Fenix has updated their A320 Version 2 Block 2 to version 2.0.0.392. The new update is mostly a bug fixing affair with things ironed out since the recent version was rolled out at the end of February.
The update is fairly impressive with changes to the avionics, art and sound, livery manager, and the onboard EFB. You can read the full changelog below.
All customers can get their update from their Fenix Simulations accounts.
Version 2 Block 2 was a complete overhaul of the original A320 with all-new artwork, systems, flight dynamics, and it also introduced the IAE engine type. Fenix intends on continuing to bring the A32X family of planes to Microsoft Flight Simulator, with the A321 and the A319 planned, with the Sharklet version of each to follow afterwards.
For more on the Fenix A320, be sure to stay tuned to FSElite.
Changelog
[Avionics and Systems]
- Tuned alpha protection and recovery (should fix AP not engaging spuriously issue)
- Improved “zombie MSFS process” resistance
- Improved logging in a few core places to assist in troubleshooting
- Fixed high CPU usage by FenixBootstrapper.exe and Fenix.exe
- Fixed issues causing failed hook-ins (blank screens)
- Fixed boarding starting while catering is in progress
- Fixed N1 gauge crossed out if N1 mode engaged (IAE)
- Fixed conditions for DisarmDoors triggering
- Fixed red line being drawn in N1 gauge when it’s amber crossed
- Improved roll rate when bank angle protection takes control of the aircraft.
- Fix potential issue when GSX boarding and refueling are called at the same time
- Adjust D1L closure time after boarding has completed
- Fix boarding music not playing in some scenarios
- Fixed several potential crashes
- Added fuel venting based on airspeed
- Adjusted AoA dampening
- Improved latching into detents with incremental throttle control
- Improved brake application and release times for button users
- Fixed bypass pin being stuck in
- Adjusted VLS calculation
- Fixed missing EFIS, RMP, ELEC and FCU Lvars
- Fixed auto deboarding sometimes not working correctly (it now attempts to deboard regardless of parking status)
- Fixed FMS tuned navaids not clearing when RMP goes into NAV override
- Fixed display of FD flag
- Fixed ECAM F/CTL page automatically showing with too little control input
- Improved fuel venting further
- Fixed restart button crashing launcher
- Fixed GSX integration not opening the rear door
[Art and Sound]
- Improved performance especially in exterior view
- RAT decal misplaced
- Reverser sound fade in harsh on IAEs
- Retard callout won’t stop playing fix
- Added ice detection system
- Improved engine spinner idle blur to help with frame gen artifacting
- Improved interior rear of wing sounds on IAE
- Increased N1 bearing volume on IAE engines
- Improved pilot/copilot, overhead and EFB cameras
- Reduced packs and CAB FAN volume
- Slightly improved performance on audio engine
- IAE start up sounds adjusted to be louder further away
- Fixed initial start being too quiet/muffled (especially ENG 2)
- Improved interior sound set for IAE at idle
- Fixed sky reflection in virtual cabin windows
- Fixed idle spinner not being in blurred state
- Fixed FWD and AFT cargo door handles being incorrectly synced
- Fixed missing animation/texture for running CFM N1 fan
- Fixed American SATCOM text+symbol cut off
- Fixed offset weathering on RMP1 VOR1 switch
- Fixed floating ice probe on windscreen
- Fixed sun shade visor vanishing on cursor hover
- Fixed incorrect tooltip for pedals
- Fixed left main landing gear tire animations missing
- Fixed right CFM inlet missing rivets
- Fixed pylon panel labeling not being visible through cabin windows
- Fixed right CFM pylon having a gap in panel seams
- Fixed BRK TEMP DET UNIT being popped
- Fixed N1 buttons and maintenance bus switch missing tooltips
- Fixed modern wing decals clipping into wing
- Fixed GSX definition for door L4
- Improved LODing when switching between interior and exterior views
- Fixed slats clipping into wing when transitioning
- Fixed cabin pressure decal not animating with door
- Fixed mesh gaps around central window column
- Fixed AEVC loop thumps
[Flight and Engine Models]
- Improved heat transfer mechanics
- Gently adjusted ground effect
[EFB]
- Fixed boarding starting while catering is still in progress when using the auto catering option
- Fixed take-off performance calculator sometimes not working correctly when using lbs
- Fixed polling Navigraph too much when waiting for authentication
- Fixed some issues that could occur when loading the aircraft multiple times
- Fixed custom intersection TORA only allowing 4 digits when using FT units
[Livery Manager]
- Stopped livery verification from running at each start-up and moved it to a “verify liveries” button in settings
- Cleaned up settings
