Dear IPACS Development Team,
I would like to bring to your attention a significant and persistent navigation issue I have encountered in AeroFly FS 4. This problem has now been observed across multiple flights, aircraft types, and routes, and I believe it warrants urgent attention as it affects basic flight navigation functionality.
Description of the Issue:
Over the course of my last five flights, using five different routes and five different aircraft, I have consistently experienced the same problem. The affected routes and aircraft are as follows:
| Route | Aircraft | Origin-Destination |
|---|---|---|
| AFR344 | B773 | LFPG - CYUL |
| AAL973 | B789 | KJFK - SBGL |
| GLO7602 | B738 | SBBR - KMCO |
| EWG9868 | A320neo | EDDL - LIEE |
| KLM895 | B744 | EHAM - ZSPD |
The issue occurs when planning a route in the AeroFly FS 4 flight planner, and when a SID is assigned towards the first waypoint. Once airborne, the Navigation Display (ND) top-right corner continues to display the first waypoint for the entirety of the flight, without updating to subsequent waypoints.
To clarify the behavior:
- The distance counter on the ND updates correctly, showing the distance remaining to the next waypoint.
- However, the waypoint name itself does not update and remains stuck on the first waypoint of the flight plan.
- This is inconsistent with real-world operations, where the ND should reflect the active waypoint accurately.
- The problem occurs across the entire fleet of aircraft in AeroFly FS 4 and does not appear to be aircraft-specific.
Example Observation:
During my most recent flight, KLM895 (B744) from EHAM to ZSPD, the waypoint ANDIK remained displayed on the ND, even though I had already passed it. As shown on the FMC/MCDU, the active waypoint was PABCO, located 26.6 NM away, but the ND still indicated ANDIK.
This discrepancy is not only misleading for navigation but also frustrating, as it affects situational awareness and basic flight management tasks.
Concerns:
- This bug has persisted across multiple flights and aircraft types without resolution.
- AeroFly FS 4 is a high-level simulator, and accurate waypoint tracking is a fundamental navigation feature, which makes this issue particularly serious.
- The problem appears to be a basic development oversight in waypoint display logic, which is surprising given the version 4 release maturity.
Additionally, on certain aircraft such as the B744 and B773/B777F, there are instances where the route displays circles around seemingly random waypoints, as illustrated in the screenshot below. This can be confusing, so addressing this issue at the earliest convenience would be greatly appreciated. Please see the screenshots below:
I respectfully urge the development team to investigate these issues and implement fixes that ensures:
- The ND correctly updates the displayed waypoint as per the active flight plan.
- The displayed waypoint matches the FMC/MCDU active waypoint.
- This functionality is consistent across all aircraft in the simulator.
- Route displays do not show extraneous circles or markers around unrelated waypoints, preventing potential confusion.
- Visual indications on the navigation display accurately reflect the intended route and waypoints for all supported aircraft types.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your continued work on AeroFly FS 4, and I hope this report helps improve navigation accuracy and the overall simulator experience.
