After the initial release last month, Supercritical Simulations Group (SSG) has released the latest update for their 747-8 Anniversary Edition on X-Plane 11. The new update sees a large number of changes and improvements based off of community feedback and their own internal testing.
In terms of changes and fixes, the team has worked on elements of systems and controls, the FMS and also the autopilot. For systems, the SSG 747-8 Anniversary Edition has fixed an issue of D-TO temp input, along with the barometer setting knob logic and improved various click spots throughout the cockpit. In the FMS, issues such as long routes in the FMC and certain airways have been fixed. Finally, four additional liveries have been added including Air China, Korean Air and Air Force One.
The free update is available now from your account on the X-Plane.org store. Simply sign in, head to your purchase and download the new installer.
V2.1 Changelog
Systems and Controls
- Fixed various issues present when using individual hardware throttles to control each throttle in the sim.
- Improved various clickspots on the tablet and the cockpit.
- Fixed issue of D-TO temp input in the FMS not reflected correctly on the EICAS.
- Barometer setting knob logic fixed
- Vertical Speed scrolling direction fixed
- Fixed issue of slats opening and closing while reversers are engaged.
- Addressed “fake” TCAS Traffic on ND.
- New VRCONFIG file with enhanced VR capabilities.
- MCP HDG bank angle knob two rightmost settings (20° and 25°) now selectable.
- Fixed panel light knob that was rotating the wrong way.
- Fixed CAPT AUDIO SYSTEM and SERV INT switch on the overhead panel with reversed animations.
- Made scrolling functional on MCP SPD knob when in MACH mode.
- Fixed issue of aft center tank flickering when is empty.
- Thrust reversers now do not deploy without hydraulic pressure.
- Fixed ND range bug where it was possible to make the airport map show on all map ranges in some configurations.
- Caution wailer will not sound when turning the battery on during a cold and dark start.
FMS and Autopilot
- Fixed issue of long route FMC flight plans returning an error.
- Fixed issue of certain FMC airways not being functional (was changing to DIRECT).
- Fixed FMC POS INIT page where the airport coordinates could not be copied,
- Fixed issue where a SID or STAR could not be executed without selecting a transition on the DEP/ARR page.
- Fixed FMC LEGS page change bug where it would change the page back to page 1.
- Improved issue of LNAV improperly planning sharp turns between fixes.
- Addressed FMC message bug where EICAS showed an alert when no FMC message was present.
- Fixed problem of data from the PROG page overlapping with the LEGS page.
- TOGA button now functioning properly while on an approach.
- Fixed issue of holding the CLR button in FMS to erase the scratchpad on the pop-up CDU.
3D and Textures
- New liveries added for Boeing, Air China, Korean Air, Air Force One.
- Various fixes to external and internal textures.