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FSX American Airlines Boeing 787-9

American Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 brings a modern composite-fuselage Dreamliner look to FSX with a crisp exterior model, accurate markings, and subtle reflective effects tuned for changing light. The package includes wing flex, Boeing-style autopilot behavior, correct control-surface animations, and Animated Ground Servicing with coordinated ramp vehicles and jetway activity.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D

This freeware package integrates the American Airlines Boeing 787-9 into Microsoft Flight Simulator X, featuring an authentic exterior model and full Animated Ground Servicing (AGS). The included composite fuselage departs from the gleaming metal finishes of earlier airliners, yet the modern materials offer weight advantages and reduced maintenance demands. Model design and textures are developed by Camil Valiquette.

Advanced Dreamliner Characteristics

The Boeing 787-9 is recognized for its extensive use of carbon-fiber composites, which lessen overall aircraft mass. This design choice improves aerodynamic performance while enhancing load distribution across the airframe. In long-haul operations, the 787-9 can cover intercontinental routes efficiently, contributing to optimized fuel consumption and reduced operational expenses.

Notable Livery Features

  • Distinctive American Airlines Scheme: Displays the contemporary look minus the traditional polished metal surface, reflecting the airline’s current branding approach.
  • Subtle Shine Effects: Emulates a reflective finish on a composite surface, bringing nuanced lighting transitions during varied flight phases.
  • Detailed Markings: Incorporates accurate registration numbers, window placements, and door outlines to match the actual 787-9 airframe layout.

Key Flight Model Insights

Flight handling encompasses realistic wing flex under various aerodynamic pressures, integrated high-lift devices for short takeoff rolls, and simulated thrust management for realistic climb performance. The autopilot system reflects the genuine Boeing layout, ensuring smooth navigation tracking and altitude control throughout every route segment.

AGS and Visual Enhancements

The Animated Ground Servicing (AGS) suite delivers interactive boarding bridges, baggage carts, and catering trucks that synchronize with airport operations. When parked, static ground elements appear near the aircraft, underscoring the immersive ramp experience. Meanwhile, exterior animations, such as spoilers and gear movement, align with correct Boeing trajectories.

Credit to the Creator

Camil Valiquette has meticulously designed the model framework and applied the American Airlines textures. This complete freeware set includes everything necessary right out of the box for installation in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

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File information

Filename
789aa_x.zip
File size
1.6 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D aircraft
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Copy aircraft files into SimObjects

    Place the aircraft folder inside FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\. The folder must contain an aircraft.cfg file. Effects go into FSX\Effects\; gauges go into FSX\Gauges\.
  3. Verify in FSX

    Launch FSX, go to Free Flight → Select Aircraft and find your new aircraft under its manufacturer.
  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive 789aa_x.zip has 26 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
CamSim Boeing 787-9 American08.09.070 B
787-9.air02.22.0612.76 kB
787-9aa.jpg07.21.0788.00 kB
aircraft.cfg08.08.0712.88 kB
Effects.zip03.25.061.80 kB
file_id.diz08.09.07201 B
model.787-9 ags08.09.070 B
787-9 ags.mdl04.25.072.27 MB
Model.cfg04.25.0728 B
Panel08.09.070 B
panel.cfg02.12.0740 B
Read Me_FSX.txt08.09.072.46 kB
sound08.09.070 B
Sound.cfg02.12.0742 B
texture.aa08.09.070 B
787eng_t.bmp05.29.071.00 MB
787ext_t.bmp08.08.071.00 MB
787int_t.bmp08.08.071.00 MB
787tail_t.bmp07.10.071.00 MB
789fuse_t.bmp08.04.071.00 MB
789wings_t.bmp03.20.071.00 MB
gris_t.bmp03.17.0616.07 kB
pilot1.bmp12.06.06256.07 kB
thumbnail.jpg08.08.076.28 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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  1. James Duca

    The fuel system seems wrong. Fuel remains at 100% while flying. Also, fuel is evenly distributed among five tanks. It is improbable that all 5 tanks are of equal size. Are there actually five tanks in a 787-9?

    Why is the default set to exceed the maximum weight?

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  2. Boeing787Fan PRO

    everthing but the sound and cockpit is good.

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