Release v0.5.0
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This release features the hard fork which makes the aircraft independent of the default aircraft, countless improvements to the autopilot, quality of life changes such as pause at T/D and much more.
Changelog
- [ND] Added runway markers with extended centerline
- [ND] Fixed minor ND bugs: clipping and size of VOR R information and wind arrow, WXR returns in plan mode
- [ND] Fixed when first switching to PLAN mode, map would be incorrectly centered until first press of STEP
- [ND] Missed approach track now shows in dashed cyan as per 747-8, and changes to solid magenta upon triggering TO/GA
- [ND] Holding patterns are now always rendered as an undashed line
- [ND] Cosmetic updates to ND waypoint information
- [ND] Visual improvements to PLAN mode, including a new mask that now surrounds the compass circle stopping the route being drawn all over the display
- [ND] Redesigned Waypoint icon to be more accurate.
- [ND] Fixed some clipping issues with ND border when viewing display popped out
- [ND] Fixed bug causing duplicate UTC indications
- [ECL] Added electronic checklist with all normal checklists, closed/open loop items, dynamic conditions
- [FONTS] Added some misc special characters to EFIS font
- [FONTS] Reworked EFIS font
- [EICAS] Pressurization info now blanks out when blanking lower eicas
- [EICAS] Added seatbelts memo
- [EICAS] Added HEAT WINDOW L & R advisory messages
- [EICAS] Normalised the flap position and commanded position indicator so that each setting is linearly spaced
- [EICAS] Fixed Flap 1 position never reaching active "green" state. Flap 1 now properly indicates state of leading edge devices
- [EICAS] Various visual adjustments
- [ECL] ECL now uses new lowercase character set
- [ECL] ECL now matches the default 747-8i Boeing spec, operator specific checklists such as "AFTER LANDING" have been removed
- [FM] Fixed flap extension pause when passing each detent
- [FM] Adjusted fuel flow
- [FM] Added temporary fix for excessive ground effect and poor control response
- [MODEL] Fixed some lights not dimming
- [MODEL] Bank angle selector is now set to AUTO by default
- [FMC] Improved LNAV turn tracking
- [FMC] FMC now only accepts flaps 10 or 20 as valid takeoff settings
- [FMC] Added optional support for syncing MSFS world map flight plan
- [FMC] Fixed incorrect THR & THR REF indications in VNAV and FLCH
- [FMC] Missed approach track no longer contributes to destination DTG in progress page
- [FMC] Fixes throttle levers being able to be moved after transition from HOLD to THR REF on takeoff
- [FMC] Added variable lead-in distance at start of direct leg to allow for turning onto new course without large overshoot
- [FMC] Fixed bug causing VNAV CDU page to erroneously display MCP SPD mode in some instances
- [FMC] Lower EICAS fuel unit now matches upper EICAS fuel unit
- [FMC] Waypoints on the select desired wpt page are now sorted by proximity
- [FMC] Fixed a bug where opening an ACARS message would lead to the ATC log page
- [FMC] Spam-selecting a waypoint on the select desired wpt page no longer causes duplicate waypoints to be inserted
- [FMC] Fixed ETA in the POS REPORT page
- [FMC] Cruise level is now blank by default instead of defaulting to FL100
- [FMC] Added AP debug page
- [FMC] Fixed minor bugs in the POS REF page
- [FMC] Fixed a bug causing FMC not to change into CRZ or DES modes due to wrong altimeter source
- [FMC] Fixed a minor bug with unit conversions
- [FMC] Added T/D indication in progress page
- [AP] Fixed AT not activating when switched on if there was a mode change while it was disabled
- [AP] FLCH now correctly opens the speed window in last FMC commanded speed if switching from VNAV
- [AP] Fixed speed window not opening if V/S, ALT HOLD or FLCH selected from VNAV
- [AP] Fixed FLCH not properly engaging if pushed when in either TO or GA modes
- [AP] Fixed AT going into HOLD mode at 65kts even if TO/GA was not pushed for takeoff
- [AP] Fixed cycling FD on ground causing AT to go into Takeoff thrust in some circumstances
- [AP] V/S can now only be in whole increments of 100 feet
- [AP] Fixed AP behaviour when engaging AP above 400' feet on takeoff.
- [AP] FLCH now uses VNAV MCP SPD as initial target if selected while VNAV active and in speed intervention mode
- [AP] FLCH now defaults to current IAS as initial target speed if no valid FMC speed available
- [AP] Fixed an inconsistency with TO/GA logic depending on whether the keybind or the cockpit switch is used to trigger it
- [AP] TO/GA no longer engages the AT in SPD mode
- [AP] It is now possible to fly an ILS without selecting an approach
- [AP] Once established on an ILS approach, it is no longer possible to select different AFDS modes, except for TO/GA
- [AP] Fixed a bug which prevented arming the LOC when in HDG HOLD mode
- [VNAV] Improved behaviour for FLCH, V/S and VNAV SPD
- [VNAV] Much improved Altitude capture logic
- [VNAV] New autothrottle from scratch integrated into NavModeSelector, all modes THR REF, THR, SPD, IDLE, HOLD modelled
- [VNAV] Rewritten FMA backend and added FAC and G/P indications
- [VNAV] Integrated basic VNAV descent path logic
- [VNAV] Added T/D marker
- [VNAV] Add RNAV approach capability through IAN
- [VNAV] Heading bug automatically syncs to runway heading upon LOC capture
- [VNAV] New FMC descent mode trigger logic
- [VNAV] Early descent mode within 50nm of T/D modelled
- [VNAV] Added VNAV path deviation indicator to ND
- [VNAV] Cycling flight directors now correctly initialises TO/GA on ground and HDG HOLD & V/S in the air
- [VNAV] Limit thrust settings used by A/T as a temp workaround for excessive climb and descent rates until flight model can be fixed
- [VNAV] Add support for LOC, NDB and VOR approaches
- [VNAV] Removed DES marker
- [VNAV] Add automatic throttle IDLE at 25' on landing
- [VNAV] Complete APPR mode button functions.
- [VNAV] Complete TO/GA special pitch/speed mode logic and limit go around thrust.
- [VNAV] Add navigation performance scales to PFD
- [VNAV] Tune LNAV director to prevent current poor lateral tracking and overshooting.
- [VNAV] Added Constraint delete function to Altitude Knob push button
- [VNAV] VNAV button now correctly does nothing if pushed when airborne with VNAV already engaged
- [PFD] V/S bug now disappears from VSI when capturing altitude
- [PFD] Fixed attitude indicator displaying slightly wrong roll value
- [PFD] Heading bug and dashed line no longer displays when IRS is not aligned
- [MCP] Speed window now correctly always opens in IAS mode, never mach
- [MCP] Fixed bug requiring MCP speed knob to be pushed twice to open in some instances
- [MCP] Added new fonts for MCP displays
- [MCP] Fixed IAS/MACH mode text alignment
- [MCP] Fixed some MCP lights and vertical speed window behaviour
- [SOUNDS] Added AP disconnect sound
- [SOUNDS] Added Master Caution sound
- [SOUNDS] Added C-Chord alert when approaching MCP altitude
- [QOL] Added pause at T/D feature
- [MISC] Hard-fork: the aircraft is now independent of the Asobo aircraft and can be selected in the menu