Forthcoming update for the TBM8
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If I read correctly, an update is in the pipeline for our beloved TBM8… is there a list of things you are working on, so that we can check if there is something that you are not aware of ?
I know that the autopilot is one point of concern, even though some limitations might be due to MSFS itself or WT limitations.
One big issue is the swapping GTN/GNS, including the fact that it defaults to the GTN when installed, and FP is lost if swapping back to GNS (my preferred GPS).
And of course a tablet and better sounds would be nice to have.
Anybody thinking of something else ?
And a big thanks for supporting this exceptional add on… my favourite plane to fly ! -
Upgraded sounds for the TBM is my personal #1 item!
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Be nice to replace the 530 with at least the 650Xi. The 530 doesn't have state saving, so you have to reset the traffic and other options each start and the flight plan is useless.
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@Skrelk :
Honestly, you shouldn’t hold off your purchase. It is close to perfect as is, just little details to improve except for one that is a little more annoying (the radio switching). It would already let you learn using the aircraft.
Just my opinion of course, but it is the GA aircraft I take the most pleasure flying in the sim. -
@JOM4021 said in Forthcoming update for the TBM8:
@Skrelk :
Honestly, you shouldn’t hold off your purchase. It is close to perfect as is+1
It was worth buying a few days ago when it was available at a discounted price. ;-)
Anyway I can't wait to see the addition of EFB like on the Dukes! -
@Skrelk
I’m not an insider, so I don’t know. However, even though I never flew a real one, I don’t think there is much to improve on the flight model. Maybe the drag induced by the propeller when going idle. I’m using SWS Kodiak as a comparison, where it is more pronounced, but someone with real aircraft experience would have to validate this. -
@IdleTalk
I wouldn’t expect too much of it if I were you. The Bendix King EHSI40 doesn’t support this, it is a first generation EHSI that just replicates a mechanical instrument (with some little additional features allowed by the use of CRT).
To have this capability in the TBM8 would mean changing the instrumentation, which is not the target audience of Black Square. This is what I personally love about this aircraft : an old style cockpit with steam gauges. I wouldn’t have bought it if it had had a Garmin suite. -
Working from memory her, but seem to remember reading that the EHS140 came in many flavours and could be updated to different standards although the instrument itself will suggest that certain modes might be available, that unless you spent the big bucks, they would remain an expensive possibility. Like I said, this is working from memory although I think that the manual with the aircraft covers this as well. Don't blame me if I have screwed up, it won't be the first time !
