so a functional installation of TOMA343B.ZIP is mandatory to ensure proper texture mapping. Moreover, the repaint references common texture files from the original Gulf Air livery that ships with the base package, so it is advised not to remove them from your file structure.

Key Features of the Iberia Livery

• Authentic Markings: Depicts the real-world registration EC-GPB and the iconic “Teresa de Avila” designation.
• Precise Color Palette: Adopts Iberia’s classic color scheme, including accurate decals and branding associated with the airline.
• Enhanced Exterior Textures: Offers detailed fuselage and wing texturing that reflects the airliner’s notable four-engine layout.

Installation Procedure and Configuration

After ensuring you have the core Thomas Ruth A340-300 package installed, proceed with these steps:

1. Extract the texture.Iberia folder into your main Tom_A340-300 aircraft directory.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file (disable User Account Control in Windows Vista or later if necessary) and add the following block, making sure to update the [fltsim.x] index number:

[fltsim.x] <--- replace x with the subsequent number
title=Iberia A340-313X
sim=TomA343
model=
panel=340
sound=
texture=Iberia
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=EC-GPB
atc_airline=Iberia
atc_flight_number=0087
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_type="A340-300"
ui_variation="Iberia"
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Thomas Ruth"
description=

Technical Notes

These textures have been optimized for Microsoft Flight Simulator X with Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2. The repaint has not been tested in DirectX 10 Preview Mode, so disabling that option is recommended if you experience any display anomalies. By retaining the original Gulf Air textures as specified in the manual, the visual components—such as bump maps and specular maps—will be consistently referenced.

Credits

Repaint by: Mario Monfrecola
Base A340-300 model by: Thomas Ruth