FlightSim Studio has issued another update for their B727 aircraft. Update 1.0.7 comes with a new GNS-XLS flight management system, other system updates, sound updates, a modern radio system and GSX integration. Furthermore, the developer is preparing a MSFS 2024-compatible version of the B727. While the feature set will be largely the same for MSFS 2024, the update post does mention ‘minor technical compromises’, but does not elaborate on this further.
The GNS-XLS is an older flight management computer. It features LNAV features but lacks full VNAV integration, making it ‘advisory only’. The GNS-XLS does support manual flight plan entry as well as SimBrief import, PLAN pages with fuel consumption, holds, direct to, waypoint times and an integrated moving map.
Changelog
- Bug Fixes
- #728 – Lighting – FO instruments are off in many spawn state updated
- #747 – Engine/Generator oil temps drop instantly fixed
- #536 – Duct pressure readings updated
- #791 – Flap animation snapping fixed
- #763 – Clock hand logic updated
- #486 – Window heat functionality updated
- #616 – Alternate flaps indication updated
- #886 – Clock relation to EFB selection fixed
- #1186 – Fixed Engine Start/Shutdown sounds missing on external view
- #1132 – Bleed Switches and Pneumatic system instrument value reworked
- #1130 – Bleed Air switches behavior reworked
- #1174 – Rudder sys test logic fixed
- #1135 – Flap retraction indication fixed
- #1170 – EGT indication incorrect behavior fixed
- Improvements
- #179 – Flaps stress animation added
- #1054 – Engine phasing effects improved
- #1165 – FE – Vocal confirmation of checklist start added
- #1168 – Engine sounds overhauled
- Features
- FSS GNS-XLS flight management computer added
- GSX auto services added
