This is a modification to the MSFS 2020 default Microsoft Grumman G-21A Goose aircraft and is primarily aimed at improving the flight model to make its overall performance more closely match the actual aircraft, providing a much closer experience to flying the real aircraft. A number of changes have been made to the aircraft flight model and engine parameters, and the weight and balance, which are all detailed in the included Change Log file.
This mod is easily installed by simply unzipping the download file and copying the mge-microsoft-aircraft-g-21 folder to the MSFS Community folder. It will then replace the existing default Grumman G-21A Goose aircraft in the MSFS aircraft selection screen, and will also continue to utilize all of the available Liveries. To uninstall the mod and return to using the MSFS default aircraft, simply remove it from the Community folder.
Microsoft Flight Simulator © Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft G-21 Realism Mod was created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.
FinFan
MGouge425 author
1 months ago
Olsby
MGouge425 author
3 months ago
chiggs
Vast improvement on the default which is a fantastic visual model, but otherwise lacking.
One are that users have noted is lacking in the default model is the poor sound quality inside the cockpit particularly. Given the DHC-2 Beaver uses the same engine, would it be feasible to alias/piggyback off the Beaver sound pack to improve the cockpit sound quality?
MGouge425 author
Thanks for the great review... Unfortunately, I don't have the ability to modify the sounds.
1 years ago
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: The POH recommends a final approach speed of 90 mph with the flaps at 30 or 60 degrees. It also says the top of the forward fuselage will be level when you are in the correct pitch attitude for a 3-point landing.
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: For a historically authentic scenic flight in this aircraft, I highly recommend a short trip from Los Angeles (KLAX) to Catalina Island (KAVX), with a water landing stop over at Avalon Bay to see the famous Avalon Casino. Catalina Airlines flew the Grumman G-21 Goose between Long Beach, California and Avalon from 1940 to 1969.
KAVX is known as "The Airport in the Sky" since it is perched on top of a mountain peak, and it can be a challenging airport to land at due to the short, sloped runway. Always land going uphill on a sloped runway!
JeromeJ
Hello!
I love what you are doing with the Goose. I was a huge fan of the FSX verision and flew the OZX Redux version around the world twice (literally around the world in real time).
Sadly I still just cannot use the current version for one reason, and that is NAV radios. I get the use of the VFR map but it is so unrealistic, even for a bird of this age to have zero radio nav equipment that I can't do it.
Is there anyway this could be modded to have a NAV radio?
MGouge425 author
Unfortunately, adding a radio stack would require modifying the 3-D model, which is currently encrypted. If Microsoft removes the encryption and allows mods to the 3-D model, I'm sure someone with those skills would take on the task.
2 years ago
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: To quickly toggle the CARB HEAT without using the mouse or control levers, just press [H].
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: To perform a smooth land takeoff with minimum fishtailing, set the trim to 1.5 degrees UP, and hold about 1/2 UP Elevator along with about 1/4 - 1/2 RIGHT Ailerons before advancing the throttle to full power. As your speed increases, slowly reduce the Right Ailerons to keep the wings level, but continue to hold 1/2 UP Elevator to keep the tail from rising until liftoff. Also, hold a small amount of RIGHT Rudder to counter the P-Factor yaw produced by the nose up pitch angle. With a little practice you should be able to smoothly transition from the ground to the air with no change in either Pitch, Yaw or Roll... You will then earn your "Qualified Goose Pilot" rating!
This takeoff procedure will also reduce the required takeoff roll, and should be used along with 30 degrees of flaps for a short field takeoff.
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: Although it isn't specified in the in-game checklist for this aircraft, you should perform all of the runup checks at 1600 RPM, as specified in the aircraft POH. This should include checking for RPM drops for the MAGS, the PROP PITCH levers, and the CARB HEAT levers. Also, check for a drop in oil pressure when cycling the Prop levers, and switch the FUEL TANK SELECTOR from RIGHT to LEFT during the runnup to check both fuel pumps.
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: The 450 hp radial engines on this aircraft create a lot of torque at full throttle, so for a smoother water takeoff you should apply full right ailerons before advancing the throttle to full power. As your speed increases, smoothly reduce the right aileron deflection to keep the wings level until you have about 50% at 50 mph and 0% at 100 mph. As you rotate for takeoff add a little right rudder to counter the P-Factor yaw during the climb.
Here is a great video of the real-world water takeoff procedure... https://youtu.be/c6jz1jzW9vk
JohnG
What is Beeching? Similar to Beaching? (Changelog)
MGouge425 author
Sorry about that misspelling... I meant BEACHING!
2 years ago
Quassel89
Works perfectly, looks great
and is a great upgrade for the plane.
It is compatible with SU11,
thanks for that
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: When starting the engines on this aircraft from cold and dark, make sure the Fuel Tank Selector is set to the engine that you are going to start first. Otherwise, soon after it is started the fuel pressure will quickly fall to zero and the engine will stop running. This is because the engine driven fuel pumps only draw fuel from one tank each. The LEFT engine fuel pump draws fuel only from the LEFT tank, and the RIGHT engine pump draws fuel only from the RIGHT tank. But, when either engine is running its fuel pump will cross feed fuel to both engines. This can be seen by the increase in fuel pressure on both engines after the first engine is started.
This also means that if you have an engine failure in flight, you must immediately switch the Fuel Tank Selector to match the good engine that is still running to prevent loss of fuel pressure, which would result in the good engine also stopping.
In the real aircraft the Fuel Tank Selector also has an ALL position, but unfortunately Microsoft/Asobo did not model that.
vfr150
I just wanted to post a massive thank you for this mod. I used the Asobo Goose, with your mod installed, for the first time last night and it was an absolute pleasure to fly. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment in continually tweaking this mod to perfection.
Grey_Ghost
Just wanted to say thanks for all your efforts on this aircraft. I was so disappointed in the initial release. Since I had two other versions of this aircraft I almost uninstalled it.
I decided to give it another chance once I seen your mod come out. To be honest, I have uninstalled the other two, including a payware version that they seem to have abandoned. You have done more in this short time then they had since release! 😊
Great work, and again, I appreciate your efforts sir.
Best regards,
_Grey_Ghost
EasternHops
Grey_Ghost
P.S. Almost forgot, thank ypu so much for including the Pilots manual for this aircraft. It is awesome to see these. If you ever need help testing, please let me know, as I will be glad to help.
2 years ago