Airfoillabs has released a new update for the King Air 350 in X-Plane 12, bringing the aircraft to version 2.0.2. This update marks a return to development for the product, with the team noting they are “back on the King Air 350 XP12” and intend for this to be the start of a more regular update cycle.
Version 2.0.2 introduces a range of improvements across systems, avionics, and audio. A key addition is the implementation of a native X-Plane 12 weather radar for the MFD version of the aircraft, along with fixes for the GPS version’s radar functionality.
Avionics and navigation have received significant attention. The update addresses VNAV guidance, ensuring descent profiles display correctly after Top of Descent and approach indications work across all screens, including reversionary modes. The RNAV autopilot logic for the MFD variant has also been corrected.
In terms of audio, the Audio Panel logic has been completely rebuilt, with the FMOD routing being reorganised for cleaner sound behaviour and fixed bugs related to Morse Code identification. Additionally, a new feature allows users to simulate Noise Cancelling Headphones via a menu icon.
System logic has also been refined. Engine starting now correctly accounts for generator loads at idle thrust to prevent stalls, and a bug regarding battery voltage failure has been resolved. On the ground, reverser logic has been fixed, and a custom prop control has been implemented to improve thrust behaviour.
Visually, the update adds menu options to show or hide instrument glass and windshield dirt, as well as correcting the directionality of the left strobe light.
The Airfoillabs King Air 350 is available from the X-Plane.org Store and is currently priced at $34.97, discounted from the regular price of $49.95.
Changelog
- Left Strobe Light: Fixed directionality.
- RNAV: Fixed approach autopilot logic for the “MFD” version.
- VNAV: Descent profile now displays correctly after Top of Descent (TOD).
- VNAV Approach: Now displays correctly on all screens, including reversionary modes.
- Autofeather: Annunciator light now extinguishes correctly if the Landing Gear is up and the Autofeather switch is OFF.
- Visual Options: Added menu options to Show/Hide Instrument Glass and Show/Hide Windshield Dirt.
- Audio Panel: Logic completely rebuilt from scratch.
- Electrical: Fixed Battery Voltage bug/failure issue.
- Configs: Updated configuration files to support the new Audio Panel logic.
- Configs: Landing gear and throttle settings are now automatically overridden when the aircraft is loaded on the ground.
- FMOD: Sound routing reorganized.
- FMOD: Added Noise Canceling Headphones feature with a corresponding icon in the menu.
- Audio Panel: Fixed Morse Code identification bugs.
- Engine Logic: Fixed starting logic; idle thrust now accounts for Generator loads to prevent engine stalls.
- Weather Radar (MFD): Implemented native X-Plane 12 Weather Radar for the “MFD” version.
- Weather Radar (GPS): Implemented radar fixes and functionality for the “GPS” version.
- Generators: Fixed state logic to prevent instrument self-tests from initializing multiple times.
- Lighting: Corrected Instrument Light switch logic.
- Throttle/Reverser: Fixed Reverser logic and implemented custom Prop Control to improve Reverser Thrust behavior.
- Settings: Fixed general settings error.
