2018.3
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.
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