Tag: Update

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!

BN-2 Islander Update 1.0.1

X-Aviation and TorqueSim are pleased to announce the release of the BN-2 Islander v1.0.1 update. This is a quick round of bug fixes for the newly released TorqueSim BN-2 Islander! While we aren’t adding any new big features with this update, this should improve the quality and functionality of the aircraft. The most major change is a revamped and retuned FMOD sound pack that should more authentically replicate the roaring engines. See below for the changelog from this version.

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

Learn more about the Islander Here!

Release notes – Islander – Version 1.0.1

  • Improvements and New Features
    • [IS-27] – FMOD Soundpack Revamp
    • [IS-311] – Custom Dataref for FMOD door opening
    • [IS-184] – Paintkit PSD files
    • [IS-280] – Night lighting of passenger notices.
    • [IS-296] – Change headset click spot to be easier to find
    • [IS-302] – Animate brake pedal action
    • [IS-170] – Prop Disc updated
  • Bug Fixes
    • [IS-249] – R/H Engine Magneto No. 2 No Sound TSBUG-93
    • [IS-266] – Pitot and Stall Heat switch has no sound for ‘off’
    • [IS-267] – Screechy tires sound plays even on grass/dirt
    • [IS-274] – Window opening should not trigger door annunciator
    • [IS-277] – [Ver 1.0.0] External engine sound TSBUG-104
    • [IS-278] – [Ver 1.0.0] Prop Animation TSBUG-105
    • [IS-283] – Anti-ice switches not functional
    • [IS-284] – ACF Missing ICAO in Plane Maker
    • [IS-287] – Make covers integrate with X-Plane
    • [IS-290] – Cockpit lights work without battery on
    • [IS-292] – 3D people not in G5 ACF
    • [IS-293] – N203PR livery: Some of the yellow paint appears to have ‘spilled’ over onto the brake lines
    • [IS-301] – Elevator trim bug too wide
    • [IS-303] – Right-hand passenger on row 3 is too tall! headset clips the ceiling.
    • [IS-304] – Headsets are 20% to large
    • [IS-310] – 3D people (co pilot+pax) TSBUG-118
    • [IS-313] – [AFM-116] Static Wicks should be black
    • [IS-314] – RH main gear tires have no wear pattern
    • [IS-317] – Fuel selectors left doesn’t work properly with mouse wheel
    • [IS-318] – Prop discs rotate the wrong way

Pocket Rocket 1.0.2 Update Released

We have released the version 1.0.2 update for the Pocket Rocket. We have made this a very simple process! For those that purchase the Pocket Rocket from today forward, your purchased download will already be updated to version 1.0.2 for you.

How do I update?

1. Login to your X-Aviation account here: https://www.x-aviation.com/catalog/account_history.php

2. Find your original Pocket Rocket download and re-download the file. It will download as the latest version!
 
What’s New / Changed:

  • FEATURE: FMOD revamped to sound even better! 
  • FEATURE: New “Mustang” livery included 
  • FEATURE: Optimizations throughout to improve performance 
  • BUG FIX: VR graphical artifacts should no longer appear with synthetic vision 
  • BUG FIX: Strobe spill on fuselage addressed 
  • BUG FIX: Sharp seams on glareshield addressed 
  • BUG FIX: Missing oxygen gauge glass added 
  • BUG FIX: G1000 MFD buttons getting stuck addressed 
  • BUG FIX: G1000 KG totalizer issues fixed 
  • TWEAK: Prop animation and disk tweaked to appear better 
  • TWEAK: Bushing added to tailwheel variant main gear 
  • TWEAK: PBR retouched 
  • TWEAK: Particle effects adjusted 
  • TWEAK: Additional 3D and texture touchups 
  • TWEAK: Inertial separator annunciator added

As always, thanks for being a customer of TorqueSim and X-Aviation. We appreciate your feedback and support!


Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned to the forum and our discord as we continually announce the latest happenings.

Pocket Rocket 1.0.1 Update Released

We have released the version 1.0.1 update for the Pocket Rocket. We have made this a very simple process! For those that purchase the Pocket Rocket from today forward, your purchased download will already be updated to version 1.0.1 for you.

How do I update?

1. Login to your X-Aviation account here: https://www.x-aviation.com/catalog/account_history.php

2. Find your original Pocket Rocket download and re-download the file. It will download as the latest version!
 
What’s New / Changed:

  • New Beacon Light object
  • New Cabin Light object
  • G1000 Engine/System Page ITT scaling fixed
  • G1000 Fuel Quantity metric units based on load manager setting
  • Checklist state tracker adjusted
  • Flap overspeed settings adjusted
  • ITT tuned
  • fmod volume fix & tuning
  • Aircraft menu drag handles improved
  • Igniter sensitivity reduced
  • Random failures should be less frequent
  • Negative fuel weights prevented on load manager
  • Added “-” button for custom tail numbers with hyphens in the tail number interface
  • Oxygen refill button added to aircraft menu
  • G5 auto off enabled
  • Auto Transponder swap to ALT mode to mimic G1000
  • Synthetic vision failure with no AHRS overlapping on G5 fixed
  • Yaw Damper improved
  • G1000 Bezel-less popups added (afm/pr/cmd/popup/PFD_NOBEZEL /MFD_NOBEZEL)
  • Aileron flutter on autopilot addressed

As always, thanks for being a customer of TorqueSim and X-Aviation. We appreciate your feedback and support!


Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned to the forum and our discord as we continually announce the latest happenings.