Airbus A350 Family v2 for FS2004
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- Media Format
- Immediate Download
- Compatibility
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
- File size
- 28 MB
- Developer
- AFS-Design
With this latest remake of the Airbus A350 Family v2 for FS2004, you can make sure that you get to enjoy one of the most stylish aircraft of its era with ease.
The fly-by-wire aircraft was a key part of the Airbus product line, and was quickly made part of the FBW family of Airbus aircraft. It comes with many of the operational benefits of this family whilst also ensuring that both pilots and passengers alike can relax and just enjoy the ride.
If you have always had an ambition to try out the brilliant Airbus A350 Family v2, then this is the place to get started. It’s a fantastic remake that manages to grab the right kind of depth and features across the board. It also comes with incredible detailed flight systems, with so many extra details that make it stand out as one of the must-try members of the family.
Interested in giving it a go? Then AFS-design let you do so in some style!
What’s New?
In this wonderful take on the Airbus, you gain access to a wide range of features which will greatly improve your flight enjoyment and typically improve the entire experience for the better. These changes include multiple new effects and features which greatly improve the look and atmosphere.
An incredibly detailed take on the external cockpit section. With so much attention to detail, this makes sure to carry all of the depth and detail that you would have hoped for when using something so important. Now, it’s easier to find the key information and ideas needed to make the most of your cockpit sections, making the aircraft much easier to finally start mastering.
Winglets are also included which make a huge difference to your overall flight comprehension and control, adding a simple and effective way to manage flying.
3D elements are included into the virtual cockpit, too. This makes a massive difference to your experience within the world of aviation, including;
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The use of window frames and pilot seats which are now fully 3D and operate within a much more impressive spectrum.
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The use of a 3D switch is a welcome change, too, adding much needed cosmetic improvements to the look and feel of the aircraft.
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New gauges for height, seatbelt usage and no smoking are all included to have another little feature for added detail.
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A trim feature.
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Massive improvements to the textures and to the overall look and feel of the aircraft.
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Sound additions and improvements to make the aircraft sound more authentic.
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Flight dynamics are modelled on the real thing with stall limits and various other features about the way it handles perfectly marked.
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Light switches and MFDs are now much easier to read and operate, making controlling the aircraft from the cockpit much easier than it was.
Included Liveries
As a major part of the reconstructive surgery that this upgrade provides you with, you will also notice significant changes to the overall layout and format of the aircraft. However, another major change is the addition of the new liveries which cover various airlines and different formats across the page, giving you access to airlines including;
- AEROFLOT
- Industry house
- Lufthansa
- Qantas
- Emirates Airlines
- Grundlack
- Emirates
- Air France
- Virgin Atlantic
- Korean Air
- Malaysia
- Quatar Air
- Thai - Thailand
- Singapore Airlines
- QANTAS
- Repaint texture for your own usage and experimentation
Main Features
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Inside the aircraft itself you gain access to the much needed Flight Management Computer system. This is one of the most useful assets that you can have at your disposal when you are flying an aircraft, helping you arrange and prepare everything from the basics to the most advanced.
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Another major effect of this new FMC system is the added functionality that it provides – now, you can get access to more than fifteen different menus.
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You also have a new gauge to look at, which will detail you on various flight parameters to help you stay on track.
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Likewise, you will have access to a range of new flight plan systems which will also greatly improve your overall flight control and ability to fly.
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Calculations of courses is now utilized by using sources such as the aerodrome of the destination as well as the analogical winds; adding further analytics.
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Following waypoints is now much easier thanks to the FMC, which will ensure you can easily stay on track and keep yourself comfortable on point.
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You can use course gauging and also auto pilot control from the comfort of the cockpit now, too, adding even further depth to your flight management.
Cockpit Features
As the cockpit is one of the most important elements of any true flight, this mod does a great job of capturing that detail and style in true feature – the functional cockpit includes;
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2 primary flight displays and 2 multi-function displays which provide improved visibility, control and knowledge of your flight.
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2 totally switchable EICAS displays for fuel, engine, doors and maps to give you total control.
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Center consoles with a FMC included, as well as radio controls with transponders, throttles, engine controls and trim wheels for improved performance.
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Upper panels with around 100 real deposited switches included on-board, offering a much greater level of performance and control.
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Seatbelts and no smoking sounds even come with the acoustic sound that you might expect.
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A fully operational autopilot system with IFS, FD, ALT, VS, HDG, NAV, SPEED, MASCH, LOC, AUTOTHROTTLE and QNH all included.
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HUD with easy visibility and all the details that you could possibly need to make your flight as safe and as smooth as it possibly can be.
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2D panels with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution as well as 3D panels with 1024 x 1024 pixel resolution designs to make sure you can see everything clearly.
Other Features
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Every model which has been included is fully compatible with both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 as well as FSX. If you are looking for a design which is comfortable compatible and easy to use, then this is the perfect package as it delivers detail in the most comprehensive fashion possible.
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This also includes a range of detailed external and internal model features, including Virtual Cockpit additions and a friendly co-pilot. These small additions to the flight style of your aircraft adds to the intense and effective style of your flight, ensuring you can enjoy a flight which feels genuinely authentic.
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Animations are also included in the external model with everything from flaps, slats and spoilers all carried in the most detailed manner. Additionally, three cabin doors and two hatches are all fully animated alongside the gears. It’s these various features which all come together to make the aircraft feel alive.
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Extensive and detailed lighting systems are used to provide you with the most up to date idea on the numerous lighting effects of the windows and the exterior lighting as a whole – this greatly improves the range of design and also the depth of detail which is present throughout the aircraft design.
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Exterior lighting covers everything from beacons and strobes to navigation and landing to further improve your flight experience. It’s also improved by the addition of landing and taxi lights which help you to see where you are going regardless of what time of the day you are flying.
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A virtual cockpit which has seen multiple changes and improvements has been included; it now has access to various cosmetic changes, too. Window reflections and improved panel lighting makes it easier to enjoy the extent of the detail as well as the depth of improvement which is shown in the avionics for navigation.
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Flight management computer and global positioning system (GPS) functions are included which make it simpler than ever to get to grips with your aircraft and make flights more comfortable and simpler to enjoy than they may have been in the past.
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Various new textures are also included within the design of the aircraft to help further improve not only the design but the depth and control you have. Never lose sight of key features and systems again when piloting your aircraft thanks to the next level of textures adding night lighting and specular shine for added visibility.
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All models are equipped with ATC-ID signs in the cockpit and exterior models just to add that extra layer of visibility and honest throughout it!
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Recorded sounds are included which take themselves from the old and original Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines; these are some of the most iconic sounding of their era and make a wonderful addition to your simulation experience.
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Engine thrust reversers now include animations and make use of authentic flight dynamics to ensure that you can remain on course at all times with your flight style as much as anything else, making it easier than ever to manage.
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