The ATR 42-600 / 72-600 Expansion was released back in April for Microsoft Flight Simulator as the first in a new ‘Expert Series’ of add-on aircraft. Developed by S&H Simulations, the plane has been something many wanted to see improved since its release. That time has come with a new version now available for users to download.
Alongside a large number of changes and fixes, the new update also adds two new ATR variants to fly around. This includes the ATR 42-600S (STOL) and the ATR 72-600F (Freighter). With both of these new variants added, you now have a suite of ATR aircraft to fly around.
As for the changes, the full changelog down below gives us a good idea of what has changed. This includes many fixes to the system’s logic, modelling in some areas, and also various other areas. Furthermore, it saw changes to the EFB, now ensures the correct fuel flow rate happens in idle, and much more.
You can learn more about the ATR-42-600 and the 72-600 expansions for Microsoft Flight Simulator in the trailer above. You can download your copy from the in-sim Marketplace for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows, and Steam, and on Xbox One and supported mobile phones, tablets, and lower-spec PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Changelog
- Added two new ATR type variants:
- ATR 42-600S (STOL)
- ATR 72-600F (Freighter)
- Fixed an issue with gear not fully extended when hydraulics is lost (prop ftr) after a landing.
- Added new runway threshold calculation (SU15+).
- Changed VNAV Path following to higher precision.
- Fixed ACW buses supply logic with ACW Ext Pwr and BTC Off.
- Fixed TAT warnings logic on ground.
- Fixed V-FP arming logic.
- VCP MOVE menu is now usable in MFD ND PLAN mode.
- Fixed VOR/BC/APP mode not activating when off-side nav source is used.
- Added marker for MAX throttle position to calibration window.
- EFB Options items re-arranged.
- Fixed in issue that caused trans alt and TO data confirm input to be constantly overwritten after a landing.
- Fixed TGT IAS showing -1 on VNAV page.
- Fixed maximum FD pitch command in IAS mode to 15 degrees.
- Fixed a bug in CRZ IAS calculation.
- Fixed a GPWS inhibit issue.
- Added functions to correct fuel flow in idle, feathered and hotel mode.
- Added aircraft.cfg and loc entries for 42-600S, 72-600F and new Highline versions.
- Changed flight_model.cfg payload entries for ATR 72-600F model (Fedex version).
- Added freighter support to EFB.
- Fixed EWD prev/next page arrows in EWD sometimes displayed wrong.
- Added additional Highline variants to ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600
- Added payload support for Highline 03 variants.
- Update electronic checklists to v37
- Art fixes
