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 post).
Download links are below under 'Installation'. The main discussion on this mod is on the official MSFS forum: click here.
The 0.6 update adds an all-new engine start simulation to the G36, a working electric fuel pump, more activated and functional switches, updated flight dynamics, system improvements and better lighting effects.
Current features of this modification are:
Features:
Flight dynamics/performance
* 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 the electric fuel pump
* More advanced simulation of engine startup:
- 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. (Hotstarts WIP)
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 tweaks
- Fixed 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 G1000 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
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
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Installation:
1: Download and install the latest version of the Working Title G1000 v0.3 mod
2: Download and unzip the folder 'z-bonanza-g36-improvement-project' in your MSFS Community folder
Important note: make sure that the mod is loaded AFTER the G1000 mod. Mods are loaded in alphabetical order. The release versions therefore have 'z-' at the beginning of the folder name to automatically ensure a correct loading order. For contributors: if you have installed the mod from your fork or local clone you have to manually ensure the loading order is correct.
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**Our contributors**FrettFS, CaptMatto, Coppersens, Uwajimaya, dciskey, Matchrocket, JuiceBox7535, jonasbeaver, Exp232, nickc95 (please contact me if you are not in this list while you should be!)
Special thanks to kaosfere4829 from the Working Title team for the coorperation on integrating the G1000 mod!
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Reviews
Here are the details of the release for SU5
Current version: 0.6.4
- Compatibility update for MSFS version 1.18.3.0 (SimUpdate 5).
- Compatible with G1000 legacy v0.4.0 mod.
- Compatible with G1000 NXi mod, but some issues are to be expected (e.g. engine pages are not available, manifold pressure gauge misaligned, fuel flow not shown as text).
Follow the link to github to download
NOTE: There is some confusion, don't download the file form here, it hasn't been updated.
If the correct one is available directly from Github here:
https://github.com/TheFrett/msfs_g36_project/releases/tag/0.6.4
This one I can confirm works!!
3 years ago
Broken. G1000 doesn´t work with latest updates and latest Working Title Version.
3 years ago
Think this mod is dead! No new releases or updates.
3 years ago
Awesome! Makes the Bonanza a lot more fun to fly! Any possibility of getting a Simbrief airframe for this one? Would be greatly appreciated!
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Je tu docela prázdno.
Not working with latest update , G1000 is broken can't write new FPL .
Getting the project on github 😉
3 years ago
Fr33st
Here are the details of the release for SU5
Current version: 0.6.4
Follow the link to github to download
NOTE: There is some confusion, don't download the file form here, it hasn't been updated.
If the correct one is available directly from Github here:
https://github.com/TheFrett/msfs_g36_project/releases/tag/0.6.4
This one I can confirm works!!
3 years ago
Awesome! Thanks for the news!
3 years ago
ECPatterson
antonvs_AU
Too bad this mod no longer works, even the April version on GitHub. It causes the entire interior of the plane to disappear. Too bad, cause this mod really made the G36 nice to fly.
3 years ago
It took some time, but we fixed the issues with SU5 compatibility.
Until the mod is updated here, check out the download on GitHub:
https://github.com/TheFrett/msfs_g36_project/releases/tag/0.6.4
As a bonus the support for the G1000 NXi is also fixed now. Have fun :)
3 years ago
copper
ECPatterson
Any update on this mod not working since SU5 release?
3 years ago
BMG
As of SU5 it's quite broken. When clicking things like switches or hiding the yoke, the animation doesn't play and when looking from the outside view, the pilot models are A posing.
3 years ago
Ungeneer
Broken. G1000 doesn´t work with latest updates and latest Working Title Version.
3 years ago
vhperches
Someone please make Tip Tanks for the G36 Bonanza! If no pods are possible on the Caravan, we can also have Tip Tanks on the Bonanza! I can try and help if someone wants to do it!
3 years ago
vhperches
Think this mod is dead! No new releases or updates.
3 years ago
Lack of updates does not mean dead. Plus, if you follow the post in msfs forums, you'd know that the mod updated on its github page, and the last update was in April. The mod has not been reported to have any issues with the latest versions of msfs so whats the point of releasing an update that doesnt fix anything.
3 years ago
Indianb0y016
Blackbeard
Could you make the mod compactable with pms50's gtn750?
3 years ago
I would like this mod to be compatible with the pms50 gtn750 packages. They suggest modifying the panel.cfg but I don't want to mess something up in the mod.
3 years ago
willynanita
orenghe988
Awesome! Makes the Bonanza a lot more fun to fly! Any possibility of getting a Simbrief airframe for this one? Would be greatly appreciated!
3 years ago
Supermuskox
Hello, I have installed your mod and the WT G1000 and the customized ENGINE, LEAN and SYSTEM pages are not working.
I see the "busses tied" message at the PFD and I have the "Track up option" at the MFD so they are both installed
3 years ago
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https://packages.workingtitle.aero/g1000/2021/04/14/g1000-release-v0.3.5.html
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