Giuseppe Nelva
We start with Ouroboros, which provided an extensive development update about its freeware Embraer E170-100. This includes videos and screenshots.
First of all, we get a changelog since the last update:
SDK Aircraft Systems being reworked, and experimented on Main Panel Several fonts were adjusted to a more accurate state Autopilot Autopilot “Back end” testing round 1 complete EXTERIOR “One Year Celebration” livery Thrust reversers “trial” model Engine blades and cone complete Polygon distribution fixed Flipped to quads Pending new “LCSLCB” fuselage in future model DISPLAYS PFD recived multiple new elements and nearing completion. INTERIOR Ouroboros EFB Model Generated
Then we hear about the work done on the 3D model: Next is the changelog for avionics. Other methods for the creation of generalized aircraft within the simulator have cropped up over the past year, and I’m willing to show you a new method we will soon apply to our favorite Ejet family to increase its accuracy. Thanks to our fantastic @embraercrew, we have received information on a scale we can’t even begin to use, but we will apply it to the visualized parts of the aircraft for the simulator. Anything not imminently visible to the user will not be created to save time and performance. While ripping up the floorboards of the jet would be a fun addition, it is rather impractical. (If any other dev does this though hey my hats off!) Below you can see my funky test of a fuselage creation. While the cross-sections of the test subject are inaccurate for a hobbyist model, with the information we now have for the Ejet it is likely possible to get the shape and dimensions of the fuselage accurate within inches, as we cannot afford the time or money to spend on the prized “3D Scan” of an aircraft.”
Completed Features: Artificial Horizon Airspeed Tape V-Speed Bugs Recommended flap speed bug AP speed && altitude bugs Altimiter Vertical Speed Needle Radio Altimiter (including terrain warning on altitude tape) Baro adjustment GPS and VOR navigation via HSI Working overspeed, stall, excessive slip/skid and excessive pitch warnings Current NAV and COM frequencies displayed on the bottom of PFD Tasks that I have started: Vertical and horizontal guidence bugs (currently just static) FMA (waiting for more AP information, only static for the showcase) Projected speed (this needs some fixes) Tasks that are planned for the future: Alternate map mode (waiting for shared component with MFD) Declutter under excesive pitch or bank
We then move onto SDK and systems development: Last, but not least, we get an update on the EFB and fonts. Below you can see all the videos and screenshots. To follow the developer’s progress, you can check out its Discord server. Next, AzurPoly and Vertical Flight Experience announced the French trainer Socata TB-30 Epsilon. We stay in the realm of aircraft with a release date and pricing details for the Boeing 247D by Wing42. The aircraft will be priced at a very affordable $19.99, and will release on April 2. You can check out a few new screenshots. Moving on to Airports, we get new screenshots of the much anticipated Brussels Airport (EBBR) in Belgium by Aerosoft. The release is slated for Q1, so it shouldn’t be too far. Simulación Extrema also showcased new images of its Tarama Airport (RORT) in Japan, mentioning that the project is completed and now it’s a matter of waiting for the release on the official marketplace for both PC and Xbox. Last, but not least SamScene3D released Gimhae International Airport (RKPK) serving Busan in South Korea. The airport is available on the developer’s own shop for $13.99 with other stores following next week. Here’s what you get and a gallery of screenshots:
Detailed ground textures Detailed HD and PBR hangars, airport terminal with interior Detailed taxiway, runway and apron Custom airport static vehicles and trucks Custom night lighting Custom animated jetways Leading approach lights of Runway 18R with checkerboard Animated rail trains travel across the station Animated Korean Air maintenance hangar gate Some airport surrounding spots, buildings, radar, tower, sport court, etc
