FSX Aeroflot Airbus A330-300

This free repaint showcases an Aeroflot Airbus A330-300 registration VQ-BEK (constructor number 1077) honoring "A. Tvardovsky" for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It has been meticulously created by Paul Craig for Tom Ruth’s A330-300, yet only provides the texture package. Those looking to fly this wide-body twin-aisle airliner will need the freeware base model from the Fly Away Simulation library (file name: TOMA333B-1.ZIP). Below you will find detailed installation steps, along with some insight into what makes this repaint unique.

Distinctive Features of This Repaint

• Authentic Appearance: Reflects the official Aeroflot color scheme, complete with accurate registration.
• Dedicated Naming: Carries the name A. Tvardovsky, paying tribute to an important literary figure.
• Wide-Body Layout: Highlights the real Airbus A330-300’s dual-aisle design, engineered for efficiency on medium- to long-haul routes.

Installation and Configuration Steps

1. Extract the downloaded archive into a temporary folder of your choosing.
2. Take the entire texture.Aeroflot folder and place it into the main Tom_A330-300 directory. By default, this is located at:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Tom_A330-300
3. Open your aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg) in a text editor. For safety, create a backup first.
4. Append the following entry immediately after the last [fltsim.x] block, making sure to increment x to the correct sequential number:

[fltsim.x]
title=Aeroflot A330-300
sim=TomA333
model=RR
panel=330
sound=
texture=Aeroflot
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=VQ-BEK
atc_airline=Aeroflot
atc_flight_number=1124
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Tom
ui_type=A330-300
ui_variation=Aeroflot

If you encounter any difficulties saving your edits, move the aircraft.cfg file elsewhere (like your desktop), apply changes, and then return it to the aircraft folder within Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Relevant Technical Notes

A330-300 Model Variant

Employs a Rolls-Royce (RR) powerplant configuration for realistic engine performance within FSX.

Livery Detailing

Includes Aeroflot’s classic metallic grey body and iconic tail design, reflecting the fleet branding used on real-world routes.

Disclaimer and Credits

All files provided are used at your own risk; neither the authors nor Fly Away Simulation will be liable for potential issues arising from the installation or use of these textures. Special thanks to Paul Craig for the repaint and Tom Ruth for the original A330 model. Always ensure you have the freeware base model installed before adding this package. Enjoy exploring Aeroflot’s global network in a truly authentic A330 experience.