Changelog: 

Posted 4 hours ago

Hi Captains,

a new build for MSFS2020 (1.2b169) is now available for download from your SimMarket account, that includes a new optional HUD and fixes many reported bugs! 

Download the new installers (-82, and - 83/-88 - if you own the expansion) and run them as administrator: your build will be automatically upgraded to latest version, keepening all your settings/airframes/profiles. 

Have a nice weekend!

 

CHANGELOG
******1.2b169 - 07/07/2023******

>>>FIXED
- fixed issue in EFB Services App not showing correctly aux fuel qty for the MD-83;
- fixed issue with initial cabin supply temp;
- fixed issues with GSX boarding on second+ consecutive flight;
- fixed issue in EFB Perf APP not taking into account pilot entered QNH;
- fixed issue in FMS turning too early (or too late) in RNAV approaches;
- fixed issue in holding direct entry with certain intercept angles;
- fixed issue with CPDLC removing answer prompts (WILCO, UNABLE, etc.);
- fixed issue in FMS which caused certain departure transition to be loaded uncorrectly;
- fixed issue in EFB perf app with Force Norm TO SWITCH remaining visible in landing page;
- fixed issue with PFD 2 going OFF when PFD 1 dimmed to OFF and option Synch CM1/CM2 disabled;
- fixed issue in FMS CRZ page with missing W/MOD data;
- fixed brake temperature remaining high in turnaround mode;
- fixed artifact in texture of air conditioning gauges;
- fixed missing sound when manually tripping CBs;
>>>NEW
- added optional Head Up Flight Display System (HFDS), and documentation;
>>>OTHER
- added throttle axis calibration in Load Manager;
- when a MSFS flight is initalized 'in the air', the maddog will now be configured correctly for level flying with engines, AT and AP ON;
- revised FMS step climb logic and manual step climb enquire in CRZ page.

 

 

Nice to see constant improvements on this bird. Just hope they decide to do sounds someday. I don't like the FTSim ones either.

The HUD is interesting and not something I would have expected in an airliner of this vintage.  

Finding documentation in earlier sims was so simple. Now, it's always a struggle. Does anyone know where I find the documentation for the new HUD display? Or better, does anyone know how to activate it.

Can someone post a picture of the HUD?

 

12 hours ago, regis9 said:

The HUD is interesting and not something I would have expected in an airliner of this vintage.  

I've seen reference to the MD-80 HUD as the first HUD to be a standard option in a production aircraft.

Thanks for posting the pictures Weeksy.

1 hour ago, Matchstick said:

I've seen reference to the MD-80 HUD as the first HUD to be a standard option in a production aircraft.

Cool I learned something new today.  I wonder what operators took that option?

2 minutes ago, regis9 said:

Cool I learned something new today.  I wonder what operators took that option?

I know Swissair did.

I've seen photos of HUDs on Finnair and Kish Air MDs

I never use HUDs in VR. They just don't feel right in VR.

 

They should put some effort into modeling the older gauge style cockpits like they used to have in the past.  Maybe do an overhaul of the external modeling as well. 
 

 

Hi, will a SF freighter version be considered for the future of this aircraft? I know it's a niche request but I'm sure there is some interest for it. Thanks.

On 7/8/2023 at 12:27 PM, ahsmatt7 said:

They should put some effort into modeling the older gauge style cockpits like they used to have in the past.  Maybe do an overhaul of the external modeling as well.

I would absolutely love the older engine gauges. LSH does what they want, though, and they're often quiet on their plans. The fact that they only model one aircraft leaves me hopeful that they'll spend more time on cockpit variations.