No release notes yet. 

 

 

Quick glance FPS increased some.  Not seeing any blurry texture or mountain of shaving cream at the top layer. 

Weather data comparison.  XP12 vs ADDS

 

 

Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS) Output produced by METARs form (1610 UTC 02 January 2023) found at http://aviationweather.gov/metar/data/
METAR text:	KADS 021547Z 18010G16KT 6SM BR OVC007 21/18 A2985
Conditions at:	KADS (DALLAS/ADDISON , TX, US) observed 1547 UTC 02 January 2023
Temperature:	21.0°C (70°F)
Dewpoint:	18.0°C (64°F) [RH = 83%]
Pressure (altimeter):	29.85 inches Hg (1010.9 mb)
Winds:	from the S (180 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.1 m/s) gusting to 18 MPH (16 knots; 8.2 m/s)
Visibility:	6 miles (10 km)
Ceiling:	700 feet AGL
Clouds:	overcast cloud deck at 700 feet AGL
Weather:	BR  (mist)
METAR text:	KADS 021447Z 14012G18KT 5SM BR BKN009 OVC013 20/18 A2981
Conditions at:	KADS (DALLAS/ADDISON , TX, US) observed 1447 UTC 02 January 2023
Temperature:	20.0°C (68°F)
Dewpoint:	18.0°C (64°F) [RH = 88%]
Pressure (altimeter):	29.81 inches Hg (1009.6 mb)
Winds:	from the SE (140 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s) gusting to 21 MPH (18 knots; 9.3 m/s)
Visibility:	5 miles ( 8 km)
Ceiling:	900 feet AGL
Clouds:	broken clouds at 900 feet AGL overcast cloud deck at 1300 feet AGL
Weather:	BR  (mist)

Weather isn't expected to be fully fixed until at least b2.  There's quite a bit going on in that area.

release notes are up.

https://www.x-plane.com/kb/x-plane-12-00-release-notes/#Public_Beta_8211_1201b1

looking forward to taking this for a spin.

Hi,

This update didn't like my network had to roll back. Only the center visual would connect.

The FPS drop at dawn/dusk seems to be gone.

I noticed something weird on the C172 though. It constantly rolls left, and requires a constant right yoke input. Reminds me of the old infamous "torque bug", but it doesn't seem to be related to prop or engine, because it's there even with both the engine and prop stopped.

Apparently it can't be corrected with rudder or aileron trim. Indeed, if using trims the aircraft will fly heavily uncoordinated, but still rolls left.

I haven't checked if the issue is also present in other similar aircraft, nor I remember if it was already there in former releases.

This flight model bug should be corrected.

1 hour ago, Murmur said:

This flight model bug should be corrected.

That sounds very much like fix for

XPD-13659 – Slight roll for swept-wing aircraft.

broke none swept wing aircraft... which I can only say is just really funny if true, omfg I hate computers. 

ATC feels better! 

8 hours ago, Murmur said:

The FPS drop at dawn/dusk seems to be gone.

I noticed something weird on the C172 though. It constantly rolls left, and requires a constant right yoke input. Reminds me of the old infamous "torque bug", but it doesn't seem to be related to prop or engine, because it's there even with both the engine and prop stopped.

Apparently it can't be corrected with rudder or aileron trim. Indeed, if using trims the aircraft will fly heavily uncoordinated, but still rolls left.

I haven't checked if the issue is also present in other similar aircraft, nor I remember if it was already there in former releases.

This flight model bug should be corrected.

Experiencing the same issue - 4 different aircraft - all the same constant roll. Trim changes do not fix, rudder balancing does not fix. Can almost be uncontrollable at low speed leading to incipient spin and crash. - PBY Catalina did it, YS-11 did it, Piper Aerostar did it and C172 did. 

Edited January 3, 20233 yr by coastaldriver

I will correct this - I had to reset and create a whole new set of joystick-control sensitivies. I can now fly the C172 I guess adequately. So all my old profiles had to be discarded. 

Over reaction to turbulence continues. 

Probably affects aircraft with no or reduced wing sweep.

Aircraft like the CUB and the RV-10 should suffer even more from it (?)

8 hours ago, coastaldriver said:

I will correct this - I had to reset and create a whole new set of joystick-control sensitivies. I can now fly the C172 I guess adequately. So all my old profiles had to be discarded. 

Over reaction to turbulence continues. 

What is your sensitivity curve looks like? Screenshot if possible. 

Did they tweak the anti aliasing a bit? Everything seems much more crisp.

3 hours ago, Sims Smith said:

What is your sensitivity curve looks like? Screenshot if possible. 

Still working on this. Not happy with control response in general for a variety of aeroplanes, not sure if it is my ageing Logitech 3 - still to try altering altering the curves. Basically coming up with a different profile for different aircraft. 

Pitch is too sensitive, roll is excessive (very rapid needs to be toned down) and rudder (depends). 

I am basically a joystick and keyboard simmer so other more comprehensive control setups may work better.

 

Edited January 3, 20233 yr by coastaldriver

The inflight turbulence factor does appear to have decreased. Note sure if this is a result of changes to aerodynamic formula for flight. 

 I also found that selecting Chase as an external view (Shif=8) gave a view where the aircraft bobbed about like a cork giving you the impression that turbulence response was out of control. Changing to CIRCLE view (word not allowed+4) gave me a stable external view. The aircraft still moves about but lightly in light turbulence.