Version XP12 1.0 (May 20th 2023)
- SASL (free) version 3.16.1 with native Apple M2 silicon support
- Completely re-engineered light aircraft dynamic flight model to keep up with X-Plane aerodynamic model, X-Plane 12 edition
- New canopy rain effects
- Object lighting and normal maps tailored to X-Plane 12s new environment lighting
- New optional 'AOAs Extras'; enhanced G1000 PFD and MFD displays
- Brake With Stick option can be selected separately from other extra features
- Optional memory function to save aircraft configuration and fuel load between flights
- Removed GFC 500 autopilot control panel. Autopilot control now uses default G1000
- PFD (left side)/ MFD (right side) autopilot mode buttons and select knobs.
Version 1.5 (October 6th 2022)
- Complete code rewrite to the latest version SASL
- Updated cockpit interior details and textures
- Extra display features on both G1000 PFD ad MFD
- Brake with stick plug-in added
- Custom plug-in controlled 'roll to see' and 'fly the RV from the back seat' views
- New animated pilot object visible in internal views
- Validated by real life RV builders/owners who have offered us tons of feed back on the flight model and performance aspects of our model in the simulator compared to their actual aircraft
(December 17th 2019)
- added: Garmin GMA245 audio panel and Garmin GFC500
Version 1.3.1 (September 6th 2019)
Added generator on/off toggle switch and repositioned battery, avionics and fuel pump
switches.
Version 1.3 (August 26th 2019)
Improved fmod engine sound and added cockpit toggle switch "click" sounds by Agi Schwalm
New Plexiglas bubble canopy interior reflections by Agi
New "Stars & Stripes" livery by Fabrice (duo model)
Added missing stick top hat switch nose down pitch trim function
Added additional display info to G1000 MFD
Added softer seat cushions for long cross country flights
Version 1.2 (June 30th 2019)
Improving textures, both inside the cockpit and out
Added normal maps inside the cockpit and improved the material textures
All new liveries and all new exterior normal maps improve reflections and add missing details
3D model improvements
Added custom "AOA RV-8" chrome fuel caps
Attached rudder control horns to rudder and animated
Added rudder control horns to 8A
Added turtle deck canopy slide
Added Tie down rings (when chocks and cones are showing: control +c)
Added new, completely round roll bar / canopy windscreen arch
10% larger cockpit panel switch VR click spots
Entire G1000 PFD / MFD is now VR click-able
Removed second elevator trim tab
Remove right side canopy open/close handle, improved latch on left handle
Removed upper right wing non-skid patch
Added fire extinguisher behind pilot seat
Flight-model updates
Removed critical altitude from engine parameters (reconfigures MFD engine display)
Reduced roll rate
Reduced pitch rate
Added custom autopilot constants
Increased maximum weight to 1600 lbs
Increased fuselage drag index
Move center of gravity (CG) fwd .43 (from 1.50 aft to 1.07) and down .40
Increased min prop pitch to reduce RPM when the throttle pulled back
Increased prop pitch change rate for faster engine response
Simplified flap selection: was 10, 20, 30 deg now 20 deg (takeoff / approach) and 40 (landing). 5 second deployment time for each increment.
Increased first 20 degree flap speed to 96 knots = 110 mph Van's Aircraft specification
Decrease pitch bauble when flaps deploy
Cockpit / avionics displays
New "touch zones" for G1000 MFD moving map control (see RV-8_8A User Guide)
Added sectional maps in right side pocket (touch for pop-up default X-Plane map)
Added TAS display to G1000 PFD. Jumbo font digital numbers next to KIAS display.
Increased O2 quantity to 22 Cubic feet on PDF display. Display appears when system turned on or, when aircraft altitude is >= 10,000 ft MSL
Raised pilot's eye level up from 1.80 to 1.90 above relocated CG
Added ELT sound on hard landing (-1,000 fpm at touchdown) or if crash = 1
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