SAVAGE GRRAVEL - MONSTER TRUCK IN THE SKIES
The Savage Grravel is a monster truck in the skies, heavily inspired by and paying homage to Mike Patey’s Scrappy. She’s got a converted Ford Mustang 230HP 2.5L V6 engine (+90HP with NOS), a 4 bladed 6 foot Whirlwind STOL optimized prop and 35" Alaskan Bushwheels.
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Grravel is an absurd beast of a STOL machine, essentially a monster truck version of the Savage Carbon. She’s heavier, more powerful, and just…more extreme. She comes with 5 exclusive liveries.
- 230HP 2.5L V6 “Ford Mustang” engine, adapted for use in a cub.
- 35" Alaskan Bushwheels.
- 4 Bladed 6 foot prop for out-of-this-world acceleration and climbrate.
- NOS injection (about 100HP) for up to 4.5 minutes
- 2 x 27 Gallon tanks to feed the thirsty V6.
- 100% Custom lights with powerful landing light.
- Enhanced Night VFR lights inside the cockpit.
- Rearward facing landing light (“Toggle Recognition Light” keybind) for team leads so others can follow easily.
- Reinforced structure, higher MTOW.
- Comfortably cruises at 125kts, punch it to hit 150 in seconds.
- Sustained climb rate of 4000fpm.
- 800nm range at sea level at 4200RPM.
- Wider wheelbase.
- King Shock absorbers and upgraded suspension.
- Powerful disc brakes.
- A 3rd monster flap (60 degrees!) so you can fly slower approaches, with higher sink rates, giving you 50ft landing bragging rights.
- Flaps move faster so you can pump them for short take offs and retract them at touchdown for maximum braking power.
- Superb ground handling
- Vortex Generators on wing and tail are accurately simulated, delaying stalls and enabling those slow STOL approaches.
- Windshield de-icing (use the cabinheat lever).
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AUTOPILOT
Grravel has no autopilot installed (you will find none in the cockpit), but for your convenience I did tune and test the configuration for a relaxed experience. However, it is disabled by default.
To enable, follow the simple instructions below. You will also need to setup and use your own keybinds for autopilot on / off state, altitude hold and heading hold if you haven’t done so yet.
- Go to your community folder.
- Go to gotgravel-savage-grravel / SimObjects / Airplanes / Asobo_Savage_Grravel.
- Open the file engines.cfg in a text editor.
- Go to the last line and change the 1 to 0 (DisableAutopilotControls = 0).
- Restart sim if it was running.
NOS
Need even more power? Grravel now comes with NOS equipped giving you up to 4.5 minutes of additional 90HP. Use the new NOS gauge to see how much supply you have left (1200psi is full, 800psi is empty). To engage either toggle the NOS switch in the cockpit or use the MSFS “War Emergency Power” keybind (recommended) for instant gratification.
THE TORCH
The “Torch” is a unique rearward facing landing light, similar to what was installed on Draco. When turned on (use the “Toggle Recognition Light” keybind), it will be easy for others to spot you from behind. Great if you are a team lead for a group flight!
SWAP YOUR PANEL
Choose your panel! You will find 5 panels to choose from in the swap-your-panel folder.
SWAP YOUR AIRSPEED INDICATOR
Choose your ASI face to be white or black! Select them from the swap-your-asi folder.
CHANGE LOG
Changelog v2.1.0 (Dec 27, 2022):
- Updated flight model with improved CFD
- Refined control surface reactivity
- Much improved ground handling
Changelog v2.0.1 (Nov 22, 2022):
- Full CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) for an immersive flight experience
- Retuned and refined flight model
- Control stick ground roll and engine vibrations
- Gauge needle vibrations
- Overhauled cockpit lighting with individual gauge lights, pedal spots and flap lever spot
- Overhauled electrical system using actual battery and generator data
- Improved suspension (30% static compression)
- Custom thermo dynamics for Oil and CHT
- Tailored AoA lift wing profile, made for STOL
Changelog v1.8.0 (Apr 6, 2022):
- Modern propeller physics
- Added 4.5 minutes of NOS (use War Emergency Power keybind or the switch on the dash)
- NOS will be resupplied whenever you top-up fuel
- Added NOS gauge: full is 1200psi, empty is 800psi
- Red light to the right repurposed as NOS on/off indicator
- Fixed interior lighting, now works again with the avionics switch
- Brand new flight model taking full advantage of all recent MSFS improvements (= best Grravel ever)
- “The Torch” light can be activated using the “Toggle Recognition Light” keybind
- Engine exhaust heat blur (with extra heat blur when NOS is engaged)
- Fly low multiplayer dust kick-up effect
Changelog v1.6.0 (Oct 28, 2021):
- Takes full advantage of new SU6 flight model capabilities
- New SU6 propeller physics for a much more realistic performance profile
- Overhauled and re-tuned flight model for the highest level of realism so far
- Accurate representation of the bush plane experience.
- Natural and instinctive control on the ground and in the air
- Added aileron and rudder trim ability (use keybinds)
- Added flap drag sound
Changelog v1.4.0 (Aug 7, 2021):
Superior flight model compared to any previous Savage Grravel version. A big thanks goes out to cavaricooper for lending his expertise as a professional test pilot for the ongoing Grravel project. Get ready an authentic bush plane experience!
- Execute STOL landings with pinpoint accuracy
- Wheel dust and water effects added (try water skiing!)
- Further improved shock absorbers … you’ll love the driving!
- Further improved ground handling … and I mean improved
- Updated default livery with solar panels (hey, Scrappy has it, Grravel gets it)
- Accurately calculated drag for the 35" AB’s
- Accurate flap behavior
- Revised moments of inertia
- New livery “Bash” … a yellow “Dash”
- Fixed magnetos (broken by SU5)
Changelog v1.3.2 (Jul 17, 2021):
- 50% increase in shock absorber travel for all 3 wheels. Rough terrain? No problem.
- Incorporated accurate Savage Cub factory data in the new flight model realism update.
- Flaperons move exactly 25% with the flaps for an optimum combination of control and lift.
- Finely tuned STOL wing properties based on the NACA 4412 airfoil.
- Adverse yaw. Just like the real thing. Work those pedals!
- Various other improvements across the board
Changelog v1.3.1 (Jun 6, 2021):
The recent Software Update 4 (SU4) brought with it a vastly improved flight model. Stuff that was missing has been added, and things that were not balanced well now seem to be pretty accurate.
This update takes full advantage of all this goodness!
- Execute the famous Knife Edge aerobatic move, and hold it for the entire runway length!
- Most accurate flight model yet for Grravel
- Fixed trim balance issue
- Aileron authority is back at lower speeds
- Slightly reduced flap drag
- Excellent balance of aerodynamic forces
Changelog v1.3.0 (May 17, 2021):
- “Generation 2” Flight Model (Super realistic bush flight! Includes Adverse Yaw)
- Electrical system upgraded from 12v to 24v
- Improved NVFR dashboard lights: added a center spot covering ASI, Compass and Turn Coordinator
- Reprogrammed flaps…no more ballooning but correct dipping
- All external white lights (landing, strobe, nav) changed to Aviation White
- Improved default pilot camera for better visibility of dashboard as well as landscape
Changelog v1.2.5 (Mar 22, 2021):
- Improved flight model including further realism refinements as well as adjustments to compensate for recent changes in the overall MSFS flight model interpretation.
- Easier to fly during take off and less affected by MSFS’s insanely amplified weathervaning effect (automatically turning into a crosswind).
- Slightly less dim radio and transponder.
Changelog v1.2.4 (Feb 23, 2021):
- Choke changed to a parking brake
- Cabin Heat defrosts windshield
- Toe brake effectiveness scaled down from 1.5 to 1.4
- Brighter, wider and further landinglight > SunSpot 36-4313 LED Landing Light 14V / 95W
- Added the Torch aka “Draco” rearward-facing landing light (previously the inop v12 switch)
- Added twin forward-facing strobe lights
- Decreased brightness of the two avionics displays by a factor of 8
- Master warning light now simply indicates Electrical On
- Added subtle lens flares
- Added 2 dim dash spot lights, 2 for the peddles, 1 for the trim wheel and 1 for the right fuel gauge (Enhanced NVFR)
- Customized all other lighting
- More effect of controls at lower speeds, adjusted at all speeds for more aerodynamic accuracy
- Less sensitive elevator trim
Changelog v1.2.3 (Feb 10, 2021):
- Further improved Quickview and VR camera positions placing you a little higher inside the cockpit
- Installed a 4 bladed 6 foot Whirlwind prop providing higher acceleration, climb rate and WOW factor
- Upgraded engine now with a 10 second 90HP War Boost generating a total of 320HP at 6200RPM
- New livery “Dash”
- Improved and more accurate flap performance: a tiny bit less drag, a lot less lift and higher sink rates
- Swappable ASI; choose between a white or black gauge face (white is default)
- Swappable panels; added Gunmetal, bringing the total to 5 striking designs
- Adjusted the ASI scale from 200 to 160 making it easier to read your speed
- Adjusted the ASI arcs to reflect a lower and less ridiculous VNE of 144
- Adjusted the ASI stall speeds (30 landing / 33 clean)
- High-fidelity wheel, suspension, fuselage and wing textures with a much better visualisation of bare metal components
- Slightly decreased parasitic drag for a more accurate flight model and glide performance
- More correct and lower fuel consumption
- Updated the performance placard with correct V speeds and fuel burn rates
- Lowered the MTOW from 1450 to 1400lbs
- Increased the aircraft’s empty weight to 818lbs to match real world data
- Increased roll rate by 10%
- Increased P-Factor and Torque-on-Roll forces to match what you would expect from Grravel’s crazy power-to-weight ratio
- Redesigned engine power curves and supporting systems including better oil pressure and temperature gauges
- Torque responds much faster to throttle changes…rev that engine!
- Added more tips to the loading screen
Changelog v1.2.2 (Jan 21, 2021):
- New livery “Bad ■■■” in celebration of over 15,000 combined Savage Carbon and Savage Grravel downloads.
- Swappable panels. You will find 4 panels to choose from in the “swap-your-panel” folder inside the download. Customize your bird!
- Updated performance placard. Now shows fuel consumption at various RPM settings helping you plan your long trips better.
- Chrome cage, courtesy of @twoseventyinc.
Changelog v1.2.1 (HOTFIX / Jan 13, 2021):
- Fixed the names in the aircraft selection making it now very clear which is a Savage Grravel and which is a Savage Carbon. Essential now with the new drag & drop community liveries coming in.
- Languages other than English now have their aircraft manufacturer and model correctly displayed.
- Language aircraft description for French has been translated.
Changelog v1.2.0 (Jan 5, 2021):
- Support for Drag & Drop liveries! This means you may expect many more liveries coming from the community which now simply can be added to the Community folder like any other mod. This also means all liveries are now in alphabetical order.
- Tuned the default Quickview, Fixed and Instrument cameras for an immersive experience. Cameras will now accurately follow the eyes of the pilot based on where his head would be with a certain motion.
- Updated pilot head position for VR to accurately reflect where the pilot’s eyes would be.
Changelog v1.1.3 (Dec 29, 2020):
- Two new liveries: Snowpiercer and US Coast Guard
- Improved VR experience for inside the cockpit with better textures and a bit more polish
- Default luggage weight increased from 40lbs to 80lbs (more realistic and it’s a great counter balance to combat nose-over tendencies)
Changelog v1.1.2 (Dec 23, 2020):
- Initial release
INSTALLATION
- First of all make sure the default MSFS Savage Cub is installed, this mod depends on it.
- Delete older versions of the Savage Grravel mod, if any.
- Extract the ZIP file.
- Drag the folder named gotgravel-savage-grravel directly into the Community folder.
- Restart the sim.
- You’ll find Grravel in your hangar all the way to the right near the default MSFS Savage Cub.
If done correctly, your folder structure should look like this:
/Community
/gotgravel-savage-grravel
/RTC
/SimObjects
/swap-your-panel
/Official
How to find the Community folder?
- If you changed the default location of packages, it’s the simplest because you should find a Community sub folder in it.
- For Steam, it should be located in C:\Users[Computer Name]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightDashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community.
- For Windows Store C:\Users[Computer Name]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community.
CREDITS
- The Savage Grravel is an ongoing project by Got Gravel.
- Flight testing by experienced real-life pilots avaricooper and roketJsquerl.
power this baby produces, and the fabulous add-ons and design work, this will be a favorite of bush pilots (or any pilot who is a fan of just “plane” flyin’) for a long, long time.