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@onox onox released this 02 Sep 16:06
· 741 commits to master since this release
version/2018.3
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Features:

  • Improved 3D models and textures of all levers, toggles, seats, magneto keys, EGT gauge and attitude indicator
  • New recess casings to all panel instruments
  • Improved labels of panel texture
  • Added 3D models to cockpit:
    • Alternate static source knob
    • Glove pocket to panel (holds GPS device when not in use)
    • Lighter hole
    • Overhead panel light switches for red flood, gauge post, and white dome/courtesy lights
    • Low Voltage LED
    • Sunvisors
    • PPT cables connected to the yokes
  • New ammeter gauge matching the model used in the 172P
  • Light maps for red flood, gauge post and white dome light
  • ALS procedural lights (glare) for red flood, gauge post, white dome and wing courtesy light
  • Light map illumination and procedural glare responds to available light and dims during daylight
  • Re-positioned and improved 3D models and textures of all levers
  • Added ambient occlusion map to all interior textures
  • Added glass effect for gauges
  • New sounds, including when clicking on the checklist, adding/removing control lock, mounting/dismounting GPS, opening/closing glove pocket, opening/closing the window latches, extending/retracting the water rudder cable
  • Better sound for flaps lever and motor
  • Interlocked master switch (BAT and ALT)
  • GPS antenna is now up by default
  • GPS night mode
  • Amphibious gear advisor activated
  • New amphibious gear lever
  • Expanded help tool tips
  • Add subtle glass reflection to panel instruments and radio stack
  • Moved tutorials to Hilo Airport (PHTO)
  • Improved tutorials and added two new ones: take off and landing for float variants
  • Much improved propeller model
  • Improved handle animation of doors and baggage door
  • Doors should now be closed from the inside using the door strap
  • Air resistance will force an open door or baggage door backwards
  • Improved KMA20's marker sensitivity toggle animation
  • Much improved vertical stabilizer model, including a retopologized beacon model
  • Added external antennas for the ELT, transponder, ADF and marker beacons
  • Removed wire connecting the wings to the tail as our ADF receiver uses a different type of antenna
  • Animated water rudder cable
  • New digital clock added
  • New five slot Save and Resume feature
  • QT launcher variant selection support
  • QT launcher Location support including "On approach"

Fixes:

  • Most of the cases of multiple objects mapped to a single texture have now been solved by assigning each their own texture
  • 3D models of rotary knobs of VOR and NAV radios now turn 360 degrees
  • Corrected the label of the OBS knob of the heading indicator
  • Implemented a particle effect color and light manager for smoke and spray
  • Adjusted P-factor effect
  • Strobe lights are stronger now
  • Fixed issue which caused the landing light to appear green under certain situations
  • Removed shadow effect from radio stack readouts
  • Autopilot readouts now match the rest of the radio stack in both colour and intensity
  • Added a black panel behind the broken wing structure

People who have contributed to the 2018.3 release:

See release/2018.3 for any additional fixes added to this release.

Note: this aircraft is the default aircraft in FlightGear. Manually downloading it is not necessary.