Tag: BN-2B

TorqueSim Islanders: Updates Released for X-Plane 12!

TorqueSim and X-Aviation are excited to announce the release of the following updates for our products, following further tweaks to enhance the aircraft for X-Plane 12.

  • TorqueSim BN-2B Islander 2.0.0
  • TorqueSim BN-2T Turbine Islander 2.0.0

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

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

As always, thank you for supporting TorqueSim and X-Aviation! Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned for further improvements in the future.

BN-2B v2.0.0 Changelog:

  • Fully optimized for X-Plane 12
  • Re-tuned flight model including tuned flap behavior and drag
  • New user-interface
  • Visual ice-accumulation on airfoil leading edges and surfaces
  • Reworked FMOD soundpack including new engine, gear interaction, and environmental sounds
  • New HDR lighting for the panel, cockpit, and cabin
  • Updated textures for 3D people

BN-2T v2.0.0 Changelog:

  • Fully optimized for X-Plane 12
  • Re-tuned flight model including tuned flap behavior and drag
  • New user-interface
  • Visual ice-accumulation on airfoil leading edges and surfaces
  • Reworked FMOD soundpack including new engine, gear interaction, and environmental sounds
  • New HDR lighting for the panel, cockpit, and cabin
  • Updated textures for 3D people
  • Updated engine start
  • Tuned fuel flows, ITT values, and idle speeds
  • Removed beta range

BN-2B Islander Update 1.2.1

X-Aviation and TorqueSim are pleased to announce the release of the BN-2B Islander v1.2.1 update. This update consists of a variety of bug fixes which we have integrated to improve the Islander, providing the most realistic X-Plane 11 Islander experience!

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

Here’s what’s changed in version 1.2.1:

Improvements / New Features:

  • Fixed G5 displays (AFM G5 Required)
  • Improved panel normal map
  • Fixed gap in altimeter edge
  • Fixed incorrectly rotating wheel
  • Added rotation constraints to the ammeter
  • Removed phantom glass on overhead panel
  • Added back in the flaps placard

As always, thank you for supporting TorqueSim and X-Aviation. We appreciate your feedback and support!

BN-2B Islander Update 1.2.0

X-Aviation and TorqueSim are pleased to announce the release of the BN-2B Islander v1.2.0 update. This update consists of a variety of bug fixes which we have integrated to improve the Islander, providing the most realistic X-Plane 11 Islander experience!

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

Here’s what’s changed in version 1.2.0:

Improvements / New Features:

  • New exterior textures. Improved rivets and joins and dirt. Better normal maps.
  • Updated default liveries to match new texture spec.
  • User made liveries will work with no changes required!
  • New liveries can make use of the improved blank textures and normal maps!
  • Updated interior with new panel, new seats, new fixtures, interior trim, and window frames.
  • Updated flight model with better airfoils, fuel consumption, and cruise speeds. Adjusted trim ranges and effectiveness.
  • Several FMOD improvements and bug fixes. New engines, new props, tuned flyby and so many other adjustments. 
  • The same night lighting technology implemented in the 2T has been brought to the 2B which greatly improves the panel visibility in low light conditions. 
  • Added Linux support
  • Improved autopilot engagement logic
  • Added multithreaded texture uploading to GPU
  • Improved Ammeter
  • Updated libacfutils version

As always, thank you for supporting TorqueSim and X-Aviation. We appreciate your feedback and support!