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Changelog https://www.aerofly.com/aerofly_fs_2/dokuwiki/doku.php/manual:early_access_changelog
2017-07-26
A320
liveries;
Other implemented features
2017-07-26
- Fixes to the shimmering buildings and houses seen by some users
- Improvements to the night lighting and a fix to the flickering lights seen at night
- The ability to now define a user folder in a new location/drive
- completely overhauled
- increased functionality and greater realism for all aircraft
- reduced pilot work load, prepared for usage in takeoff, clean and landing configuration
- basic modes for each aircraft is now corrected
- improved LNAV/VNAV functionality (e.g. automatic descent at T.O.D. in Boeing)
- added manual navigation source selection in LJ45, Q400 and C90GTX
- added fully automatic landing for A320, B737, B747
- added managed RNAV (GPS) approach with lateral and vertical deviation from FMS
- added mode reversions for A320
- disables with levers at idle in A320
- is set on in A320 by applying FLX or TOGA on ground, features stall protection: A.FLOOR and TOGA LK, ground speed mini principle
- added B747 and B737 have reduced thrust during climb
- added FMS like features to the navigation displays of all airliners, e.g. top of descent, vertical and lateral deviation from flight plan
- added crew alerting system (CAS) added to LJ45 and B747 with takeoff configuration warnings, autopilot and auto-throttle disconnect warnings
- faster roll rate
- better turn coordination
- features basic protections, like pitch, bank, stall and over-speed protections
- trim reset on landing
- adjusted flight models:
- reduced drag in A320, B747, LJ45
- added auto throttle disconnect
- added TOGA button assignment
- added spoiler move two directions (incremental)
- added spoiler arm
- advanced autopilot completely overhauled
- added lateral modes: bank hold, track, go-around track, localizer capture, runway (takeoff), runway track (takeoff), rollout, vor capture, RNAV/GPS approach
- added vertical modes pitch hold, go-around pitch (takeoff), flight path angle, altitude capture, altitude cruise, MACH hold, FLCH climb and descent (OP CLB, OP DES)
- added flight level profiles for LJ45 (high speed and normal), expedited CLB or DES, SRS (takeoff), step climb, VNAV path (auto-descent after top of descent), FINAL (similar to VNAV path but for approach), glide slope capture, flare (autoland), rollout (autoland)
- added throttle modes:HOLD (levers can be moved in idle or during takeoff roll), MACH hold, “A. FLOOR”, “TOGA LK”, “THR REF”
- added correct basic modes for all aircraft (BANK, HOLD, HDG)
- added autopilot can auto-land certain aircraft: A320, B747, B737
- added automatic auto-throttle engagement with thrust lever when flight directors are on (A320)
- added auto-throttle is set off when levers are retarded to idle (A320)
- added auto-throttle locks current thrust value when it is set to off.
- added support for manual navigation source selection in LJ45 and King-Air
- added voluntary and involuntary disconnect
- added autopilot disengages at MDA -50ft if not in LOC/GS, also disengages at 50ft AGL if it can't auto-land
- added support for 360 deg turns depending on direction the knob is turned
- added “ground speed mini” principle (in manged mode the speed won't be allowed to drop very far, remains above flap retraction speeds)
- added acceleration height and thrust reduction height (1300 and 1500 ft)
- added automatic switch over from speed to mach in climb (reversed in descent)
- added support for aircraft without specific flight director key (Q400, LJ45 FD clear only buttons)
- added RNAV (GPS) approach
- added correct behavior for multiple autopilots at once (multiple AP's only allowed during approach and go-around)
- added vertical and lateral deviation from flight plan, incl. top of descent warning, drag required, etc.
- added mode reversions (e.g. target altitude is changed during altitude capture phase)
- added for A320: when FD is in ALT and the autopilot is engaged it will do a level off at current altitude when the deviation to the target altitude is greater 250 ft.
- added auto-throttle maintains speed above VLS (low speed) and below VMAX
- Added intelligent automatic initialization:ready to go in takeoff configuration (LNAV/NAV armed, CLB/VNAV armed), cruise altitude set in landing configuration: automatic ILS capture or final approach (LNAV/VNAV) armed, ga-altitude set altitude hold in cruise configuration and armed LNAV/VNAV and managed speed, current selected,altitude synchronized
- adjusted vertical speed hold modes to be more subtle
- adjusted loc-capture and hold to be based on ground track, not heading (for crosswind landings)
- fixed selected speed below allowed minimum value
- fixed selected/managed speed target always above minimum allowed value
- angle of attack protection
- over-speed protection
- high and low pitch
- bank protection
- added automatic trim reset on ground
A320
- added auto-thrust can be disengaged by pulling levers to idle
- added thrust lever indents
- added flexible takeoff (FLX)
- added A.FLOOR and TOGA LK
- added thrust lock when auto-thrust set off via FCU
- added auto-thrust limited to lever position
- added autopilot disconnect warning can be cancelled if disconnect button pressed twice
- added fly by wire resets trim on touch down
- added a lot more moving buttons to virtual cockpit (autopilot, ecam switching panel, auto-brake, chrono and clock, etc.)
- added spoilers retract at high angle of attack
- added slat retraction inhibited at high angle of attack
- added MACH and FPA selection to FCU
- added auto-thrust now protects speed from dropping below lowest selectable speed
- added ground speed mini principle during approach (speed is kept high depending on selected flap setting)
- changed total mass of aircraft to 60t
- changed total drag (now lower)
- changed gear lever is locked on ground
- changed radar altitude callouts now quieter
- corrected FCU display, e.g. dashing values after 10 or 45 seconds
- corrected v-speeds for increased takeoff-mass of 60t
- fixed auto-brake not on MAX in takeoff configuration
- fixed baro-pull knobs, now push and pull
- changed display colors
- changed flight mode annunciation
- changed names of autopilot modes
- added new modes are boxed
- added comm modes LAND, FLARE, ROLLOUT, FINAL APP
- added approach capability (e.g. CAT 3 DUAL)
- added flashing LVR CLB warning (action required: reduce throttle position to engage auto-thrust system or disable auto-thrust)
- added amber THR LK warning (action required: move thrust levers to gain manual control)
- added “DECELERATE” warning when flown past the top of descent and not stated descent yet
- added “MORE DRAG” warning (action required: extend speed-brakes and monitor vertical deviation)
- added “DH 100 ft” to PFD default enabled when approach phase is set (Baro minimum is prepared as well, can't be used yet)
- completely re-done
- fine tuned design
- added V1 digital readout
- changed numbers (V1, VR, V2, VLS, green dot…) to more realistic values
- changed speed-bug appearance
- vls, low speed and alpha protection tape now moving depending on load factor
- mach number now correctly positioned
- all overflow clippings or pop-ins simulated correctly as in real world
- completely re-done
- changed to a more authentic look
- fine tuned pitch ladder
- added high and low pitch red arrows
- added amber tail-strike warning arrow
- changed pitch and bank protection angles now dynamic
- added flight path vector and BIRD (flight path vector) when in TRK/FPA
- added flight director failure warning and selected heading tick
- added mode reversions (flashing flight director on PFD and audible “3-tick”)
- added flight director failure text (big red “FD” in top left)
- completely re-done
- accurate magnifier size
- accurate font-size
- accurate altitude-bug roll-in
- added altitude alert
- added flashing QNH/STD barometer reference when above/below transition altitude/level (action required: pull/push baro STD)
- added vertical deviation (green dot on altitude tape)
- added brown low altitude awareness
- adjusted radar altimeter red low altitude awareness rendering
- added support for latest A320 yellow MDA/baro-minium bar
- added qnh/std transition level/altitude flashing warning
- added/adjusted metric altitude readouts
- support for negative altitudes
- completely re-done
- changed heading bug appearance
- changed ILS overflow to a box
- changed ILS values in lower left to look more realistic
- overhauled
- displays digital readout correctly now
- changed font size
- changed ILS display of localizer and glideslope
- overall look fine-tuned
- parked position/overflow points outwards
- added V/DEV for None-ILS managed approach on PFD (magenta brick instead of ILS glide slope)
- added flashing “ILS” warning - push LS button
- added flashing “V/DEV” warning - push LS button
- added “TA ONLY” box at the bottom
- added MODE CHANGE and RANGE CHANGE when switching settings
- added selected approach “ILS APP” or “RNV APP” depending on available auto-tuning availability
- added top of climb, top of descent, end of descent, 10,000 ft acceleration and deceleration point, approach speed deceleration point, ETP etc.
- changed route now drawn only partially (remaining route)
- changed chrono time look
- changed bearing needle pointers and tables in left and right bottom corners
- changed GS and TAS readouts in top left corner
- changed next waypoint into in top right corner
- changed LS and VOR modes now display course deviation only if signal received
- changed the look of LS and VOR mode
- added set lever to climb warning on ECAM memo
- added autopilot disconnect (voluntary) and auto-thrust disconnect (voluntary and involuntary)
- added “cabin ready” annunciation
- changed fuel on board, fuel flow and gross weight now rounded
- prepared engine display for shut down engines (not enabled yet)
- adjusted look
- changed lever position to a circle
- added auto-thrust command arcs
- added amber “REV” when reversers are in transition
- adjusted look
- added max EGT tick
- completely redone
- more realistic look
- displays now selected flap and slat target
- added flight director priority lights on MCP
- added moving buttons for MCP
- added mach selection in MCP
- added autopilot disconnect warning light
- added altitude alert
- added gear lever now has an off position
- added auto-brake disengage warning
- added HSI mode can be changed to view lateral and vertical deviation from flight plan (toggle switch in glareshield, left and right of autopilot selection)
- added flight mode annunciator
- changed automatic nav-tuning disabled per default
- changed vertical speed can be stepped in 50 ft/min increments
- added crew alerting system (CAS) with messages like auto-break status, autopilot warnings, takeoff configuration warning for spoilers, flaps, etc.
- added THR REF limit for the auto-throttle system. Uses full thrust for takeoff and reduces to 90% after thrust reduction height
- added buttons on glareshield are now moving
- added vertical deviation to navigation display
- added airport elevation visible on PFD
- added autopilot bank limit selection
- added auto-throttle keeps speed at or above flap retraction speed in VNAV during the approach\
- added VREF display
- changed flight mode annunciator on PFD highlights new modes and displays correct names
- changed flap retraction speed visible on PFD speed tape
- changed top right information on ND
- changed trend arc for turn doesn't overlap with center line and is white
- changed total drag of the aircraft is reduced
- changed when set to runway selected speed is V2
- changed ND plan mode
- changed MCP buttons light up
- added navigation source selection: FMS, NAV1, NAV2 including coupling to left or right HSI
- added autopilot target vertical speed to vertical speed indicator
- added autopilot buttons now move in virtual cockpit
- added label “next page” to radio management unit
- changed HSI displays course even if no signal is received, only course deviation indicator is removed
- changed flight mode annunciator on PFD displays correct names for modes
- changed navigation source legend on primary flight display now displays more realistically if no signal received or no if data present
- fixed ADF frequency on radio management panel now visible again
- added crew alerting system (CAS) with info like status of auto-spoilers, warning spoilers extended, take off configuration warning: flaps, trim, etc.
- added take off warning affected items boxed in red on EICAS
- added altitude alert
- added FMS mode (TERM, APPR or enroute) displayed on PFD
- added reduced bank limit for autopilot
- added animated buttons in virtual cockpit
- added approach capability displayed on PFD
- added MFD TCAS view
- added AP and YD disconnect warnings now flashing
- changed flight mode annunciator highlights new modes and displays correct names\
- changed selecting vertical speed mode hides selected speed and vice versa.
- changed trim display on EICAS
- changed MFD top left FMS information hidden when no route available
- fixed auto-spoilers now only deploy above 60 kts ground speed
liveries;
- Austrian Airlines, Canada Express, Flybe, Horizon Alaska, Celebration and Green, Sata, SkyWork
- full rigid body simulation of the fuselage, wings, stabilizers, gear and propeller with Aerofly FS 2 engine natively accurate flight model which is fairly close to real world numbers during climb, cruise and descent
- simulated prop wash effects on wing, gyroscopic effects of the large propellers which require a bit of trimming on pitch, yaw and roll axis when power changes
- custom engine physics for the PW150A turboprop engine using real world physics laws and no “lookup table” calculations
- realistic engine shut-down and preliminary failure of other systems with engine off
- engine start: physically accurate simulation with starter connected to high pressure shaft
- engine has realistic heat capacity and cools down when its off
- all real world derates implemented: MTOP, NTOP, MCL, MCR, reduced TOP TRQ selection
- power lever with audible detents
- fully feathering
- reduced prop rotation speed for landing (REDUCED NP LANDING)
- beta range and reverse
- requires manual click on “ALT SEL” button to arm any altitude capture. can also be used to arm the flight director, right click (temp. workaround) to disarm altitude capture
- fully simulated navigation source selection including “DUAL FD” during ILS CAT 2 approach
- lateral modes: bank hold, heading hold, heading select, LOC*, LOC, VOR, LNAV
- vertical modes: GA pitch guidance, pitch hold, V/S, ALT*, ALT, IAS, VNAV PATH, G/S*, G/S
- as in real world: no auto-throttle, no auto-land, no VNAV climb, deselection of modes possible to return to basic modes
- top of climb <TOC> and top of decent <TOD> displayed on ND
- navigation source selection on PFD, vertical and lateral offset from flight plan
- formatting of ND allows ILS preview and whilst autopilot still follows FMS routing
- all system pages, and display swaps
- full mode of ND, data toggles
- formatted mode to pretune ILS/VOR course, right-click (temp. workaround) the FORMAT button to engage this view
- MDA/DH, V-speed and pressure selection
- altitude alert
- raw data needle bearing selection
- increased reference speeds with switch on ice protection panel
- default: FMS autotune engaged, can be disabled to set ILS or VOR frequencies manually
- has multiple pages as well as expand features
- tuning of VHF, VOR/ILS, ADF, ATC as well as adjustment volume levels
- change ATC/TCAS from ON ALT to off and vice versa using right-click
- can be set off
Other implemented features
- control lock
- stick pusher (stall protection), can be set off
- spoilers and rudder control are lost when engines set off in flight
- flight controls can be manually set off using the “powered flight control surfaces” buttons
- nose wheel steering can be set off
- spoiler switch with automatic “set on” function when power levers are advanced
- parking brake
- chrono and elapsed timer (ET automatically runs in flight)
- warning panel with a lot of warn indications and warning/advisory light test
- blade pitch effects such as DISC condition of props, reverse, RPM changes, etc.
- engine turbine and ignition
- wind, ground roll
- bleeds
- overspeed warning
- gear warning horn
- stall warning
- takeoff configuration warning - tests trim, condition levers, flaps and tiller centered
- beta range warning in flight - leave power lever above flight idle detent in flight
- master caution, master warning and fire test sounds
- pitch trim warning sound
- seat belts and no smoking signs, audible “ding”
- detent sounds, switch sounds, and button sounds
- altitude alert
- autopilot disconnect
- altitude callouts
- pressurization: panel working but has no affect yet
- hydraulics: hydraulic panel for STBY and PTU selectable, when engines are off some flight controls fail
- bleeds: mostly audible sound, no affect on cabin conditions modeled yet
- APU: has self test, can be started and shut down, has no affect
- electrics: mostly static, some failures due to engines off are shown
- deicing panel: automatic and manual selection can be made, has no affect on aircraft what so ever, icing not modeled yet.
- fire test: sound and warnings shown
- auto-feather: shows as armed but actual feathering is not implemented since currently the only way to turn off the engine is through moving lever to cut off anyway
- animations: tablets left and right of pilot and f/o can be folded down