Rotate has updated its MD-80 aircraft on X-Plane with new features and improvements for users of the aircraft.
A new auto land mode has been added, which includes the G/A mode and annunciators, along with a LAND test. Furthermore, there is now a MAP mode with terrain display on the WX instrument, along with compatibility with the default de-icing system found in X-Plane.
For those using X-Plane on Mac will be pleased to learn that Rotate has added compatibility with Apple Silicon architecture, which should results in improved performance in your simulator.
There are also a number of fixes, including tuned engine performance and aerodynamics, fixes to reduce CTD scenarios, along with some fine tuning to sound effects across the board. The full changelog is down below.
The MD-80 can be purchased from Aerosoft for €56,50 (excluding taxes). The update itself can be downloaded through the SkunkCrafts update tool, with the beta option selected.
Changelog v1.51
- Added AUTO LAND mode to autopilot
- Added AUTO LAND test
- Added AUTO G/A mode and annunciators
- Added MAP mode with terrain display to the WX instrument
- Added compatibility with Apple Silicon architecture
- Added PUSH position for altitude control in FGCP
- Added compatibility of lights for NewSky and other third party addons
- Added compatibility with improved X-Plane de-icing system
- Improved outflow valve wheel behavior
- Improved autobrake friction to match landing distances
- Improved brake temperatures logic
- Tuned engine performance and fuel burn
- Tuned aerodynamics
- Tuned localizer guidance
- Improved FMC performance predictions
- Fixed CTD when xPilot or other addons write to multiplayer plane’s datarefs
- Fixed RTO triggered with aircraft stopped
- Fixed transmission for MIC selection in Audio Control Panel
- Fixed vertical speed control wheel actuator in VR
- Fine tuned some sounds
- Fixed pressurization loss when descending in idle
- Fixed a bug in vertical deviation indication
- Fixed a bug in VVI display
- Fixed autopilot mode transition from FMS-EPR to EPR-LIM
- Fixed geometry in IRS annunciator
- Added commands to control lights
- Fixed minor bug in OpenAL initialization
- Fixed a memory leak in VR when floating windows are resized
- Fixed a bug in navaids processing during initialization
