In an announcement on their Avsim forum, Flysimware has released the latest version of their Dassault Falcon 50 aircraft for FSX and all versions of Prepar3D.
Currently, this latest edition is only available to download via their website, however, the new service pack has been sent to simMarket and other stores and will be available within a week.
Included in this update are performance related bug fixes along with a host of new features including PBR textures for the external model, brand new APU sounds, lots of cabin and cockpit improvements and a fix for the windshield wiper sounds.
The full feature list and fixes can be found below.
If you don’t already own this aircraft then you can download the latest version direct from the Flysimware website for $49.99. If simMarket is your preferred vendor you can grab it here for €43.91 (Excl.VAT). Please note that this will be the previous version V1.7A until the new installer is made available by simMarket.
New Features
- Major texture update. New specular maps throughout the interior and exterior. P3D V4 now includes full PBR textures for the exterior model.
- Re-modelled the virtual cockpit ceiling, pilot window, cabin window shades, walls and all window panes for more details and accuracy.
- New pillows and seatbelts added to the cabin couch. Improved seatbelt modelling and textures for all seats.
- Two new GPU units that you can cycle through using the aircraft option panel. The Hobart 4400 and the Jetgo. Both include their own sounds.
- New 3 position landing light switch which includes a new pulse option.
- Windshield wipers now include sounds.
- New APU sounds recorded from the correct APU.
- P3D now has the ability to unlock and open the main door from the exterior model including the cabin shades. Try using the avatar.
- Installer no longer requires a name entered in the name box.
- The Aircraft options panel has the ability to open/close all cabin shades.
Bugs & Updates
- The engines N1 idle has slightly less power so with a light payload the aircraft does not creep forward.
- Throttle vs N1 percentage updated to have a balanced range increasing the displacement at higher N1 power.
- Landing lights are slightly lower in brightness to allow the runway lines to show more.
Update: The screenshots used in this article have been removed as they represented an earlier release.
