Hi All,

My Bonanza-Turbo Version 2 is just released.

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You can get it either at Nexus Mods (you do not have to pay nexus to download it)

https://www.nexusmods.com/microsoftflightsimulator/mods/423

..or at GitHub:

https://github.com/roblenvic/Bonanza-Turbo

 

Please read the pdf document for comprehensive updated guide.

Many thanks to those who helped me with encouragement and testing. They are acknowledged in the documents.

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Version 2 has fixed all reported issues and has some significant enhancements, including flight model, engine and lighting changes. The lighting has been updated and has enhancements which increase dusk at night-time atmosphere through better reflectivity, additional ambient lights and more subtle intensities that do not "leak" into the cockpit.

 

 

 

For details about installation and detailed guide please thoroughly read the included PDF or RTF file in the zip

New in V2

** Custom prop animations on start-up and shutdown (* please see note below) ** Less abrupt starting and shutdown ** Three additional custom liveries – now totalling nine ** More subtle nav/strobe lighting ** Comprehensive suite of ambient lighting and enhanced reflections ** More elevator needed on landing flare and better slow speed handling ** Adjusted prop spool-up speed and more realistic engine reaction to inputs ** Flight model improvements ** Improvements to suspension and ground handling ** Side slipping improved ** Maximum take-off weight increased to 4000 lbs as standard with Turbo kits (*see note 2) ** Guide now includes section on EGT/temperature management

Note* Though the prop animations have been improved, the default prop template rather abruptly stops the propeller as it reaches very slow speed. This appears to be hard-coded and at this time I cannot find a way to improve it. However the prop start-up and shutdown animations are a significant improvement in V2. Note 2* The increased all up weight to 4000 lbs is FAA approved and is a consequence of both the added weight of the turbo installtion and the fact that the turbo increases performance. However the climb rates in the tables further down this document are for a payload that is the standard Max of 3650 lbs. If you add extra load to the max 4000 lbs then expect approximately 100 feet per minute lower climb rate.

Fixed issues reported and discovered

1. Depending on fuel load, Bonanza would be unstable on some surfaces: fixed.
2. Mixture control settings would cause occasional instability in flight model: fixed
3. High altitude airports caused ground instabiity : fixed
4. Flap detente lights not working: fixed
5. Beacon and strobe lighting would “leak” into cockpit creating a distraction : fixed
6. C of G moved in order to provide better ground stability with any payload

 

Other improvements in Version 2:

* Better landing flare control through less sensitive elevator at landing speeds

* Improvements in Engine handling, power, temperatures, fuel flow and propeller

* 3 livery addtions and all liveries now with stunning lighting effects

* Increase in weight (FAA approved) to 4000 ibs maximum take off.

* Autopilot improvements  - now even more stable 

* All-round handling, graphics, engine and performance improvements

* Works fine with latest FS2020 patch 1.9.5.0

 

The turbo-aspirated Bonanza vastly increases the climb and cruise performance of the default Bonanza G36 and is based on turbo conversions available in the aviation industry for real Bonanza G36 and A36 owners. It is therefore not a fictional mod but faithfully re-creates the features and power of the turbo conversion.

Included are:

• Re-mapped turbo-powered engine for stunning performance
• Five custom liveries.
• Brighter navigation and strobe lights
• Ambient wing lighting
• Brighter and much longer range landing & taxi lights
• Subtle light reflections on tarmac surfaces
• Re-positioned and re-calibrated interior light for better visibility
• Better suspension and landing gear handling on the ground.
• Adjusted wheel brakes for easier differential brake-turning
• Elimination of twitchy rudder on the ground and take-off run
• Full steering angle at low speeds yet controllable at high speeds
• Rock steady autopilot at normal simulator speed at all altitudes
• Elimination of random twitchy behaviour in non turbulent conditions
• Temp gauges more realistic
• More accurate fuel flow
• Engine changed to 6 cylinders with correct displacement
• Elimination of “baked in” artificial oscillations that are not weather related
• Elimination of artificial movement not related to landscape or air mass
• Harmonised and balanced controls with no pitch bobbing up and down
• Accurate aileron authority and roll rates at all airspeeds
• Proper spins rather than the default spiral dive
• Full side slip capability with up to 33 degrees slip angle *Correct climb rates and cruise speeds for the turbo version *A complete overhaul of flight dynamics *Compatible with Working-Title's G1000 mod

How to install this mod :

Please read the included PDF or RTF for full instructions & detailed, illustrated guide.

Using this mod will convert the default FS2020 Bonanza G36 into a turbo-aspirated aircraft with much higher climb rates and cruise speeds than the default aircraft. Included are also five custom liveries.

To install, extract the “Bonanza-Turbo-V2” folder of the zip file into your FS2020 packages\community folder. The paths of the community folder slightly differ according to where you purchased the simulator (Microsoft direct or Steam). For guidance on the location of your community folder please go here:

https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?21235-Finding-The-MSFS-2020-Community-Folder

If after trying it you prefer the original FS2020 version, then simply remove this mod from your community folder.

This mod took approaching 250 hours to make. It is a free mod, but donations are very welcome and this helps me to spend more energy and time devoted to improving it and also creating more mods for flight simulator MSFS2020. Any donation will be sincerely appreciated. Thank you.

Note: I must also thank Romeo_Tango, Flyfaster and Claudio_ for their testing for V1 and the following V2 testers: Raymar (Ray Marshal), cavaricooper, sidfadc and neucoas. Also DJJose and others for their generous support and encouragement.

 

Edited October 16, 20205 yr by robert young

@robert young Thanks so much for this wonderful experience. It has made all the difference in my enjoyment of the new sim. 

Thank you.

Robert,

This aircraft is rapidly outgrowing my lust for hours in the TBM. It is now a delightful aircraft to say the least and any gratitude I can express will only be a gross understatement.

Thank you so very much and looking forward to this becoming "study level" LOL

Tony

Congrats Robert for a new release! This is a masterpiece. And thanks for the mention in the document 🙂

Thank you for this wonderful mod.  This is now by far my favorite plane to fly.

Outstanding!

Can't keep up with all this cool stuff coming everyday.  Thanks again for this ever improving mod.

I see my donation was totally worth it! Thank you Rob!

Thank you!!!

Took it up for a quick flight around  the pattern at KFMY before heading to bed.

Flies beautifully and the lighting looks great.

Awesome job as usual!

Edited October 16, 20205 yr by Cmcollazo71

Good Job, Robert, Installing now.

...love this mod *almost* better than both of my Carenado Mooney (except for the speed-brake animation) and 182T! 😉

Highly interested. Trust it will coexist with some other valuable sim mods.  Fatigued at overcoming what appear to be issues created by multiple MFS 2020 mods working in tandem.  That based on experience over the past three to four days.

Thank you SO much for the fantastic update, Robert! Couple of pints coming you way...😁

27 minutes ago, sd_flyer said:

I see my donation was totally worth it! Thank you Rob!

Yes it was! Tomorrow I need to write a few thank you emails for the kind donations, including yours.