FSX Brazilian Air Force Airbus A319-133X CJ

This freeware package features the official Brazilian Air Force Airbus A319-133X CJ, a specialized variant used to transport the President of Brazil on international missions. The aircraft, bearing tail number 2101, receives the designation VC-1A and is popularly known as the “Santos-Dumont,” honoring one of Brazil’s prominent pioneers in aviation. Developed and repainted by Marco Fischbach, this complete model incorporates Project Airbus’s renowned A319 base with custom visual and operational enhancements for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Technical Focus on Presidential Configuration

The real-world counterpart serves in the medium- and long-range flight category, reflecting the typical Airbus A319 operational envelope. Tailored by the Brazilian Air Force for executive travel, its unique modifications include specialized interior layouts and extended-range capabilities. While retaining the airframe’s core structure, it accommodates additional communication equipment for presidential duties and advanced navigation systems for global deployments.

Note: Tested with SP2 only.

Do not replicate this file or repaint it in any way without explicit permission from the creator.

Distinctive Systems and Enhancements

• Pressurization outflow valve: Controls cabin pressure automatically, opening below 30 knots while on the ground.
• Ground spoilers: Enhance braking and control rollout after touchdown.
• Pack outlets: Adjust airflow based on ambient temperature variations for optimized passenger comfort.
• Idle reversers: Reverse thrusters remain open briefly after shutdown, providing realistic spool-down behavior.
• Parallel bogies (double-bogey model): Simulates the specialized dual-wheel design found on certain A319 operators.
• Dynamic jetwash: Visually depicts active engine thrust effects.
• Dropping surfaces: Ailerons and elevators drop when engines are off, reflecting hydraulic power loss.

Additional highlights comprise opening passenger/cargo doors, dual strobe effect, accurately modeled navigation and beacon lights, dynamic exterior shine, and precise wing views. Landing gear extension and retraction mimic real-world timing for immersion.

Door and Cargo Access

Utilize standard simulator commands or assign custom bindings:

L1

Shift + E

L2 + Cargo Doors

Tail hook up/down (unassigned by default)

R1 + R2

Wing fold/unfold (unassigned by default)

Installation Guidelines

Extract the ZIP archive into your “SimObjects/Airplanes” folder inside Flight Simulator X. Then, move the contents of the included “Effects” folder to the primary “Effects” directory of your simulator. Ensure any overwritten files are properly backed up.

Project Airbus Development Credits

The following contributors, past and present, form the backbone of the Project Airbus Team:

• Andy Warden: External model design
• Thomas Ruth: VC design, texturing, and XML coding
• Peter Binamira: Flight dynamics and sounds
• Demetris Themistocleous: Base textures and liveries
• Alessandro Savarese: Base textures
• John Tavendale: Liveries
• Derek Mayer: Liveries
• Matthew Murray: Corporate design and organization
• Gianmarco Bettiol: Imagery and feedback
• Nick Wu, Trevor Slack, Alexander Kvitta, David Bromwich: Feedback and testing

Additional thanks to the guest painters and all who supported the project:

• Ben Jones
• Dickson Chan
• Jaco du Preez
• Sheldon Fernandes
• Terence Pereira

Flight dynamics testing and feedback came from:

• Capt. Manny Osias
• F/O Spike Acenas
• Mark Bolatete
• Kester Masias