Hello everyone,

We have just released an update for the ATR 42-600 / 72-600. It is available to download from Content Manager now. Please see the release notes below.

Thanks,
MSFS Team

Expert Series 1: ATR 42-600 / 72-600 v1.0.36
Added marker for MAX throttle position to calibration window
EFB Options items re-arranged
Fixed Nav source not switching to NAV2 when V/ILS2 is selected on CPT side
Fixed MFC test timing
Fixed CoG graph coordinate calculation
Added EFB option for display unit clickspot help overlay
Added clickspot help overlay to MFD and EWD (graphics are placeholders!)
Changed nose wheel steering to a new method (without fighting control inputs)
Fixed Flight Idle TQ now drops to 0.0% in flight
Fixed Gear lever now locked in down position on the ground
Fixed PROG page total distance and EFOB calculation
Fixed Power Management knobs animation synchronization
Fixed GW/FOB indications on EWD not updating when engines running
Removed automatic wind entry from PERF APPROACH page
Fixed VApp calculation on PERF APPROACH page (FCOM LIM.3.4.9 p15)
Fixed roll hold mode
Added workaround to reduce the prop RPM of engine 2 in hotel mode to around 0
Fixed enroute holding tracking
Fixed PFD throttle hint status not loaded from config (Community report)
Fixed cabin/compartment temperature jumping
Removed COM3 radio from systems.cfg
Fixed MAN CAB ALT default position to neutral
Fixed SOURCE SEL pushbutton to show MAN when released
Fixed MODE SEL pushbutton to show MAN when released
Changed SOURCE SEL and MODE SEL pushbuttons to be pressed in on loading
Added Landing Elevation is now set to destination airport/runway elevation after activating flightplan
Changed default setting for DH/MDA knobs to MDA
Removed standby instrument baro from synchronization to allow standard operating procedure of leaving it at local QNH
Corrected INT/RAD switches to spring-loaded 3-state switches
Added a separate button for ACW Ground Power on the EFB Aircraft page
Fixed EFB aircraft state buttons not reacting on mouse over
Fixed Probes warnings with ACW gens offline, while airborne
Fixed AMP meter indications
Fixed bug where AICE FAULTs would not be shown in the MFD MEMO area
(Re-)activated conditional drawing for certain PFD/MFD display areas
Fixed bug where ECL procedure version would not differentiate between PROP BRAKE SET or NOT SET
Fix for MFD VCP PERF PAGE Confirm Takeoff Data button not being updated
Added animation code for CVR Test and lighting for GND CTL button based on Magnars description
Fix for PFD MDA colored altitude shown, despite MDA not being active
Implemented IS_PROCEDURE_DETAIL_SET() method
Fixed power source for MECH Call Horn which should be connected to DCEssBus
Fixed EFB pax loading related bug
Implemented cockpit door state dependant MFD VID image
Added multiple localvars for third party virtual co-pilot implementations
Fixed second MCDU sometimes locked on a different page than MENU
Fixed a bug that would cause a negative distance calculation for a waypoint following a route discontinuity
Fixed a bug in the EFB weight calculations (note: There are no partial passengers, so weights might deviate a bit)
Added support for 3 letter airport codes in the United States
Fixed a bug in DME distance calculation
Fixed a potential crash in the DME arc drawing function
Added new loading tips localizations
Added waypoint 1500ft above airport level if no SID is selected
Fixed all DTO sub pages showing the first listed waypoint as active
Fixed approach speed remaining selected ON after FMS reset at end of flight
Fixed MFD SYS CABIN page not reflecting temperature mode (MAN/AUTO)
Fixed COM2 radio not reaction to reducing volume to zero (VATSIM)
Fixed gear extending/retracting without hydraulics (note: sound not in sync yet!)
Fixed a bug which caused DC Gen 2 to show FAULT if only engine#2 was running
Fixed engine can not be started after shut down by pulling fire handle (“Repair engine” button added to EFB)

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by turbomax

Nice, then it comes finally back from the hangar to the apron 🙂

hm still getting that issue where the prop break won't disengage, my left prop is spinning fine, right one is still stuck, even with the switch turned to off.

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by Tuskin38

2 minutes ago, Tuskin38 said:

hm still getting that issue where the prop break won't disengage, my left prop is spinning fine, right one is still stuck, even with the switch turned to off.

Make sure to hit the AUX HYD button every single time before you move the prop break. If you move it without hitting the button first, it will become bugged exactly as you say (and no way to fix it except for restarting the flight). At least that was the case on the previous patch

9 minutes ago, Fiorentoni said:

Make sure to hit the AUX HYD button every single time before you move the prop break. If you move it without hitting the button first, it will become bugged exactly as you say (and no way to fix it except for restarting the flight). At least that was the case on the previous patch

Yeah, the patch does not seem to have changed that

2 minutes ago, Tuskin38 said:

Yeah, the patch does not seem to have changed that

Typical Hans Hartmann, I guess...

I don't see it in the changelog but it seems the issue with the loss of hydraulics when taxiing in idle is fixed. At least it didn't occur in my first test.

Also FOB and GW are now decreasing with engines running.

These two were my main pet peeves. Nice to see they are fixed.

The Prop Brake works fine here as well.

 

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by RALF9636

1 hour ago, Tuskin38 said:

hm still getting that issue where the prop break won't disengage, my left prop is spinning fine, right one is still stuck, even with the switch turned to off.

Make sure to only move the Prop Brake switch when the green "Ready" light illuminates. To get the "Ready" light illuminated you either have to press the AUX HYD button below the parking brake or have engine 1 running with the condition lever in auto. The condition lever for engine 2 has to be in FTR (or Fuel SO).

Works for me every time.

 

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by RALF9636

My first flight with the updated ATR.  Many subtle and a few not so subtle fixes. Quite impresed.

I'm glad to say that the TOD marker no longer skitters out of sight if you enter a new altitude, typically for descent.  Flying into Vegas right now. Current CRZ 25000.  At about 170 miles out I dialed in my new altitude for FAF RWY 26R ILS at 3800.  My previous experience was you could not do this as your TOD indicator disappeared. I always waited until I got within ten miles of TOD, and then it seemed to work better…but not always.  Now after dialing in the lower altitude the TOD is rock solid and not “skittering”.  The TOD marker seems improved. Bright yellow and easy to see even in a cluttered screen.

YMMV & TANSTAAFL

EDIT:  Not so fast it seems.  It appears that as I approach the TOD it does move, albeit slightly  more after landing.

i can say now with surety the TOD remains skittery!

EDIT2:  I managed to descend without VPATH, but picked it up about 9miles from touchdown  from there it was a quick turn to final, switch to VLOC, APCH on and the plane picked up GS about 4.5 out landing to a flawless ILS.

Now if I can get VPATH to perform predictably for me (could be a training need for me) I think this plane will become a favorite of mine  

-B

Edited January 19, 20242 yr by btacon

As usual the download speeds inside the sim suck! 2.4 Mbits. I can do 100. 

What a joke...

47 minutes ago, Farlis said:

As usual the download speeds inside the sim suck! 2.4 Mbits. I can do 100. 

What a joke...

for me it fluctuates. It will be 8-9 for a few minutes, jump to 100-150 for few drop back down and repeat.

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by Tuskin38

Anything about the distance to the runway inside the last approach fix being correct now? Instead of half a mile off every single time?

Edit: I think this was fixed, this is what they're referring to here: "Fixed a bug in DME distance calculation". It wasn't a DME distance calculation issue, but hey, I'll take it if they fixed the problem.

Also, even in real life, the 3-letter code thing for the US is stupid. I got yelled at by NY Center in real life for using the "K" still. Like one letter is going to kill us all or something.

Edited January 19, 20242 yr by mryan75

3 hours ago, Fiorentoni said:

Make sure to hit the AUX HYD button every single time before you move the prop break.

I've never touched that button in my life. From Hotel mode, right prop in FTR, nudge it just a tiny hair forward, see the "Ready" indication up top, flip off the prop break, done.

They (he) added an optional hotspot overlay, which is great for me. [on the 2nd page of options menu]

<sigh> still the milky white side windows at night...