Update change logs - v0.5.8 released (edited 18/8/23)
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PA-28R Turbo Arrow III/IV
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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
