FSX Mooney Acclaim G1000 N988A

The Mooney Acclaim Type S stands out in the single-piston category for its focus on speed at high altitudes. This freeware download, developed by Zane Gard, Jr., delivers a crisp external repaint of the real-world registration N988A specifically for the default Mooney Bravo with G1000 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It incorporates high-resolution DDS textures, optional cockpit adjustments, and enhanced performance parameters that aim to more closely match the Acclaim Type S specifications. A nod also goes to William Ortis for his assistance during the creation process.

Enhanced Visual Details and Engine Specs

This custom rendition focuses on a meticulously reproduced livery that emulates the actual N988A. It retains the signature Mooney Bravo airframe while adding precise color gradients and markings that match the real aircraft. The Acclaim Type S, known for housing a 280-horsepower engine, can climb effectively to approximately 25,000 feet and sustain cruise speeds upwards of 240 knots true airspeed. The included G1000 avionics panel (a glass-cockpit suite) further enhances the realism with modern flight instrumentation.

Optional Configurations and Panel Adjustments

Alongside the primary textures, there are optional panel files and camera definition updates that can be merged into your configuration. By default, the Mooney Bravo modeling is respected, but these optional tweaks aim to simulate the genuine Acclaim Type S climb rate and top-speed envelope more closely. This includes refined performance parameters in the aircraft.cfg file and camera viewpoints offering various perspectives of the cockpit and exterior.

Files and Installation Procedure

File Placement

Insert the texture.N988A folder into your Mooney_Bravo directory, usually found at FSX/SimObjects/Airplanes/Mooney_Bravo.

Configuration Edits

Locate the aircraft.cfg file and open it with a text editor (e.g., Windows Notepad). Navigate to the final [fltsim.X] entry, then paste the following lines beneath it. Adjust the [fltsim.XX] part to the next consecutive number.

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[fltsim.XX] <-- Replace XX with next available number
title=Mooney Bravo N988A
sim=Mooney_Bravo
model=G1000
panel=G1kafcs
sound=
texture=N988A
kb_checklists=Mooney_Bravo_Check
kb_reference=Mooney_Bravo_ref
atc_id=N988A
ui_manufacturer="Mooney"
ui_type="Acclaim Type S"
ui_variation="N988A"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="Mooneys are built to go fast. A focus on speed seems natural for a company that at one time offered a plane powered by a Porsche engine. Although the partnership with the Germans didn't last, Mooney's commitment to speed certainly has. In keeping with this idea, Mooney has experimented with a number of big engine models. The Acclaim Type S is Mooney's fastest. With 280 hp all the way to 25,000 ft, the Acclaim Type S can attain speeds up to 242 KTAS, making it the fastest single-engine airplane currently produced."

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After insertion, best practice is to double-check that the [fltsim.X] index is properly incremented. The repaint is compatible with the Deluxe edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator X and should reflect the size, shape, and distinctive paint details of the real-world N988A.

Creator Insights

This repaint was prepared by Zane Gard, Jr., drawing inspiration from real-world Mooney Acclaim operations, especially time spent with the actual Mooney Acclaim N178TN. Acknowledgments also go to William Ortis for his support in realizing the fidelity of this texture package. It requires the default Mooney Bravo model (which is not contained in this download) and can be found in the Fly Away Simulation library as freeware.