New features:
- ISCS in EFB
- Hydraulic improvement package:
. Added simulation of trapped hydraulic fluid in asymmetric actuators such as landing gear or spoiler actuators.
. Fixed the PTU overheat when ENG1 is failed.
- MCDU improvement package:
. CLR command is now indented in scratchpad as in real life
. DIR TO page prefills the RADIAL IN on the DIR TO page as required
. FPLN Page Destination EFOB turns amber, if below minimum required.
- ECAM improvement package:
. Overspeed warning now triggers based on actual flap/slat position and not lever position (PFD barber pole is still lever position driven as in real life.)
. Removed duplication of system titles if the same system shows multiple subsequent rows of ECAM messages.
. Weight display logic for SD: Prior to engine start, the dashes are now cyan. Weights now only show after engine start, like in real life.
. Status page improvement: Approach procedures for hydraulic faults
. Rework of the ECAM messages for electrical bus failures to represent a newer FWC standard
- FMGS improvement package:
. Added possibility to use Airport ICAO codes as waypoints
. Bug fixes for the path computation leading to an overall much stabler path computation in complex procedures.
. Empty flight plan shows as PPOS / Discon rather than just "End of flpn" and can be built up from there.
. VIA selection is now automatic, if there is exactly one VIA that matches the selected FINAL and STAR.
. Constraints of first waypoint in STAR are not dropped anymore.
- Added cross track error display on ground prior to departure
- New failure modes:
. Slow and rapid decompression
. THS jam.
. Cargo smoke, including latched closure of the isolation valves
. Added high lift failures, including loss of SFCC channels and slats/flaps lock
. Windshears with correct REAC W/S detection and indication.
- Visual improvement package:
. Added AoA Vanes to fuselage model
. Fixed the tiller textures
. Animated the flap lever guard
. Correct the eye reference ball colors and location
. Fixed text overlaps on the overhead panel
- Added new Circuit breakers (for high lift, air conditioning packs, ...) bringing the total to 242
- Added pitch influence to the RADALT value, so that the RADALT decreases when you pitch up (like IRL)
- Added limitation with filtering to the maximum number of waypoints shown on ND when WPT overlay selected.
- Quick starts for engine and APU are now available on the Joystick/Actions tab.
- Mapped flight number to x-plane dataref "sim/cockpit2/radios/actuators/flight_id" for third party plugin interfacing.
- Improved Master Warning flashing frequency.
- Terrain on ND drawing around the airport is now inhibited for areas of same elevation as the airport.
- If you select a livery with 2 OWE pairs, the maximum number of passengers will increase to 160.
- Added selected heading value on ND, if in ARC mode the heading bug is not visible.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed issue with the interaction between the CLR button and the status page
- Fixed issue with status page overflow.
- The emergency generator now consumes hydraulic fluid.
- The magnetic variation model now updates for the current year.
- Fixed FMA alignment of armed modes and issue with empty boxes
- Extended the permissible value range for FCU speed window to 399kts and Mach 0.99 like in real life
- Extended the permissible value range for FCU altitude window to 49000ft like in real life
- ISI startup correction: QNH is also visible during ISI startup; moved QNH to right location.
- Removed CHG CODE field for other phases than PREFLIGHT or DONE.
- Improved string termination on MCDU string datarefs.
- Fixed an issue with SID route in alternate plan on first alternate plan programming.
- Fixed an issue with waypoints preceded by a discon where the outgoing leg is of the CI/CD/CR/CA or VI/VR/VD type.
- Fixed FMA indication for managed descent on profile with significantly too slow speed.
- Fixed behaviour of the FCU HDG managed dot when a managed mode (NAV, LOC, APPR) is armed.
- Fixed shape of the ADF2 needle on the ND.
- Removed GS indication on ND, when the associated ADIRU is OFF or invalid.
- Made the deceleration when descending through the SPD LIM altitude smoother.
- Fixed issue with the beta target leading to excessive rudder deflection and spoiler extension on the wrong side.
- Corrected the color of the RAM Air Inlet indication when open in flight.
- Disabled autobrake if 2 or more SECs are lost.
- Fixed a bug that could cause sending many requests to the Hoppie network in a short period of time.
- Miscellaneous other bug fixes
Version 1.9.2 (December 2nd 2023)
New features:
- Added Hydraulic overheat failure mode. Letting the PTU run on a system without liquid triggers an overheat also.
- New ISCS option to allow rudder pedals to fully deflect the nose wheel in VR mode in XP12.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed the erroneous error message related to the external lights object in XP11
- Fixed the rain effects on the side windows on the opening side windows
- Fixed logic for ELAC/SEC reversion to backup power supply
- Changed RMP logic to maintain VHF selection during power transients
- Increased LOC reception range to values higher than the database value (which is the minimum distance with guaranteed accuracy)
- Fixed issue with new FAC logic that could lead to loss of A/THR during power transients
- Improved Dept RWY remapping on situation load
- Added Overheat indication on HYD SD as appropriate
- Improved logic for MCDU class II messages
- Maintain VHF selection in the RMPs during power transients
- Fixed issue with EFB TO Performance calculator when using AUTO flap setting.
- Fixed issue with managed speed target during touch and goes.
- Fixed a bug with the date on Wind and Flight plan data printouts
Version 1.9.1 (October 3rd 2023)
The number of fully functional circuit breakers is now 214 with the introduction of detailed modelling of the yaw damper, rudder travel limiter, rudder trim, ignition system, fuel valve power supplies, FADEC individual channels and more.
We also enabled popup displays to now work in external view as well as the option to use PilotEdge as your ATIS source.
New features:
- Added new C/Bs brining the total number of functional C/Bs to 214
- New faults: Yaw Damper, Rudder Travel Limiter, Rudder Trim
- FADEC needs 2-3 seconds to power up
- Popout windows now remain visible in external view
- ATIS requests via the Hoppie network can now also query the PilotEdge network
- New failure modes: FADEC faults
- Reordered ECAM messages to represent newer FWC standard
- ACP knobs are now moving up and down
- Added Ignition failures to ECAM. (Use C/Bs to disable ignition)
Bug fixes:
- Improved power transient handling for VHF radios
- Fixed issue with NWS via the in cockpit nose wheel tiller
- Fixed cargo door animation issues.
- Corrected the arrangment of the Taxi and TO lights in the nose landing gear.
- Changed FMA indication to maximum of CAT 2 when A/THR is not engaged.
- Brought TRx INOP status message back on SD Status page.
- Fixed HYD Page PTU color when conditions for PTU to operate are not met.
- Round metric FCU altitude on PFD to 10m
- Improved FAC FAULT ECAM actions
- Added 3s timeout when pressing the status page with status "NORMAL".
- Use FMGS weights for VLS if initialized.
- Reworked behaviour of the FAC cutout switches
- MCDU APPR speed predictions take current weight, when approach phase active.
- PTU should not be able to power circuits without fluid anymore
- with dual RA fault, LG not down warning should trigger with flaps 3 or 4
- improved go around engagement logic, to all GA engagement also in climb phase.
- Improved ISCS open/closing in VR
- Removed armed NAV mode when performing a TO without FDs.
- Prevent overwriting of cruise waypoint wind data when reaching TOC or initiating S/Cs.
- Improved contour matching for artifical cockpit window reflections
- Fixed managed speed profile in Go Around after acceleration altitude
- Fixed the ON light in the ENG 2 N1 mode switch for the IAE engine
- Simbrief wind upload should work again. (Note that it extracts the data from the wind data field, not from the flight plan itself.)
- Improved bleed pressure at cruise
- Improved altitude alert logic (C chord and flashing frame)
Version 1.9 (July 10th 2023)
Major new features:
- New cockpit textures
- Pilot models in external view
- Animated cockpit windows, sunshades, tray tables etc.
- ACARS Print function
- Full ground services suite, including animated deicing
- Rework of the sound suite for all engine types
Minor new features:
- ISCS redesign including a scalable ISCS.
- Retuned VLS and approach pitch
- Retuned the pitch moment balance with extended flaps
- Addition of 24 new C/Bs bringing the total to 161 functional C/Bs
- Addition of Radio Altimeter failure model
- Improved aircraft startup sequence simulating also MCDU, FWC and FMGS startup times
- Oil temperature indication on ECAM now changes according to logic specific for the given engine type
- Increase landing gear tire resolution for a rounder experience
- Added console lights (XP12 only)
- Increase number of possible simultaneous faults to 20
- Added PRED WS OFF memo
- Automatic reversion to arrival or departure ATIS request if regular ATIS is not available (via Hoppie network)
- Added DDRMI failure flags in case of loss of power or invalid needle angles
Bug fixes:
- Added autopilot disconnection on manual trim.
- Reduced minimum valid preselected speed to allow speeds below 160kts.
- Improved mouse wheel pitch trim speed
- Fixed a bug with the descent profile following if below transition level and QNH in MCDU and QNH on FCU don't match
- Some improvements to the smartcopilot.cfg file
- Fixed a bug that caused the GS Mini not to be considered with pilot selected VAPP.
- Fixed jitter of the L/DEV and V/DEV scales that can occur under certain conditions when performing a GA during a non-precisiong approach
- Inhibit of EGT OVERLIMIT warning following an engine shutdown due to fire
- Brought the REV SET ECAM Caution back
- Fixed mouse wheel function on WX Radar System switches
- Fixed FBW behaviour in case of loss of both FAC (no reversion to direct on L/G extension)
- Fixed FBW upmode logic to allow automatic upmode to normal law if conditions triggering a degenerated law are gone.
- Fixed link between APU start capability and battery availability
- Improved VLS computation in dual hydraulic cases with slats frozen in the retracted position.
- Improved rudder authority for VMGC and Beta target
- Fixed a crash in PDC/CPDLC messages if there are space characters in the wrong spot.
- Fixed a bug with fuel consumption during 200NM jumps
Version 1.8.1 (January 20th 2023)
Version 1.8 (January 6th 2023)
Major new features:
- Adapted cockpit and cabin lighting to XP12.00 status
- EFB TO performance calculator for detailled TO performance calculation considering Anti Ice, Packs, etc.
- EFB LDG performance calculator including METAR retrieval (X-plane 11 and X-plane 12 built-in weather) for user-selectable airport
- EFB interactive checklist page with user-customizable checklists via xml files.
- CPDLC integration based on the Hoppie network
- AOC functions for Pre-departure clearance and ATIS/METAR/TAF requests in the Hoppie network
Minor new features:
- Adapted flight physics to XP12.00 status
- Added icing model to our custom engine model
- Added option to always use the simbrief wind data for wind requests (independent of x-plane WX setting)
- ACP PA knob is now independent on the different ACPs for better procedure following
Bug fixes:
- Fixed cabin air temperature computation with a passenger door open
- Improved the handling of scenery and AIRAC runway ID mismatch
- Retuned the XP11 take-off dynamics
- Fixed chocks logic for start with engines running
- Improved anti-ice operation in XP12
- Selecting an RNP value of 0.3NM or less with an RNAV approach will make it an RNP-AR approach
- Improved glide slope capture behaviour
- Improvements to Direct To function with abeam points
- Outer transfer valves are now closing with IACP refuelling
- Fixed LG extension inhibit above 260kts
- Removed "SPD DO NOT USE" message for SEC 2 or SEC 3 faults
- Improved Flap track fairing geometry
- Fixed mouse lag once and for all
- Fixed overlaying fast and slow blades in the engines
Version 1.7.1 (Sept
Minor new features:
- New ECAM memos: SWTCHG PNL, VHF 3 VOICE, AUDIO 3 XFRD, REFUELG
- VLS increase due to speed brakes is now inhibited when SEC 1 is failed. (No speed brake information to FAC)
Bug fixes:
- Fixed animation for right rudder pedal
- Fixed Dome lighting effect
- Corrected the Beacon light ON position
- Brought rudder trim knob animation back
- Removed grey frames around the display unit screens
- Corrected the mouse drag axis for spoiler lever, flap lever and engine levers
- Corrected left FCU light knob orientation
- Fixed upper beacon position
- Fixed standby compass lighting
- Removed the invisible line in the Avitab that triggers diverse cockpit switches
- Updated SASL version to address crashes and performance issues on OS X and Linux
- Reworked Audio Control Panels as a whole
- Adjusted cockpit door opening animation
- Improved interaction with FCU when not in VR
- Refuelling through IACP now requests fuel amount in lbs when using imperial units
- Fixed the MLW shown in the EFB
- Fixed internal/external sound override function
- Made Anti Ice work in XP12 also
- VLS increase due to speedbrakes does not affect green dot speed anymore
- Fixed particle effects when engines are off
- Removed the spurious N/W STRG FAULT message when starting the engines during pushback
- Fixed elevator behaviour after landing
- Improved reverser response time after touch-down
- Fixed frequency selection in RMP (prevent it from jumping multiple steps at once)
- Adapted altimeter readings to new XP12 atmospheric model
- Retuned FBW pitch law for XP12
- Improved A/THR speed hold parameters to reduce thrust oscillations in gusty conditionsember 23rd 2022)
Version 1.7 (September 13th 2022)
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Major new features:
- XP12 adaptations
- Custom engine model for more realistic thrust and fuel flow values and new engine failure modes
- New engine type: CFM56-5B7 for more take-off thrust at high altitude airports. (Ideal for flying in the Andes)
- Circuit breakers with accurate system response (Current over 100 circuit breaker available)
- ACARS functionality for direct download of Simbrief plans into the active or the secondary flight plan
- ACARS functionality to retrieve TO data for various runways of the departure airport
- ACARS functionality to retrieve wind data from simbrief flight plan and enter them in the flight plan.
- New ACP interactive screen to request ground services, change fuel or passengers without the ISCS.
- EFB on captain on copilot side. (Currently featuring Avitab and weight and balance computer)
- FMGS plan editing overhaul, enabling temporary flight plans also for the alternate plan
- Database holds are now available (besides Pilot and computed holds previously available)
- Offset function now available
- Addition of new failure modes for a total of 210+ different failure modes, these include now recoverable computer failures
- More than 70 new ECAM messages
- Animated push buttons in the cockpit
- Moving pilot seats and arm rests
Minor new features:
- VLS increases with speed brake deflection
- Added (ETP) circle on ND to display the Equitime point
- Option to control internal and external volume levels via x-plane sliders or custom ISCS sliders
- Added Filtering and rate limiting for FMGS position for more realisitic ND behaviour on ADIRU init completion
- Open pax doors now have an effect on the temperature in the adjacent zone
- Added option to always have the display brightness rotaries starting at the 80% position, even for cold and dark start
- Functional on-ground deicing via the new ACP interactive screen to avoid nasty surprises during take-offs in icing conditions
- Improved pushback truck
- Added fuel truck animations for slow refueling via IACP.
- Added Radio Navigation and transponder failures, including associated ECAM caution messages and PFD/ND flags
- Reworked EMER ELEC ECAM, ELEC ESS BUSSES ON BAT, ALL ENGINE FAIL procedure