Take Command! SR20/22 Updates Released

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the following updates for our products:

Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series 1.4.0
Take Command! SR20 G1000 1.4.0
Take Command! SR22 Entegra Series 1.2.0
Take Command! SR20 Entegra 1.2.0

These updates consist of a wide variety of improvements and further preparations for X-Plane 12. (This isn’t the X-Plane 12 update, but this is a step towards it. Once X-Plane 12 is released, we will release updates in due course to fully support the new sim at no additional charge to existing customers.

To Update: Download your installer(s) here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the products here:

SR20/22 G1000 1.4.0 Release Notes

New Features:

Improved maintenance system with expanded procedures and more detailed readouts to distinguish between states and mechanic actions.
Physics model improvements, including addressing the starting behaviors by addressing issues in the fuel priming logic.
[T-1675] 3D overhaul for windows and ice visualization system (IVS), which looks much better and should increase sim performance!
[T-1619] Proper Instrument Brightness Knob Behavior with G1000 Screen Dimming

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

Fixed TKS filter clogs causing too high of pressure rise in TKS system
Fixed bugs in fuel refilling
Fixed physics state files not showing on Mac
[T-1661] Cirrus magnetic compass missing current direction needle
[T-1672] Glareshield stitching 2 stitches out of place
[T-1677] FMOD improvements and fixes
[T-1674] New windows and seals
[T-1675] IVS System updates Window icing
[T-1670] Missing ice lights
[T-1676] Missing inspection panel screws – wing root
[T-1673] Mesh clean up (350k triangles removed)
[T-1655] Improve stutters by moving asynchronous tasks to separate thread from the main sim.
[T-1647] Failures and Maintenance Rework
[T-1658] Make UI inspection output scrollable/smaller
[T-1662] Add option to disable ELT
[T-1663] Custom flaps dataref for FMOD
[T-1659] Check batteries for commercial sims
[T-1680] Add hardware trigger command for CAPS deployment

SR20/22 Entegra 1.2.0 Release Notes

New Features:

Improved maintenance system with expanded procedures and more detailed readouts to distinguish between states and mechanic actions.
Physics model improvements, including addressing the starting behaviors by addressing issues in the fuel priming logic.
[T-1675] 3D overhaul for windows and ice visualization system (IVS), which looks much better and should increase sim performance!

Note: With this version, Linux support has been removed from the aircraft.

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

Fixed TKS filter clogs causing too high of pressure rise in TKS system
Fixed bugs in fuel refilling
Fixed physics state files not showing on Mac
[T-1391] Rudder Pedal animation bug
[T-1661] Cirrus magnetic compass missing current direction needle
[T-1677] FMOD improvements and fixes
[T-1674] New windows and seals
[T-1675] IVS System updates Window icing
[T-1670] Addressed ice lights
[T-1676] Missing inspection panel screws – wing root
[T-1673] Mesh clean up (350k triangles removed)
[T-1655] Improve stutters by moving asynchronous tasks to separate thread from the main sim.
[T-1647] Failures and Maintenance Rework
[T-1658] Make UI inspection output scrollable/smaller
[T-1662] Add option to disable ELT
[T-1663] Custom flaps dataref for FMOD

Take Command! SR20/22 Updates Released, Preparing for X-Plane 12

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the following updates for our products:

Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series 1.3.0
Take Command! SR20 G1000 1.3.0
Take Command! SR22 Entegra Series 1.1.0
Take Command! SR20 Entegra 1.1.0

These updates consist of a wide variety of improvements, and as we detailed last month, our initial preparations for X-Plane 12. (This isn’t the X-Plane 12 update, but this is a step towards it. Once X-Plane 12 is released, we will release updates in due course to fully support the new sim at no additional charge to existing customers.

To Update: Download your installer(s) here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the products here:

SR20/22 G1000 1.3.0 Release Notes

New Features:

Major infrastructure refactoring in preparation for X-Plane 12, bringing over our modern fundamental function library, activation system, and anonymized statistics platform from our in-development aircraft. These systems should increase the aircraft functions’ stability and provide a better basis going into X-Plane 12 for a more unified experience across our fleet.
Improved FMOD sounds throughout with surround sound support and fixed audio compression. Reworked sound space, sound positioning, and refined engine and prop sounds.
Visual model overhaul, improving fuselage mesh and interior textures. No more ripples or pinches in the composite exterior. Added 3D stitching on the glare shield.
Performance tuning and general improvements

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

[T-1203] Exterior lights should now work with “hide_3d_details” setting
[T-1602] Tabs fuel option on SR20 should fill properly
[T-1611] Persist setting option in the menu was previously finicky
[T-1431] SR22 NA adjust fuselage drag coefficients
[T-1542] Adjust MD302 power handling with RSG Cirrus Cockpit hardware
[T-1630] Wobbly propeller disc texture
[T-1631] Magnetic compass texture orientation
[T-1259] Improved engine model handling
[T-1639] Fixed hidden visor in exterior view
[T-1643] Fix GCU frequency ENT key on engine page for frequency entry

SR20/SR22 Entegra 1.1.0 Release Notes

New Features

Major infrastructure refactoring in preparation for X-Plane 12, bringing over our modern fundamental function library, activation system, and anonymized statistics platform from our in-development aircraft. These systems should increase the aircraft functions’ stability and provide a better basis going into X-Plane 12 for a more unified experience across our fleet.
Improved FMOD sounds throughout with surround sound support and fixed audio compression. Reworked sound space, sound positioning, and refined engine and prop sounds.
Visual model overhaul, improving fuselage mesh and interior textures. No more ripples or pinches in the composite exterior.
Add Annunciator Panel popup window
Improve performance of Entegra system
Improve engine handling
[T-1609] Support for simultaneous DFC90 button press functionality for RealSimGear DFC90 hardware
Commercial Edition: Customizable failures for aircraft and avionics

Bug Fixes and Improvements

[T-1578] Add PFD Knob labels
[T-1571] Fix Entegra PFD knob push action
[T-1604] Fix engine parameter rounding errors
[T-1575] Improve automatic popup handling
[T-1637] Add in-sim popup control for windows
[T-1631] Fix magnetic compass orientation
[T-1638] Adjusted Linux dependencies
[T-1513] Commercial Edition: Improved oil pump failure, Added configurable Magneto failures
[T-1639] Fixed hidden visor in exterior view
[T-1630] Fix propeller disc wobbly texture
[T-1629] Fix bungled Linux OpenGPWS versions
[T-1641] Fix DFC90 popup window label brightness

Screenshot courtesy of RobH via the TorqueSim Discord

Take Command! SR20/SR22 G1000: Update 1.2.2 Released

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series and Take Command! SR20 G1000 1.2.2 updates. These updates consist of a variety of improvements which we have integrated to improve the aircraft.

To Update: Download your installer here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the G1000 SR22 and SR20 here!

Take Command! SR20/SR22 G1000 Series Changelog:

Improvements:

Improve engine propeller governor behaviors and performance
Fix CAPS pin clickspot
Popup window jumping cursor bug on Windows resolved
MD302 HPA unit support (RealSimGear Cirrus Cockpit customers)
Miscellaneous bug and quality of life improvements

As always, thanks for supporting TorqueSim. We appreciate your feedback and support!

Take Command! SR20/SR22 Entegra: Update 1.0.3 Released

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the Take Command! SR22 Entegra Series and Take Command! SR20 Entegra 1.0.3 update. These updates consists of a wide variety of bug fixes which we have integrated to improve the aircraft.

To Update: Download your installer here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the Entegra SR22 and SR20 here!

Take Command! SR20 Entegra and SR22 Entegra Series Changelog:

New Features:

Much improved integration with RealityXP GTNs and GNSs:
Implemented parsing RealityXP output waypoint names (prevents the “+XX-YY” style names that have been showing previously when the AIRAC cycle conflicts and a waypoint doesn’t exist in the different database between RealityXP/X-Plane
Improved behavior of CDI key with RealityXP on GPS1. The CDI key now works properly and following the “1-2-1 method” along with using the CDI key to switch between VLOC1/GPS1 should now work properly.

Bug Fixes & Improvements:

Fixed mouse cursor behavior on popup windows with the Windows operating system.
Improve MFD airspace altitude limit display location determination algorithm
Improve persistence system
Adjusted propeller governor override to remove prop fluctuations that was affecting a subset of users
Entegra OAT units on Map page match setting on the Engine page
Fix behavior of wind indicator on the ground
Update RealSimGear CommandMapping files
Add MD302 standby gauge for RealSimGear Cockpit hardware
Add setting to disengage parking break with toe break press
Disable obstacle database on Linux builds to prevent library loading issues
Fix trim hat labels

As always, thanks for supporting TorqueSim. We appreciate your feedback and support!

Take Command! SR20/SR22 G1000: Update 1.2.1 Released

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series and Take Command! SR20 G1000 1.2.1 updates. These updates consist of a variety of improvements which we have integrated to improve the aircraft.

To Update: Download your installer here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the G1000 SR22 and SR20 here!

Take Command! SR20/SR22 G1000 Series Changelog:

Improvements:

Add fix for users with frozen G1000 screens on startup
Fixed Avitab
Adjusted VR clickspots for throttle and mixture levers
Added ability to disable the G1000 multithreaded texture uploader for those with unsupported graphics cards
Prevent crash at sim quit caused by improper file access with Windows
Add support for increased G1000 screen resolution configurations
MD302 Auto Initialization with RealSimGear SR20/SR22 Cockpit Hardware
Updated RealSimGear Command Mapping files to support latest RealSimGear cockpit hardware

As always, thanks for supporting TorqueSim. We appreciate your feedback and support!

RealSimGear/TorqueSim SR20/SR22 BATD: FAA Approved!

TorqueSim and RealSimGear are excited to announce the FAA Approval for our Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD). This means you can now have your very own FAA certified flight simulator at home. Having a BATD allows you to log flight time on your approved simulator in your logbook. If you have an Instrument Rating you can use an FAA Certified BATD to maintain instrument currency. In the presence of a CFI you can also use the simulator to contribute to certain requirements of a private pilot certificate and instrument rating.

The new FAA Approved BATD Simulator products from RealSimGear are unique in that they offer a true representation of the important flight controls found in common general aviation aircraft. Real buttons and knobs are provided, no distracting touch screens or cumbersome screen overlays. This is the most realistic, most affordable FAA approved simulator currently available of such quality. TorqueSim is thrilled to power this simulator via our TorqueSim SR2X Commercial Edition software, included with the BATD.

Learn More!

The BATD is available in the Standard variant or Professional variant.

Both Versions Include:

RealSimGear G1000 Suite with back lighting
RealSimGear Cirrus Desktop Console & Cirrus Switch Panel
RealSimGear GCU Stack (Choice of Perspective or Perspective Plus version)
Flight Sim Spec PC
49″ Ultra Wide Curved Monitor
X-Plane 11 Professional Edition
Professional Edition TorqueSim SR20, SR22, or SR22TN Aircraft model
Premium Support

The Standard variant includes:

Thrustmaster Side Stick
Logitech Throttle
Logitech Rudder Pedals

The Pro variant includes:

RealSimGear Cirrus Yoke with Force Feedback
RealSimGear Cirrus Throttle
Thrustmaster TPR Rudder Pedals

Learn More!

Take Command! SR20/SR22 G1000: Update 1.2.0 Released

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series and Take Command! SR20 G1000 1.2.0 updates. These updates consist of a wide variety of improvements which we have integrated to improve the aircraft. Many of these improvements have stemmed from our recently released Take Command! SR20/SR22 equipped with the Entegra Avionics.

To Update: Download your installer here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the G1000 SR22 and SR20 here!

Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series Changelog:

Improvements:

Implemented a custom GPS intercept arming logic
Added the ability to hide the passenger 3D models
New RealSimGear G1000 Popout System
Flight model set to experimental by default
Prop disk visualization improvements
Added cold-weather engine cover
Added ELT triggering with high-G impacts
Added ability for cockpits without parking brake handles to disengage parking brake
FMOD sound improvements
CAPS cover now hides in the front right pouch
Livery specific normal maps with metallic paint
Added Carbon liveries
Various 3D and texture improvements
Cleaned belly dirt texturing
Tail number location reworked

Take Command! SR20 G1000 Changelog:

Improvements:

Implemented a custom GPS intercept arming logic
Added the ability to hide the passenger 3D models
New RealSimGear G1000 Popout System
Flight model set to experimental by default
Prop disk visualization improvements
Added cold-weather engine cover
Added ELT triggering with high-G impacts
Added ability for cockpits without parking brake handles to disengage parking brake
FMOD sound improvements
CAPS cover now hides in the front right pouch
Livery specific normal maps with metallic paint
Various 3D and texture improvements
Cleaned belly dirt texturing
Tail number location reworked

As always, thanks for supporting TorqueSim. We appreciate your feedback and support!

Take Command! SR20/SR22 Entegra: Update 1.0.2 Released

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the Take Command! SR22 Entegra Series and Take Command! SR20 Entegra 1.0.2 update. These updates consists of a wide variety of bug fixes which we have integrated to improve the aircraft.

To Update: Download your installer here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the Entegra SR22 and SR20 here!

Take Command! SR22 Entegra Series Changelog:

Improvements:

Added ability to hide 3D people through custom load manager
Added scroll wheel support to knobs in popups
Improved Entegra MFD Map performance
Added Entegra Fit for Flight and Envelope of Safety Boot Screens
Added proper autopilot annunciators for DFC90 on Entegra PFD
Improved frequency of engine parameter updating

Bug Fixes:

Now reads RealityXP GPS Waypoint name Datarefs for PFD
Fixed persistence and config files not saving
Fixed Cruise/Descent Checklists showing doubled
Added lock to prevent auto-throttle engagement with certain hardware
Added Turn rate error beyond standard rate
Now sets engine air filter to proper default value with reset engine state

Take Command! SR20 Entegra Changelog:

Improvements:

Added ability to hide 3D people through custom load manager
Added scroll wheel support to knobs in popups
Improved Entegra MFD Map performance
Added Entegra Fit for Flight and Envelope of Safety Boot Screens
Added proper autopilot annunciators for DFC90 on Entegra PFD
Improved frequency of engine parameter updating

Bug Fixes:

Now reads RealityXP GPS Waypoint name Datarefs for PFD
Fixed persistence and config files not saving
Fixed Cruise/Descent Checklists showing doubled
Fixed SR20 Airspeed tape speed ranges
Added lock to prevent auto-throttle engagement with certain hardware
Added Turn rate error beyond standard rate
Now sets engine air filter to proper default value with reset engine state

As always, thanks for supporting TorqueSim. We appreciate your feedback and support!

Take Command! SR20/SR22 Entegra: Update 1.0.1 Released

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are pleased to announce the release of the Take Command! SR22 Entegra Series and Take Command! SR20 Entegra 1.0.1 update. These updates consists of a wide variety of bug fixes which we have integrated to improve the aircraft.

To Update: Download your installer here and re-install!

Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the Entegra SR22 and SR20 here!

Take Command! SR22 Entegra Series Changelog:

Improvements:

Airspeed/Altitude Tape rolling digits
Include pre-made GNS/GTN configs for all options (See included RealityXP_Configs folder)
Add support for RealSimGear hardware alternate resolutions in the auto-detect popup systems
Enable Experimental Flight Model on ACFs

Bug Fixes:

Transparent baro disc in standby altimeter
Fix VR Config file to remove errant audio panel entries
Fix hundreds digit % power indication
Entegra MFD Command Descriptions mislabeled
Add protection for GPS names on PFD
Empty flight plan causes jumping on TRIP page
Update SR22 AIM TKS Description
Update Entegra MFD Directional Indication Triangles
GTN 3D knob press click-spot missing
Checklist duplicates
Add RSG pop-reset on reload
Make popups load smaller
Aileron trim animation on ailerons wrong
Fix aileron animation cutting through top of wing
INT2 knobs missing NMLs
Adjusted PFD and MFD knob manipulator sizes
FMOD mid range and exterior bass tuned

Take Command! SR20 Entegra Changelog:

Improvements:

Airspeed/Altitude Tape rolling digits
Include pre-made GNS/GTN configs for all options (See included RealityXP_Configs folder)
Add support for RealSimGear hardware alternate resolutions in the auto-detect popup systems
Enable Experimental Flight Model on ACFs

Bug Fixes:

Transparent baro disc in standby altimeter
Fix VR Config file to remove errant audio panel entries
Fix hundreds digit % power indication
Entegra MFD Command Descriptions mislabeled
SR20 PFD Boot Screen Fix
SR20 Checklist screen fix
Add protection for GPS names on PFD
Empty flight plan causes jumping on TRIP page
Update Entegra MFD Directional Indication Triangles
GTN 3D knob press click-spot missing
Checklist duplicates
Add RSG pop-reset on reload
Make popups load smaller
Aileron trim animation on ailerons wrong
Fix aileron animation cutting through top of wing
INT2 knobs missing NMLs
Adjusted PFD and MFD knob manipulator sizes

As always, thanks for supporting TorqueSim. We appreciate your feedback and support!

TorqueSim Take Command! SR20 and SR22 Series Entegra Editions: Available Now!

TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are thrilled to have the released both the Take Command! SR20 Entegra Edition and Take Command! SR22 Series Entegra Edition! The SR22 Series includes both the normally-aspirated and turbo-normalized variants.

For existing SR20 customers, the SR20 Entegra Edition is available at a nominal upgrade price of $24.95. For existing SR22 Series Customers, the SR22 Series Entegra Edition will be available at $29.95. The coupon(s) have been emailed to customers.

These aircraft are our most complex simulations to-date. Brand-new custom avionics, the TorqueSim physics engine, our maintenance and wear system, all paired with a gorgeous 3D model and a phenomenal sound pack. And that is just the beginning!

Be prepared to have a new favorite plane in your X-Plane hangar!

As we detailed in the announcement post last week, as can be seen here, these aircraft are feature packed! The custom Avidyne Entegra R8 avionics provide a unique immersive flying experience unparalleled in flight simulation.

Buy the SR20 ENTEGRA

Buy the SR22 Entegra Series

Make sure to check out this great preview video from Reflected Reality Simulations! The video outlines the many unique features of the aircraft!