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| - | ====== | + | ====== Changelog ====== |
| - | Aerofly FS 2 is still in development | + | Aerofly FS is still in development. |
| - | Much focus was made to develop a solid core to build upon throughout Early Access, and this was achieved. Focus will now be put on adding features to the core engine of Aerofly. | + | |
| - | ===== Changelog ===== | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-11-23 ==== | ||
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| - | * Performance improvements | ||
| - | * Buecker Jungmeister Bu 133 released | ||
| - | * Core aircraft functionality | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-11-20 ==== | ||
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| - | * **Official release of Aerofly FS 2** | ||
| - | * Performance Improvements and core stability efforts | ||
| - | * Colorado scenery released | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-10-04 ==== | ||
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| - | * Fixed rollover behavior for COM and NAV frequencies | ||
| - | * Fixed F18 sends correct acceleration values for SDK | ||
| - | * Changed unified click spot handling: three state switches work as before, left and right click to push and pull the switch, mouse wheel to rotate in a specific direction two state toggle switches now consistently have a left click toggle and no right click action and can be set to a certain direction with the mouse wheel just like three state switches | ||
| - | * Changed adjusted brake strengths, softened the response for small inputs | ||
| - | * Changed adjusted autobrake | ||
| - | * Added autothrottle can be overwritten in SPD mode, move throttle input either to full forward or full idle to disagree with the automatic throttle command | ||
| - | * Changed autothrottle holds speed better in turn | ||
| - | * Fixed autopilot on most aircraft can arm approach below 400ft now | ||
| - | * Fixed autopilot: manually selecting speed during go-around now possible | ||
| - | * Fixed autopilot: go around vertical mode (SRS) is flown even if radar altitude dips below 50ft | ||
| - | * Fixed autopilot: several small bugs, for example: VNAV now stays armed in Learjet and Q400 when other simple modes such as FLC, V/S or SPD are selected | ||
| - | * Fixed autopilot VNAV ALT is removed when at cruise altitude. | ||
| - | * Fixed localizer capture at very steep angles now turns correct direction | ||
| - | * Fixed A320 LAND mode now stays on display even if radar altitude increases again | ||
| - | * Changed ASG29 flap lever speed adjusted, now slowly moves from one to the next gate, has high speed when you move the input quickly | ||
| - | * Changed B747 reduced flare strength from autopilot, should now float less and touch down a lot sooner | ||
| - | * Added B747 maximum maneuvering speed to PFD speed tape | ||
| - | * Added B747 autobrake RTO now resets to off when airborne | ||
| - | * Added B747 three state gear lever | ||
| - | * Fixed LJ45 less throttle input now allowed before gear warning is triggered | ||
| - | * Added F15 nav light clickspots | ||
| - | * Changed F18 yaw dampening for improved roll coordination around velocity vector | ||
| - | * Fixed Q400 removed red belly beacon | ||
| - | * Added ASG29 added force trim | ||
| - | * Changed B737 flight mode annunciators | ||
| - | * Changed B737 flight directors now hidden when off | ||
| - | * Added B737 autopilot bank limit selector | ||
| - | * Changed MB 339 increased ground effect | ||
| - | * Changed F4U reduced flap actuator speed | ||
| - | * Added F15 high sensitivity steering (45°), toggled with autopilot disengage | ||
| - | * Fixed click spots for parking brakes are now enabled | ||
| - | * Changed yaw-damper improved: better roll in and roll out of turn behavior | ||
| - | * Changed improved fly-by-wire: | ||
| - | * Changed B747 improved yaw damper turn coordination | ||
| - | * Added B747 added outboard aileron lock out at high speeds with flaps up | ||
| - | * Added B747 added master warning and master caution lights and push button | ||
| - | * Changed B747 " | ||
| - | * Changed B747 now accurate altitude alert logic | ||
| - | * Changed LJ45 course synchronization now uses direct to station if available (as real aircraft) | ||
| - | * Fixed LJ45 speed-tape on PFD values no longer pop in at the top | ||
| - | * Added A320 added RADIO NAV page of MCDU, this allows you to manually tune frequencies and override the auto-tuning | ||
| - | * Changed A320 tiller inoperative as long as autopilot is commanding steering in roll out phase. Disconnect autopilot to exit the runway. | ||
| - | * Changed A320 ND renders previous waypoint and current leg properly | ||
| - | * Changed A320 autopilot and autothrust masters work during LAND phase | ||
| - | * Changed A320 autopilot selected values can be changed when in LAND phase | ||
| - | * Changed A320 adjusted flight model: angle of attack lower in clean config, pitching moment adjusted | ||
| - | * Changed A320 accurate altitude alert logic | ||
| - | * Fixed A320 flashing values on the PFD now change their visibility in sync with the flashing | ||
| - | * Fixed A320 no longer commands full aileron when autopilot disconnects | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-08-25 ==== | ||
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| - | * Fixed a bug that caused the pilot figures to be shiny | ||
| - | * Fixed a bug where the trees were floating above the ground in random locations | ||
| - | * Small bug fixes to the A320 and B747 aircraft | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-08-23 ==== | ||
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| - | * Added official support for FSWidgets. | ||
| - | * Changed autopilot improved LOC tracking, now uses a calculated lateral offset, not deflection angle | ||
| - | * Changed autopilot / flight director LOC stays engaged when autopilot disconnects | ||
| - | * Changed Fly by wire implemented C* law, modified flight phase transitions, | ||
| - | * Changed FBW bank protection, how the aircraft rolls back to 33deg when stick released, softer pitch attitude stop, over speed protection now targets VMO + 15kts when stick full down, VMO when released. | ||
| - | * Changed FBW angle of attack protection now internally also controls only angle of attack, aileron compensates asymmetries better | ||
| - | * Changed wheel simulation: improved ground handling, idle taxiing and improved brake control. Q400 one engine taxiing now possible. | ||
| - | * Added parking brake | ||
| - | * Added deformable wheel animation | ||
| - | * Added thrust lever sealing lip animations for Q400 and F18, more to come | ||
| - | * Fixed A320 fixed auto-brake now disables 5 seconds after lift off, correct ECAM page displayed after lift off during gear retraction, PFD now displays correct ground phase | ||
| - | * Changed ASG29 improved flight model: more realistic behavior to flap, added pitch trim synchronization on AP disconnect button (force trim), reduced drag from landing gear, fine tuned glide performance for current weight (no water) | ||
| - | * Changed pressure settings in airliners are not automatically set to either STD or QNH when initialized in air or ground. | ||
| - | * Fixed B737 localizer now displays correctly | ||
| - | * Changed B747 flight physics to be less sensitive to throttle, better flare dynamics | ||
| - | * Changed B747 updated cockpit 3D model with new textures, newly modeled switches and buttons | ||
| - | * Fixed B747 some bugs in VNAV, placing the 747 near the route should now correctly resume VNAV PATH | ||
| - | * Added F18 high and low sensitivity nose wheel steering, toggled per AP disconnect (same button in real world) | ||
| - | * Changed Q400 decreased nose gear steering speed to be more realistic, decreased drag on approach, more realistic cruise drag | ||
| - | * Changed Q400 increased full flap pitch attitude, decreased pitch attitude for others | ||
| - | * Fixed Q400 a bug in the REDUCED NP LANDING, a bug in the pitch trim runaway detection, is now sensitive to autopilot pitch trim changes | ||
| - | * Fixed Q400 master caution and master warning, now re triggers when a new warning comes up | ||
| - | * Fixed Q400 a bug in the formatted ILS view | ||
| - | * Changed Q400 increased stall trigger margin for full flaps | ||
| - | * Changed Q400 right side MFD to display system pages per default | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-07-26 ==== | ||
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| - | * Fixes to the shimmering buildings and houses seen by some users | ||
| - | * Improvements to the night lighting and a fix to the flickering lights seen at night | ||
| - | * The ability to now define a user folder in a new location/ | ||
| - | * completely overhauled | ||
| - | * increased functionality and greater realism for all aircraft | ||
| - | * reduced pilot work load, prepared for usage in takeoff, clean and landing configuration | ||
| - | * basic modes for each aircraft is now corrected | ||
| - | * improved LNAV/VNAV functionality (e.g. automatic descent at T.O.D. in Boeing) | ||
| - | * added manual navigation source selection in LJ45, Q400 and C90GTX | ||
| - | * added fully automatic landing for A320, B737, B747 | ||
| - | * added managed RNAV (GPS) approach with lateral and vertical deviation from FMS | ||
| - | * added mode reversions for A320 auto-thrust system overhauled completely | ||
| - | * disables with levers at idle in A320 | ||
| - | * is set on in A320 by applying FLX or TOGA on ground, features stall protection: A.FLOOR and TOGA LK, ground speed mini principle | ||
| - | * added B747 and B737 have reduced thrust during climb | ||
| - | * added FMS like features to the navigation displays of all airliners, e.g. top of descent, vertical and lateral deviation from flight plan | ||
| - | * added crew alerting system (CAS) added to LJ45 and B747 with takeoff configuration warnings, autopilot and auto-throttle disconnect warnings | ||
| - | * Improved the fly by wire of the A320 but not finished yet (WIP) | ||
| - | * faster roll rate | ||
| - | * better turn coordination | ||
| - | * features basic protections, | ||
| - | * trim reset on landing | ||
| - | * modernized A320 displays, more realistic look and greatly increased functionality | ||
| - | * adjusted flight models: | ||
| - | * reduced drag in A320, B747, LJ45 | ||
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| - | controls: | ||
| - | * added auto throttle disconnect | ||
| - | * added TOGA button assignment | ||
| - | * added spoiler move two directions (incremental) | ||
| - | * added spoiler arm | ||
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| - | DETAILED AUTOPILOT CHANGE LOG: | ||
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| - | * advanced autopilot completely overhauled | ||
| - | * added lateral modes: bank hold, track, go-around track, localizer capture, runway (takeoff), runway track (takeoff), rollout, vor capture, RNAV/GPS approach | ||
| - | * added vertical modes:pitch hold, go-around pitch (takeoff), flight path angle, altitude capture, altitude cruise, MACH hold, FLCH climb and descent (OP CLB, OP DES) | ||
| - | * added flight level profiles for LJ45 (high speed and normal), expedited CLB or DES, SRS (takeoff), step climb, VNAV path (auto-descent after top of descent), FINAL (similar to VNAV path but for approach), glide slope capture, flare (autoland), rollout (autoland) | ||
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| - | * added throttle modes:HOLD (levers can be moved in idle or during takeoff roll), MACH hold, "A. FLOOR", | ||
| - | * added correct basic modes for all aircraft (BANK, HOLD, HDG) | ||
| - | * added autopilot can auto-land certain aircraft: A320, B747, B737 | ||
| - | * added automatic auto-throttle engagement with thrust lever when flight directors are on (A320) | ||
| - | * added auto-throttle is set off when levers are retarded to idle (A320) | ||
| - | * added auto-throttle locks current thrust value when it is set to off. | ||
| - | * added support for manual navigation source selection in LJ45 and King-Air | ||
| - | * added voluntary and involuntary disconnect | ||
| - | * added autopilot disengages at MDA -50ft if not in LOC/GS, also disengages at 50ft AGL if it can't auto-land | ||
| - | * added support for 360 deg turns depending on direction the knob is turned | ||
| - | * added " | ||
| - | * added acceleration height and thrust reduction height (1300 and 1500 ft) | ||
| - | * added automatic switch over from speed to mach in climb (reversed in descent) | ||
| - | * added support for aircraft without specific flight director key (Q400, LJ45 FD clear only buttons) | ||
| - | * added RNAV (GPS) approach | ||
| - | * added correct behavior for multiple autopilots at once (multiple AP's only allowed during approach and go-around) | ||
| - | * added vertical and lateral deviation from flight plan, incl. top of descent warning, drag required, etc. | ||
| - | * added mode reversions (e.g. target altitude is changed during altitude capture phase) | ||
| - | * added for A320: when FD is in ALT and the autopilot is engaged it will do a level off at current altitude when the deviation to the target altitude is greater 250 ft. | ||
| - | * added auto-throttle maintains speed above VLS (low speed) and below VMAX | ||
| - | * Added intelligent automatic initialization: | ||
| - | * adjusted vertical speed hold modes to be more subtle | ||
| - | * adjusted loc-capture and hold to be based on ground track, not heading (for crosswind landings) | ||
| - | * fixed selected speed below allowed minimum value | ||
| - | * fixed selected/ | ||
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| - | fly by wire (FBW): (Work in Progress) | ||
| - | * angle of attack protection | ||
| - | * over-speed protection | ||
| - | * high and low pitch | ||
| - | * bank protection | ||
| - | * added automatic trim reset on ground | ||
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| - | DETAILED AIRCRAFT CHANGE LOG: | ||
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| - | A320 | ||
| - | * added auto-thrust can be disengaged by pulling levers to idle | ||
| - | * added thrust lever indents | ||
| - | * added flexible takeoff (FLX) | ||
| - | * added A.FLOOR and TOGA LK | ||
| - | * added thrust lock when auto-thrust set off via FCU | ||
| - | * added auto-thrust limited to lever position | ||
| - | * added autopilot disconnect warning can be cancelled if disconnect button pressed twice | ||
| - | * added fly by wire resets trim on touch down | ||
| - | * added a lot more moving buttons to virtual cockpit (autopilot, ecam switching panel, auto-brake, chrono and clock, etc.) | ||
| - | * added spoilers retract at high angle of attack | ||
| - | * added slat retraction inhibited at high angle of attack | ||
| - | * added MACH and FPA selection to FCU | ||
| - | * added auto-thrust now protects speed from dropping below lowest selectable speed | ||
| - | * added ground speed mini principle during approach (speed is kept high depending on selected flap setting) | ||
| - | * changed total mass of aircraft to 60t | ||
| - | * changed total drag (now lower) | ||
| - | * changed gear lever is locked on ground | ||
| - | * changed radar altitude callouts now quieter | ||
| - | * corrected FCU display, e.g. dashing values after 10 or 45 seconds | ||
| - | * corrected v-speeds for increased takeoff-mass of 60t | ||
| - | * fixed auto-brake not on MAX in takeoff configuration | ||
| - | * fixed baro-pull knobs, now push and pull | ||
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| - | primary flight display (PFD) | ||
| - | * changed display colors | ||
| - | * changed flight mode annunciation | ||
| - | * changed names of autopilot modes | ||
| - | * added new modes are boxed | ||
| - | * added comm modes LAND, FLARE, ROLLOUT, FINAL APP | ||
| - | * added approach capability (e.g. CAT 3 DUAL) | ||
| - | * added flashing LVR CLB warning (action required: reduce throttle position to engage auto-thrust system or disable auto-thrust) | ||
| - | * added amber THR LK warning (action required: move thrust levers to gain manual control) | ||
| - | * added " | ||
| - | * added "MORE DRAG" warning (action required: extend speed-brakes and monitor vertical deviation) | ||
| - | * added "DH 100 ft" to PFD default enabled when approach phase is set (Baro minimum is prepared as well, can't be used yet) | ||
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| - | changed speed tape | ||
| - | * completely re-done | ||
| - | * fine tuned design | ||
| - | * added V1 digital readout | ||
| - | * changed numbers (V1, VR, V2, VLS, green dot...) to more realistic values | ||
| - | * changed speed-bug appearance | ||
| - | * vls, low speed and alpha protection tape now moving depending on load factor | ||
| - | * mach number now correctly positioned | ||
| - | * all overflow clippings or pop-ins simulated correctly as in real world | ||
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| - | changed attitude indicator: | ||
| - | * completely re-done | ||
| - | * changed to a more authentic look | ||
| - | * fine tuned pitch ladder | ||
| - | * added high and low pitch red arrows | ||
| - | * added amber tail-strike warning arrow | ||
| - | * changed pitch and bank protection angles now dynamic | ||
| - | * added flight path vector and BIRD (flight path vector) when in TRK/FPA | ||
| - | * added flight director failure warning and selected heading tick | ||
| - | * added mode reversions (flashing flight director on PFD and audible " | ||
| - | * added flight director failure text (big red " | ||
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| - | changed altitude tape | ||
| - | * completely re-done | ||
| - | * accurate magnifier size | ||
| - | * accurate font-size | ||
| - | * accurate altitude-bug roll-in | ||
| - | * added altitude alert | ||
| - | * added flashing QNH/STD barometer reference when above/below transition altitude/ | ||
| - | * added vertical deviation (green dot on altitude tape) | ||
| - | * added brown low altitude awareness | ||
| - | * adjusted radar altimeter red low altitude awareness rendering | ||
| - | * added support for latest A320 yellow MDA/ | ||
| - | * added qnh/std transition level/ | ||
| - | * added/ | ||
| - | * support for negative altitudes | ||
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| - | changed compass | ||
| - | * completely re-done | ||
| - | * changed heading bug appearance | ||
| - | * changed ILS overflow to a box | ||
| - | * changed ILS values in lower left to look more realistic | ||
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| - | changed vertical speed indicator | ||
| - | * overhauled | ||
| - | * displays digital readout correctly now | ||
| - | * changed font size | ||
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| - | changed ILS display of localizer and glideslope | ||
| - | * overall look fine-tuned | ||
| - | * parked position/ | ||
| - | * added V/DEV for None-ILS managed approach on PFD (magenta brick instead of ILS glide slope) | ||
| - | * added flashing " | ||
| - | * added flashing " | ||
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| - | navigation display (ND) | ||
| - | * added "TA ONLY" box at the bottom | ||
| - | * added MODE CHANGE and RANGE CHANGE when switching settings | ||
| - | * added selected approach "ILS APP" or "RNV APP" depending on available auto-tuning availability | ||
| - | * added top of climb, top of descent, end of descent, 10,000 ft acceleration and deceleration point, approach speed deceleration point, ETP etc. | ||
| - | * changed route now drawn only partially (remaining route) | ||
| - | * changed chrono time look | ||
| - | * changed bearing needle pointers and tables in left and right bottom corners | ||
| - | * changed GS and TAS readouts in top left corner | ||
| - | * changed next waypoint into in top right corner | ||
| - | * changed LS and VOR modes now display course deviation only if signal received | ||
| - | * changed the look of LS and VOR mode | ||
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| - | ECAM | ||
| - | * added set lever to climb warning on ECAM memo | ||
| - | * added autopilot disconnect (voluntary) and auto-thrust disconnect (voluntary and involuntary) | ||
| - | * added "cabin ready" annunciation | ||
| - | * changed fuel on board, fuel flow and gross weight now rounded | ||
| - | * prepared engine display for shut down engines (not enabled yet) | ||
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| - | changed N1 display | ||
| - | * adjusted look | ||
| - | * changed lever position to a circle | ||
| - | * added auto-thrust command arcs | ||
| - | * added amber " | ||
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| - | Changed EGT display | ||
| - | * adjusted look | ||
| - | * added max EGT tick | ||
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| - | Changed flap display | ||
| - | * completely redone | ||
| - | * more realistic look | ||
| - | * displays now selected flap and slat target | ||
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| - | B737 | ||
| - | * added flight director priority lights on MCP | ||
| - | * added moving buttons for MCP | ||
| - | * added mach selection in MCP | ||
| - | * added autopilot disconnect warning light | ||
| - | * added altitude alert | ||
| - | * added gear lever now has an off position | ||
| - | * added auto-brake disengage warning | ||
| - | * added HSI mode can be changed to view lateral and vertical deviation from flight plan (toggle switch in glareshield, | ||
| - | * added flight mode annunciator | ||
| - | * changed automatic nav-tuning disabled per default | ||
| - | * changed vertical speed can be stepped in 50 ft/min increments | ||
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| - | B747 | ||
| - | * added crew alerting system (CAS) with messages like auto-break status, autopilot warnings, takeoff configuration warning for spoilers, flaps, etc. | ||
| - | * added THR REF limit for the auto-throttle system. Uses full thrust for takeoff and reduces to 90% after thrust reduction height | ||
| - | * added buttons on glareshield are now moving | ||
| - | * added vertical deviation to navigation display | ||
| - | * added airport elevation visible on PFD | ||
| - | * added autopilot bank limit selection | ||
| - | * added auto-throttle keeps speed at or above flap retraction speed in VNAV during the approach\ | ||
| - | * added VREF display | ||
| - | * changed flight mode annunciator on PFD highlights new modes and displays correct names | ||
| - | * changed flap retraction speed visible on PFD speed tape | ||
| - | * changed top right information on ND | ||
| - | * changed trend arc for turn doesn' | ||
| - | * changed total drag of the aircraft is reduced | ||
| - | * changed when set to runway selected speed is V2 | ||
| - | * changed ND plan mode | ||
| - | * changed MCP buttons light up | ||
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| - | C90GTX | ||
| - | * added navigation source selection: FMS, NAV1, NAV2 including coupling to left or right HSI | ||
| - | * added autopilot target vertical speed to vertical speed indicator | ||
| - | * added autopilot buttons now move in virtual cockpit | ||
| - | * added label "next page" to radio management unit | ||
| - | * changed HSI displays course even if no signal is received, only course deviation indicator is removed | ||
| - | * changed flight mode annunciator on PFD displays correct names for modes | ||
| - | * changed navigation source legend on primary flight display now displays more realistically if no signal received or no if data present | ||
| - | * fixed ADF frequency on radio management panel now visible again | ||
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| - | LJ45 | ||
| - | * added crew alerting system (CAS) with info like status of auto-spoilers, | ||
| - | * added take off warning affected items boxed in red on EICAS | ||
| - | * added altitude alert | ||
| - | * added FMS mode (TERM, APPR or enroute) displayed on PFD | ||
| - | * added reduced bank limit for autopilot | ||
| - | * added animated buttons in virtual cockpit | ||
| - | * added approach capability displayed on PFD | ||
| - | * added MFD TCAS view | ||
| - | * added AP and YD disconnect warnings now flashing | ||
| - | * changed flight mode annunciator highlights new modes and displays correct names\ | ||
| - | * changed selecting vertical speed mode hides selected speed and vice versa. | ||
| - | * changed trim display on EICAS | ||
| - | * changed MFD top left FMS information hidden when no route available | ||
| - | * fixed auto-spoilers now only deploy above 60 kts ground speed | ||
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| - | Dash 8 Q400 Details | ||
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| - | liveries; | ||
| - | * Austrian Airlines, Canada Express, Flybe, Horizon Alaska, Celebration and Green, Sata, SkyWork | ||
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| - | * full rigidbody simulation of the fuselage, wings, stabilizers, | ||
| - | simulated prop wash effects on wing, gyroscopic effects of the large propellers which require a bit of trimming on pich, yaw and roll axis when power changes | ||
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| - | custom engine physics for the PW150A turboprop engine using real world physics laws and no " | ||
| - | * realistic engine shut-down and preliminary failure of other systems with engine off | ||
| - | * engine start: physically accurate simulation with starter connected to high pressure shaft | ||
| - | * engine has realistic heat capacity and cools down when its off | ||
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| - | custom FADEC simulation | ||
| - | * all real world derates implemented: | ||
| - | * power lever with audible detents | ||
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| - | new governor implementation | ||
| - | * fully feathering | ||
| - | * reduced prop rotation speed for landing (REDUCED NP LANDING) | ||
| - | * beta range and reverse | ||
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| - | autopilot | ||
| - | * requires manual click on "ALT SEL" button to arm any altitude capture. can also be used to arm the flight director, right click (temp. workaround) to disarm altitude capture | ||
| - | * fully simulated navigation source selection including "DUAL FD" during ILS CAT 2 approach | ||
| - | * lateral modes: bank hold, heading hold, heading select, LOC*, LOC, VOR, LNAV | ||
| - | * vertical modes: GA pitch guidance, pitch hold, V/S, ALT*, ALT, IAS, VNAV PATH, G/S*, G/S | ||
| - | * as in real world: no auto-throttle, | ||
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| - | custom rendering algorithm for all displays | ||
| - | * top of climb <TOC> and top of decent <TOD> displayed on ND | ||
| - | * navigation source selection on PFD, vertical and lateral offset from flight plan | ||
| - | * formatting of ND allows ILS preview and whilst autopilot still follows FMS routing | ||
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| - | glass cockpit functionality | ||
| - | * all system pages, and display swaps | ||
| - | * full mode of ND, data toggles | ||
| - | * formatted mode to pretune ILS/VOR course, right-click (temp. workaround) the FORMAT button to engage this view | ||
| - | * MDA/DH, V-speed and pressure selection | ||
| - | * altitude alert | ||
| - | * raw data needle bearing selection | ||
| - | * increased reference speeds with switch on ice protection panel | ||
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| - | ARCDU (audio radio control display unit) | ||
| - | * default: FMS autotune engaged, can be disabled to set ILS or VOR frequencies manually | ||
| - | * has multiple pages as well as expand features | ||
| - | * tuning of VHF, VOR/ILS, ADF, ATC as well as adjustment volume levels | ||
| - | * change ATC/TCAS from ON ALT to off and vice versa using right-click | ||
| - | * can be set off | ||
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| - | all clickspots have been prepared and are available, most switches already work but not all systems are modelled yet. A lot of the pushbuttons are animated to give better feedback | ||
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| - | other implemented features | ||
| - | * control lock | ||
| - | * stick pusher (stall protection), | ||
| - | * spoilers and rudder control are lost when engines set off in flight | ||
| - | * flight controls can be manually set off using the " | ||
| - | * nose wheel steering can be set off | ||
| - | * spoiler switch with automatic "set on" function when power levers are advanced | ||
| - | * parking brake | ||
| - | * chrono and elapsed timer (ET automatically runs in flight) | ||
| - | * warning panel with a lot of warn indications and warning/ | ||
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| - | Sounds | ||
| - | * blade pitch effects such as DISC condition of props, reverse, RPM changes, etc. | ||
| - | * engine turbine and ignition | ||
| - | * wind, ground roll | ||
| - | * bleeds | ||
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| - | warning sounds | ||
| - | * overspeed warning | ||
| - | * gear warning horn | ||
| - | * stall warning | ||
| - | * takeoff configuration warning - tests trim, condition levers, flaps and tiller centered | ||
| - | * beta range warning in flight - leave power lever above flight idle detent in flight | ||
| - | * master caution, master warning and fire test sounds | ||
| - | * pitch trim warning sound | ||
| - | * seat belts and no smoking signs, audible " | ||
| - | * detent sounds, switch sounds, and button sounds | ||
| - | * altitude alert | ||
| - | * autopilot disconnect | ||
| - | * altitude callouts | ||
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| - | Partial Functionality | ||
| - | * pressurization: | ||
| - | * hydraulics: hydraulic panel for STBY and PTU selectable, when engines are off some flight controls fail | ||
| - | * bleeds: mostly audible sound, no affect on cabin conditions modeled yet | ||
| - | * APU: has self test, can be started and shut down, has no affect | ||
| - | * electrics: mostly static, some failures due to engines off are shown | ||
| - | * deicing panel: automatic and manual selection can be made, has no affect on aircraft what so ever, icing not modeled yet. | ||
| - | * fire test: sound and warnings shown | ||
| - | * auto-feather: | ||
| - | * animations: tablets left and right of pilot and f/o can be folded down | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-04-03 ==== | ||
| - | * New DLC featuring the State of Utah | ||
| - | * Improved graphics performance and memory usage | ||
| - | * Minor bug fixes in the Navigation menu | ||
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| - | ==== 2017-02-10 ==== | ||
| - | * Improved interior textures for C90GTx and Learjet 45 | ||
| - | * Improved Learjet 45 displays and functionality | ||
| - | * Added Learjet 45 system pages | ||
| - | * Added an option to broadcast current flight position over LAN or Internet so it can be received by compatible apps like ForeFlight, iFlightPlaner and Sky Demon | ||
| - | * Improved HUD can be activated in any view and displays more values and 5 degree ticks for horizon and pitch. | ||
| - | * Fixed Saitek panels show blanks for values that are not available in the current aircraft and therefore cannot be changed | ||
| - | * Added new functionality to the SDK. You may now create your own liveries for the C172, B747, C90GTx, LJ45 and the Pitts. More airplanes will be added in the future. | ||
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| - | To get the SDK just register at this website: | ||
| - | [[https:// | ||
| - | Registration is free, all we require is a valid Email address so we can inform you when new a new update is out. | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-12-21 ==== | ||
| - | * Added the F-15 | ||
| - | * Added New York region as a DLC | ||
| - | * Improved tree rendering with less graphics card memory usage | ||
| - | * Fixed zoom speed is independent of frame rate | ||
| - | * Added preliminary Vive controller support for menu and cockpit interaction | ||
| - | * Fixed device list in controller menu can be scrolled to display more than 8 connected devices | ||
| - | * Changed HUD keeps vertical orientation in ' | ||
| - | * Changed minimum HUD size is smaller | ||
| - | * Changed only minimal HUD is shown when in ' | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-11-25 ==== | ||
| - | * Fixed a critical bug when connecting/ | ||
| - | * Fixed shadow rendering bug while in VR | ||
| - | * Added new HUD display for VR with configurable size and optional horizon | ||
| - | * Added more values and functionality to B747 PFD | ||
| - | * Added path prediction line to B747 navigation display | ||
| - | * Added new graphics element that allows complex nozzle animations Added ECAM pages to B747 | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-11-11 ==== | ||
| - | * Bug fix regarding shadow rendering on HTC Vive | ||
| - | * Fixed the approach guides not being shown | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-11-04 ==== | ||
| - | * Improved VR rendering performance ( over 25% when using the HTC Vive and around 10% when using Oculus ) | ||
| - | * Enabled aileron, elevator and rudder control using keys or buttons (not the recommended way to control an airplane, but you even can land smoothly with proper trim and throttle management). | ||
| - | * Fixed XBox and similar controllers: | ||
| - | * Fixed Baron 58 turn indication | ||
| - | * Added COM and NAV tuning via radio management units in Learjet 45 and King Air C90 | ||
| - | * Fixed F18 autopilot trim interaction | ||
| - | * Fixed coarse tuning steps for NAV and COM | ||
| - | * Added max positive / negative G can be reset on aerobatic aircraft | ||
| - | * Changed basic autopilot on Baron58 and C172 softer on bank and pitch controls | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-09-24 ==== | ||
| - | * Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers | ||
| - | * Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes | ||
| - | * Added Numpad +-*/. as keys independently assignable in control settings | ||
| - | * Fixed key assignments with keys like [];', | ||
| - | * Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers | ||
| - | * Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes | ||
| - | * Added Numpad +-*/. as keys independently assignable in control settings | ||
| - | * Fixed key assignments with keys like [];', | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-09-16 ==== | ||
| - | * Fixed rendering issues with landmarks, clouds and shadows since last update | ||
| - | * Fixed creating screenshots while in VR | ||
| - | * Fixed transponder code can be set with Saitek Radio Panel and buttons/ | ||
| - | * Changed head tracking with HTC Vive ( To get the best experience with your HTC Vive we recommend to turn on 'Allow projection' | ||
| - | * Added default assignments for Saitek Radio Panel for COM and transponder | ||
| - | * Added F18 autopilot controllable via Upper Front Control (WIP) | ||
| - | * Changed A320 small improvements/ | ||
| - | * Fixed A320 flap / slat sequence | ||
| - | * Changed ASG29 flight computer improvements | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-09-09 ==== | ||
| - | * Improved depth buffer rendering for less flickering of distant objects | ||
| - | |||
| - | ==== 2016-09-06 ==== | ||
| - | * Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% compared to the last update with version 2.0.1 EA3.30 | ||
| - | * Added new VR option that allows you to set the pixel density. Please use this option with care, it has a strong impact on the performance. | ||
| - | * Fixed camera rotation resulted in oddly looking clouds especially while using VR | ||
| - | * Improved Longer flight recording of 10 minutes | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-08-25 ==== | ||
| - | * Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% in cockpit view on modern 3D graphic cards (Please install the latest 3D driver!) | ||
| - | * Improved Depth Buffer precision for less flickering of distant objects | ||
| - | * Added Landmarks can be turned on/off during simulation. Assign a function in the Controls menu | ||
| - | * Added Screenshots can be assigned a function in the Controls menu | ||
| - | * Fixed route starting airborne | ||
| - | * Added right double click support | ||
| - | * Added more flight state messages to SDK output / wrt to body system | ||
| - | * Added support for Saitek Multi Panel | ||
| - | * Added support for Saitek Radio Panel | ||
| - | * Added support for Saitek Switch Panel | ||
| - | * Added Frequency select and swap assignable in controller menu | ||
| - | * Added support for Saitek TPM | ||
| - | * Added more autopilot functions assignable in controller menu | ||
| - | * Added mouse cursor fades in simulation | ||
| - | * Added light controls assignable in controller menu | ||
| - | * Fixed view rotation doesn' | ||
| - | * Changed default view tilt removed for VR | ||
| - | * Added a single control device can be reset to its default | ||
| - | * Added all assignments for one device can be removed | ||
| - | * Added screenshot function can be assigned to key or button | ||
| - | * Added varometer volume can be adjusted using buttons/ | ||
| - | * Added A320 more ECAM pages, updates to flight displays (WIP) | ||
| - | * Added ASG29 flight computer (WIP) | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-07-26 ==== | ||
| - | * Fixed ADF receivers can tune all NDBs | ||
| - | * Added MB339 flight director | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-07-22 ==== | ||
| - | * Added buttons to show/hide navaids, airports and waypoints on map in location and navigation menu | ||
| - | * Added button to position airplane at start of route in location and navigation menu | ||
| - | * Added button to center map on aircraft position | ||
| - | * Added button to center map on route | ||
| - | * Added current route is displayed on location menu map | ||
| - | * Added aircraft equipped with LNAV/VNAV can fly the planned route automatically | ||
| - | * Added cockpit navigation displays show route and waypoints and time and distance to next waypoint | ||
| - | * Added PFDs show tuned ILS identifier, course and distance | ||
| - | * Added auto tuning: airliners automatically tune navaids from route, nearby navaids and destination ILS | ||
| - | * Fixed route shows magnetic track instead of true track | ||
| - | * Added new repaints for F-18, Pitts | ||
| - | * Fixed bump mapping on P-38 | ||
| - | * Fixed rudder assist / autorudder turned off | ||
| - | * Added right mouse button to pull knobs in cockpit | ||
| - | * Added navigation guides for route (enable/ | ||
| - | * Fixed auto spoiler retract when applying full throttle in all aircraft | ||
| - | * Added A320 ECAM pages: engines, electrics, hydraulics, fuel, wheels, flight controls (other pages are not completed yet) | ||
| - | * Added A320 automatic ECAM switching and manual page request and page iteration | ||
| - | * Work in progress A320 electric and fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet) | ||
| - | * Added C172 full electrical bus system including battery and alternator simulation | ||
| - | * Added C172 radios and navigation instruments can be switched off (and on) | ||
| - | * Added C172 turning off the master battery switch will kill all electrics and set the cockpit into a dark state | ||
| - | * Work in progress C172 fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet) | ||
| - | * Fixed minor bugs on aircraft (landing gear cutting through doors, hidden objects, ...) | ||
| - | * Added C172 added waypoints and route display to the moving map display in the cockpit | ||
| - | * Added Baron58 electrical system, radio stack can be turned off | ||
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| - | ==== 2016-06-02 ==== | ||
| - | * Changed pressing ESC while in pause/ | ||
| - | * Fixed Replay is available longer until you change or reposition the aircraft | ||
| - | * Added a reset button in the controller menu. | ||
| - | * All controller devices including the keyboard can be reset to their default assignments | ||
| - | * Added support for the TrackIR roll axis | ||
| - | * Changed Trim changes smoothly while trim button pressed, no need for repeated button presses | ||
| - | * Added help overlay for controller configuration menu | ||
| - | * Changed simulation is not paused when another window/ | ||
| - | * Changed wind speed at ground level is higher for a given setting now | ||
| - | * Added The time before automatic replacement after a crash is adjustable in the Settings now | ||
| - | * Added a button to toggle sound on/off. Default assignment is ' | ||
| - | * Fixed Altitude callouts are only played in cockpit and internal views | ||
| - | * Fixed Toggling the flight info doesn' | ||
| - | * Fixed flight info size for large aspect ratio setups / widescreen | ||
| - | * Fixed Flight school mission can be select via mouse wheel as in aircraft menu | ||
| - | * Fixed autopilot is correctly reset after selecting a new starting position | ||
| - | * Fixed Autopilot selected vertical speed is correctly displayed in flight info | ||
| - | * Fixed Time rolls over correctly at 23:59 UTC | ||
| - | * Changed HUD and 'no aircraft/no panel' viewer position to the pilot' | ||
| - | * Fixed Reflection map is re-generated after changing the airplane | ||
| - | * Added shift mode for the cockpit views. Head position can be adjusted up/down, left/right, forward/ | ||
| + | ===== Aerofly FS 4 Changelog ===== | ||
| + | https:// | ||
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