FSX Al Jaber Aviation Airbus A318-112CJ Elite

Enhance your experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator X with this specialized Al Jaber Aviation Airbus A318-112CJ Elite package. Featuring a complete freeware base model from Project Airbus, this release by Marco Fischbach brings a distinctive paint scheme inspired by the exclusive business jet operator headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Al Jaber Aviation, renowned for its premium corporate charters and VIP services, ordered four of these elegant Airbus A318 variants to accommodate their expanding fleet. This particular repaint showcases the airline’s refined design, and it is thoroughly tested in environments that include SP2.

Highlighted Visuals and Livery Details

This short-fuselage A318, part of the A320 family, is equipped for corporate missions and offers both comfort and efficient performance on relatively short routes. In this repaint, the vivid metallic and minimalist accents reflect the operator’s luxurious branding, ensuring a visually striking presence on any apron or airborne route in the simulator. Texture quality has been optimized to capture all the unique details of this business aircraft.

Setup Instructions

1. Extract the ZIP file content into your Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes folder.
2. Move the files from the “Effects” folder into your main Flight Simulator X/Effects directory.
3. Launch your simulator and locate the Al Jaber Aviation A318-112CJ Elite in the aircraft selection menu.

Aircraft Features and Technical Highlights

The underlying Project Airbus A319 (adapted for the A318 variant) incorporates advanced XML-driven elements, giving sim pilots the following:

• Pressurization Outflow Valve: Regulates cabin pressure and automatically opens on the ground below 30 knots.
• Ground Spoilers: Engage to enhance stability while taxiing after touchdown.
• Pack Outlets: Adjust based on external and internal temperature to maintain a balanced interior climate.
• Idle Reversers: Briefly remain open before closing after disarm, offering added realism for engine thrust reverser animations.
• Parallel Bogies (where applicable): Modeled in specific double-bogey configurations for authentic landing gear behavior.
• Dynamic Jetwash: Visually depicts engine streams when powerplants are running.
• Drooping Control Surfaces: Elevators and ailerons naturally settle when the engines shut down.

Other functionalities include:

• Operating passenger and cargo doors for immersive ground handling.
• Custom lighting effects such as double strobes, navigational beacons, and realistic touchdown visuals.
• High-fidelity shine and reflection mapping.
• Wing views enabling passengers’ perspective of flight control surfaces.
• Accurate landing gear deployment and retraction animations.

Door Controls and Assignments

Use the following keyboard commands (or custom assignments) to modify door positions:

L1

Shift + E (Opens main exit)

L2 and Cargo Doors

Tail Hook (Not assigned to a default key; user must bind if needed)

R1 and R2

Wing Fold (Not assigned to a default key; user must bind for operation)

A Glimpse into the Real Operator

Al Jaber Aviation primarily handles executive air travel across the Middle East and beyond, taking advantage of the A318’s exceptional short-field performance. This version, designated as the Airbus Corporate Jet (CJ) variant, adapts the cabin with upmarket comforts and cutting-edge avionics. The airline’s base in Abu Dhabi leverages the region’s strategic location, offering convenient routes to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Credits and Contributors

This package is developed by the Project Airbus team, both past and present members. Full acknowledgement goes to:

• External Model Design: Andy Warden
• Virtual Cockpit and Textures: Thomas Ruth
• Flight Dynamics and Sounds: Peter Binamira
• Base Textures and Liveries: Demetris Themistocleous, Alessandro Savarese, John Tavendale, Derek Mayer
• Corporate Design and Organization: Matthew Murray
• Imagery and Feedback: Gianmarco Bettiol, Nick Wu, Trevor Slack, Alexander Kvitta, David Bromwich
• Additional Guest Painters: Ben Jones, Dickson Chan, Jaco du Preez, Sheldon Fernandes, Terence Pereira
• Flight Dynamics Testing and Analysis: Capt. Manny Osias, F/O Spike Acenas, Mark Bolatete, Kester Masias

The custom repaint itself is courtesy of Marco Fischbach. Special thanks to all individuals who contributed feedback, testing, and resources so that this freeware aircraft add-on offers an authentic simulation of the Airbus A318-112CJ Elite under Al Jaber Aviation’s distinctive branding.