Fenix Update is out, too

[DAD 2,653]

 

Dave 

@everyone my beautiful people of the Fenix discord, it is with great pleasure after waaaaaaaaaaay too long, I can announce the update is out, changelog should come through the app soon, I won't post it here for now as it's far too long. Now I await to see if I broke the plane worse than the microwave... Seriously though - this took longer than it should have, and we're making some big changes internally to avoid these sort of long periods of not-a-lot again. Thanks for sticking with us everyone, we'll keep trying our hardest even if it's not perfect! We'll be back soon with more information about what's coming next...

Edited September 21, 2022 by DAD

[DAD 2,653]

Version 1.0.2.125, released on 2022-09-21
Changelog
[SYSTEM]
○    Fixed livery manager launch issue and admin permissions
○    Virtualise CDU engine identity
○    Do not allow named with slashes as pilots waypoints to prevent invalid entries in new waypoints page to be treated as new waypoints
○    Fixed issue with Constant mach segments clearing too soon
○    Fixed OPT ALT showing more than certified max alt
○    Fixed GPWS alert not disengaging when switching off GPWS SYS when alert active
○    Inhibit eng oil pressure advisory during shutdown
○    Exposed "Elevator trim motor" numerical output to drive trim motor
○    Communicate seatbelt signs state to simconnect
○    Allow non ILS approach to activate with dual RA failure
○    Fixed CSTR labels missing in PLAN mode if IRS not fully aligned
○    Adjusted range change for baro minumums
○    Fully reset error on quickalign
○    Fixed latlon2XY
○    Fixed NEW WAYPOINT RETURN prompt always going to FPLN-A instead of previous page
○    When in NAV override mode, RMP should start in course mode when selecting ILS or VOR
○    Improve autoland failure logic
○    Revised logic for autoland warning light
○    Fixed rudder trim going over rudder travel limiter
○    If SEC 1+2+3 failure, use flap handle 2 state instead of gear for direct law trigger
○    LGCIU 2 failure should inhibit nose lights and logo light and CVR test
○    Ignore EFIS QNH input when QNH set to STD
○    Roll pointer should remain yellow
○    Added missing FOR LDG: USE FLAP 3 message when flap 3 selected
○    Dual ADR fault will cause flaps 1+f in the air when flaps selected 1
○    ADR 1+2 fault should cause GPW TERR Fault
○    Enabled new Fenix idle descend formula
○    Switch Fenix to VISUAL_FRAME
○    Switch simconnect from SIM_FRAME to VISUAL_FRAME
○    Increase gear gravity extend speed
○    Use ADIRU speed as input for autoflight system
○    Fixed a few exceptions clogging up logs
○    Fixed a few sources of display freeze bug
○    Fix launcher crash when applying textures fails
○    Fix attempted for "Processing data" hang
○    Added safety net for CDU crashing during connection attempts
○    Assume negative temperature in INIT CRZ FL/TEMP input when no sign used in temperature entry
○    Fixed TAF reports may use older data
○    Slight tuning of MACH font in PFD
○    Improve certification check to prevent crashing
○    Fix crash when several FlightSimulator.exe instances are running
○    Hyd reservoirs have direct bleed air source from the left engine
○    Renamed Hung start to Stall/Hung start
○    Slightly adjusted PFD Mach indication to match location of QNH
○    Adjusted outflow valve size to have finer control during manual pressure operation
○    Fixed hydraulic pressure not recovering after failure reset
○    Removed N2 filter during start to prevent fuel flow earlier than 22% N2
○    When engine mode selector set to START, only show ENGINE page during startup phase
○    Fixed FLS anchorpoint calculation should extend from MAP towards runway
○    Check A/T master state before override mode in levelchange
○    Adjusted size of the outflow valve and the ventilation valves 
○    Dampened the input of air
○    Dampened the cabin VSI indication
○    Adjusted aircraft energy management at 10,000ft acceleration based on feedback and collated data
○    Unbreaked panel option saving. Per livery.
○    Fixed VNAV not respecting alt constraints in certain scenarios
○    Speedbrake disagree when flap full added
○    Panel state lighting is now adjusted, floods will start at 0 with only 1 notch of integral lighting. 
○    Screen backlighting bug resolved, backlights should no longer be "ON" when screens are OFF
○    FOB reading on the upper ECAM should be in 20s not 10s
○    A/THR instinctive disconnect can now be bound, use AUTOTHROTTLE DISCONNECT in MSFS settings to bind. 
○    Reduced THR_IDLE spooldown rate and increased gain on open descend pitch control during THR_IDLE transition
○    GPWS test no longer displays TERR on ND in Plan mode
○    Fixed QNH mode not being read correctly when changed during startup or FCU not operational
○    Make sure that QNH mode is correctly set after loading livery config for Fenix
○    Fixed incorrect handling of RAT extension solenoid 2
○    Slight tuning of speedbrake speed
○    Adjusted spoiler deflection speed for roll function
○    AIRPORT button will now jump to MAP if destination runway is not in flightplan
○    Clock no longer set to run on start
○    Corrected/amended SEC laws regarding deployment of aileron as a spoiler during landing
○    LOC approach in the FMS shouldn’t show VDEV warning fixed
○    Spoiler order for roll adjusted to match engineering data
○    ALT CRZ should not have dot in FCU ALT window fixed
○    Added friction/wear simulation to spoiler deployment
○    Fixed Bulk Cargo door not working
○    Added APPR IDLE and all relevant cascading items. The effect of this should be that Go-Arounds now take the correct spool time to achieve TOGA inside the required certification window of 6s. 
○    New "simplified" NWS logic added, simply put - if you want to use the tiller when you ONLY have a rudder axis and no nose wheel steering axis bound, simply push the PED DISC button on the tiller. This will now give you tiller only control via your rudder pedals until speed > 20knts AND thrust set above CL, or if speed > 45knts. If you have nose wheel steering axis, then DO NOT USE THIS.
○    Fixed inconsistency issues with latched buttons when setting panel states - latched PBs should now be appropriately set as LATCHED or UNLATCHED as opposed to simply being locked in the position the aircraft started in, despite changing panel state. This was painful.
[ART&SOUND]
○    Completely new engine soundset
○    Clickspots have been completely overhauled to improve behaviour and accuracy
○    Default pilot camera now has a higher FOV and is angled down so that the main panel is visible
○    Improved accuracy of FCU button annunciators
○    Oxygen mask panel covers now close when cockpit windows are opened to avoid clipping
○    Parking brake handle animation is now more realistic
○    Fixed hole in side of trim wheel
○    Captain/FO seat positions can now be adjusted
○    Changed color of pedestal flood lights
○    Fixed texture issue on captain sidestick
○    Fixed some overhead buttons not being in the correct state on load
○    Cabin lights no longer turn off in the exterior view when the cabin is hidden via the EFB
○    Reworked cockpit window dragging behavior to improve experience in VR
○    The EFB now scales up when in VR
○    Added highlights to all clickspots when using locked interaction mode
○    Disabled default AI ground power unit and boarding stairs
○    Improved appearance of nav light bulb textures when lit
○    Nav light ground splashes have been made a bit brighter
○    Beacon and strobe flash patterns are now properly synchronized (thanks to bouveng from FBW for the help on this!)
○    Fixed touchdown smoke
○    Added external showcase cameras
○    Heat blur exhaust effect now fades out by 160 knots
○    Horizontal stabilizer trim animation is no longer stuck
[FM]
○    Rewrote elevator modelling
○    Rewrote flap drag modelling
○    Rewrote flap lift modelling
○    Rewrote rudder modelling
○    Rewrote engine thrust modelling
○    Changed spoiler effectiveness
○    Adjusted ground effect

Edited September 21, 2022 by DAD
Delete previous change logs, making the list seem even longer

[DAD 2,653]

first pattern at KBOS: loads fast (no WASM recompiling seen), flies fluid. did just a little hand flown touch and go, need to leave my rig alone now unfortunately, more later/tomorrow but so far so good.

[sniper31 638]

Thanks for the update! Downloading now 🙂 

[odourboy 1,289]

Tons of changes! I take it there was no performance optimization? 

[DAD 2,653]

disregard 

Edited September 21, 2022 by DAD

[Fiorentoni 4,229]

Do you finally hear the engines in the cockpit, e.g. during engine start?

[rocketlaunch 614]

4 minutes ago, Fiorentoni said:

Do you finally hear the engines in the cockpit, e.g. during engine start?

That would be nice. 

[Car147 2,279]

4 minutes ago, Fiorentoni said:

Do you finally hear the engines in the cockpit, e.g. during engine start?

Your can hear them sort of a low rumble. but there are a ton of other cockpit noise changes (probably sounding even more realistic, never sat in one powerimg up) A lot more engine noise on the take off roll, and using reverse thrust.

[kiwikat 506]

Sounds-wise I'm barely hearing the engines in the external view during startup. The runup sounds a lot better though, and the buzzsaw is a nice touch at TO. Still needs a fair bit more work compared to other offerings on the market imo.

Edited September 21, 2022 by kiwikat

[sonny147 579]

ok so why is everything that's clickable suddenly turning bright blue lol !!!

[Gate99 246]

WOW !!! SU10 and a Fenix update today... Feels like Christmas.

 

Edited September 21, 2022 by Gate99

[sd_flyer 6,042]

I don't see it in the list but did they implement WX radar with new API or not yet?

[Jeff Nielsen 1,386]

14 minutes ago, sd_flyer said:

I don't see it in the list but did they implement WX radar with new API or not yet?

No, the new API isn't near enough for them yet.  ASOBO still has some work to do on it.

[tull 290]

Just done a circuit at KPIT and the engines to me defo sound just that bit louder from within the Flightdeck and also feels better on touchdown ….defo an improvement in my opinion.