FSX General Aviation Aircraft
Cessna C172 Texture Fix
Enhance visual fidelity by applying this refined texture package specifically…
Sharper Grumman Goose G21A textures clean up blurred patches on the default amphibian, restoring crisp panel lines and more consistent color across the exterior and virtual cockpit. Designed for the stock aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, these replacement files improve visual clarity while preserving the original look, handling, and performance.
This package refines and clarifies the original surfaces of the default Grumman Goose G21A in FSX by removing any visual anomalies that often appear as blurred sections. Created by developer Andrew McGowin, these updated files enhance the amphibious aircraft’s details without altering its fundamental flight dynamics in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.
The Grumman Goose G21A is recognized for its dual land-and-water capability, making it particularly appealing to pilots who appreciate versatile flying adventures. Originally designed in the late 1930s, the real-world Goose features radial engines and a robust hull suitable for operations on lakes, coasts, and standard runways. In FSX, Microsoft included this aircraft as a default model, though some users noted occasional blurriness on its outer surfaces. By integrating these revised replacement files, you can expect sharper panel outlines and improved color fidelity during any flight scenario.

Grumman Goose G21A in low flight.
These replacements are intended for the default Grumman Goose G21A included in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Please back up any vital folders before proceeding with the update, as reverting to older files may be necessary if you prefer the original appearance.

View of the Grumman Goose G21A cockpit.
All credit for this texture fix goes to Andrew McGowin. The original aircraft, provided by Microsoft, functions as the perfect platform for these improved visual assets. This add-on is distributed as-is and has been thoroughly tested without issue.
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SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.The archive grumman_goose_g21a.zip has 96 files and directories contained within it.
This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.
| Filename/Directory | File Date | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Grumman_Goose_G21A_1.jpg | 07.12.09 | 43.51 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A_2.jpg | 07.12.09 | 140.32 kB |
| Texture.1 | 07.12.09 | 0 B |
| Fresnel_Ramp.dds | 07.20.06 | 640 B |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Prop_Goose.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.13.06 | 9.64 kB |
| Texture.2 | 07.12.09 | 0 B |
| Fresnel_Ramp.dds | 07.20.06 | 640 B |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Prop_Goose.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.13.06 | 9.79 kB |
| Texture.3 | 07.12.09 | 0 B |
| Fresnel_Ramp.dds | 07.20.06 | 640 B |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Prop_Goose.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.13.06 | 9.04 kB |
| Texture.4 | 07.12.09 | 0 B |
| Fresnel_Ramp.dds | 07.20.06 | 640 B |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Prop_Goose.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.13.06 | 9.84 kB |
| Texture.5 | 07.12.09 | 0 B |
| Fresnel_Ramp.dds | 07.20.06 | 640 B |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A1_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_G21A2_T_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Prop_Goose.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.13.06 | 9.50 kB |
| Texture.6 | 07.12.09 | 0 B |
| Fresnel_Ramp.dds | 07.20.06 | 640 B |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a1_t.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| grumman_goose_g21a1_t_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| grumman_goose_g21a2_t.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a2_t_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Prop_Goose.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.13.06 | 8.33 kB |
| Texture | 07.12.09 | 0 B |
| fresnel_ramp.dds | 09.04.06 | 640 B |
| grumman_goose_g21a_1_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_1_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_2_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_2_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_3_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_3_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_4_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 512.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_5_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 128.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_5_night_C.dds | 07.12.09 | 128.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_interior_t.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a_reflection.dds | 07.12.09 | 128.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a1_t.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| grumman_goose_g21a1_t_bump.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| grumman_goose_g21a1_t_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 1.00 MB |
| grumman_goose_g21a2_t.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a2_t_bump.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| grumman_goose_g21a2_t_spec.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| Grumman_Goose_pilot.dds | 07.12.09 | 32.12 kB |
| Prop_Goose.dds | 07.12.09 | 256.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 08.14.06 | 137 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.13.06 | 9.42 kB |
| file_ID.txt | 07.12.09 | 227 B |
| ReadMe-Installation.txt | 07.12.09 | 817 B |
| flyawaysimulation.txt | 10.29.13 | 959 B |
| Go to Fly Away Simulation.url | 01.22.16 | 52 B |
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