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https://flyingironsimulations.com/blogs/news/msfs-spitfire-update-1-4-0-is-here

 

Very nice it is too - 

Full changelog 1.4.0:
Flight Model
•       Flying under a bridge detected, now prevents destroying the prop
•       Increased rudder authority in flight
•       Tuned prop drag
•       Adjusted static height
•       Adjusted MP power at 2000RPM to meet RAF target
•       Increased flap deploy pitch down effect
•       Increased yaw forces
Ground Handling
•       Added authentic rudder-controlled differential braking
•       Increased wheel brake power
•       Improved gear suspension
Sound
•       Complete overhaul of Merlin engine sounds. Exterior now has 3 unique sound cones (rear, prop & left/right)
•       Remade prop sounds. Added exhaust sounds.
•       Complete overhaul of flyby sound processing.
•       Remade pitch curves and transitions for all engine tracks to be smoother and synchronised across tracks.
•       Added new distance attenuation models (cockpit + exterior)
•       Updated cockpit + exterior reverb models
•       Rebalanced & improved wind Sounds
•       Corrected wing creaking volume spike
•       Fixed fuel pump attenuation
•       Rebalanced all sounds
•       Pitch trim foley adjusted
•       Fixed multiplayer sound issue
Systems
•       Added optional accelerometer
•       Increased coolant temp rise
•       Added oil & coolant initial temperatures for hot starts
•       Updated Instrument Cam #9
Visual Model
•       Redesigned cockpit spot lighting
•       Low Fuel Pressure and Gear Indicator lights now emit a subtle ambient light
•       Redesigned exterior lighting
•       Fixed oil temperature gauge face
•       Added throttle lever vibrations
•       Widened ASI needle
Tablet
•       Added ASI MPH/KTS toggle option
•       Added accelerometer gauge toggle option

Great. I've had it since it was first released but have, not once, managed to get it to start from c&d!😂 I've watched all the videos but just can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Is there an ABC start procedure-for-dummies out there somewhere?

Sound and smoke, starting her from cold is a joy. No ABC, just following the checklist does it.

You need to be sure to pump until the red light on the right is off and don't be a miser on the primer. The gal needs a lot of primer.

44 minutes ago, jarmstro said:

Great. I've had it since it was first released but have, not once, managed to get it to start from c&d!😂 I've watched all the videos but just can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Is there an ABC start procedure-for-dummies out there somewhere?

I always just follow the in-game checklist. That seems to work quite well. The priming part can be a bit tricky but you can cheat by monitoring the status with the tablet 🤭😉

v1.3.0 was the holy grail for this one.  That version was the best and it's hasn't been the same since.  The sounds in v1.3.0 were amazing on top of everything else.  We had wind noise, stress sounds from the airframe, and all around cockpit ambiance not seen since.  v1.3.1 took much of what was special about that sound set away never to return as of this new version.  I fly this aircraft 90% in VR so maybe that has something to do with it.  I tried this version and went right back to v1.3.0 after the first flight.😏

Edited May 15, 20233 yr by Dillon