MSFS G36 Project version 0.6.10
This is the improvement project for the MSFS default G36. It all started as a simple edit of some configuration files but it has since grown into a fully-fledged modification that improves all aspects of the default G36 and introduces new features. This was made possible with the help of the community consisting of both enthusiasts and G36 pilots (for a list of contributors, see the end of this readme).
We now have a discord channel! https://discord.gg/JVPMYdKx86 or you can continue to use dedicated MSFS forum post https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/g36-improvement-project/216094 we value your constructive feedback.
Installation:
- Download and unzip the folder ‘bonanza-g36-improvement-project’ in to your MSFS Community folder
- The Bonanza G36 Improvement Project is now listed as it's own aircraft in the menu rather than overwriting the default aircraft (please see livery note)
Changelog:
- Fix to state saving on the prop handle axis, spotted by @MilitaryMav in the forums and a suggested fix via github by @VA3DBJ
- WT G1000 NXi now default in all aircraft, no need to download and add this mod.
- Update of lighting with addition of newest Uwajimaya's lighting mod release
Liveries
We have split out the files from modifying the default Bonanza to becoming its own aircraft. This is so we can complete further 3d model changes, and work on the hangar module and deeper systems modelling. Liveries will need to be amended to reflect this new aircraft to work. More information here https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/g36-improvement-project/216094/1943
Features:
Bonanza Hangar
- A custom in game panel where you will manage your aircraft. This is a work in progress feature but aims to replicate some of the features found in the A2A aircraft hangar. This is still very much a WIP feature and will evolve over time.
- Added functionality to Hangar Module (we now save engine hours, miles flown, and count down to annual and 100hr service per livery) state saving items are shown on the State page (menu link at top)
Flight dynamics/performance
- Addition of the new Prop modelling and CFD dynamics.
- Adjusted climb and cruise performance to match the Bonanza G36 POH charts.
- Adjusted flap and gear drag
- Slightly reduced pitch effect due to elevator deflection + propwash
- Slightly increased nosewheel steering angle
- Added drag due to cowl flaps. This causes a 3-4 kts cruise speed loss.
- Decreased yaw sensitivity by lowering deflection rate as a function of speed
- Increased overall stability: less 'twitchy' feeling
Engine & Fuel system
- Completely overhauled engine parameters: realistic fuel flow, mixture-EGT interaction, engine performance at all pressure altitudes.
- Simulation of Spark Plugs & Spark Plug Fouling
- Simulation of the electric fuel pump
- More advanced simulation of engine start-up:Cold starts: correct use of the fuel pump, throttle and mixture required depending on engine and ambient temperature
- Under some conditions, idling the engine too soon after start may cause it to quit.
- Flooded engine: pumping too much fuel to the engine may cause it to ignite slower or not at all.
- Flooded engine start procedure (mixture low/cut, throttle halfway) may resolve this.
- A hot engine running idle with little airflow may quit because the fuel evaporates.
- Tweaked fuel flow as current flow slightly less than book figures (Rpt by @JayDee6281)
Systems
- Added new working systems and switches:Airco (has a negative effect on engine performance, you will see a few kts lower cruise speed)
- Airco and ventilator switches are functioning and part of the electrical system
- Annunciator test
- Electrical system overhaul:Completely revised electrical buses: all individual systems hooked up to the correct bus
- Bus tie logic added
- Correct voltage indications of BUS2 due to reverse current blocking diodes
- Correct alternator loads
- Made all indications smooth, rather than instant jumps to a new value
- Autopilot tweaksFixed holding the wrong altitude at non-standard atmospheric pressures
- Max pitch and bank angles adjusted for smoother AP behaviour
- Added maximum and minimum IAS_ref speeds for FLC mode
- Adjusted autopilot PIDs
- Integration with the Working Title NXi mod, with customized ENGINE, LEAN and SYSTEM pages.
- Completely redone G1000 annunciators: all annunciators of the real G36 were implemented (except for door open warnings)
- Corrected fuel gauge scale
- Fixed missing altitude alert tone @200ft to go
- Fixed missing decimal point to manifold pressure gauge
- Added SU8 Prop Modelling - This has changed the speeds/fuel flows it may take a little while to dial this in. At the moment the climb fuel flow is slightly lower than book and cruise is about there.
Textures & effects
- Including the latest version of Uwajimaya's lighting mod (https://uwajimaya.github.io/FS2020/)
- Corrected decals (e.g. shoulder hardness -> harness)
Checklists
- Interactive checklists for every stage of your flight that follow the POH
ATC
- You are now referenced as Bonanza > Your Callsign in the game ATC
AIRCRAFT PERSISTENCE / STATE SAVING / MAKING THE PLANE 'REAL' (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Your aircraft now remembers how you left it! States are saved for each aircraft livery, so you can multiple 'living' Aircraft. On first flight load of the new 0.6.6, your aircraft is set cold & dark with 64 gallons of fuel. The aircraft now saves the following tank levels, switches and levers every 5 seconds.
Left & Right Fuel Tank Level, Battery 1 & 2 switch, Alternator 1 & 2 Switch, Parking Brake lever, Avionics Switch, Airconditioning Switch, Blower switch, Vent Blower switch, Aux Fuel Pump Switch, Magneto Switch, Pitot Heat Switch, Prop De-Ice Switch, Strobe Switch, Beacon Switch, Nav Light Switch, Flood Light Switch, Panel Light Switch, Taxi Light Switch, Landing Light Switch, Fuel Selector , Position, Defrost switch, Throttle Position, Propeller Position, Mixture Position, Cowl Flap Position, Flaps Switch, Flaps Physical Position, Pitch Trim Position, Aileron Trim Position, Floodlight Brightness, Pilot & Passenger Yoke Visibility,
When you next climb into your aircraft you will find it just as you left it!
NOTE: The aircraft state is only loaded if:
- You are on the ground in a parking spot or
- You are on the ground somewhere else and your engine is off.
- This allows the aircraft to load in flight or ready at the end of the runway without messing with the aircraft load. It WILL however, still record switch states and tank levels etc.
Our contributors (by their MSFS Forum name)
FrettFS, CaptMatto, Coppersens, Uwajimaya, dciskey, Matchrocket, JuiceBox7535, jonasbeaver, Exp232, nickc95, GuiFarias31 and MrTommymxr. Special thanks to the Working Title team for their excellent NXi implementation!
18 days ago
ThePurpleTsar
25 days ago
TangerineWhale6
28 days ago
Bayoutalker
6 months ago
lo12310
6 months ago
Aladdeen98
Any suggestions? Please help. My Daher 930, Cessna 172, Cessna 208 all preform very well.
6 months ago
RVer47
The Pitch Trim will not save position and the yoke visibility will not save either.
7 months ago
Serg16
7 months ago
dhaz247
8 months ago
Kalnon
I have put the mod into the communtiy folder and i cant see the aircraft in the sim the folder is 'bonanza-g36-improvement-project'
12 months ago
Haskins91
Wow!! What a Great plane! Works flawlessly even in SU12. Really Appreciate your hard work for our enjoyment 😊 <3
1 years ago
ErnieBall
The current version of the aircraft does not work for me. It will load in the sim but wenn on the apron it ever so slightly is rotating and not properly seated on the ground. I emptied my community folder but it seems to be a problem with the aircraft itself. Same behavior in SU11 as in SU12
1 years ago
Same here. Was using a custom airport. Tried 2 versions of the same airport, same problem. Removed custom airports, problem still there.
11 months ago
Pinto2407
midin
Is anyone else experiencing problems after SU 12?
I only get to the start screen on the WT G1000 NXi (MFD) with no booting up once the rightmost softkey is pressed.
Seperate WT G1000 mod is not yet installed - is it possible that the avionics update of SU 12 messed something up? Should I better install the G1000 via content manager?
1 years ago
Its been working for me during the Beta so should be ok, I will check my install and come back to you if any issues
1 years ago
captmatto
WildBillKelso
Can not grab the yoke in VR with controllers 😞 Otherwise awesome work!
1 years ago
freeedave
I really liked this and was looking forward to trying the substantial new updates. However, it just does not load. I've completely emptied my community folder to remove any possible conflicts, but the only G36 I get is the default one.
1 years ago
Check the folder is correct, an extra folder snuck into the last version, when you open the mod in your community folder make sure you don't have to drill down more than once to the files.
1 years ago
captmatto
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