Microsoft hat das zweite Aircraft & Avionics Update (AAU2) für den Microsoft Flight Simulator veröffentlicht. Es ist ab sofort verfügbar. Der MSFS wird beim Start auf Version 1.33.8.0 aktualisiert. Über den Installationsmanager wird das Update anschließend heruntergeladen. Der Veröffentlichung war ein mehrwöchiger Open-Betatest vorangegangen. Das AAU2 bringt vor allem für die MSFS-Airliner Boeing 747-8i des Standard-Pakets und den 787-10 Dreamliner der Premium Deluxe Edition erhebliche Verbesserungen. Brandneue, hoch detaillierte Avionik gehört genauso dazu wie aktualisierte Flugmodelle und umfassende Systeme. PFD (Primary Flight Display) und ND (Navigation Display) wurden ebenso komplett überarbeitet wie das 787 HUD (Head-up-Display) und der Autopilot. Außerdem gibt es nun zwei voneinander unabhängige FMC (Flight Management Computer). Die neuen Flugmodelle basieren jetzt auf realen Leistungsdaten.
Das Update enthält aber noch weitere allgemeine Fehlerbehebungen sowie Verbesserungen an Garmins G3000 / G5000, G1000 Nxi und GNS430W / GNS530W etc.
Erarbeitet wurde das AAU2 wieder von Matt Nischan und dem Working Title Team, die bereits für das Aircraft & Avionics Update 1 (AAU1) verantwortlich waren, bei dem u. a. Standardflugzeuge des Microsoft Flight Simulators, wie etwa die Cessna Citation CJ4-Avionik, Daher TBM 930 oder Cessna Citation Longitude, deutlich verbessert worden waren.
Insgesamt eine ziemlich ereignisreiche Woche für Microsoft: Am Montag brachte das Unternehmen das City Update 2 heraus, am Mittwoch folgte ein weiteres Update für die ATR 42-600 / 72-600. Und am Wochenende ist MS Aussteller bei der FSExpo 2023 in Houston/Texas/USA, wo weitere Details zum Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 erwartet werden.
Abschließend die Versionshinweise der v1.33.8.0:
General Bug Fixes
- The autopilot/flight director HDG mode now only reverses turn direction if the selected heading is turned past the airplane’s current heading in the direction of the turn reversal (NXI, G3000, GNS, WT21)
- Improved the behavior of turn anticipation calculation around AF/RF legs whose start and end points are slightly offset from the arc (NXI, G3000, GNS, WT21)
- Fixed an issue where backcourse localizers are not being flown correctly (NXI, G3000, GNS, WT21)
- Some error message boxes have been changed into notifications to make them less intrusive.
- Fixed some edge cases where VPATH was not properly disarmed/deactivated after a change to the VNAV state made it so that there was no path to track
- Fixed various cases where the VNAV profile would sometimes display incorrect information near the end of an approach depending on if the missed approach was activated
- Fixed a bug where the autopilot/flight director would not deactivate LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after the active nav source was switched to FMS
- Fixed a bug where certain intersections would not be displayed on the map or the GTC Nearest Intersections page
- Fixed a bug where removing the traffic and relative terrain indicators from the navigation map would leave behind an empty but visible container
- Fixed a bug where TAWS touchdown callouts were not using nearest runway elevation
- Fixed a small inaccuracy in the lateral deviation scale above the PFD HSI Map
- The autopilot/flight director HDG mode now only reverses turn direction if the selected heading is turned past 330 degrees away from the airplane’s current heading
- Fixed a bug where sometimes re-opening a GTC popup using the Back button would cause elements below it to not be correctly hidden or darkened
- Fixed a bug where the VNAV profile was not displaying time to TOD when still in the departure segment even if the airplane has reached cruise altitude and sequenced all climb constraints
- Reduced the delay of TAWS touchdown callouts when using radio altitude
- Added support for third-party developers to provide global plugins for the NXi
- Extended MFD rotary knob menu to allow customization by avionics plugins
- Fixed a bug where certain intersections would not be displayed on the map or the Nearest Intersections page
- Fixed a bug where the autopilot/flight director would not deactivate LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after the active nav source was switched to FMS
- Fixed B key not syncing barometer to actual pressure
- Fixed some page navigation issues where the right knob push would not close dialogs
- Added confirmation dialog for Activate Leg flight plan menu item
- Added support for double direct-to on an existing waypoint to activate the leg
- Fixed a bug where certain intersections would not be displayed on the map or the Nearest Intersections page
- Fixed a bug that could cause the lists in the Nearest pages to become corrupted
- Fixed a bug where the autopilot/flight director would not deactivate LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after the active nav source was switched to FMS
- Fixed an issue that could cause the 430 to not load correctly when hot-swapped in from being inactive
- Fixed some page navigation issues where the right knob push would not close dialogs
- Fixed bug causing time zone offset to always be treated as positive
- Corrected an issue in the default KAP140 template that caused the 100s’ knob animation to be applied to both the 100s’ knob, and the 1000s’
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner / Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
The Boeing 787-10 and 747-8i have received significant upgrades, with brand new highly detailed avionics, updated flight models, comprehensive systems, and more:
- Comprehensive visual overhaul of the avionics for accurate font, symbology, look, operation, and feel
- Visually accurate PFD supporting rising runway indication, ILS symbology, FPV and much more
- Independent MFD/ND/CDU Screens supporting view pane system management
- Full MFD synoptics pages indicating status of their respective systems
- Integrated avionics checklists on the MFD
- EICAS supporting full engine indication display and a whole suite of CAS messages
- CDU supporting advanced flight plan management and performance initialization features
- Advanced flight plan support, including arcs, radius-to-fix, intercepts, holds, procedure turns, and missed approaches
- Alternate diversions with customizable profiles for the predictions of ETA, distance and fuel remaining to multiple airports
- More in-depth Speedbrakes logic (rejected takeoff, arm, reversers, auto down behavior)
- Performance based VNAV with idle descent capabilities considering aircraft state, temperature and wind forecast
- Advanced VNAV configuration with ECON/selected modes, configuration of speed restrictions and speed transitions
- Fully featured autothrottle system with correct AT modes/functionality and communication to and from the FMS
- Thrust management system supporting cost index, thrust limitation and assumed temperature derate
- Fully featured autopilot including AUTOLAND, FLARE and ROLLOUT modes
- Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN) functionality and indications for straight-in non-precision approaches
- RNP/ANP indications
- TCAS II system supporting traffic advisories and RA indications on the ND
- Revised Engine and Flight Model bringing many values closer to book, fuel consumption, engine power settings, climb rates, speeds, and attitudes
- Fuel System overhaul supporting correct automation and warning logic
- Support for Hydraulic Demand pumps and automation
- Air conditioning and basic duct pressure simulation
- Pressurization system with FMS (AUTO) and MAN landing altitude capabilities and automatic VNAV based altitude scheduling
- Electrical systems with correct bus connection logic and adjusted power consumption
- Functional GPS and IRS navigation systems
- Adding more functionality to the overhead panels with accurate indications on the electrics, hydraulics, fuel and ECS panels
- Adjusted overhead panels logic and lighting accordingly
- Extended ingame checklists for both planes which are mostly autocompletetable
- 787: Revision of the plane’s soundscape
- 787: Overhauled HUD supporting nearly all real-world symbology, including both Full and Decluttered modes, runway edge lines, FPV acceleration and speed error indications, TOGA and G/S reference lines, and unusual attitudes
- 787: New fly-by-wire system simulating the authentic C*U law with trim speed unique to Boeing aircraft
- 787: Flaps system comes with “Load Relief” and “Auto-gap” functionality
- PFD: Fixed an issue where the wind indicator would spin to the wrong direction
- FMS: Fix edge case when inserting waypoint at end of flight plan
- FMS: Fix default hold inbound course to match previous leg outbound course
- Fixed a bug where the autopilot/flight director would not deactivate LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after the active nav source was switched to FMS
- The PFD roll indicator is now rendered using the correct “sky pointer” configuration
- Fixed thrust reverser animations so that the buckets are only shown as deployed when reverse thrust is actually engaged
- Added mitigation to prevent the engine and APU graphics on the Fuel, Hydraulics, ECS, and Anti-Ice Synoptic Panes from rendering incorrectly
- The rudder can now be powered by both the A and B hydraulic systems and no longer requires the left engine to be running
- Bearing Pointer information is no longer missing when the PFD is in Split mode
- Fixed improper placement of the NAV/DME information banner when the PFD was in Split mode
- Fixed a bug where Bearing Pointer 2 information was displayed in the incorrect location when Bearing Pointer 1 was turned off
- Changing the selected airspeed while autothrottle is on no longer causes the autothrottle to command sudden changes in throttle lever position
- Added support for the dual-cue flight director format
- The roll spoilers (mid- and outboard) can no longer be extended without hydraulic system pressure
- Improved the autothrottle’s airspeed-tracking behavior and improved the responsiveness of the autothrottle when envelope speed protection is active
- Reduced the sensitivity of the autothrottle to sudden changes in airspeed
- The PFD roll indicator no longer renders the roll scale arc
- The minimums alerter now works correctly when using radio minimums
- Added following presets for Yawman Arrow :
- Yawman Arrow (General Aviation)
- Yawman Arrow (Jets)
- Yawman Arrow (Helicopters)
- All device with a joystick can now control the cursor
- Fixed the right analog stick in the gamepad default preset not turning/spinning any knobs in aircraft