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    Asobo Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Realism Mod - Image 1

    Description

    This is a modification to the MSFS 2020 default Asobo Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft and is primarily aimed at improving the aircraft flight model to make its overall performance more closely match the actual aircraft, providing a much closer experience to flying the real aircraft.  Multiple changes have been made to the flight model and engine parameters which are detailed in the Change Log file found under the Documentation folder.  Several bugs in the default aircraft have also been fixed.  A full PDF copy of the actual aircraft POH is also included in the download under the Documentation folder.

    This mod does not add any new features or functionality to the original default aircraft.

    This mod is easily installed by simply unzipping the download file and copying the mge-asobo-aircraft-208b-grand-caravan-ex folder to the MSFS Community folder.  It will then replace the existing default Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft in the MSFS aircraft selection screen, and will also continue to utilize all of the existing available Liveries.  To uninstall the mod and return to using the MSFS default aircraft, simply remove it from the Community folder.

     

    Microsoft Flight Simulator © Microsoft Corporation.  Asobo C208B Realism Mod was created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.  

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    3 months ago

    Well, after what appears to be over a year, I seem to have found the magic lever to pull to get the "prop discing" (drag effect) I was after....

    idle_thrust_scalar

    I've set mine very aggressively at 0.82 and it has a noticeable effect... I think probably too much.

    When on final, it's always driven me nuts that the disc drag wasn't high enough and the plane would just float and float and float. I fly the four blader, so when you go to idle, it's... um... noticeable.

    This tweak (along with this mod) gets things much closer to reality. Cheers.

    about 1 month ago

    That's good info, can you please tell me where to find this idle_thrust_scalar variable? I can't find it in the 208 config files, I'd like to try it.
    Thanks

    3 months ago

    Excellent mod for this aircraft, congratulations on the work.

    11 months ago

    Excellent Mod of this beautiful plane, thank you very much for your work.

    almost 2 years ago

    Sorry this took so long, but under 500 torque is where I start overrunning the prop IRL. It starts producing drag and pushes the nose down slightly.

    Below 200 is pretty "deep into the disc" and takes a second to recover out of the disc if you put the throttle up a bit.

    This seemed to hold consistent at both at altitude and 130kts and on approach at 80-90kts.

    Hopefully that makes sense. I'm happy to try and clarify anything.

    Cheers

    Edit... Omg, I just realized you asked about rpm, not torque! That's easy .. 1900.

    Touching the disc (500ish torque) and the rpm will drop to 1840-ish

    "Deep" into the prop is around 1780-1820.
    MGouge425Author

    almost 2 years ago

    Thanks... After looking further into this issue, I don't think I can change the Prop Pitch to get the behavior you describe. The reason is that this version of the C208B is equipped with a 4-Blade McCauley prop with a min Pitch of 17.2°, while the stock C208B uses a Hartzell 3-Blade prop with a much lower min pitch of 8.5°, which probably results in the behavior you are describing.

    almost 2 years ago

    bonjour j'utilise vos mods de plusieurs avion. le mod du cessna 208 ne permet pas de démarrer l'avion dans le bush trip de MS "le sud de l'angleterre" de la dernière maj numero 17. si je retire votre mod l'avion démarre correctement. Etes vous au courant et avez vous une idée ? Bien cordialment
    MGouge425Author

    almost 2 years ago

    Make sure you perform the PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Checklist items, which include setting the Fuel Selectors to ON, and setting the Fuel Shutoff Valve to OPEN. The Fuel Valve is CLOSED (OFF) by default when you start at the Ramp. The engine will not start if you skip these items.

    almost 2 years ago

    bonjour, merci beaucoup pour votre réponse. De fait l'erreur venait de moi . désolé. Tout fonctionne bien

    almost 2 years ago

    Makes a world of difference. Thanks so much!
    MGouge425Author

    almost 2 years ago

    Thanks...!

    almost 2 years ago

    Hi. Thanks for this wonderful mod. I'm really enjoying it.

    I fly the Caravan IRL and I'm wondering if there's a way to improve the prop drag on final?
    Ideally I'd love to see it effect the flight characteristics and provide the audio feedback that you get IRL. We "fly the disc" constantly here in NZ and it would be great to see it in the sim.

    I'm not sure it's even possible and is probably a limitation of the sim, but I figured I'd ask just in case.

    Thanks again.
    MGouge425Author

    almost 2 years ago

    Thanks for this great real-world feedback...! I'll take a look at it to see if it can be improved. Reducing the min Prop Pitch will increase the drag during approach, but it will also increase the RPM. What is the real-world RPM during approach?

    almost 2 years ago

    I'll check the next time I'm up. We don't tend to watch it as you can hear it change and you can feel the plane decelerate... much like you hear it when you go into beta. It also pushes the nose down slightly from the increased drag.

    Might be a few days as we're in for some not so great weather for the next bit, but I really appreciate you looking into this.

    I'm also happy to provide any help I can in general.

    Like one of the things that I've talked to the developer about, but they've chosen not to include is the ability to damage the engine. You can shove the throttle to max and even pull the prop back and keep flying. I think your mod does address this a bit and I was stoked to see it go past redline!

    Oh, I should add since it's not always "common knowledge" that with a turboprop (in particular), you can feel a distinct change when you start "over running the prop" (going faster than it's producing thrust). It's usually in the lower quarter of the throttle range on approach.

    The nose dips (from the drag), you hear an audible change in the prop noise (very similar to beta when taxiing) that scales with "how deep" you are into the prop (how much you've pulled the throttle towards idle).

    We use it all the time as a (very effective) speed brake.

    almost 2 years ago

    Really enjoying both your C208B and C172 mods. Thank you..
    MGouge425Author

    almost 2 years ago

    Thanks...!

    about 2 years ago

    Hello, is it currently working?
    MGouge425Author

    about 2 years ago

    To determine if the mod is installed, open the WEIGHT AND BALANCE screen and verify that the passenger descriptions include LEFT and RIGHT... If not, make sure that you installed the correct subfolder into COMMUNITY as described above.

    about 2 years ago

    Thank you !
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    Asobo Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Realism Mod

    Enhance the realism of the default Asobo Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX in MSFS 2020 with this mod. Improvements to the flight model and engine parameters aim to mirror the real aircraft closely. Bug fixes and inclusion of the official aircrafts POH add to the authenticity of the flying experience. Easily install this mod to elevate your simulation experience with this popular aircraft choice.

    Downloads7K
    Version1.4.0
    File Size13.86 MB
    Published3 years ago
    Updated2 years ago

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    Simulator
    MSFS2020
    Sub-CategoryRealism Mods
    Affiliation
    Cessna 208 B

    Version History

    Version 1.4.0 This is primarily a compatability release for Sim Update 14. ⦁ The Language Localization Files have been replaced with the current versions from SU14. This should address the CTD issues reported by some users. ⦁ The Passenger Payload Descriptions have been changed to identify the left and right seats in each row. ⦁ The Small Pushback Tug has been re-enabled since it now appears to operate correctly and no longer runs into the aircraft.

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