Update change logs - v0.5.8 released (edited 02/05/25)

Martyn

v0.6.0 (pending release)

Added MSFS 2024 compatibility (upgraded to a MSFS 2024 native package)
Additional model LODs added for improved performance (MSFS 2020/2024) and MSFS 2024 compatibility
Added Just Flight V3 EFB – Features include:
- Redesigned EFB interface, including a new ‘greyscale’ Aircraft page
- Added support for Navigraph en route charts.
- Added ability to draw on Navigraph charts
- Added confirmation popup when changing aircraft states
- Improved transition logic between JS/HTML and WASM EFB pages
Added interactive paper charts
Added ‘Heading Sync’ hidden clickspot – on screw to the left of the DI/HSI
Added ADI wobble during engine start
Improved flight model, including:
- Improved low-speed handling characteristics
- Improved stall characteristics
- Added new MSFS ground friction support
- Added CFD support
- Improved trim sensitivity logic – Elevator trim is now less sensitive by default
- Added trim sensitivity saving between flights
Improved Autopilot/GPS integration
Improved ALT HOLD logic for better altitude holding
Improved state saving logic
Performance optimisation of digital displays (yoke timer, GPS 100, KN62 DME, EFB tablet)
Improved ADF tuning logic – ADF radio will now automatically cycle through decimal frequencies if it can’t detect an active signal on a whole numbered frequency
Improved landing light bloom effects
Fixed ASI Temperature Reference Scale default state
Fixed battery not recharging to 12V when triggering “Recharge Battery” on EFB
Improved Cockpit and Showcase cameras
Pilot avatar will now be shown in the cockpit when the co-pilot camera is selected
Reordered aircraft into alphabetical order in aircraft.cfg
Added new thumbnails (MSFS 2020)
Updated Clean/Worn textures (MSFS 2020) – Textures provided in .DDS (MSFS 2020) and .KTX2 (MSFS 2024) formats
Removed paint kit from aircraft package – Now available via the Turbo Arrow III/IV’s support page
Removed Documentation folder from package – Now available via the Turbo Arrow III/IV’s support page
Updated Operations Manual
Updated EFB Manual (now a separate manual)

v0.5.8 (18/8/23)

TDS GTNXi autopilot compatibility fixes
Missing cockpit glass effects (including rain) - fixed
Missing tail navigation light (Turbo Arrow III) - fixed

v0.5.7 (4/8/23)

Working Title GNS autopilot issues - fixed
KR85 ADF ANT mode logic added
Storm window not animated when using exterior camera – fixed
Autopilot panel texture issues – fixed
Dome light texture improved
Cockpit camera can no longer be moved outside cockpit area
Tweaks to autopilot roll and navigation hold accuracy
NAV/GPS switch logic changes for improved compatibility with WT GNS, PMS-50 GTN and TDS GTNXi

v0.5.6 (3/4/23)

Latest TDS GTNXi models/textures added
Compatibility with latest versions of Working Title GNS, PMS-50 GTN and TDS GTNXi (including new autopilot logic)
EFB functionality upgrades:
- Import your SimBrief flight and view a summary or scrollable full OFP
- Monitor your position in real time using a map view with tracking, zoom and pan options
- Explore and view your Navigraph charts, with automatic selection of departure and arrival airports based on your SimBrief OFP, and ability to favourite charts for quick reference
- Use a notepad for making notes during the flight, particularly useful for noting down clearances and taxi instructions
- Interactive checklists, in addition to the existing MSFS checklist support
- A top-of-descent calculator with the option to manually input altitudes, speeds and descent requirements or to have those sync'd from the sim
- An on-screen/virtual keyboard, especially useful for VR users
- METARs for your SimBrief OFP departure, arrival and alternate airports
Animations and cockpit interactions updated for compatibility with LOCK interaction mode and Xbox
Flight model updates (greater pitch stability and better ground handling)
Trim sensitivity slider added to EFB, allowing you to fine tune the sensitivity of the pitch trim
Improved spark plug fouling simulation
Vertical speed hold hidden clickspot added to autopilot panel - with altitude hold engaged, clicking on the vertical speed clickspot will engage vertical speed hold mode, holding the vertical speed that existed at the point of engagement
Dynamic baggage added - a variety of baggage will appear in the baggage compartment, depending on the selected payload weight
Smoother cockpit pushbutton animations
GNS 530/430 screens resized to prevent edge clipping
Support added for SET ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP 1 control assignment
Throttle quadrant cursor icons (hand/grab) updated to make it easier to see when your cursor is moving between levers
Red object visible in landing light when using drone camera - fixed
Improved look for illuminated lights/annunciators
Instrument camera preset names fixed, additional presets added for passenger and baggage views
Interactive points added for improved ambient sounds in cockpit with doors open
Manuals updated
TDS GTNXi Smart Glide compatibility added
EFB up/down rotation clickspots added to bezel

v0.5.5 (30/6/22)

SimConnect autopilot events (e.g. HEADING_BUG_SET) fixed

v0.5.4 (23/6/22)

Pilot model replaced with MS/Asobo pilot avatar
ICAO type data updated (used for AI/multiplayer model matching)
Heading/course bug select control assignments fixed (used by Honeycomb Bravo and other hardware)
Fuel pump control assignment now selects LO rather than HI position
Tooltips added for ELT and alternate air controls
Turbo Arrow III placard speeds/limitations adjusted to match real aircraft
Propeller material tweaked to avoid sunlight reflections

v0.5.3 (24/2/22)

Heading bug control assignments fixed
Elevator trim speed reduced for finer control (speed reduced further if electric trim button is off)

v0.5.2 (22/2/22)

Autopilot roll control logic rewritten for greater reliability and accuracy
HUD flap scale fixed
Rudder trim animation improved
Elevator trim animation improved
NAV 1 ident not audible - fixed
DATCON and HOBBs animations fixed
GPS 100 heading value no longer affected by drift
Autopilot LOC mode fixed
Autopilot now supports on/off control assignments
FDE improvements
Pilot no longer visible in hanger view
Minor sound tweaks
ASI TAS scale position now included in state saving
TDS GTNXi integration added
Updated manual

v0.5.1 (19/11/21)

Elevator trim axis has limited range - fixed
PMS GTN 650/750 not powering up (bundle only) - fixed
COM/NAV radio volume and power logic improvements
Further tweaks to cockpit instrument reflections
Cockpit screen clickspot logic improvements
Landing light effect repositioned for better match with model
Pilot visible when cold & dark - fixed

v0.5.0 (17/11/21)

Exterior model parts (e.g. pilot) showing up in cockpit when a flight is ended - fixed
EFB tab black edges - fixed
Version number is now shown on the top bar of the EFB
OAT is now shown on the top bar of the EFB (Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on selected MSFS unit of measure)
Wheel touchdown effects added
Arrow III, Turbo Arrow III and IV variants now have unique rather than shared state saving
The alternate air lever can now be controlled using the SET ANTI ICE and TOGGLE ANTI ICE assignments
Cabin heat control interactions fixed
Beacon light no longer remains off when in cockpit view
PUMP ON and PUMP OFF assignments can now be used to control the fuel pump switch
Elevator trim axis direction reversed to match behaviour of default aircraft
Panel lighting will now be set according to weather conditions as well as time of day as part of the aircraft states
KN62 DME speed/time not shown after flight has been restarted - fixed
Autopilot roll instability - fixed
Autopilot roll knob can now be controlled using the AILERON TRIM LEFT/RIGHT assignment
Radio lights can now be manually adjusted with SET NAV LIGHTS assigned
Elevator trim wheel tooltip and mouse-wheel sensitivity - fixed
Dome light knob tooltip - fixed
Dome light will now fail if the overhead lights CB is pulled
COM/NAV volume now included in state save
Propeller texture/material tweaks
Transponder ident added
Exhaust heat haze direction fixed
Yoke timer usability in VR fixed
Sun visor reflections fixed
GPS 100 headwind/tailwind logic fixed
Exterior lighting effects improved
Turbo Arrow III rudder trim indicator fixed
Oxygen cylinder valve 'PRESSURE DUMP SWITCH' control assignment fixed
Instrument reflections reduced
Correct ASI and RPM scales added to HUD
Missing co-pilot fixed
Mixture lever can be moved to idle cut-off with the lock engaged but the engine doesn’t cut - fixed

v0.4.0 (05/08/21)

PMS-50 GTN 650 integration
FDE tweaks
Autopilot control assignments fixed
Landing gear lights dim more with panel lighting switched on
EFB sounds on/off clickspot added
Cockpit texture tweaks for improved appearance
KN62 inner knob animation fixed
Sim Update V control system compatibility fixes:
- Cabin heating controls
- Parking brake lever
- Window latch
- HSI and DI knobs
- GPS 100 ON/OFF button

Note: Further changes will be made to improve compatibility with the new Sim Update V control system. In the meantime, we suggest using the Legacy cockpit interaction system.

v0.3.0 (19/07/21)

Autopilot logic fixes (including bank hold, altitude hold accuracy)
Landing gear lights now dim when the panel lighting is switched on
AP nav 1/2 selector fixed
Radio frequency control assignments fixed
Turbo Arrow IV cockpit texture resolution no longer degraded based on MSFS texture setting
Whiskey compass accuracy improved
External equipment now visible in VR
Minor sound fixes and EFB sounds added
KN62 inner knob push/pull for 0.5 KHz selection added
KMA20 COM 1 receive logic fixed
Cabin heat now prevents windshield icing

v0.2.1 (16/06/21)

Throttle initialising to 100% when starting on the runway - fixed
GNS/GTN integration (bundle version) - fixed

v0.2.0 (15/06/21)

Portable oxygen system added (consumption rate varies depending on altitude and number of passengers, can be refilled on the ground)
Improved cockpit lighting (thanks to @weptburrito)
EFB brightness controls and battery power logic added
VR compatibility tweaked for easier use of GTN 750
Audio ident/selector fixes
Autopilot altitude hold logic tweaks
KX170/KX175 COM and NAV frequencies can now be controlled using the 'Increase/Decrease COM/NAV (WHOLE/FRACT)' assignments
Turbocharger/manifold pressure logic improvements
Aileron inputs disabled whilst autopilot is engaged to prevent control issues
High oil pressure fixed
Custom registration decals resized/repositioned
VR zoom issue on Turbo Arrow III fixed
Lower tail navigation light glass fixed
Manifold pressure gauge night lighting fixed
Turbo Arrow IV paint kit PSD fixed
FDE improvements and fixes
RPM drop with prop lever movement fixed
Autopilot nav source select can now be assigned to a control
Dome light non-illuminated texture fixed, state of knob now saved
Missing German flag added to tail of D-EAIV
D-ERMT registration alignment fixed
Fuel state is now saved
Turbo Arrow IV prop spinner now more reflective/shiny

v0.1.1 (30/05/21)

Cockpit texture resolution no longer reduced by the sim
Custom registration decals fixed
Turbocharger logic improvements
Chocks and tie-downs now prevent movement of aircraft on ground
PMS-50 GNS/GTN integration fixes (bundle version)
'Set Electric Fuel Pump 1' control assignment is now supported for Honeycomb hardware users

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