Sparky744 XP1206_2023_08_12

Release XP1206-2023/08/12:

Bug fix release of issues reported since previous release

Bug fixes

• Default HI bright spill lights to off, adjust for nightime
• Reduce VS rate for maximum capture window
• Some lighting tuning (strobe, cabin lights)
• Some throttle behaviour fixes (only set simDR_engn_thro in ECC if AT active)
• Reduce spoiler hydraulic consumption
• Fix arm RTO when no joystick axis mapped (mouse flyers)
• ACARS view message number of pages FMC isolation
• Fix lack of ACARs view message isolation

Release XP1206-2023/08/05:

XP12 and XP11 release improving XP12 lighting support and updating systems

XP11 users only, extract Sparky744 XP11 backport .zip into the aircraft folder overwriting files for XP11 support

Enhancements

• Smoother TOGA
• Storm light and FMC options by @Silver-Eagle-Cherokee
• XP12 Wing flex parameters from calibranr
• Increase tint in sun visor
• Modify lighting exposure when looking at open sun visor (XP12 only)
• Add ACARS postflight page
• Go to ATCINDEX from ACARS Inflight
• ACARS Hoppie initial compatibility changes
• Autopilot tuning
• Custom ATT mode
• Work harder to catch GS if more than 2 dots off
• Disable range arc on glideslope capture
• Integrate fltdep and fltdst into RTE
• Flight plan clearing on new dep or DELETE dep/dst
• Enhanced LOC capture
• Hydraulic leak support (XP12+)
• Autothrottle tuning
• ECC thermal tuning
• Engine spooling and thermal profile tweaking
• Improve VS mode stability

Bug fixes

• Fix Go around
• Clear TOGA when reaching MCP altitude
• Heading select value not always syncing with FMS
• Hold ILS once captured, even if flight plan deleted
• Keep elevator trim synchronised
• Fix ACARS cycle reporting
• Fix EPR throttle targets
• Fix pitch sign error in ALT and FLCH modes
• Fix simconfig not synchronising with real time changes
• Fix reverse throttle animation
• Dont introduce more fuel during engine run up
• Fix synoptic display switching when fuel switch used
• Revert to v2.4 CG and tank locations
• Fixes for reverse thrust misbehaving
• Ignore repoeated gear commands for controllers that spam the gear lever

What's Changed

• "Storm" switch and panel brightness changes to achieve suitable panel brightness for bright day flying. by @Silver-Eagle-Cherokee in #845
• Provide FMC control of Spill-Lights to deal with dark flightdeck panels. by @Silver-Eagle-Cherokee in #847

New Contributors

• @Silver-Eagle-Cherokee made their first contribution in #845

Full Changelog: 3.1...3.2