[18 May 2020] V2.1 Released! Change Log

[byork 2,258]

FS2Crew MaddogX Reboot Change Log:

Note:

All updates are built into the main installer only.  To obtain the update, login to your FS2Crew account, click "Completed Orders", re-download and re-install.

There is no need to uninstall the old version first.

Remember: If you get stuck in a checklist because you forgot phrase to be used, speak: "SET AND CHECKED".

 

V2.1 (18 May, 2020)

-Free P3D v5 support!  The P3D v5 option is in the installer.

-Minor bug fixes and improvements.

 

V2.0 (21 February, 2020)

-Voice Control users can now have their speech recognizer set to ENGLISH UK, AU, IN or CA.  You are no longer limited to ENGLISH-US.  This brings the Maddog version in line with other FS2Crew products.  This is particularly of benefit for British and Australian users. 

-If your FS2Crew audio drops (usually associated with using a wireless headset), RIGHT CLICK the CFG button on the FS2Crew Main Panel to restore your lost audio.

 

V1.9 (2 August, 2019)

-Flap problem solved when using select Dial A Flap values for T/O.

-Fuel pump issue in climb fixed.

 

V1.8 (20 April, 2019)

-APU start logic updated during after landing flow.  The FO now holds APU in START position
for several seconds to account for updated Maddog APU logic.

-New user options:

a) ASDEX
-FO will set the transponder to XPONDER after receiving the start clearance and during
the after landing flow.

b) ACARS
-Loadsheet will no longer be delivered to the cockpit during pre-flight events.

c) Autothrust
-After commanding "TAKEOFF", the PNF will turn on Autothrust about 2 seconds later.

Important! To activate either of the three new user options:

1. Go to this location:

C:\Users\***YOUR USER NAME****\AppData\Roaming\FS2Crew2010\Versions\MadDogRB\SavedData

2. Using NOTEPAD, open this file:  FS2CREWData1.ini

You will see this:

[FS2CrewData1]
Autothrust=0
Acars=0
Asdex=0

Change the 0 to a 1 as desired to activate the feature.

 

V1.7 (23 March, 2019)

-Doors and air stairs logic improved in keeping with new changes from Leonardo.

-Climb Checklist logic Improved.

-FO will now set the hydraulics properly during the After Engine Start checklist when using Button Control.

 

V1.6 (24 November, 2018)

-Updated to be fully compatible with SP1 released by Leonardo.

-Removed the "Cancel Checklist" command since it could cause permanent audio loss for some users.

New voice commands:

• Select autobrake to off
• Select autobrake to minimum
• Select autobrake to medium
• Select autobrake to maximim
• Arm the autobrake
• Disarm the autobrake

 

 

V1.5 (11 May, 2018)

-Parking Checklist audio in Button Control fixed.

-Button Control sequencing fixed if user selected "YES" when prompted if an autoland will be performed.

 

V1.4 (April 27, 2018)

-'Button Control' is now built in!  It uses the same system and key assignments as FS2Crew's other Button Control products.  If the VOICE button on the FS2Crew Main Panel is OFF, then Button Control is active.  Conversely, if you want to use Voice control, press the VOICE button.

To use Button Control, simply create the key assignments for the MAIN and SECONDARY button as shown in the manual (they're unchanged from other FS2Crew's), and follow the Captain's Flow in the manual.  Button Control is very easy since it follows a linear order of events and the cues are displayed in text on the Main Panel!

A lot of you lobbied hard for us to create a Button Control version for the Maddog, and we listened.  This is a good test for us to see how much real demand there is for Button Control compared to Voice Control, since we can see actual sales numbers.  So if you want to see Button Control last into the future, please support FS2Crew Maddog!  Tell your friends about it!

-FO will now correctly stow DIAL A FLAP during his climb flow.

-New voice command: "SWAP COMM ONE / TWO".

-Minor audio fixes.

-More nuanced PA Volume Control.

Remember:  If you don't want to hear the Cabin PA announcements (or you want a lower volume for them), set the PA knob on the Captain's Audio panel to OFF at the start of each flight.  

-As per a user request, if you want the flood lights to come on/off at 10,000 feet instead of 20,000 feet, do this:

• C:\Users\****YOUR USER NAME****\AppData\Roaming\FS2Crew2010\Versions\MadDogRB\SavedData\FS2CrewData.ini
• Open FS2CrewData.ini with notepad.
• Make Lights10K=1
• Then Save.

 

V1.3 (March 22, 2018)

-FO's "Rotate!" call trigger speed fixed.

-Logic added to prevent users from accidentally starting the same engine twice.

-Logic for FO's control of cockpit and aircraft lighting improved based on time of day.

-Sound volumes adjusted for numerous recordings.

-Removed the passenger boarding sound.  Some users who used non-default bit-rate setting in their audio settings reported an anomaly with this sound (dinosaur sounds to be exact :-).  The sound itself was not the problem but rather than non default bit-rate.  Regardless, you can't even hear this sound with the cockpit fans running, so I removed it.

-Trigger changed for the night lighting of the FS2Crew Panel.  The brightness knob now needs to be up near the half way position for the FS2Crew lighting to activate.

-Cabin PA's fixed, and the volume of the Cabin PAs can now be changed instantly via the PA knob on the Captain's audio panel.

-When Hard/Soft mute active, green bar will no longer appear, even if sound is detected.

-New voice commands available:

• Set XXX point XX on (Standby) Comm 1 / 2.
• Set XXXX on the transponder.
• Set XXX point XX on Nav 1 / 2.

-You can disable the CTRL key to be  used for Soft Mute by doing this:

• C:\Users\****YOUR USER NAME****\AppData\Roaming\FS2Crew2010\Versions\MadDogRB\SavedData\FS2CrewData.ini
• Open FS2CrewData.ini with notepad.
• Make the 0 a 1.  
• DisableCtrlMute=1
• Then Save.

-The FO will now set ART to auto during his climb flow if a Flex takeoff was performed.

-FO's transponder handling updated.

-FO's handing of the Airfoil Anti Ice updated (Pneumatic x-feel valves will now close as appropriate).

-FO Chronometer handing during engine start fixed.

-For the Descent checklist, the system will now accept XXXX POUNDS / TONS/ KILOGRAMS for the fuel quantity check.

-FO will now set the Ignition to "Both" prior to engine start to put FS2Crew in line with MaddogX stock SOPs.

-Control of the Ignition knob is now delegated to the user in all other stages of flight.  Remember ignition needs to go in if using anti-ice.

-For the EPR Bugs and TRP challenge in the Taxi Check, you can now also respond TAKEOFF AUTO or TAKEOFF FLEX OFF.  Or, as appropriate, you can use a specific value.  Example: FIVE FIVE DEGREES TAKEOFF FLEX.

-During the parking flow, the FO will leave the engine  hydraulic pumps on (only Aux and Trans Pumps will be turned off.)

-Center fuel pump tanks will now remain off until after takeoff.  After takeoff, if the tanks are not empty, the center fuel pumps will be turned back on.

 

 

V1.2 (Feb 22, 2018)

-Manual updated and FO Takeoff Procedure fixed.

V1.1 (Feb 21, 2018)

-Sound issue with headset fixed.

V1.0 (Feb 20, 2018)

-Public Release.

 

 

Edited May 18, 2020 by byork

[byork 2,258]

Bump!

[byork 2,258]

bump!  1.3 is a pretty big and good update.  Go get it!

[byork 2,258]

Bump!  1.4 has Button Control!

[MarkW 1,479]

Button Control - I don't use it but I am impressed you have added this Bryan as I know lots of people will be happy!!!

[byork 2,258]

47 minutes ago, MarkW said:

Button Control - I don't use it but I am impressed you have added this Bryan as I know lots of people will be happy!!!

People asked... we listened 🙂

 

[Navigator43 25]

Bryan is there anyway to change the pre flight time from 30 mins to something faster

[Navigator43 25]

Never mind Bryan I figured it out fast forward. Too bad there’s no lock button to lock the main panel

[byork 2,258]

31 minutes ago, aushie said:

Never mind Bryan I figured it out fast forward. Too bad there’s no lock button to lock the main panel

We don't need the Lock button anymore.  I figured out a way to achieve the same effect and not have to use it.  Future versions of FS2Crew will not have a Lock button.

And for others, you can fast forward by left clicking the time on the Main Panel, or left clicking the time on the CFG Panel.

[Navigator43 25]

Right on it’s all working good now so far

[byork 2,258]

Awesome!

[byork 2,258]

bump

[Navigator43 25]

On 5/11/2018 at 8:17 AM, byork said:

bump

What you say bump? Lol

[Navigator43 25]

New update is great Bryan thanks!

[byork 2,258]

Bump --1.6 released!  Makes FS2Crew compatible with the new SP1 from Leonardo!