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v2.3.1

22 Jan 09:13
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Processes

  • Chore: Upgrade MSFS SDK to v0.6.0
  • Removed Google Drive upload option for internal use
  • Typo and grammar correction in Readme

Core Changes

  • Fixed(autoflight): engage managed speed after v2 #confirm
  • Fixed(GSX): Fixed GSX pin not actually disabling NWS
  • Fixed(EFB): Aircraft State Fixes
  • Fixed(FCU): Fix Mach Decimal
  • Fixed(FMS): Discard approaches with no runway
  • Fixed(FMS): PROG Page REC MAX Upper Limit
  • Updated Green Dot Speed calculations for the A321neo
  • Created FacComputer file in our build process for the A321neo
  • Updated Green Dot speed formulas to resemble A321neo based on data collected from live flights
  • Feature(GSX): Automatically start Refuel Process & allow instant refuel with GSX Fuel Sync enabled

v2.3.0

10 Jan 06:40
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Processes

  • Fixed: Missing files for build process
  • Fixed: Build: install packages using pnpm
  • Chore: Upgrade MSFS SDK to v0.6.0

Core Changes

  • Fixed ATIS auto update return
  • Added ILS Freq/Ident on Arrival Page
  • Added xfeed APU capabilities
  • Improved MCDU PERF pages
  • Fixed PFD: show ILS frequency when LOC not eceived
  • Fixed: Prevent MCDU Crash if runway is undefined
  • Fixed: ATSU Departure request page not updating after successful station insert
  • Fixed: EFB: ASU now correctly re-enables after disabling due to moving once stopped
  • Fixed: PFD: Improve FMA font size, mode change box & positions
  • Updated air conditioning system to use with air starter unit
  • Updated yaw damper with calculated gain
  • Fixed: Pitch Trim on approach
  • Added feature for Ground Air Start
  • Fixed ASU & Fixed (Apu/GPWS/FMS): Stop using sim altimeters

Sounds & Visuals

  • Updated interior model gltf files
  • Replaced A320neo placard with specific for A321neo instead where applicable
  • Updated texture fallbacks
  • Removed SilkySmooth's textures and cockpit decals for the original FBW cockpit. Will re-work and re-apply these at a later date
  • Integrated FlyByWire's New Cockpit into all aircraft.

v2.2.0

14 Oct 15:00
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Processes

  • No changes made to processes

Core Changes

  • Implemented air conditioning failures
  • Implemented unified Navigraph login pages
  • Updated aircraft.cfg files for correct ICAO model recognition by Volanta
  • Updated aircraft.cfg files with the correct "Heavy" tag
  • Corrected taxi light position on the A318ceo
  • Updated EFB door controls
  • Removed chocks & cones as an option from EFB
  • Updated MCDU Wind pages to be in sync on the entire fleet
  • Deleted GSX.cfg from all of the folder structure
  • Created individual texture folders for all default LVFR liveries
  • Tail number typo corrections in aircraft.cfg - Credit: SunLight
  • Updated PW engines max N2 RPM based on certificate
  • Updated EGT MAX based on IAE V2500 certifications
  • Updated EGT MAX based on CFM56 certification

Sounds & Visuals

  • Created and merged A318, A319, and A321neo specific images for EFB Ground Services Page
  • Updated each default livery with the appropriate tail number + SELCAL Code (where applicable) + MSN
  • Updated Cockpit Textures and Decals - Credit SilkySmooth
  • Updated texture fallbacks
  • Updated A321neo engine animations
  • Unified camera positions between the entire fleet
  • Fixed MCDU annunciator light not illuminating
  • Fixed pilot avatar not visible in the cockpit

Flight Model Changes

  • Updated default interactive points for MSFS Ground Services
  • Updated flaps drag on the A318 & A319
  • Fixed Vapp and Vls on A318 & A319
  • Updated Lift vs. AoA table for A321neo

Seatmap & Boarding

  • Implemented boarding groups for passenger loading
  • This has resolved the tail strikes when using GSX or default FBW boarding systems

v2.1.0

16 Sep 04:53
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v2.0.1

07 Sep 18:55
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v2.0.0

06 Sep 18:10
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Processes

  • Moved build process from "legacy" to "new" (build process is now the same as FlyByWire / Headwind
  • Moved all aircraft from FBW Experimental to FBW Development

Core Changes

  • Updated wasm modules responsible for LNAV and VNAV with the appropriate engine thrust numbers per variant
  • Updated wasm modules responsible for LNAV and VNAV with the appropriate aircraft dimensions per variant
  • Updated OPT, MAX altitude calculations for A321neo
  • Created individual FMGC files for each variant
  • Updated fuel prediction algorithms to account for differences in MZFW for A318, A319, and A321neo
  • Recalculation and re-work of the speed tables for the A321neo based on official numbers from Airbus
  • Recalculation and re-work of the speed tables for the A318ceo based on official numbers from Airbus
  • Recalculation and re-work of the speed tables for the A319ceo based on official numbers from Airbus
  • Recalculation and re-work of the speed tables for the A320ceo based on official numbers from Airbus
  • Updated flaps behaviour and speeds for the different configurations on the A321neo

Flight Model Changes

  • Updated previously incorrect aircraft data from technical manuals, all aircraft now have accurate characteristics based on specific model numbers from Airbus

Updated flight model including the following

  • Repositioned fuel tanks
  • Repositioned payload stations
  • Created 8 payload stations for the A321neo for more precise loading of passengers
  • Repositioned engine placement
  • Repositioned scrape points for sharklet / wing fences variants
  • Updated MOI values for differences in weight and wing span

Sounds and Visuals

  • Updated cockpit textures to the latest from FlyByWire
  • Updated sounds to the latest from FlyByWire
  • Integrated "Newlight" into all aircraft [credit to Nicottine]
  • Made SATCOM module toggle work in EFB on the A319, A320, and A321neo. SATCOM on these aircraft can now be hidden
  • Removed emergency exits from EFB where not applicable
  • Removed emergency exits from ECAM --> Doors page where not applicable
  • Integrated Navigraph charts into the EFB
  • Version 1 of the ECAM re-write is live, where we have functioning EPR guages for the A319 & A320ceo IAE variants

Seatmap

  • Re-done seating layout and capacity on all aircraft
  • A318 --> 118 seats (Air France inspired)
  • A318 received EU-style business class seats that are a bit wider simulating the middle seat not being used.
  • A318 ACJ --> 32 seats (British Airways London City inspired)
  • A319 --> 156 seats (EasyJet inspired)
  • A319 ACJ --> 40 seats (Qatar Airways ACJ inspired)
  • A320 --> 174 seats
  • A321neo --> 240 seats (WizzAir inspired)
  • A321neo LR --> 160 seats (Jetblue inspired)
  • A321neo LR received lie-flat business class seats on the EFB

Branding
Replaced FlyByWire branding where allowed / applicable on the EFB with Horizon Simulations branding