iFDG Airbus A320-211 URAL Airlines NC (VP-BQY)
for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 ACOF

Author: Jeffrey S. Bryner
email: jeffreybryner@hotmail.com

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Background
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I am proud to present this iFDG A320-211, registration VP-BQY, the first western aircraft to be operated by Ural Airlines. It is also the first aircraft of Ural to wear this sharp new livery. Ural Airlines is based in Yekaterinburg, Russia with its main operations base is Koltsovo International Airport (USSS). It operates scheduled and charter, domestic and international flights. Ural has exclusively flown Russian aircraft (Antonov, Ilyushin and Tupolev) until this Airbus A320-211 was purchased and put into service in November 2006. Ural plans to purchase and operate additional non-Russian aircraft in the future.

This aircraft was a joy and a challenge to paint. I paid attention to detail and realism as much as possible. To that end, there are 2 fuselage textures in this install. The one that you will upon installation has the last 2 characters of the aircraft registration, QY, over the fore window on the port side of the aircraft. Because of how the texture is applied to the model, this text gets stretched quite a bit and the result is what you see. If you wish to have the fuselage without the registration over the fore window, simply copy the file fuse_NoReg.bmp over the fuse.bmp file.

The textures in this repaint are 32-bit. 

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Installation Instructions:
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This is a complete install. Please read the file whose name begins with 'A320' for additional iFDG information. 
This package contains all .bmp(texture), .mdl, .air and .cfg files current to iFDG A32x Service Pack 1.4. The panel and sound are from the default 747-400, but if you read below, I have (in addition to those mentioned in the iFDG A320Readme) some recommendations for a A320 panel and CFM soundset.  Unzip this package directly into your Aircraft folder. It will create a folder there named \iFDG A320-211_SVR_VP-BQY.  When you start FS, look for the aircraft under the manufacturer Airbus, a type of A320-211 and variation of URAL Airlines NC (VP-BQY).

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Other Enhancements:
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I suggest that if you want an "as real as it gets" experience in your iFDG A320-211 (CFM) download and install the following:

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 Panel: 
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Undoubtedly the most outstanding, detailed and realistic Airbus A320 freeware panel available is by Ken Mitchell. To get it, you will need the following files at AVSIM.COM:

 - ab320km_panel.zip
 - km320upd.zip

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 Sounds:
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There are several, but a soundset I suggest is the Airbus A32X Series CFM56-5 Soundset by Mike Maarse. They are for the Airbus A32x with the GE CFM engines. To get them, download the following file at AVSIM.COM:

 - a32x_cfm.zip 


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Credits:
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- First and foremost, iFDG and its talented people for the exceptional Airbus A320 model and their paintkits,
- Jay Butler of Horizon Designs for his modified Vertical Stabilizer textures,
- Martin Wright for the indispensable DXTBMP utility program,
- All the countless other people like you who make this hobby one of the most enjoyable I know!


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Licensing:
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This is freeware with the following restrictions.
 - You must comply with any terms and conditions established by iDFG in their respective license agreements,
 - You may not upload this to any other website without my expressed permission,
 - You may not sell this package in its entirely or its constituent elements,
 - If you do get my permission to use this, you are obligated to post written credit to me and all of the individuals and organizations mentioned in the section "Credits"  above.
 - If you downloaded this package from a site other than AVSIM.COM, Flightsim.com, Simviation.com or Surclaro.com or otherwise without my permission, you are in direct violation of this license agreement. Do not be confused that "freeware" implies that a work is not protected by terms and conditions placed on it by its author. Freeware simply means the author did not charge you money to license it. But it is still licensed, artistic and intellectual property of the author and subject to his agreement of use and distribution. Asking my permission is a simple task and demonstrates respect for my work.


Keep it free (no payware)!
Jeff Bryner
Home regional airport (KLNS)
Home international airport (KMDT)
