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Changelog 2018.3: Difference between revisions
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== Useability == | == Useability == | ||
* | * Flightplan loading within the launcher. | ||
* Chinese and Italian translations for the launcher and UI | * Chinese and Italian translations for the launcher and UI | ||
* Improved support for the state of the aircraft depending on starting location - cold and dark on the ramp, engine running ready for take-off on the runway, or in cruise flight. | |||
== Input == | == Input == | ||
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* Support for retrieving Canvas images over HTTP | * Support for retrieving Canvas images over HTTP | ||
* Improved cloud rendering with stronger Mie scattering on cloud fringes, improved scattering on cirrus clouds | * Improved cloud rendering with stronger Mie scattering on cloud fringes, improved scattering on cirrus clouds | ||
== Scenery == | == Scenery == | ||
* Improved scenery for Hawaii, the default location for this release. | |||
* New scenery for Jan Mayen, situated north east of Iceland. Including the active volcano of Beerenberg (2277m). | |||
== Significant Aircraft Updates == | == Significant Aircraft Updates == | ||
* "Metadata" has been added to many aircraft, making it easier to find new exciting aircraft to fly using the launcher, whether you are interested in aircraft from the 1920s or twin engined business jets. | |||
* B-25 : Various bug fixes and minor improvements | |||
* Cessna 172 : Improved cockpit, interior lighting. | |||
* Citation II : New panels, radio instruments. Complete remodelling of the electric system, with accurate bus voltage, circuit breakers. System test knob implemented. | |||
* F4U : new FDM | |||
* F-14 : V1.8. Improved flight model, particularly in low speed regime. Improved cockpit. | |||
* F-15 : V1.8. Updated flight model, particularly armament mass location. Performance optimizations. Autopilot improvements. | |||
* Saab 37 Viggen : Version 4.311. Various updates, particularly to radar and armament models. | |||
* Seneca II: Long range tanks, interior lighting, | |||
* SpaceShuttle : Milestone-10. Improved interior (including furry velcro), launch guidance and orbital plane targeting, more realistic OMS burn procedures, expanded systems including circuit breaker simulation and failure modelling. | |||
== Other == | == Other == | ||