You can also download the xb46 user manual for free on the xb46 page. Virtavias grumman hu16 albatross is visually true compared with realworld photos i found on the internet. The j2f grumman duck was a biplane single engine seaplane. So i dug up the ozx goose and tried it in p3dv2, but it isnt running as well as i hoped and with my panel monitor zoomed in on the main panel, the graphics are rather disappointing. I always loved to do some island hopping with this aircraft. I have added float points, changed some gauges, aliased the sound to the default grumman goose, and adjusted the flight dynamics. Originally designated as the sa16 for the usaf and the jr2f1 and uf1 for the usn and uscg, it was redesignated as the hu16 in 1962. Hi everyone, i just returned from a trip to the bahamas for a couple weeks, and before i left, someone was creating a grumman mallard. In total, grumman built 466 albatrosses, some of which still fly today in private collections. The grumman albatross was introduced in 1949 as a replacement for the aging consolidated pby and was used by the u. The reason i took on this project is because the g21 is one of my all time favorite aircraft, and the 985 is one of my all time favorite engines, and though the visual and aural quality of the fsx goose especially the work done by ozx on the textures is very good, the flight model still needed a lot of work. The modern look of the cabinetry was achieved with smooth teak veneer and subtle details. Repository, the development repository of the grumman hu16 albatross seaplane.
Originally built for fs9, it has been reworked to fly in fsx sp1. With a realistic sound pack and various animations, the gulfhawk is a musthave addition for your addon collection. The hu16b features a 16foot wing extension over the initial production variant and was a definitive model, seeing service primarily with the united. Iii utilized the same semimonocoque, plywoodskinned fuselage.
Grumman albatross makeover this stunning seabird gets an interior. Servicemen referred endearingly to the aircraft as slobbering albert, the goat, dumbo, and clipper duck. Fs2004 grumman hu16 albatross an new original model military. Coast guard uscg, primarily as a search and rescue aircraft. The real grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the u. The production of the mallard ended when grummans larger sa16 albatross was introduced. First flown in 1949, the hu16 underwent a number of modifications and improvements over its storied career that included service with dozens of nations in a variety of roles. Its main functions were the search and rescue at sea.
The site is undergoing an overhaul and new information is being addedupdated. Virtavia hu16b albatross nbsp the grumman hu16b albatross is a twinengine amphibious flying boat nbsp first flown in 1949 the hu16 underwent a number of modifications and improvements over its storied career that included service with dozens of nations in a variety of roles nbsp the hu16b features a 16foot. This time theyve turned their talents to reproducing the grumman g73 mallard, a medium. Coast guard, primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue aircraft. Shop for grumman albatross art from the worlds greatest living artists. Other problems still need to be fixed such as the lights do not come down out of the wings. Looking at virtavias version in the flight simulator was much like looking at the real aircraft at the museum. The grumman goose is that kind of plane, and the story of aviation in alaska and western canada would not be the same if this sturdy seaplane had never gotten off grummans drawing board. Thanks to the excellent addon fsx flyinside, its possible to fly in virtual reality. The new sounds come very very close to what an actual agcat sounds like. Fsx grumman sa16 albatross fab by adelio moura youtube. Flight simulator downloads microsoft flight simulator x. Steam edition grumman hu16b albatross addon steam key is now available on.
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Czech air force, air force and lithuanian biele albatrosy. Virtavia is back with another stunning warbird, the grumman hu16b albatross for fsx. Hifidelity model with superb detail including modelled rivets and overlapping panels. Steam edition, p3d v2 the grumman f3f2 is an aviation legend and very close to the hearts of aeroplane heaven as it was. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious seaplane that was used by the united states air force usaf, the u. The fsx s2f3 is fully fsx compatible and takes advantage of several fsxonly features, including bump and specular mapping. Originally built for fs2004, it has been reworked to fly in fsx sp1. Steam editionserving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the us air. Flight simulator 2004 grumman hu16 albatross panel this panel has been done for the grumman hu16 albatross. This is a model of greg pepper and micheal verlins.
Fsx f6f hellcat extraordinary youtubeflight simulator x f6f hellcat extraordinary real flight f6f hellcat megascenery x oahu nextgen promesh hawaii add ons used. Welcome to the download center of fsx steam edition, prepar3d, and fs2004. Steam edition serving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the us air force, the albatross is an amphibious flying boat, first flown in 1949. It has been downloaded 884 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Greg pepper and michael verlin, adaptation by danny garnier, panel and vc update by rikoooo. Serving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the us air force, the albatross is an amphibious flying boat, first flown in 1949. This aircraft was one of the pick of the litter back in the beginning of the civilian albatross era in the 1980s. Steam edition, p3d v4, p3d v3, p3d v2, p3d v1 almost all parts of flysimwares grumman g44a widgeon are animated throughout the interior model and accurate systems are customcoded down to the smallest details. Fsx hd grumman hu16 albatross wing view as real as it gets memostrike. Grumman hu16b albatross departures from casa grande airport for.
The grumman albatross web site let us never forget. Mar 11, 2016 selling one 1955 grumman albatross hu16c. Grumman s2f 1 tracker the grumman s2 tracker was the first purposebuilt, single airframe antisubmarine warfare aircraft to enter service with the u. Other tther problems still need to be fixed such as the lights do not come down out of the wings. This will be an ongoing process, so please be patient and come back often. Fs2004 grumman hu16 albatross this is an all new original model of grumman hu16 albatross. See more ideas about flying boat, float plane and amphibious aircraft. Download free pmdg 777 for fsx more microsoft flight simulator, a team, technology. Media format immediate download compatibility microsoft flight simulator x file size 224 mb as an aircraft of incredible power and strength, the grumman hu16b albatross provides a unique insight into just how aircraft have changed and improved as time has gone on. Firefighting airplane working a wildfire a calfire s2t working a wildfire. All grumman albatross artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Click here to download the ozx grumman goose hd redux. Ive also added 5 new repaints for the aircraft, two of them are new and one is a modified version of the original texture by marcel du plessis. All new panel with custom engine gauges by greg pepper.
The just flight version of the grumman gulfhawk ii for fsx steam edition features a beautiful hifidelity model down to the fine details. This is a model of greg pepper and micheal verlins grumman hu16 albatross. Virtavia hu16b albatross fsx steam edition the grumman hu16b albatross is a twinengine amphibious flying boat. A product of the grumman iron works rugged, roomy, powerful, and above all. It has been downloaded 600 times by fellow modelers from around the world. With pleasure i hereby offer you a livery for the khamsin hu16d albatross, painted on special request by belga12345 aka marc leydecker. Fsx grumman s2f3 tracker first developed for fs2004 by milton shupe, this fsx grumman s2f3 is an fsx native upgrade to the original.
Download, download the grumman hu16 albatross seaplane aircraft. The aircraft is known as albatross in south african military service. Fsx hd grumman hu16 albatross wing view as real as it. Grumman agcat g164a for microsoft flight simulator x. About the grumman xf5f1 skyrocket plan this plan is 1. Grumman hu16d albatross n98tp xplained, the source for. Fs2004 grumman hu16 albatross panel surclaro fsx addons. It contains moving parts, transparent cockpit windows, sound and custom panel. Get the fsx steam edition version of the virtavia hu16 albatross fsx steam edition here.
It is a revised model built with gmax and fsds based on the default fsx grumman goose model file and adds a completely new aircraft to your simobjects folder. Fsx version that modifies default or ozx redux grumman g21a goose into a g21g turbinepowered goose. Included with 20 repaints, impressive engine sound, 2d panel and. Restoration was started on it, but the previous owner lost interest soon after the project started.
First introduced after the second world war in 1949, the hu16 has underwent a series of changes and transitions since. Fs98 raf grumman hu16 albatross albarcafroyal canadian air force for fs98. The engine and prop configuration in particular were rebuilt virtually from scratch. Fsx hd grumman hu16 albatross wing view as real as. Fsx grumman s2f3 tracker eagle rotorcraft simulations. Grumman hu16 albatross for fsx fly away simulation. I have been out of the loop, though, for 2 weeks, so to the creato. Coincidentally, i had a wonderful opportunity recently to see a realworld model up close at the tennessee museum of aviation in sevierville, tennessee. The massive albatross is stable enough to ditch in quite extreme conditions and take off with waves of 2. I used the sounds from the goose g21a aircraft from flight simulator x and modified and remixed them for the agcat. This is a fsx only texture paint of a canadian csr110 serial 9306 stationed at cfb comox 1961, for alphasims hu16 albatross. Grumman s2g tracker taxi run at hmas albatross nowra ranhf cockpit view. The grumman hu16b albatross is a twinengine amphibious flying boat.