RJ Professional Questions
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Im really excited about the RJ Professional and I watched the recent sound video that was posted in youtube. I have a few questions regarding the project. When it comes to the GNLU FMS will this has a similar capability to, for example, the A320's MCDU when it comes to navigation. Will it be able to conduct RNP approaches? I saw that the Bae146 UNS1 struggles with non point to point waypoint routes and I am guessing that its due to a lack of RNP capability. Additionally, will the RJ have a full new autopilot system. I encountered a few issues with the BAE where the aircraft has issues following a route when leveling off on a selected altitude. And of course the most popular question that you guys are probably getting... how close are we to the release? Thanks for all the had work you do to bring us these older aircraft the sim! Big fan of the 146 and 28!
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The GNLU in the RJ is more akin to an FMS that is found in a 737 rather than an A320, but we have simulated it to a similar depth as our UNS-1 in the 146. The GNLU is, however, a much more modern and complex unit, with more advanced features than the UNS-1 so there should be plenty to keep you busy. Like our UNS-1, we have simulated as much as possible to be functional using the real-world FMS manuals, including the ability to create holding patterns and runway extension waypoints, view Top of Climb and Top of Descent points, and monitor other navigation and performance data.
There has been a significant rewrite of the autopilot code in the RJ as that was required to allow us to properly simulate how the various aircraft systems all integrated with each other (Flight Guidance System, AutoThrottle, FADEC, Thrust Rating Panel, etc), so there have been improvements to the autopilot across the board. The RJ is also capable of CAT3 autolands in the real world and in the sim, which these autopilot improvements have been crucial for.
With regards to a release date we have nothing to announce at the moment, but do keep an eye on our social media channels as we'll be sharing more information on the RJ Professional soon.
Mark - Just Flight
