Released just two months ago, the Expert Series ATR 42-600 / 72-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator has received yet another update. This time the public release version has been brought up to version 1.0.20 featuring an extensive list of changes, updates, and bug fixes. As with all previous updates to the ATR, the new version can be updated via the Microsoft Flight Simulator Content Manager.
The changelog for this update is included below. Of note is that the list of fixes and improvements is rather substantial with a number of updates based directly on community feedback. This includes autopilot improvements, a SimBrief flight plan importer, and new ATR Highline liveries, among other fixes.
The ATR 42-600 / 72-600 is available via the MSFS in-game Marketplace for $19.99 (€19.99, £16.74) with a discount offered for owners of the Deluxe or Premium Deluxe editions of the simulator.
If you want to learn a bit more about how to fly the aircraft, be sure to check out the 320 Sim Pilot Gives a Full ATR 42/72 Flight Guide we shared via Streams.
Changelog
- Added the Highline liveries for the ATR 42 and ATR 72
- Added support for importing flight plans from SimBrief
- The EFB can be used for loading the aircraft
- Added code for diffuse light in cargo hold
- Fixed converting passenger number into pounds
- Slowed down IAS mode pitch change
- Fixed switching lateral AFCS mode cancelling vertical AFCS mode
- Added support for HOLD THROTTLE REVERSE THRUST event
- Fixed Propeller NP remains at 100%
- Fixed FD pitch indication inverted
- Added bearing pointers smoothing and added navaid variance based on signal strength
- Added smoothing to PFD CDI indication
- Fixed Boost can be activated on ground at PL over flight idle
- Fixes to checklist automation
- Added End of Climb/Descent symbol in ND map
- Fixed batteries charging when charger is switched off
- Fixed electrical system starting up after MFC 1B/2B test instead of 1A/2A
- Fixed service door test using main door status.
- Fixed generators and hydraulics state on loading aircraft
- Fixed NEW WPT on LTRL REV page inserted waypoint at wrong position
- Fixed Go Around pitch command
- Added VORs and NDBs to manual flightplan entries
- Added VORs and NDBs to Direct To Ident function
- Fixed throttle advancing to flight idle on first press of A button when no reverse axis is defined
- Fixed External power worked without battery switch being ON
- Fixed Fuel Flow page showing fuel used instead of fuel flow total
- Improved AFCS mode change when switching nav source
- Fixed MFD VCP SQ Code not showing leading zeros
- Fixed Hotel mode/External power not charging batteries
- Fixed caution light not illuminating on start up
- Added WPT field function to POS INIT page
- Fixed starter not disengaging when engine start is cancelled
- Fixed Payload gross weight calculation
- Fixed V-FP arming and activation
- Fixed Prop Brk READY light illuminated after switching on battery in cold & dark state
