Release Notes

Released on the 10th April 2026

AVIONICS

• Improved: VECTOR waypoint now displays accurately at 20 nautical miles instead of hundreds of miles away.

• Improved: Enhanced ITT throttle response to prevent erratic changes. ITT is much more stable now.

• Improved: Vspeed setting now allows values below initial minimums after first set.

• Added: VOR mode annunciator on the FMA

• Added: Drift indicator to the HSI

• Added: PLI (Bart Simpson hair) has been added as a visual stall warning on the PFD

• Fixed: GS vertical deviation pointer now visible for NAV2 frequencies on both PFDs

• Fixed: HSI needles on PFD2 were tied to PFD1 brightness

• Fixed: Magenta Glidepath deviation now displays correctly on PFD2 when FMS1 is the source.

• Fixed: Box around DATA on MFD2 now correctly disappears when waypoints are hidden.

• Fixed: Navmap freezing on wrong data wpts.

• Fixed: TKNB indication corrected to display on both PFDs when CPL is set to CA side with AP engaged.

• Fixed: AHRS alignment on PFD2 is no longer tied to the brightness knob for PFD1.

GPWS

• Improved: New GPWS system with 2 configurations:

  • Default: 500 - 200 - Approaching minimums - Minimums - 100

  • Advanced: 500 - Approaching minimums - minimums - 100 - 50 - 40 - 30 - 20 - 10

Note that the “500” is a smart callout that would not be called on an ILS approach within normal parameters. It would be triggered if LOC/GP deviation is > 2 dots, or if no valid ILS is tuned. The 200 callout is muted if minimums is also set to 200.

• Added: GPWS TERRAIN SYS OVRD button to mute ground proximity warnings.

NAV MAP

• Improved: Resource usage reduced in replay mode for xnavmap.

• Fixed: xnavmap now accepts negative heading values, preventing crashes.

• Fixed: An issue where the route and symbols on the map disappeared.

AUTOPILOT

• Fixed: Bank angle switchover at 14 degrees above 25000 feet and 27 degrees below 24750 feet.

SPOILERS / BRAKES

• Improved: Spoilers no longer move without hydraulic power and now function according to AOM specifications.

• Improved: The speedbrake lever now only has an open or closed position, as on the real airplane.

• Added: See our hardware setup guidelines.

• Fixed: Ground spoilers now deploy correctly regardless of lever handle position.

• Fixed: Speedbrakes now automatically close if the throttle is not at idle.

• Fixed: Parking brake now engages properly even when the toe brakes are applied.

SYSTEMS

• Improved: Fuel system updated to more efficiently heat the fuel, preventing LOW FUEL TEMP message from coming up when it shouldn't

• Fixed: Bleed low temp message now displays correctly during engines off test A.

• Fixed: Cabin Altitude indication changes color for high cabin altitude

• Fixed: Fuel oil heat exchanger properly configured to prevent FUEL LOW EICAS message.

• Fixed: No ICE/AI ON caution message is now accurately displayed only when wing and stab valves open.

COCKPIT / INTERACTION

• Improved: Click spots for the pop up TRS panel repositioned

• Fixed: Reversed the altitude selector click spot on the pressurization panel

• Fixed: Throttles in the cockpit move backward correctly when in reverse.

• Fixed: Cycle TRS command now correctly cycles between CRZ and CLB during cruise without engaging CON.

• Fixed: The 1/2 bank button now properly illuminates only in HDG mode.

• Fixed: Tiller animation is now smooth

EFB

• Added: Configurable GPWS callouts to the EFB Sound page, providing Default and Expanded GPWS options.

• Added: Expanded GPWS settings to the Settings Tab

• Fixed: EFB 2D window no longer opens empty and gray when Avitab is active on the 3D.

AIRCOMMS

• Added: All tutorials are now available

• Fixed: Aircomms not loading correctly for some users, resulting in no sounds and EFB failures.

• Fixed: Getting Started message now loads on first two loads

SOUNDS
Major improvements to the sound experience with new sounds, updated dynamic volume curves, and smoother transitions, including revised engine startup, engine exterior sounds, and avionics fan sounds.

• Enabled Cabin Announcements

• Placed a more restrictive limiter on reverse thrust and interior wind sounds.

• Revised Sound spaces to eliminate GPU volume glitch and smooth transition from cockpit to cabin.

• Revised exterior sounds and volume curves to make a more dynamic spool up.

• Replaced exterior engine startup sounds.

• Revised primary avionic fans to lessen the low-tone pulsing sound.

• Replaced altitude callouts.

• Replaced the minimum callout.

• Adjusted/fixed exterior engine audible distances.

• Added the Doppler effect on exterior engines.

• Added TCAS test (place on TEST for 5 seconds).

• Added TCAS traffic.

• Changed thrust reverse dataref for more reliable deployment of sound.

• Adjusted exterior blast to wrap further around so as not to be such a narrow area behind the plane.

• Further interior balance between cockpit/cabin sound spaces for smooth transition with running engines.

• Changed the electric hydraulic logic to play when both engines are shut down.

• Added dedicated SPS event.

• Added Landing Gear not down warning:

  • Condition 1: Radio altitude is below 1,200 ft + Flap selector lever set to 0° or 9° + Low thrust

  • Condition 2: Radio altitude is below 1,200 ft + Flap selector lever set to 22° or 45° + Low thrust. This warning cannot be inhibited.

  • Condition 3: Any time the flap selector lever is set to 45° (even at a high altitude or with high thrust). This warning cannot be inhibited.

3D MODEL / EXTERIOR

• Improved: Repositioned docking position for jetways to prevent cockpit intersection

• Improved: Enhanced Wingflex behavior to prevent excessive flexing in negative lift force conditions across all wings.

• Fixed: Removed the service door click spot on the Legacy 650

• Fixed: American Eagle logo repositioned for full visibility on the E135 fuselage.

CABIN

• Fixed: Seatbelt signs are now tied to the correct switch

LIGHTING

• Fixed: Cabin lights and cockpit dome lights now work with ground power.

TCAS

• Added: Enabled the TST button on the RMU for the TCAS system TEST

• Fixed: TCAS functionality will stay active instead of going to standby in version 12.4.1 Beta.

CHECKLISTS

• Improved: Updated checklists to better reflect real-world operations

CTDs

• Fixed: All known crash-to-desktop (CTD) issues that were replicated have been resolved.

Released on the 24th February 2026

• Fixed: Mac compatibility issue

Fixed: Inability to close doors

Miscellaneous

• Fixed: MAC crash when reloading aircraft

• Fixed: FD not engaged at C&D startup in XP12.4

• Fixed: bus_ess going to 1 for few frames on C&D start causing Aural Unit OK sound when loading the airplane

Errors

• Fixed: errors in the log

• Fixed: Removed terrain radar sound errors

Model

• Fixed: Big Red button Cabin compartment in the Legacy issue fixed

MFD

• Fixed: Minus signs to the fuel temp

• Added: OFF indication when the weather overlay is selected but the radar is off

Sound

• Added: Global mute to master volume slider to prevent any sounds while the aircraft is loading

• Added: Legacy table 3 sound

• Improved: Adjusted tables 1,2,4 sound to better match animation

• Added: All avionic events to the EFB volume slider.

Released on the 17th February 2026

FMS

• Fixed: Updated performance data folder to prevent the CTD when going to Landing page on the FMS

OTHER

• Fixed: Eliminated vr or sound errors when loading the airplane for the first time

Released on the 16th February 2026

AIRCOMMS

• Added: You can now access all AirComms settings and controls through the EFB

• Added: Ability to change screen position

• Fixed: Minor bugs

AVIONICS

• Improved: We now have all TCAS modes available

• Improved: The FMS button on the DCP should now cycle through FMS1 / FMS2 as a source for the AP

• Fixed: RMUs now have the correct colors

• Fixed: EICAS messages inhibition for takeoff and landing

SOUNDS:

• Improved: Reduced exterior volume.

• Improved: Adjusted sound extent for exterior.

• Improved: Adjusted spool whine to match new exterior volume.

• Added: Terrain radar sound.

• Added: sliding sound for Legacy window shades.

• Added: sound for Legacy tables 1,2,4 - Table 3 needs new sound recordings.

• Added: Sound for Legacy cabin privacy door.

• Added: Sound when the throttle gets into the THRUST SET notch for audible feedback

• Fixed: Terrain radar error.

VR

• Fixed: APU and STARTUP switches

• Fixed: VR config errors

OTHER

• Added: Commands for taxi, wing inspection and dome lights

Released on the 5th February 2026

CAMERA / VIEWS

• Improved:  The default view is now a bit closer and higher to the glareshield, allowing you to see a lot more of the runway better on approach, but also seeing a bit less of the screens.

AVIONICS

• Fixed: Ensure the LOC deflection indicator is visible even if DME is not available

• Improved: The HSI now displays yellow needles when both sources are the same

• Fixed: Right FMS pop-up was too large and did not save its screen position

• Fixed: Switching off the FD no longer changes CPL selection

PERFORMANCE

• Improved: Performance data completed, providing accurate TOC and TOD calculations. Fuel prediction data may still be refined after release

• Fixed: Default PERF speeds now load correctly after reloading the aircraft

3D MODEL / EXTERIOR

• Improved: Raised the main landing gear slightly as it was previously below ground level

• Fixed: Holes in the gear well corrected

• Fixed: Incorrectly placed “Remove Before Flight” tags on the Legacy and E135 corrected

EFB

• Fixed: Prevented an EFB error when a Legacy 600 SimBrief profile is fetched instead of a Legacy 650 profile

COCKPIT / PANELS

• Added: Added several missing labels to the overhead panel and updated credits

AIRCOMMS

• Fixed master warning/caution not dismissed when a message disappears

• Improved performance

VR

• Included VR configs (known issue: Currently it is not possible to turn the APU and starter switches to the START position)

Released on the 27th January 2026

FLIGHT CONTROLS

• Fixed: Stick Pusher FO Yoke doesn't move

DOCUMENTATION

• Added: Procedures Guide Manual

• Added: FMS Manual

ENGINES

• Improved: Startup was is too fast after changing throttle response. They now take 40-50 seconds

3D MODEL

• Added: FO Pilot missing!

• Added: Add clean fast spinning wheels. previously I only had dirty ones

• Fixed: Remove the window edge artefacts when looking from the cabin

GROUND OPERATIONS

• Improved: Make the Ground Objects ON by default when we load cold and dark

AVIONICS

• Fixed: PFD 2 FMA now correctly shows NAV/LOC if the AP is coupled to the captains side

TAKEOFF MODES

• Improved: Make T/O-1 the default TRS mode when we start with engines running

AIRCOMMS

• Added: Many new notifications and warnings

SOUNDS / FMOD

• Added: Replaced avionic sounds.

• Added: Added MFD fans 1,2,3,4, and 5.

• Added: Added primary fans.

• Added: Added electrical whirring.

• Added: Added electrical start sound.

• Added: Added magnetic contactor "clunk" when switching power sources.

• Added: Added gust lock sound.

• Added: Added entry for TO DATA SET command.

• Added: Added GPU to noise cancelling.

• Improved: Changed FADEC over to a command fixing the CW/CCW issue.

• Improved: Moved GPU sound origin to the other side of the aircraft.

• Fixed: Fixed cockpit sound space for E140.

• Fixed: Fixed missing .snd file entry allowing default alert sounds to overlap on the 135/140 and Legacy.

• Fixed: Fixed issue with avionics causing the fans to loop start when battery was off.

• Fixed: Fixed incorrect sound param on legacy, allowing clicking when in FLCH.