Fully animated control surfaces
Fully independent suspension
Dynamic flexing wings that respond to turbulence ( Thanks to Fraser Turner )
Thrust reversers that open fully on idle reverser thrust. ( Thanks to Fraser Turner )
Drooping ailerons on elevators when engines are shut off ( Thanks to Bill Leaming )
Fully reflective textures ( each part has different degree of reflection based on material ) Accurate flight dynamics ( accurate FDE with full profiles for wheels, tires, struts, leading/trialing struts, engine types ... Tested by real pilots)
Detailed textures
Interchanging 2D and 3D engine fans
Full night lighting
Visible landing lights from the cockpit
Reflective cockpit windows
Crash affects
Transparent Nav light lenses
Virtual Cockpit with clickable buttons. Optimized for FS2004 ( VC version only )
Rain affects on windshield ( VC mode )
Wingview ( Wingview version only )
Dynamic Shine
Opening Passenger and Cargo Doors ( fully independent )
Shift+E = left door Shift+T = right door, Shift+E+2 = Cargo doors
More detail to landing gear and flaps
More textures to add realism ( landing gear, leading edge flaps , fan blades )
Animated vent scoops under belly ( Shift+W)
New lighting and condensation effects.
Even more 3D parts added to this A340 over the A330.
FDE Features:
All FDE data from actual Airbus documentation
Accurate dimension of travel for all control surfaces
Accurate scrape contact points and physical
Use of FS2004 payload and weight stations
Basic and High Gross models
Included A340-200 and -300 -5C2, -5C3 and -5C4 engine models
Included A340-313E model with -5C4/P engines and increased MTOW
New inspection light effects
Default gear points (nose, left main, right main) and alternate gear points (w/12 wheels, 4 struts)
A340 Flight Operations Manual
Tested by an actual A340 pilot