FSX FedEx Express Boeing 747-8F

FedEx Express Boeing 747-8F. Complete package for FSX of the Project Open Sky B747-8F version 4 in fictional FedEx Express livery. Comes with 32 bit and DXT3 textures. Repaint by Paul Craig.

Regarding Flight Simulator X
Certain functions and visuals will not work on this aircraft if it is installed in FSX. Therefore, we (Project Open Sky) will not provide support for FSX related issues with this A/C.

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This aircraft is made by Project Open Sky

Model : Hiroshi Igami
Flight Dynamics : Warren C. Daniel, Brandon D. Henry
Tested : Project Opensky Members
747 Series Masters : Corey Ford, Yosuke Ube
Painted : Yosuke Ube
Advanced modeling tool : Jakob Klein

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Features ( in depth ):

A. Advanced lighting system for FS2004.
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Created by our member Jakob Klein.
Wingtip lights and strobes is not the MS default lights so won't show up super large at distance.
Also the strobe and beacon light shows on the ground when aircraft is on the ground.
Wingroot light case is illuminated when light is on.

These effects works correct only at FS2004 so when using at FSX , which is not supported.
Open Panel/Posky748/Pky_AdvInit.xml
Change under to 0

1 (>L:Pky_FS9ADV_LIGHT,bool)

B. XML Coded Animations
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Dynamic flexing wings based on airspeed, pitch, weight, and other factors.
Independent Tire Rotation - wheels stop turning at different times depending on which wheel leaves the ground first.
Body gear steering between 1 and 15 kts.
Nose gear steering between 1 and 60 kts.
Rudder lock under between 1 and 60 kts.
Ground spoiler only works on ground.
Low speed aileron locks at high speed.
Fully animated control surfaces
Fully independent suspension
Trim Animation
Opening Passenger Doors
Animated tilting bogies
Rolling wheels
Animated thrust reversers
Detailed textures
Full night lighting
Crash effects
Ground Service Vehicles when Cargo doors are open
And more...

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Installation:

Unzip downloaded files to a temporary folder

Copy & Paste the "Boeing OS748FV4_GENX" folder into your FSX Airplanes folder located by default below

OS (C)/Program Files(x86)/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes

If you would like better frame rates, then copy & paste the DXT3 textures from the "DXT3 Textures" folder into the "Texture.FedEx" folder located inside the "Boeing OS748FV4_GENX" folder. I have only included the main exterior DXT3 textures.

Copy the contents of the "747-effects" folder into your FSX effects folder located by default below

OS (C)/Program Files(x86)/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/Effects

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Operation:

Showing POSKY Utility Panel: Shift+8

Opening Passenger (L1) door: Shift + E ( Opening door )
Opening Cargo Doors: Shift + E then quickly 2
Opening Passenger (L2) door: Shift + E then quickly 3
Opening Bulk Cargo Door: Shift + E then quickly 4

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Adam McEnroe

Adam McEnroe is a flight sim enthusiast who has been simming since the days of FS95. Adam writes all of the download section editorials after testing each of the files. Adam has extensive knowledge using various flight simulator packages and thoroughly tests the files before writing about them. Adam also like to fly real-world aircraft in his spare time and is training for his PPL.

Should you wish, you can contact Adam via email at adam@flyawaysimulation.com.

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