https://store.x-plane.org/T-6A-Texan-II-_p_1659.html

First, "2.1" is a major reorganization of the SASL plugin LUA code to implement techniques we developed for our V-22 Osprey project.

The Osprey is a huge SASL plugin code project, our biggest and most sophisticated yet after the T-6A. It required a whole new level of organization to accomplish and now I have rewritten the T-6A code using the same techniques. The result of this better organization is not only 10% faster running code and ~ 1 FPS increase in the sim but, because of the better organization we were able to spot several missing pieces of systems logic and fix things that we didn't even realize were not working the way they should.

I started this rewrite ~ 60 days ago and some things were fixed in "2.0" back in late March. This new file completes the planned development of the T-6A "2.0" for X-Plane 12, at least until I can think of something else.

The final finishing features are:

1. Final touches to the Flight Model after consultations with several USAF T-6A Undergraduate Pilot Trainees resulting in still further reductions in approach configuration drag and power requirements. You will find it necessary to use the speed brake more often in this version of the T-6A like UPT student have to in the real airplane.

2. The reorganized code allowed me to see the source of discrepancies between the EADI (Electronic Attitude Direction Indicator) in "composite" mode (ADI above, Compass card below) and the EHSI (Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator. Those have all been fixed and the two separate displays are now in sync. I also discovered several circuit breakers that were NOT implemented since the original model was release on Nov 1, 2022! Who knew that was even possible. 

3. I created a new popup for the EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) control panel that is situated directly below the EHSI at the top of the cockpit center pedestal. You can pop this up and move it somewhere out of the way or onto a second monitor. There are now seven popup displays available in "2.1" (see screenshot below).

4. We rethought the display of our R2c ("Roll to See") and Target Track plugin mode status. These use the cockpit glareshield FIRE button when it is not in use (no engine fire detected) to show you whether R2c or Target Track is ON or not and what cockpit mode you are in (either 2D or 3D). It is all detailed in the revised T-6A User Guide 2.1 rev 5 PDF in the models Manuals sub folder. You can download the User Guide below if you want to see what's going on first before you buy the model at the store.

5. Finally, I want mention two new liveries created by "eldo" here at X-Plane.org; a 97th FTS (Flight Training Squadron) special Heritage Flight livery called "Devil Cat"*. The 97th at Sheppard AFB, Texas trains European NATO Joint Jet Pilot trainees to fly the T-6A. "Eldo" also created a civil/military looking livery "N6AT". Both new liveries are available on the freeware download manager. In the Aircraft Skins - Liveries section look for AOA Simulation > T-6A. There are currently 35 additional T-6A liveries there for you to choose from to "freshen up" your daily T-6A training flights.

*An obvious oxymoron. Cats are NOT devils. Dogs, on the other hand ...

T-6A User Guide XP12 2.1r5.pdf

Sunday 12th May - What's New in the World of X-Plane

Welcome to our weekly roundup of everything X-Plane. 

Here you find a snippet of this week's major events, including standout freeware releases, X-Plane 12 news, developer updates, plus reviews from the guys and gals at XPlaneReviews.

If you enjoy staying up to date with all things X-Plane, please consider following the Weekly Digest (remember you need to be registered).

X-Plane 12 News

The above image was taken from one of our featured articles...

Payware Releases 

PAC CT/4E Airtrainer (update)

https://store.x-plane.org/PAC-CT4E-Airtrainer_p_1456.html

Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter - DGS Series XP12

https://store.x-plane.org/Pilatus-PC-6-Turbo-Porter--DGS-Series-XP12_p_1889.html

Ford Tri-Motor Model 4-AT XP12

https://store.x-plane.org/Ford-Tri-Motor-Model-4-AT-XP12_p_1888.html

T-6A Texan II (update)

https://store.x-plane.org/T-6A-Texan-II-_p_1659.html

Freeware Developer News

A320 Neo

Status update from the author: 

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/305333-a320-neo/

The Amaguq 4 place Experimental

Beta testing started: 

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/303746-the-amaguq-4-place-experimental/&do=findComment&comment=2705963

Military Flyers and Combat Club

Explore the new Military Flyers and Combat Club, a hub for everyone passionate about military aviation in X-Plane:

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/clubs/80-military-flyers-and-combat-club/

For additional insights and updates, make sure to delve into the recent posts in the portal. Remember, the newsletter and portal work hand in hand to keep you informed.

Freeware Files

Here are some of this week's standout freeware files.

Scenery

X-Plane 12

HeliAlpes 4.5

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/57895-helialpes/

By Poopy

Aircraft

X-Plane 12

Heinkel He 111Z (Zwilling)

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/90739-heinkel-he-111z-zwilling/

By alpeggio

eVtol-Jetson one 1.0

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/90749-evtol-jetson-one/

By jpb63

X-Plane 11

Beta Release 0.8-3 - Aero Commander 500S "Shrike"

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/90429-beta-release-08-3-aero-commander-500s-shrike/

By Ghona76

Leonardo C-27J Spartan by Paolo for X-Plane 11 1.2

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89410-leonardo-c-27j-spartan-by-paolo-for-x-plane-11/

By Fred_Perth

Utilites 

A Better Camera (ABC) plugin for X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 v1.7.3 #759

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/46121-a-better-camera-abc-plugin-for-x-plane-11-and-x-plane-12/

If you’re a freeware developer working on a project and have some news you would like to share, please contact me via PM and I will cover it in the next update.

XPlaneReviews

Don't forget to check out the latest articles from the guys at XPlaneReviews:

Scenery Review: KDCA Washington Airport & City XP12 by Drzewiecki Design

https://xplanereviews.com/index.php?/forums/topic/15828-scenery-review kdca-washington-airport-city-xp12-by-drzewiecki-design/

By DrishalMAC2

Aircraft Review - AgustaWestland AW109SP by X-Trident

https://xplanereviews.com/index.php?/forums/topic/15832-aircraft-review-agustawestland-aw109sp-by-x-trident/

By Stephen Dutton

X-Plane 12 Tips

This forum section provides tips for solving common and not-so-common X-Plane 12 problems. 

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/clubs/76-x-plane12-tips/

By Dave Britzius

This week's X-Plane Videos

JetSet Designs KANJ (Sanderson Municipal) | DrishalMAC2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_cRu9P_Y7I&ab_channel=DrishalMAC2

X-Plane 12 | Felis Boeing 747-200 | Full Tutorial Flight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_8TiSt2Lg

eVtol Jetson one X-Plane 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mcl0hKkU6A&ab_channel=MuratVishnyakov

Stay safe and see you next week!

Dominic 

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The Pilatus PC6 Turbo Porter version for XP12 is now available on the .org store, and features full XP12 compatibility, and a re-done texture set in 8k, re-done sounds, re-done logic, and loads more detail. 

All the features of the Dynamic Generation Series you've come to know and love, PLUS 8k textures throughout!  AND the new EFB (in-cockpit tablet)! Let's get started right away with some pictures: For support forums, go here. 

Hi, there is available for download direct from our web site the FPS EMBRAER 195 DEMO VERISON .

This demo version is fully functional and will help you to evaluate the advanced systems quality, the superb flight model quality  and the entire model rendering standard of  the both  FPS EMBRAER 190 and FPS EMBRAER 195  packages. the FPS EMBRAER 195 DEMO VERSION will run in full mode with all functions for about 10 minutes on the ground and 8  to 10 minutes in airbone.

At same time the FPS EMBRAER models was updated to versions  FPS EMBRAER 195 v1.2.5  and FPS EMBRAER 190 v1.0.1

Just run the skunkcrafts updater stand alone client to get the models updated.

Here is the respective change logs.

Flight Procedures Simulation - Embraer 195 v1.2.5 ChangeLog

- This version brings the same standard of the  lastest EMBRAER 190 update v1.0.1
- Now Synoptics PopUp works with the ND selected
- Fixed the  ND copilot PopUp hot spot on the  Copilot ND
- New SASL build
- Fixed VNAV Altitude flirking when selected in flight
- New Wings objects and textures updated
- Liveries updated v1.2.5
- FMOD
    - Engine internal cabin, cockpit and external  sounds remixed.
    - Added AP sound to the bakc of the cabin as real plane sounds.
    - Improved cockpit windy sound  that  don't sounds into the cabin
    - Fixed wind volume control

Flight Procedures Simulation - Embraer 190 v1.0.1 ChangeLog

- This version stands same  as the  lastest EMBRAER 195 update v1.2.5
- Now Synoptics PopUp works with the ND selected
- Fixed the  ND copilot PopUp hot spot on the  Copilot ND
- Fixed VNAV Altitude flirking when selected in flight
- New SASL build
- Liveries updated v1.0.1
- Added liveries to package
- FMOD
    - Engine internal cabin, cockpit and external  sounds remixed.
    - Added AP sound to the bakc of the cabin as real plane sounds.
    - Improved cockpit windy sound   that  don't sounds into the cabin
    - Fixed wind volume control

more infos :   FLIGHT PROCEDURES SIMULATION SUPPORT FORUM

www.flightproceduressimulation.com

The VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': CT/4E Airtrainer v3.0 RELEASED!!!
Available now here: https://store.x-plane.org/PAC-CT4E-Airtrainer_p_1456.html

Development notice:
The development of the VSKYLABS CT/4E Airtrainer project for X-Plane flight simulator was approved by Pacific Aerospace Corporation. However, it is an independent VSKYLABS project which is not related, affiliated and/or endorsed with Pacific Aerospace Corporation.

The Real-World CT/4 Airtrainer:
*information is quoted from the 'NZAero' website:
https://www.aerospace.co.nz/aircraft/ct-4-airtrainer/description

The CT-4 is a widely loved aircraft that has trained many of the top military pilots over the past decades.  Through the incorporation of modern avionics this aircraft has transformed into a proven agile and robust fully aerobatic (+6G to -3G) aircraft which remains at the forefront of ab initio military trainer aircraft.

The CT-4 is a two side-by-side seater, single engine, low wing, all metal monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage that is able to operate in VFR and IFR conditions.

The CT-4E model of the aircraft, with its well proven and powerful 300 shp Lycoming engine and three bladed propeller, provides a very capable aircraft which challenges the students while also being a forgiving platform. With the incorporation of an EFIS system into the aircraft it is at the forefront of high-performance trainer aircraft while retaining its legacy as a robust aircraft with low maintenance and operating costs.

Known for its light, well balanced and instantly positive handling characteristics the CT-4 is the ideal platform for straight through airline pilot training and basic military training. In the later role it can provide a highly effective lower cost lead-in to the more powerful turbo-prop trainers such as the Beechcraft T-6B Texan II and the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft as part of an integrated training solution.

The VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' CT/4E Airtrainer:
The VSKYLABS CT/4E simulation was developed to follow the real CT/4E specs, handling and performance characteristics. It is a robust aircraft simulation model which is making use of X-Plane 12 sophisticated flight dynamics and physics simulation, extracting it to its limits.

Due to the depth of simulation for both systems and flight dynamics, the VSKYLABS CT/4E is considered a 'Study-Level' grade add-on, meaning that the operation of the simulated model can be followed the real-world checklists and procedures.

Being a PC based simulation, some differences between the simulated CT/4E and the real Airtrainer may be noticeable. Although it is a simulated model, a lot of effort was made to bring these differences to a minimum and within reasonable margins.

Project Highlights:

• VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' Project: designed for use with X-Plane cutting edge flight model environment, featuring superb flight dynamics with authentic performance and flight handling characteristics.
• Built for VR: development was tailored specifically for VR, and optimized for 2D usage.
• The VSKYLABS projects are practically show-casing X-Plane, as they are stretching X-Plane default features, systems and flight model to its limits without any dependencies on complementary plugins or software...delivering a very robust simulation model, having maximum compatibility with the ever evolving X-Plane flight simulator.
• Perfect fit for beginner and expert pilots, including aerobatics.
• Optional 3-d HUD (optimized for VR and 2-d environments).
• Built-in Avitab Plugin Compatibility (AviTab plugin is not included).
• Autoupdater based on the SkunkCrafts autoupdater (XP12 only) - all updates are being pushed smoothly without the need to re-download the entire base package (base package will be updated every once in a while to minimize the gap).
• Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums: VSKYLABS is offering a continuous professional support from aircraft related aspects (operating and flying) to X-Plane technical support.
• The project is under constant maintenance and development.

The X-Plane 12 version of the Ford Tri-Motor 4-AT ("little Ford") is now released.  

The new package has many new features to take advantage of XP12.

 All planes now have custom airfoils and use XP12's new loading stations feature so you can input the weights of your passengers and cargo and X-Plane will compute an accurate CG and Weight and Balance.  All this improves and makes handling and performance more accurate.

The float plane has been redone with accurate 1930's style floats to take advantage of XP12's new water environment.  All sounds have been upgraded in the latest fmod version used by XP12.  The engines have been remodeled to be more detailed and other improvements to the model have been done.

 Interiors now are custom for each airline using that airline's color scheme.

XP12 now allows for different engines on the same plane, so Byrd's Antarctic planes have been redone to take advantage of this feature.  

There are many other upgrades also to make the plane compatible in XP12.  The package contains two versions of the 4AT in various liveries (sloped window and vertical window), the float version, and Byrd's modified Antarctic plane (the first plane to fly over the South Pole) in both wheel and ski versions.  The 4AT was the first production Tri-Motor produced by Ford and has a slightly smaller fuselage than the larger 5-AT model (which is also in the store).  Enjoy.

Ford Tri-Motor 4-AT ("little Ford")

Sunday 5th May - What's New in the World of X-Plane

Welcome to our weekly roundup of everything X-Plane. 

Here you find a snippet of this week's major events, including standout freeware releases, X-Plane 12 news, developer updates, plus reviews from the guys and gals at XPlaneReviews.

If you enjoy staying up to date with all things X-Plane, please consider following the Weekly Digest (remember you need to be registered).

X-Plane 12 News

The above image was taken from one of our featured downloads...

Payware Releases 

VSKYLABS NISUS Gyroplane

https://store.x-plane.org/VSKYLABS-NISUS-Gyroplane_p_1886.html

Night XP 3 Canada

https://store.x-plane.org/Night-XP-3-Canada_p_1887.html

Better Road Traffic Cars (update)

https://store.x-plane.org/Better-Road-Traffic-Cars_p_1710.html

KTLH - Tallahassee International Airport XP12 (update)

https://store.x-plane.org/KTLH--Tallahassee-International-Airport-XP12_p_1871.html

Payware Developer News

Free E-Jets by X-Crafts: 10-Year Anniversary Edition

To mark a decade of X-Crafts, we have created a new version of our Free E175 & E195 which is updated, much better, and fully optimized for X-Plane 12.

Full description and Release Notes can be found on our website: Free Embraer E-Jets for X-Plane | X-Crafts

These new Free E-Jets v3.0 are fully optimized for X-Plane 12, and they bring a huge amount of improvements over our previous Free E-Jets v2.5. The most notable improvements are in the autopilot, avionics, and PBR exterior materials, but the changelog encompasses over a hundred different changes

These E-Jets are now available for free to the whole X-Plane community.

For additional insights and updates, make sure to delve into the recent posts in the portal. Remember, the newsletter and portal work hand in hand to keep you informed.

Freeware Developer News

RAF Little Staughton 1944/45 – Teaser

Progress report from the author: 

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/304731-raf-little-staughton-194445-teaser/

Freeware Files

Here are some of this week's standout freeware files.

Scenery

X-Plane 12

ORTHOPHOTO Mallorca ZL18 1.0

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/90715-orthophoto-mallorca-zl18-100/

By orl_cz

KANJ | Sanderson Municipal Airport | JetSet Designs 1.1.0

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89962-kanj-sanderson-municipal-airport-jetset-designs/

By JetSet Designs

X-Plane 11

Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane 240428

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/25178-voz18-vista-australis-for-x-plane/

By broberts542129

Aircraft

X-Plane 12

Carbon Cub EX-3 0.1.0

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/90690-carbon-cub-ex-3/

By Bluegrass

Pottier P130UL 1.0

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/90685-pottier-p130ul/

By alpeggio

If you’re a freeware developer working on a project and have some news you would like to share, please contact me via PM and I will cover it in the next update.

X-Plane 12 Tips

This forum section provides tips for solving common and not-so-common X-Plane 12 problems. 

https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/clubs/76-x-plane12-tips/

By Dave Britzius

Airport of the Week

A very big well done to Gason71, J.K., MarcXP, royaloak, TacanTom, Bob D., WalSch, Benkornflies, Dennis Powell, DC-3 pilot, and new2, who correctly guessed last week’s airport, which was Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (LWOH).

Patty Wagstaff Interview

If you missed it last week, please take a moment to explore and leave your thoughts on our interview with Patty Wagstaff, where she shares valuable insights from her rich career in aerobatic flying.

X-Plane Videos of the Week

Free E-Jets for X-Plane 12 | 10 Year Anniversary Edition | RELEASE TRAILER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DQHJni6CHk&ab_channel=X-CRAFTS®

Stay safe and see you next week!

Dominic 

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