Flysimware - Grumman G44A Widgeon for MSFS

The G-44A is an American high-wing, twin-engine, amphibious light aircraft produced by the Grumman Aerospace Corporation in the late 1930s. Grumman envisioned a smaller version of its G-21 Goose, which had proven successful as a business transport aircraft. Called the Widgeon, the prototype of the aircraft first flew in July of 1940, intended for the civil market.

World War II intervened, however, and the production aircraft entered service for the militaries of the United States and Britain. At the end of the conflict, Grumman revisited the civilian concept for the airframe and released the G-44A Widgeon. The G-44A, with seating for six including the pilot, quickly became well-known as a reliable, durable machine eminently capable of operation from both land and water, notably in austere and remote areas like those of Alaska.

The Widgeon is driven by two wing-mounted Ranger 6-440-C5 six-cylinder engines that each produce 200 horsepower. The airplane has a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour, a climb rate of 1,750 feet per minute, and a ceiling of 18,000 feet above sea level.

A classic gem in the history of aviation, the Grumman G-44A Widgeon allows pilots to access the sky from either land or water, and do so confidently. From inside the cockpit of the burly machine, aviators can launch into the heights from a modern airport, then touch down on a river deep in the back-country, then leap again into the air from the shore. A go-anywhere craft, the Widgeon provides one of the rarest opportunities to be found in the world of aviation, one that combines piloting with exploration.

Flysimware Information

Almost all parts animated throughout the interior model. With custom coding we have accurate systems down to the smallest details. We have included Flysimware's GNS 530. Includes a popup windows for a service hangar, aircraft options, startup procedures and a live payload manager. This is Flysimware's first model that was developed with 3DS MAX giving you full AO effects on all 3D parts. Flysimware keeps improving the quality and overall systems for each project.

Features

• Real World operational


• Realistic flight dynamics


• 4K full PBR textures


• Interactive environment sounds produced through Wwise


• Custom coding for real World gauges and animations


• Garmin GTX327 / Garmin GMA 340 / Garmin GNS 530


• Bendix ADF KR 87 / Bendix DME KN 62A


• High quality pilots


• Windshield rain visuals


• Full exterior icing visuals


• Parking mode / chocks / Tie Downs / Engine Plugs


• Full custom coded checklist with interactive copilot

Sounds

• Custom engine sound set


• Interactive environment sounds produced through Wwise

Model Variations

• Grumman G-44A Widgeon

Paint Themes

• U.S. Navy V202 - Military


• U.S. Coast Guard V203 - Military


• U.S. Rescue - Military


• Italian Navy N141R - Military


• N24475 - Civilian

Requirements

• MSFS 2020

Minimum System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 7 and up, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)


• Processor: 2.0 GHz


• Memory: 4 GB RAM


• Graphics: 32 MB DirectX 9-compatible video card


• DirectX: Version 9.0c


• Sound Card: Sound card, speakers, or headset


• Pointing Device: Keyboard and mouse or compatible game controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows)


• Internet connection for online play: Network adapter for LAN multiplayer gameplay

Changelog v1.7 Hotfix 2

• Pilots would not show up on first load due to a major sim update. Fixed!


• From a recent update the flaps would not move when engines were at idle due to the hydraulic pressure being too low. Fixed!

Changelog v1.7 Hotfix

• Pilots would not show up on first load due to a major sim update. Fixed!

Changelog v1.7

• Parking Brake 'ON' for cold and dark states.


• Navigation light effects are now larger.


• Attitude bank card animation updated for accuracy.

Changelog version 1.8

Bugs and updates:

• Single axis throttle controller compatibility SU7 resolved


• Interior glass for LOD1 - LOD3 models now are included as no more flickering

Changelog version 1.8.2 hotfix
Updates:

• This adds the new FLT files for water and now prevents engine issues if you load on a water runway.

NOTE: If you plan to install a new operating system or change any PC hardware or even move to another city or Country you should run the un-installer before re-installing to prevent your registration key from being banned. Also some users ISP might change the IP or City from time to time so it's always a good idea to uninstall first. This will update our installer system so you can re-install without an error code or install to another PC as our EULA allows the product on a single PC at a time. If you have no changes you can install as many times as you like on the same machine as it detects your PC hardware ID. Contact Flysimware with your error code and registration key if you do get flagged and we will address the issue. To prevent ever getting flagged always un-install before attempting a full installation.

Available Only As Download

Like all products in the FlightSim.Com Store, this one is available only as a download. We do not offer anything on CD or other media and nothing will be mailed to you. You can download immediately upon purchase and again at any time by going to the “My Account” section of the store.