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FSX Native Grumman G-73 Mallard v1.0 Beta

Milton Shupe

Milton Shupe

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category FSX Civilian Props

Description: FSX Native Grumman G-73 Mallard v1.0 Beta Test

by Milton Shupe, Nigel Richards, Rachael Whiteford, Rui Cristina, William Ellis, Roman Stoviak

Pkg incl 2 models (Classic interior and Business Class), custom panel and gauges, custom sounds, custom Flight Model, and 9 liveries.

Tested in P3Dv4 without issues.

February 2018

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit FSX Native Grumman G-73 Mallard v1.0 Beta
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Hi Milton
I flew the airplane for about 15 minutes around other things I'm supposed to be doing. I'm using P3D V4.1. Did a manual start and all worked well. Every switch and button that is supposed to function did so. I flew the machine with fuel and payload as you configured it and it seemed to take a lot of trim to keep the nose up. That could easily have been me as I have no time in this type of airplane. Could have also been the speed of the trim movement and effect - in any case quite manageable. The water landing and takeoff with the ultra detail selected in P3D V4 was rough and spectacular but the airplane handled it and I completed a touch and go in very rough water. I've seen other types crash in this realistic rough water environment. Sound packages is really good in P4. I'll try a full fuel full load takeoff and water landing later.
Overall it worked perfectly - well ahead of my airmanship standard.
Thanks for doing it.
Warren
 
aspen31 said:
Hi Milton
I flew the airplane for about 15 minutes around other things I'm supposed to be doing. I'm using P3D V4.1. Did a manual start and all worked well. Every switch and button that is supposed to function did so. I flew the machine with fuel and payload as you configured it and it seemed to take a lot of trim to keep the nose up. That could easily have been me as I have no time in this type of airplane. Could have also been the speed of the trim movement and effect - in any case quite manageable. The water landing and takeoff with the ultra detail selected in P3D V4 was rough and spectacular but the airplane handled it and I completed a touch and go in very rough water. I've seen other types crash in this realistic rough water environment. Sound packages is really good in P4. I'll try a full fuel full load takeoff and water landing later.
Overall it worked perfectly - well ahead of my airmanship standard.
Thanks for doing it.
Warren
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Thank you Warren. You will find that the trim levels out as speed increases, and the less trim (toward zero), the faster you go. It takes a while to get there but it keeps charging ahead. Once you are straight and level, trim should be close to zero at normal cruise.
 
Hi Milton
I did a longer flight from KEYW to KMTH at full gross weight and full fuel and the machine performed pretty much as I would expect - trim still a bit heavy but I think realistic. It did smooth out as I leveled. It has a very realistic touchdown and roll over the water and un-sticks very much like a float plane. One has to be careful not to "horse it" off the water so that it over rotates into a dangerous attitude - very realistic and mostly a bitter comment on deteriorating my flying skills.
I think this airplane is right up there with the Beech 18 in terms of accurate realism.
I can't say I have encountered any problems with this airplane so far.
Thanks again.
Warren
 
aspen31 said:
Hi Milton
I did a longer flight from KEYW to KMTH at full gross weight and full fuel and the machine performed pretty much as I would expect - trim still a bit heavy but I think realistic. It did smooth out as I leveled. It has a very realistic touchdown and roll over the water and un-sticks very much like a float plane. One has to be careful not to "horse it" off the water so that it over rotates into a dangerous attitude - very realistic and mostly a bitter comment on deteriorating my flying skills.
I think this airplane is right up there with the Beech 18 in terms of accurate realism.
I can't say I have encountered any problems with this airplane so far.
Thanks again.
Warren
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Thank you Warren; nice report for P3Dv4.
 
Thanks, Milton! I'm a sucker for a cute airplane face. Downloading it now and will do a test hop after my exorcism. (That's where I walk down the hill and then back up). Keeps one healthy, wealthy, and wise.:dizzy:
 
Milton Shupe said:
267215181883747147.jpg

A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category FSX Civilian Props

Description: FSX Native Grumman G-73 Mallard v1.0 Beta Test

by Milton Shupe, Nigel Richards, Rachael Whiteford, Rui Cristina, William Ellis, Roman Stoviak

Pkg incl 2 models (Classic interior and Business Class), custom panel and gauges, custom sounds, custom Flight Model, and 9 liveries.

Tested in P3Dv4 without issues.

February 2018

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit FSX Native Grumman G-73 Mallard v1.0 Beta
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
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Great reference find here:
http://www.grummanmallard.com/Mallard/Documents_files/Airplane Flight Manual.pdf
 
LouP said:
Thank you, guys and gals. Just curious, when do you people sleep :encouragement:

LouP
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LOL Lou; I just slept last Tuesday. :)

I always have several projects in progress, and this native FSX conversion started early January. Had to put it on hold while we got the Marauder released.

These conversions usually take 1-2 weeks depending.

But, fear not, I actually have nothing else in progress at the moment. Once I get this one released as Gold, then I'll decide what to do next. :)

I am retired and do this to keep busy, focused, and involved.

Too much fun :)
 
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