Version 3.1 (November 23rd 2022)
- Added the Skunkcraft Updater
Version XP12 (September 5th 2022)
- Added link for the X-Plane 12 version
Version v2.0 (20th December 2020)
A NEW User Manual/POH folder was added to the project, containing detailed setup instructions and POH in .pdf files.
Systems:
- New throttle/governor system, replacing the old "on/off governor" system. Now the throttle is controlled via the "wing sweep" axis, allowing manual throttling up/down and governor taking over accordingly. Once the governor is enabled (switched on), it will kick in around ~2000 RPM when throttling up manually.
- Plasma warning system added.
- BARC modes (normal/backup) enhancements:
- High NR alarm added.
- High NR alarm light is now blinking.
- Backup mode green light configured.
- Carburetor heat system:
- Custom built automatic mode - now governing the carburetor heat valve to adjust required heating according to carburetor air temperature.
- Four bricks are reflecting actual heating in auto mode.
- 3-position switch (cold/auto/hot) is now replacing the previous two-position switch (cold/hot).
- Rotor brake system tune-up.
- Lighting system:
- New instruments lighting system was added to allow clear night-flying capability.
- Overhead light switch is now controlling flood and instruments lights.
- Electrical system:
- Circuit Breaker panel is working with most CB's (wired via custom datarefs).
Interaction:- Mixture lever: Two-position interaction (toggle mechanism) replaced the older click-and drag interaction. Mixture lever is now smoothly animated.
- Rotor brake: New two-position interaction (toggle mechanism) with smooth animation.
- New Dual-System high-res altimeter replaced the old switchable altimeters.
3D modeling/PBR/Textures:- Cockpit PBR complete tune-up.
- Gauges glass is now "cleaner".
- Various fixes to modeling, texturing and normal maps.
Flight Dynamics:- Complete flight dynamic validation and tuneup for X-Plane 11.50+ / Experimental flight model environment.
Paint-Kit is now part of the project, can be found in a dedicated folder.
Version 1.7 (March 11th 2020)
Available via the updater
Overall control, stability and general responsiveness tuneup.
Ground interaction was improved for more realistic skids/ground contact.
Tendency for aircraft breakup during aggressive collective-down action upon autorotation initiation was tuned.
Version v1.6 (8th December 2019)
- MAJOR flight dynamics model update and bug fixes (Phase 1 of 2):
- Rated power output (max/continuous) was tuned with higher precision.
- Handling tuneup:
- Overall control and stability refinements.
- Rotor disc performance.
- Fenestron (tail rotor) performance.
- G2
flight envelope - higher speed regime performance tuneup - max level
speed, rotor disc performance in high forward flight speed.
Version 1.6 (November 11th 2019)
- Flight dynamics:
- Updated to X-Plane 11.40+ Experimental flight model
Version 1.4 (April 14th 2019)
Flight Model and Systems:
Engine power output was increased during heavy load performance tune-up.
Hovering ceiling at max weight (IGE) tuned.
Electrical system refinements. Alternator is now charging the battery more effectively and realistically.
Rotor braking ratio was tuned for a more realistic behavior. The lever is still having a 0/100% operation state (will be addressed in the future), but when applied to 100% it will act on the rotor gradually.
3D modeling/interaction:
Altimeter setup knob sensitivity tuned for maximum precision.
Added an addition Altimeter plate with mbar/inHg setup system. This alternate Altimeter can be toggled by clicking on the Altimeter protective glass. The current additional Altimeter is a temporary solution, as a higher resolution plate is still being developed.
GPS textures fixed (minor bug fix).
Pilot's head position when loading the aircraft was tuned (experimental feature, will be further tuned in the future).
Cockpit Switches 'pre-flight' state:
Igniters are now in the 'OFF' state when starting cold and dark.
Fuel valve is now in the 'OFF' state when starting cold and dark.
Clutch guard is now closed automatically when starting with engines running.
Landing and taxi lights are now in the 'OFF' position, unless activated.
Update to Version Build v1.32 (February 6th 2019)
(Store package build 1.30b / Update pushed via Auto-updater version v1.32)
Flight Model Tune-up (X-Plane 11.32):
Helicopter performance tuneup - hovering ceiling at max weight (IGE).
Stability and handling tuneup.
Fenestron Tail-rotor performance tuneup.
FMOD sounds:
Rotor-slap sounds tuneup.
Update to Version Build v1.31 (February 3rd 2019)
(Store package build 1.30b / Update pushed via Auto-updater version v1.31)
Flight Model Tune-up (X-Plane 11.31):
Engine's available Horse-power was tuned.
Fenestron Tail-rotor performance tuneup.
Stability and handling tuneup.
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