FSX American Airlines Boeing 787-9 N789AA

Showcasing the timeless American Airlines livery on the Boeing 787-9 airframe, this freeware release from CamSim (developed and painted by Camil Valiquette) integrates a refined wing root layout, improved passenger doors, additional antennas, and various animated servicing features designed for FSX.

Enhanced Structural Elements

The CamSim version 4 design implements a re-engineered aircraft wing root to improve aerodynamic contours. Wider pax doors are included, complemented by revised window placements that mirror the real-world model. These revisions enhance visual realism and elevate immersion.

Notable Visual Upgrades

• Air Duct Animations: Includes moving air ducts with realistic motion effects.
• SATCOM Fairings: Additional comm and satellite antennas to replicate modern communication systems.
• Static Displays: Features ground elements, such as cargo trailers, for more authentic ramp settings.

Comprehensive Ground Servicing

This aircraft incorporates extensive Animated Ground Servicing (AGS), providing a range of ramp activities. Trucks now display nuanced actions like hitching and unhitching trailers, delivering fluid ground-service procedures. Users can easily manage these animations within FSX for an engaging experience.

AGS Control Overview

Passenger Stairs (Shift+E)

Opens and closes the integrated air-stair door, allowing passenger entry to the 787-9.

Forward Passenger Door (Shift+E+2)

Activates or retracts the main cabin entry and simultaneously triggers FSX ground animations.

Cargo Bay Doors (Shift+D)

Deploys the aircraft freight doors for loading or unloading operations.

Core Ground Animations (Shift+C)

Starts or ends the advanced AGS features, including vehicle movements and ramp equipment.

Installation Guidance

1. Extract the main package into your FSX Airplane folder to enable the Boeing 787-9 for flight.
2. If you have not previously installed one of Camil Valiquette’s AGS aircraft, unzip the Effects.zip (for night lighting and special effects) into the main FSX directory. These files should be placed in the Effects folder.

Essential Configuration

To fully utilize the custom animations, it is crucial to assign the following commands within FSX:

• Wing fold/unfold = Shift + C
• Tail hook up/down = Shift + D

This complete freeware package, meticulously crafted by Camil Valiquette, captures the elegant lines of the American Airlines 787-9 while introducing enhanced ground support and dynamic effects for FSX enthusiasts. The result is a robust simulation that showcases advanced structural modifications and immersive ramp features.

Complementing Files & Dependencies

This add-on mentions the following files below in its description. It may be dependent on these files in order to function properly. It's possible that this is a repaint and the dependency below is the base package.

You may also need to download the following files:

• effects.zip

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