after a longer break, here is another update. The main news is, that you may now use our freely available SDK for creating new liveries for the stock airplanes. We will add more templates in the future, for now you may create new liveries for the C172, B747, C90GTx, Learjet and the Pitts.
To get the SDK just register at this website: https://www.aerofly.com/aerofly_fs_2/sdk/ Registration is free, all we require is a valid Email address so we can inform you when new a new update is out.
2017-02-10
Improved interior textures for C90GTx and Learjet 45
Improved Learjet 45 displays and functionality
Added Learjet 45 system pages
Added an option to broadcast current flight position over LAN or Internet so it can be received by compatible apps like ForeFlight, iFlightPlaner and Sky Demon
Improved HUD can be activated in any view and displays more values and 5 degree ticks for horizon and pitch
Fixed Saitek panels show blanks for values that are not available in the current aircraft and therefore cannot be changed
Added new functionality to the SDK. You may now create your own liveries for the C172, B747, C90GTx, LJ45 and the Pitts. More airplanes will be added in the future.
2016-12-21
Added the F-15
Added New York region as a DLC
Improved tree rendering with less graphics card memory usage
Fixed zoom speed is independent of frame rate
Added preliminary Vive controller support for menu and cockpit interaction
Fixed device list in controller menu can be scrolled to display more than 8 connected devices
Changed HUD keeps vertical orientation in 'follow' view
Changed minimum HUD size is smaller
Changed only minimal HUD is shown when in 'external' and 'fly by' views
2016-11-25
Fixed a critical bug when connecting/disconnection a controller
Fixed shadow rendering bug while in VR
Added new HUD display for VR with configurable size and optional horizon
Added more values and functionality to B747 PFD
Added path prediction line to B747 navigation display
Added new graphics element that allows complex nozzle animations
Added ECAM pages to B747
2016-11-11
Bug fix regarding shadow rendering on HTC Vive
Fixed the approach guides not being shown
2016-11-04
Improved VR rendering performance ( over 25% when using the HTC Vive and around 10% when using Oculus )
Enabled aileron, elevator and rudder control using keys or buttons (not the recommended way to control an airplane, but you even can land smoothly with proper trim and throttle management)
Fixed XBox and similar controllers: combined trigger assignment to rudder and brake works again
Fixed Baron 58 turn indication
Added COM and NAV tuning via radio management units in Learjet 45 and King Air C90
Fixed F18 autopilot trim interaction
Fixed coarse tuning steps for NAV and COM
Added max positive / negative G can be reset on aerobatic aircraft
Changed basic autopilot on Baron58 and C172 softer on bank and pitch controls
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-16
Fixed rendering issues with landmarks, clouds and shadows since last update
Fixed creating screenshots while in VR
Fixed transponder code can be set with Saitek Radio Panel and buttons/keys
Changed head tracking with HTC Vive ( To get the best experience with your HTC Vive we recommend to turn on 'Allow reprojection' as well as 'Perf Heuristic Active' in the SteamVR performance settings window! )
Added default assignments for Saitek Radio Panel for COM and transponder
Added F18 autopilot controllable via Upper Front Control (WIP)
Changed A320 small improvements/fixes to displays
Fixed A320 flap / slat sequence
Changed ASG29 flight computer improvements
2016-09-09
Improved depth buffer rendering for less flickering of distant objects
2016-09-06
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% compared to the last update with version 2.0.1 EA3.30
Added new VR option that allows you to set the pixel density. Please use this option with care, it has a strong impact on the performance.
Fixed camera rotation resulted in oddly looking clouds especially while using VR
Improved Longer flight recording of 10 minutes
2016-08-25
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% in cockpit view on modern 3D graphic cards (Please install the latest 3D driver!)
Improved Depth Buffer precision for less flickering of distant objects
Added Landmarks can be turned on/off during simulation. Assign a function in the Controls menu
Added Screenshots can be assigned a function in the Controls menu
Fixed route starting airborne
Added right double click support
Added more flight state messages to SDK output / wrt to body system
Added support for Saitek Multi Panel
Added support for Saitek Radio Panel
Added support for Saitek Switch Panel
Added Frequency select and swap assignable in controller menu
Added support for Saitek TPM
Added more autopilot functions assignable in controller menu
Added mouse cursor fades in simulation
Added light controls assignable in controller menu
Fixed view rotation doesn't tilt view when looking left/right
Changed default view tilt removed for VR
Added a single control device can be reset to its default
Added all assignments for one device can be removed
Added screenshot function can be assigned to key or button
Added variometer volume can be adjusted using buttons/keys
Added A320 more ECAM pages, updates to flight displays (WIP)
Added ASG29 flight computer (WIP)
2016-07-26
Fixed ADF receivers can tune all NDBs
Added MB339 flight director
2016-07-22
Added buttons to show/hide navaids, airports and waypoints on map in location and navigation menu
Added button to position airplane at start of route in location and navigation menu
Added button to center map on aircraft position
Added button to center map on route
Added current route is displayed on location menu map
Added aircraft equipped with LNAV/VNAV can fly the planned route automatically
Added cockpit navigation displays show route and waypoints and time and distance to next waypoint
Added PFDs show tuned ILS identifier, course and distance
Added autotuning: airliners automatically tune navaids from route, nearby navaids and destination ILS
Fixed route shows magnetic track instead of true track
Added new repaints for F-18, Pitts
Fixed bump mapping on P-38
Fixed rudder assist / autorudder turned off
Added right mouse button to pull knobs in cockpit
Added navigation guides for route (enable/disable with approach guides)
Fixed auto spoiler retract when applying full throttle in all aircraft
Added A320 ECAM pages: engines, electrics, hydraulics, fuel, wheels, flight controls (other pages are not completed yet)
Added A320 automatic ECAM switching and manual page request and page iteration
Work in progress A320 electric and fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Added C172 full electical bus system including battery and alternator simulation
Added C172 radios and navigation instruments can be switched off (and on)
Added C172 turning off the master battery switch will kill all electrics and set the cockpit into a dark state
Work in progress C172 fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Fixed minor bugs on aircraft (landing gear cutting through doors, hidden objects, ...)
Added C172 added waypoints and route display to the moving map display in the cockpit
Added Baron58 electical system, radio stack can be turned off
2016-06-02
Changed pressing ESC while in pause/replay unpauses only instead of going back to the main menu
Fixed Replay is available longer until you change or reposition the aircraft
Added a reset button in the controller menu. All controller devices including the keyboard can be reset to their default assignments
Added support for the TrackIR roll axis
Changed Trim changes smoothly while trim button pressed, no need for repeated button presses
Added help overlay for controller configuration menu
Changed simulation is not paused when another window/application gets the focus
Changed wind speed at ground level is higher for a given setting now
Added The time before automatic replacement after a crash is adjustable in the Settings now
Added a button to toggle sound on/off. Default assigment is 'Q'
Fixed Altitude callouts are only played in cockpit and internal views
Fixed Toggling the flight info doesn't reset the replay position anymore
Fixed flight info size for large aspect ratio setups / widescreen
Fixed Flight school mission can be select via mouse wheel as in aircraft menu
Fixed autopilot is correctly resetted after selecting a new starting position
Fixed Autopilot selected vertical speed is correctly displayed in flight info
Fixed Time rolls over correctly at 23:59 UTC
Changed HUD and 'no aircraft/no panel' viewer position to the pilot's position
Fixed Reflection map is re-generated after changing the airplane
Added shift mode for the cockpit views. Head position can be adjusted up/down, left/right, forward/backwards. Default assignment is 'PageUp' / 'PageDown' for for up and down movement.
after a longer break, here is another update. The main news is, that you may now use our freely available SDK for creating new liveries for the stock airplanes. We will add more templates in the future, for now you may create new liveries for the C172, B747, C90GTx, Learjet and the Pitts.
To get the SDK just register at this website: https://www.aerofly.com/aerofly_fs_2/sdk/ Registration is free, all we require is a valid Email address so we can inform you when new a new update is out.
2017-02-10
Improved interior textures for C90GTx and Learjet 45
Improved Learjet 45 displays and functionality
Added Learjet 45 system pages
Added an option to broadcast current flight position over LAN or Internet so it can be received by compatible apps like ForeFlight, iFlightPlaner and Sky Demon
Improved HUD can be activated in any view and displays more values and 5 degree ticks for horizon and pitch
Fixed Saitek panels show blanks for values that are not available in the current aircraft and therefore cannot be changed
Added new functionality to the SDK. You may now create your own liveries for the C172, B747, C90GTx, LJ45 and the Pitts. More airplanes will be added in the future.
2016-12-21
Added the F-15
Added New York region as a DLC
Improved tree rendering with less graphics card memory usage
Fixed zoom speed is independent of frame rate
Added preliminary Vive controller support for menu and cockpit interaction
Fixed device list in controller menu can be scrolled to display more than 8 connected devices
Changed HUD keeps vertical orientation in 'follow' view
Changed minimum HUD size is smaller
Changed only minimal HUD is shown when in 'external' and 'fly by' views
2016-11-25
Fixed a critical bug when connecting/disconnection a controller
Fixed shadow rendering bug while in VR
Added new HUD display for VR with configurable size and optional horizon
Added more values and functionality to B747 PFD
Added path prediction line to B747 navigation display
Added new graphics element that allows complex nozzle animations
Added ECAM pages to B747
2016-11-11
Bug fix regarding shadow rendering on HTC Vive
Fixed the approach guides not being shown
2016-11-04
Improved VR rendering performance ( over 25% when using the HTC Vive and around 10% when using Oculus )
Enabled aileron, elevator and rudder control using keys or buttons (not the recommended way to control an airplane, but you even can land smoothly with proper trim and throttle management)
Fixed XBox and similar controllers: combined trigger assignment to rudder and brake works again
Fixed Baron 58 turn indication
Added COM and NAV tuning via radio management units in Learjet 45 and King Air C90
Fixed F18 autopilot trim interaction
Fixed coarse tuning steps for NAV and COM
Added max positive / negative G can be reset on aerobatic aircraft
Changed basic autopilot on Baron58 and C172 softer on bank and pitch controls
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-16
Fixed rendering issues with landmarks, clouds and shadows since last update
Fixed creating screenshots while in VR
Fixed transponder code can be set with Saitek Radio Panel and buttons/keys
Changed head tracking with HTC Vive ( To get the best experience with your HTC Vive we recommend to turn on 'Allow reprojection' as well as 'Perf Heuristic Active' in the SteamVR performance settings window! )
Added default assignments for Saitek Radio Panel for COM and transponder
Added F18 autopilot controllable via Upper Front Control (WIP)
Changed A320 small improvements/fixes to displays
Fixed A320 flap / slat sequence
Changed ASG29 flight computer improvements
2016-09-09
Improved depth buffer rendering for less flickering of distant objects
2016-09-06
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% compared to the last update with version 2.0.1 EA3.30
Added new VR option that allows you to set the pixel density. Please use this option with care, it has a strong impact on the performance.
Fixed camera rotation resulted in oddly looking clouds especially while using VR
Improved Longer flight recording of 10 minutes
2016-08-25
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% in cockpit view on modern 3D graphic cards (Please install the latest 3D driver!)
Improved Depth Buffer precision for less flickering of distant objects
Added Landmarks can be turned on/off during simulation. Assign a function in the Controls menu
Added Screenshots can be assigned a function in the Controls menu
Fixed route starting airborne
Added right double click support
Added more flight state messages to SDK output / wrt to body system
Added support for Saitek Multi Panel
Added support for Saitek Radio Panel
Added support for Saitek Switch Panel
Added Frequency select and swap assignable in controller menu
Added support for Saitek TPM
Added more autopilot functions assignable in controller menu
Added mouse cursor fades in simulation
Added light controls assignable in controller menu
Fixed view rotation doesn't tilt view when looking left/right
Changed default view tilt removed for VR
Added a single control device can be reset to its default
Added all assignments for one device can be removed
Added screenshot function can be assigned to key or button
Added variometer volume can be adjusted using buttons/keys
Added A320 more ECAM pages, updates to flight displays (WIP)
Added ASG29 flight computer (WIP)
2016-07-26
Fixed ADF receivers can tune all NDBs
Added MB339 flight director
2016-07-22
Added buttons to show/hide navaids, airports and waypoints on map in location and navigation menu
Added button to position airplane at start of route in location and navigation menu
Added button to center map on aircraft position
Added button to center map on route
Added current route is displayed on location menu map
Added aircraft equipped with LNAV/VNAV can fly the planned route automatically
Added cockpit navigation displays show route and waypoints and time and distance to next waypoint
Added PFDs show tuned ILS identifier, course and distance
Added autotuning: airliners automatically tune navaids from route, nearby navaids and destination ILS
Fixed route shows magnetic track instead of true track
Added new repaints for F-18, Pitts
Fixed bump mapping on P-38
Fixed rudder assist / autorudder turned off
Added right mouse button to pull knobs in cockpit
Added navigation guides for route (enable/disable with approach guides)
Fixed auto spoiler retract when applying full throttle in all aircraft
Added A320 ECAM pages: engines, electrics, hydraulics, fuel, wheels, flight controls (other pages are not completed yet)
Added A320 automatic ECAM switching and manual page request and page iteration
Work in progress A320 electric and fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Added C172 full electical bus system including battery and alternator simulation
Added C172 radios and navigation instruments can be switched off (and on)
Added C172 turning off the master battery switch will kill all electrics and set the cockpit into a dark state
Work in progress C172 fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Fixed minor bugs on aircraft (landing gear cutting through doors, hidden objects, ...)
Added C172 added waypoints and route display to the moving map display in the cockpit
Added Baron58 electical system, radio stack can be turned off
2016-06-02
Changed pressing ESC while in pause/replay unpauses only instead of going back to the main menu
Fixed Replay is available longer until you change or reposition the aircraft
Added a reset button in the controller menu. All controller devices including the keyboard can be reset to their default assignments
Added support for the TrackIR roll axis
Changed Trim changes smoothly while trim button pressed, no need for repeated button presses
Added help overlay for controller configuration menu
Changed simulation is not paused when another window/application gets the focus
Changed wind speed at ground level is higher for a given setting now
Added The time before automatic replacement after a crash is adjustable in the Settings now
Added a button to toggle sound on/off. Default assigment is 'Q'
Fixed Altitude callouts are only played in cockpit and internal views
Fixed Toggling the flight info doesn't reset the replay position anymore
Fixed flight info size for large aspect ratio setups / widescreen
Fixed Flight school mission can be select via mouse wheel as in aircraft menu
Fixed autopilot is correctly resetted after selecting a new starting position
Fixed Autopilot selected vertical speed is correctly displayed in flight info
Fixed Time rolls over correctly at 23:59 UTC
Changed HUD and 'no aircraft/no panel' viewer position to the pilot's position
Fixed Reflection map is re-generated after changing the airplane
Added shift mode for the cockpit views. Head position can be adjusted up/down, left/right, forward/backwards. Default assignment is 'PageUp' / 'PageDown' for for up and down movement.
The download is free, all we require is an Email for registration so we can inform you, if a new version comes out that might be incompatible to previous versions.
The SDK features a complete model of the Robin DR400 airplane, complete with all sources. It should show you all the various aspects required to get an airplane into Aerofly FS 2.
Using this SDK you can currently do the following:
Create your own airplane
Model your own airport or scenery objects
Read simulation data from Aerofly and send commands back in using a Windows DLL
Besides the actual SDK you will need either 3D Studio Max 2012 or newer or Maxon Cinema 4D 17 or newer if you plan on creating your own airplane or scenery.
None of the tools are required however to get the sample Robin DR400 airplane into Aerofly FS 2.
Please consider this SDK as a work in progress. We might add more features to it in the future, for example for adding your own aerial images or elevation data or to even add code to program your own cockpit displays. We also might add support for other modelling tools like AC3D.
The download is free, all we require is an Email for registration so we can inform you, if a new version comes out that might be incompatible to previous versions.
The SDK features a complete model of the Robin DR400 airplane, complete with all sources. It should show you all the various aspects required to get an airplane into Aerofly FS 2.
Using this SDK you can currently do the following:
Create your own airplane
Model your own airport or scenery objects
Read simulation data from Aerofly and send commands back in using a Windows DLL
Besides the actual SDK you will need either 3D Studio Max 2012 or newer or Maxon Cinema 4D 17 or newer if you plan on creating your own airplane or scenery.
None of the tools are required however to get the sample Robin DR400 airplane into Aerofly FS 2.
Please consider this SDK as a work in progress. We might add more features to it in the future, for example for adding your own aerial images or elevation data or to even add code to program your own cockpit displays. We also might add support for other modelling tools like AC3D.
we are happy to announce that we have a new update shortly before christmas. The major new feature in this update is the F-15 fighter jet. We also made some minor fixes to the tree and shadow rendering, that might result in better performance. We hope you enjoy this update.
Also new is the New York region as a DLC. This region features over 10 new airports in and around New York and also adds new high resolution aerial images. Important note: This new region requires a VERY GOOD and powerful 3D graphic card. Please reduce the graphic setting 'Building density' to lower values if you do observe performance issues. When flying over New York in VR, we strongly recommend to use a NVIDIA GeForce 10x0 type card for smooth performance.
Thank you everybody for supporting us so far during the Early Access phase. This release option here on Steam really helped us to better shape our flight simulator. So stay tuned for more updates in 2017.
Here is the list of changes so far:
2016-12-21
Added the F-15
Added New York region as a DLC
Improved tree rendering with less graphics card memory usage
Fixed zoom speed is independent of frame rate
Added preliminary Vive controller support for menu and cockpit interaction
Fixed device list in controller menu can be scrolled to display more than 8 connected devices
Changed HUD keeps vertical orientation in 'follow' view
Changed minimum HUD size is smaller
Changed only minimal HUD is shown when in 'external' and 'fly by' views
2016-11-25
Fixed a critical bug when connecting/disconnection a controller
Fixed shadow rendering bug while in VR
Added new HUD display for VR with configurable size and optional horizon
Added more values and functionality to B747 PFD
Added path prediction line to B747 navigation display
Added new graphics element that allows complex nozzle animations
Added ECAM pages to B747
2016-11-11
Bug fix regarding shadow rendering on HTC Vive
Fixed the approach guides not being shown
2016-11-04
Improved VR rendering performance ( over 25% when using the HTC Vive and around 10% when using Oculus )
Enabled aileron, elevator and rudder control using keys or buttons (not the recommended way to control an airplane, but you even can land smoothly with proper trim and throttle management)
Fixed XBox and similar controllers: combined trigger assignment to rudder and brake works again
Fixed Baron 58 turn indication
Added COM and NAV tuning via radio management units in Learjet 45 and King Air C90
Fixed F18 autopilot trim interaction
Fixed coarse tuning steps for NAV and COM
Added max positive / negative G can be reset on aerobatic aircraft
Changed basic autopilot on Baron58 and C172 softer on bank and pitch controls
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-16
Fixed rendering issues with landmarks, clouds and shadows since last update
Fixed creating screenshots while in VR
Fixed transponder code can be set with Saitek Radio Panel and buttons/keys
Changed head tracking with HTC Vive ( To get the best experience with your HTC Vive we recommend to turn on 'Allow reprojection' as well as 'Perf Heuristic Active' in the SteamVR performance settings window! )
Added default assignments for Saitek Radio Panel for COM and transponder
Added F18 autopilot controllable via Upper Front Control (WIP)
Changed A320 small improvements/fixes to displays
Fixed A320 flap / slat sequence
Changed ASG29 flight computer improvements
2016-09-09
Improved depth buffer rendering for less flickering of distant objects
2016-09-06
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% compared to the last update with version 2.0.1 EA3.30
Added new VR option that allows you to set the pixel density. Please use this option with care, it has a strong impact on the performance.
Fixed camera rotation resulted in oddly looking clouds especially while using VR
Improved Longer flight recording of 10 minutes
2016-08-25
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% in cockpit view on modern 3D graphic cards (Please install the latest 3D driver!)
Improved Depth Buffer precision for less flickering of distant objects
Added Landmarks can be turned on/off during simulation. Assign a function in the Controls menu
Added Screenshots can be assigned a function in the Controls menu
Fixed route starting airborne
Added right double click support
Added more flight state messages to SDK output / wrt to body system
Added support for Saitek Multi Panel
Added support for Saitek Radio Panel
Added support for Saitek Switch Panel
Added Frequency select and swap assignable in controller menu
Added support for Saitek TPM
Added more autopilot functions assignable in controller menu
Added mouse cursor fades in simulation
Added light controls assignable in controller menu
Fixed view rotation doesn't tilt view when looking left/right
Changed default view tilt removed for VR
Added a single control device can be reset to its default
Added all assignments for one device can be removed
Added screenshot function can be assigned to key or button
Added variometer volume can be adjusted using buttons/keys
Added A320 more ECAM pages, updates to flight displays (WIP)
Added ASG29 flight computer (WIP)
2016-07-26
Fixed ADF receivers can tune all NDBs
Added MB339 flight director
2016-07-22
Added buttons to show/hide navaids, airports and waypoints on map in location and navigation menu
Added button to position airplane at start of route in location and navigation menu
Added button to center map on aircraft position
Added button to center map on route
Added current route is displayed on location menu map
Added aircraft equipped with LNAV/VNAV can fly the planned route automatically
Added cockpit navigation displays show route and waypoints and time and distance to next waypoint
Added PFDs show tuned ILS identifier, course and distance
Added autotuning: airliners automatically tune navaids from route, nearby navaids and destination ILS
Fixed route shows magnetic track instead of true track
Added new repaints for F-18, Pitts
Fixed bump mapping on P-38
Fixed rudder assist / autorudder turned off
Added right mouse button to pull knobs in cockpit
Added navigation guides for route (enable/disable with approach guides)
Fixed auto spoiler retract when applying full throttle in all aircraft
Added A320 ECAM pages: engines, electrics, hydraulics, fuel, wheels, flight controls (other pages are not completed yet)
Added A320 automatic ECAM switching and manual page request and page iteration
Work in progress A320 electric and fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Added C172 full electical bus system including battery and alternator simulation
Added C172 radios and navigation instruments can be switched off (and on)
Added C172 turning off the master battery switch will kill all electrics and set the cockpit into a dark state
Work in progress C172 fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Fixed minor bugs on aircraft (landing gear cutting through doors, hidden objects, ...)
Added C172 added waypoints and route display to the moving map display in the cockpit
Added Baron58 electical system, radio stack can be turned off
2016-06-02
Changed pressing ESC while in pause/replay unpauses only instead of going back to the main menu
Fixed Replay is available longer until you change or reposition the aircraft
Added a reset button in the controller menu. All controller devices including the keyboard can be reset to their default assignments
Added support for the TrackIR roll axis
Changed Trim changes smoothly while trim button pressed, no need for repeated button presses
Added help overlay for controller configuration menu
Changed simulation is not paused when another window/application gets the focus
Changed wind speed at ground level is higher for a given setting now
Added The time before automatic replacement after a crash is adjustable in the Settings now
Added a button to toggle sound on/off. Default assigment is 'Q'
Fixed Altitude callouts are only played in cockpit and internal views
Fixed Toggling the flight info doesn't reset the replay position anymore
Fixed flight info size for large aspect ratio setups / widescreen
Fixed Flight school mission can be select via mouse wheel as in aircraft menu
Fixed autopilot is correctly resetted after selecting a new starting position
Fixed Autopilot selected vertical speed is correctly displayed in flight info
Fixed Time rolls over correctly at 23:59 UTC
Changed HUD and 'no aircraft/no panel' viewer position to the pilot's position
Fixed Reflection map is re-generated after changing the airplane
Added shift mode for the cockpit views. Head position can be adjusted up/down, left/right, forward/backwards. Default assignment is 'PageUp' / 'PageDown' for for up and down movement.
we are happy to announce that we have a new update shortly before christmas. The major new feature in this update is the F-15 fighter jet. We also made some minor fixes to the tree and shadow rendering, that might result in better performance. We hope you enjoy this update.
Also new is the New York region as a DLC. This region features over 10 new airports in and around New York and also adds new high resolution aerial images. Important note: This new region requires a VERY GOOD and powerful 3D graphic card. Please reduce the graphic setting 'Building density' to lower values if you do observe performance issues. When flying over New York in VR, we strongly recommend to use a NVIDIA GeForce 10x0 type card for smooth performance.
Thank you everybody for supporting us so far during the Early Access phase. This release option here on Steam really helped us to better shape our flight simulator. So stay tuned for more updates in 2017.
Here is the list of changes so far:
2016-12-21
Added the F-15
Added New York region as a DLC
Improved tree rendering with less graphics card memory usage
Fixed zoom speed is independent of frame rate
Added preliminary Vive controller support for menu and cockpit interaction
Fixed device list in controller menu can be scrolled to display more than 8 connected devices
Changed HUD keeps vertical orientation in 'follow' view
Changed minimum HUD size is smaller
Changed only minimal HUD is shown when in 'external' and 'fly by' views
2016-11-25
Fixed a critical bug when connecting/disconnection a controller
Fixed shadow rendering bug while in VR
Added new HUD display for VR with configurable size and optional horizon
Added more values and functionality to B747 PFD
Added path prediction line to B747 navigation display
Added new graphics element that allows complex nozzle animations
Added ECAM pages to B747
2016-11-11
Bug fix regarding shadow rendering on HTC Vive
Fixed the approach guides not being shown
2016-11-04
Improved VR rendering performance ( over 25% when using the HTC Vive and around 10% when using Oculus )
Enabled aileron, elevator and rudder control using keys or buttons (not the recommended way to control an airplane, but you even can land smoothly with proper trim and throttle management)
Fixed XBox and similar controllers: combined trigger assignment to rudder and brake works again
Fixed Baron 58 turn indication
Added COM and NAV tuning via radio management units in Learjet 45 and King Air C90
Fixed F18 autopilot trim interaction
Fixed coarse tuning steps for NAV and COM
Added max positive / negative G can be reset on aerobatic aircraft
Changed basic autopilot on Baron58 and C172 softer on bank and pitch controls
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-16
Fixed rendering issues with landmarks, clouds and shadows since last update
Fixed creating screenshots while in VR
Fixed transponder code can be set with Saitek Radio Panel and buttons/keys
Changed head tracking with HTC Vive ( To get the best experience with your HTC Vive we recommend to turn on 'Allow reprojection' as well as 'Perf Heuristic Active' in the SteamVR performance settings window! )
Added default assignments for Saitek Radio Panel for COM and transponder
Added F18 autopilot controllable via Upper Front Control (WIP)
Changed A320 small improvements/fixes to displays
Fixed A320 flap / slat sequence
Changed ASG29 flight computer improvements
2016-09-09
Improved depth buffer rendering for less flickering of distant objects
2016-09-06
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% compared to the last update with version 2.0.1 EA3.30
Added new VR option that allows you to set the pixel density. Please use this option with care, it has a strong impact on the performance.
Fixed camera rotation resulted in oddly looking clouds especially while using VR
Improved Longer flight recording of 10 minutes
2016-08-25
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% in cockpit view on modern 3D graphic cards (Please install the latest 3D driver!)
Improved Depth Buffer precision for less flickering of distant objects
Added Landmarks can be turned on/off during simulation. Assign a function in the Controls menu
Added Screenshots can be assigned a function in the Controls menu
Fixed route starting airborne
Added right double click support
Added more flight state messages to SDK output / wrt to body system
Added support for Saitek Multi Panel
Added support for Saitek Radio Panel
Added support for Saitek Switch Panel
Added Frequency select and swap assignable in controller menu
Added support for Saitek TPM
Added more autopilot functions assignable in controller menu
Added mouse cursor fades in simulation
Added light controls assignable in controller menu
Fixed view rotation doesn't tilt view when looking left/right
Changed default view tilt removed for VR
Added a single control device can be reset to its default
Added all assignments for one device can be removed
Added screenshot function can be assigned to key or button
Added variometer volume can be adjusted using buttons/keys
Added A320 more ECAM pages, updates to flight displays (WIP)
Added ASG29 flight computer (WIP)
2016-07-26
Fixed ADF receivers can tune all NDBs
Added MB339 flight director
2016-07-22
Added buttons to show/hide navaids, airports and waypoints on map in location and navigation menu
Added button to position airplane at start of route in location and navigation menu
Added button to center map on aircraft position
Added button to center map on route
Added current route is displayed on location menu map
Added aircraft equipped with LNAV/VNAV can fly the planned route automatically
Added cockpit navigation displays show route and waypoints and time and distance to next waypoint
Added PFDs show tuned ILS identifier, course and distance
Added autotuning: airliners automatically tune navaids from route, nearby navaids and destination ILS
Fixed route shows magnetic track instead of true track
Added new repaints for F-18, Pitts
Fixed bump mapping on P-38
Fixed rudder assist / autorudder turned off
Added right mouse button to pull knobs in cockpit
Added navigation guides for route (enable/disable with approach guides)
Fixed auto spoiler retract when applying full throttle in all aircraft
Added A320 ECAM pages: engines, electrics, hydraulics, fuel, wheels, flight controls (other pages are not completed yet)
Added A320 automatic ECAM switching and manual page request and page iteration
Work in progress A320 electric and fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Added C172 full electical bus system including battery and alternator simulation
Added C172 radios and navigation instruments can be switched off (and on)
Added C172 turning off the master battery switch will kill all electrics and set the cockpit into a dark state
Work in progress C172 fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Fixed minor bugs on aircraft (landing gear cutting through doors, hidden objects, ...)
Added C172 added waypoints and route display to the moving map display in the cockpit
Added Baron58 electical system, radio stack can be turned off
2016-06-02
Changed pressing ESC while in pause/replay unpauses only instead of going back to the main menu
Fixed Replay is available longer until you change or reposition the aircraft
Added a reset button in the controller menu. All controller devices including the keyboard can be reset to their default assignments
Added support for the TrackIR roll axis
Changed Trim changes smoothly while trim button pressed, no need for repeated button presses
Added help overlay for controller configuration menu
Changed simulation is not paused when another window/application gets the focus
Changed wind speed at ground level is higher for a given setting now
Added The time before automatic replacement after a crash is adjustable in the Settings now
Added a button to toggle sound on/off. Default assigment is 'Q'
Fixed Altitude callouts are only played in cockpit and internal views
Fixed Toggling the flight info doesn't reset the replay position anymore
Fixed flight info size for large aspect ratio setups / widescreen
Fixed Flight school mission can be select via mouse wheel as in aircraft menu
Fixed autopilot is correctly resetted after selecting a new starting position
Fixed Autopilot selected vertical speed is correctly displayed in flight info
Fixed Time rolls over correctly at 23:59 UTC
Changed HUD and 'no aircraft/no panel' viewer position to the pilot's position
Fixed Reflection map is re-generated after changing the airplane
Added shift mode for the cockpit views. Head position can be adjusted up/down, left/right, forward/backwards. Default assignment is 'PageUp' / 'PageDown' for for up and down movement.
here is another intermediate update for Aerofly FS 2. In case you expected a new airplane: We are still busy working on some final fixes, so please give us a little bit more time, it should be ready before christmas however.
Another region is also planned and of course more features, but this stuff will take some more time, so please be a little bit more patient. As a reference we have also included changes from previous updates.
2016-11-25
Fixed a critical bug when connecting/disconnection a controller
Fixed shadow rendering bug while in VR
Added new HUD display for VR with configurable size and optional horizon
Added more values and functionality to B747 PFD
Added path prediction line to B747 navigation display
Added new graphics element that allows complex nozzle animations
Added ECAM pages to B747
2016-11-11
Bug fix regarding shadow rendering on HTC Vive
Fixed the approach guides not being shown
2016-11-04
Improved VR rendering performance ( over 25% when using the HTC Vive and around 10% when using Oculus )
Enabled aileron, elevator and rudder control using keys or buttons (not the recommended way to control an airplane, but you even can land smoothly with proper trim and throttle management)
Fixed XBox and similar controllers: combined trigger assignment to rudder and brake works again
Fixed Baron 58 turn indication
Added COM and NAV tuning via radio management units in Learjet 45 and King Air C90
Fixed F18 autopilot trim interaction
Fixed coarse tuning steps for NAV and COM
Added max positive / negative G can be reset on aerobatic aircraft
Changed basic autopilot on Baron58 and C172 softer on bank and pitch controls
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-16
Fixed rendering issues with landmarks, clouds and shadows since last update
Fixed creating screenshots while in VR
Fixed transponder code can be set with Saitek Radio Panel and buttons/keys
Changed head tracking with HTC Vive ( To get the best experience with your HTC Vive we recommend to turn on 'Allow reprojection' as well as 'Perf Heuristic Active' in the SteamVR performance settings window! )
Added default assignments for Saitek Radio Panel for COM and transponder
Added F18 autopilot controllable via Upper Front Control (WIP)
Changed A320 small improvements/fixes to displays
Fixed A320 flap / slat sequence
Changed ASG29 flight computer improvements
2016-09-09
Improved depth buffer rendering for less flickering of distant objects
2016-09-06
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% compared to the last update with version 2.0.1 EA3.30
Added new VR option that allows you to set the pixel density. Please use this option with care, it has a strong impact on the performance.
Fixed camera rotation resulted in oddly looking clouds especially while using VR
Improved Longer flight recording of 10 minutes
2016-08-25
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% in cockpit view on modern 3D graphic cards (Please install the latest 3D driver!)
Improved Depth Buffer precision for less flickering of distant objects
Added Landmarks can be turned on/off during simulation. Assign a function in the Controls menu
Added Screenshots can be assigned a function in the Controls menu
Fixed route starting airborne
Added right double click support
Added more flight state messages to SDK output / wrt to body system
Added support for Saitek Multi Panel
Added support for Saitek Radio Panel
Added support for Saitek Switch Panel
Added Frequency select and swap assignable in controller menu
Added support for Saitek TPM
Added more autopilot functions assignable in controller menu
Added mouse cursor fades in simulation
Added light controls assignable in controller menu
Fixed view rotation doesn't tilt view when looking left/right
Changed default view tilt removed for VR
Added a single control device can be reset to its default
Added all assignments for one device can be removed
Added screenshot function can be assigned to key or button
Added variometer volume can be adjusted using buttons/keys
Added A320 more ECAM pages, updates to flight displays (WIP)
Added ASG29 flight computer (WIP)
2016-07-26
Fixed ADF receivers can tune all NDBs
Added MB339 flight director
2016-07-22
Added buttons to show/hide navaids, airports and waypoints on map in location and navigation menu
Added button to position airplane at start of route in location and navigation menu
Added button to center map on aircraft position
Added button to center map on route
Added current route is displayed on location menu map
Added aircraft equipped with LNAV/VNAV can fly the planned route automatically
Added cockpit navigation displays show route and waypoints and time and distance to next waypoint
Added PFDs show tuned ILS identifier, course and distance
Added autotuning: airliners automatically tune navaids from route, nearby navaids and destination ILS
Fixed route shows magnetic track instead of true track
Added new repaints for F-18, Pitts
Fixed bump mapping on P-38
Fixed rudder assist / autorudder turned off
Added right mouse button to pull knobs in cockpit
Added navigation guides for route (enable/disable with approach guides)
Fixed auto spoiler retract when applying full throttle in all aircraft
Added A320 ECAM pages: engines, electrics, hydraulics, fuel, wheels, flight controls (other pages are not completed yet)
Added A320 automatic ECAM switching and manual page request and page iteration
Work in progress A320 electric and fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Added C172 full electical bus system including battery and alternator simulation
Added C172 radios and navigation instruments can be switched off (and on)
Added C172 turning off the master battery switch will kill all electrics and set the cockpit into a dark state
Work in progress C172 fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Fixed minor bugs on aircraft (landing gear cutting through doors, hidden objects, ...)
Added C172 added waypoints and route display to the moving map display in the cockpit
Added Baron58 electical system, radio stack can be turned off
2016-06-02
Changed pressing ESC while in pause/replay unpauses only instead of going back to the main menu
Fixed Replay is available longer until you change or reposition the aircraft
Added a reset button in the controller menu. All controller devices including the keyboard can be reset to their default assignments
Added support for the TrackIR roll axis
Changed Trim changes smoothly while trim button pressed, no need for repeated button presses
Added help overlay for controller configuration menu
Changed simulation is not paused when another window/application gets the focus
Changed wind speed at ground level is higher for a given setting now
Added The time before automatic replacement after a crash is adjustable in the Settings now
Added a button to toggle sound on/off. Default assigment is 'Q'
Fixed Altitude callouts are only played in cockpit and internal views
Fixed Toggling the flight info doesn't reset the replay position anymore
Fixed flight info size for large aspect ratio setups / widescreen
Fixed Flight school mission can be select via mouse wheel as in aircraft menu
Fixed autopilot is correctly resetted after selecting a new starting position
Fixed Autopilot selected vertical speed is correctly displayed in flight info
Fixed Time rolls over correctly at 23:59 UTC
Changed HUD and 'no aircraft/no panel' viewer position to the pilot's position
Fixed Reflection map is re-generated after changing the airplane
Added shift mode for the cockpit views. Head position can be adjusted up/down, left/right, forward/backwards. Default assignment is 'PageUp' / 'PageDown' for for up and down movement.
here is another intermediate update for Aerofly FS 2. In case you expected a new airplane: We are still busy working on some final fixes, so please give us a little bit more time, it should be ready before christmas however.
Another region is also planned and of course more features, but this stuff will take some more time, so please be a little bit more patient. As a reference we have also included changes from previous updates.
2016-11-25
Fixed a critical bug when connecting/disconnection a controller
Fixed shadow rendering bug while in VR
Added new HUD display for VR with configurable size and optional horizon
Added more values and functionality to B747 PFD
Added path prediction line to B747 navigation display
Added new graphics element that allows complex nozzle animations
Added ECAM pages to B747
2016-11-11
Bug fix regarding shadow rendering on HTC Vive
Fixed the approach guides not being shown
2016-11-04
Improved VR rendering performance ( over 25% when using the HTC Vive and around 10% when using Oculus )
Enabled aileron, elevator and rudder control using keys or buttons (not the recommended way to control an airplane, but you even can land smoothly with proper trim and throttle management)
Fixed XBox and similar controllers: combined trigger assignment to rudder and brake works again
Fixed Baron 58 turn indication
Added COM and NAV tuning via radio management units in Learjet 45 and King Air C90
Fixed F18 autopilot trim interaction
Fixed coarse tuning steps for NAV and COM
Added max positive / negative G can be reset on aerobatic aircraft
Changed basic autopilot on Baron58 and C172 softer on bank and pitch controls
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-24
Fixed performance regression when using Oculus Rift with the native Oculus drivers
Improved cloud billboard rendering less sensitive to view direction changes
Added Numpad +-*/. as keys idependently assignable in control settings
Fixed key assigments with keys like [];',./ are saved correctly now
2016-09-16
Fixed rendering issues with landmarks, clouds and shadows since last update
Fixed creating screenshots while in VR
Fixed transponder code can be set with Saitek Radio Panel and buttons/keys
Changed head tracking with HTC Vive ( To get the best experience with your HTC Vive we recommend to turn on 'Allow reprojection' as well as 'Perf Heuristic Active' in the SteamVR performance settings window! )
Added default assignments for Saitek Radio Panel for COM and transponder
Added F18 autopilot controllable via Upper Front Control (WIP)
Changed A320 small improvements/fixes to displays
Fixed A320 flap / slat sequence
Changed ASG29 flight computer improvements
2016-09-09
Improved depth buffer rendering for less flickering of distant objects
2016-09-06
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% compared to the last update with version 2.0.1 EA3.30
Added new VR option that allows you to set the pixel density. Please use this option with care, it has a strong impact on the performance.
Fixed camera rotation resulted in oddly looking clouds especially while using VR
Improved Longer flight recording of 10 minutes
2016-08-25
Improved Rendering speed of up to 25% in cockpit view on modern 3D graphic cards (Please install the latest 3D driver!)
Improved Depth Buffer precision for less flickering of distant objects
Added Landmarks can be turned on/off during simulation. Assign a function in the Controls menu
Added Screenshots can be assigned a function in the Controls menu
Fixed route starting airborne
Added right double click support
Added more flight state messages to SDK output / wrt to body system
Added support for Saitek Multi Panel
Added support for Saitek Radio Panel
Added support for Saitek Switch Panel
Added Frequency select and swap assignable in controller menu
Added support for Saitek TPM
Added more autopilot functions assignable in controller menu
Added mouse cursor fades in simulation
Added light controls assignable in controller menu
Fixed view rotation doesn't tilt view when looking left/right
Changed default view tilt removed for VR
Added a single control device can be reset to its default
Added all assignments for one device can be removed
Added screenshot function can be assigned to key or button
Added variometer volume can be adjusted using buttons/keys
Added A320 more ECAM pages, updates to flight displays (WIP)
Added ASG29 flight computer (WIP)
2016-07-26
Fixed ADF receivers can tune all NDBs
Added MB339 flight director
2016-07-22
Added buttons to show/hide navaids, airports and waypoints on map in location and navigation menu
Added button to position airplane at start of route in location and navigation menu
Added button to center map on aircraft position
Added button to center map on route
Added current route is displayed on location menu map
Added aircraft equipped with LNAV/VNAV can fly the planned route automatically
Added cockpit navigation displays show route and waypoints and time and distance to next waypoint
Added PFDs show tuned ILS identifier, course and distance
Added autotuning: airliners automatically tune navaids from route, nearby navaids and destination ILS
Fixed route shows magnetic track instead of true track
Added new repaints for F-18, Pitts
Fixed bump mapping on P-38
Fixed rudder assist / autorudder turned off
Added right mouse button to pull knobs in cockpit
Added navigation guides for route (enable/disable with approach guides)
Fixed auto spoiler retract when applying full throttle in all aircraft
Added A320 ECAM pages: engines, electrics, hydraulics, fuel, wheels, flight controls (other pages are not completed yet)
Added A320 automatic ECAM switching and manual page request and page iteration
Work in progress A320 electric and fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Added C172 full electical bus system including battery and alternator simulation
Added C172 radios and navigation instruments can be switched off (and on)
Added C172 turning off the master battery switch will kill all electrics and set the cockpit into a dark state
Work in progress C172 fuel system (closing fuel valves has no effect yet)
Fixed minor bugs on aircraft (landing gear cutting through doors, hidden objects, ...)
Added C172 added waypoints and route display to the moving map display in the cockpit
Added Baron58 electical system, radio stack can be turned off
2016-06-02
Changed pressing ESC while in pause/replay unpauses only instead of going back to the main menu
Fixed Replay is available longer until you change or reposition the aircraft
Added a reset button in the controller menu. All controller devices including the keyboard can be reset to their default assignments
Added support for the TrackIR roll axis
Changed Trim changes smoothly while trim button pressed, no need for repeated button presses
Added help overlay for controller configuration menu
Changed simulation is not paused when another window/application gets the focus
Changed wind speed at ground level is higher for a given setting now
Added The time before automatic replacement after a crash is adjustable in the Settings now
Added a button to toggle sound on/off. Default assigment is 'Q'
Fixed Altitude callouts are only played in cockpit and internal views
Fixed Toggling the flight info doesn't reset the replay position anymore
Fixed flight info size for large aspect ratio setups / widescreen
Fixed Flight school mission can be select via mouse wheel as in aircraft menu
Fixed autopilot is correctly resetted after selecting a new starting position
Fixed Autopilot selected vertical speed is correctly displayed in flight info
Fixed Time rolls over correctly at 23:59 UTC
Changed HUD and 'no aircraft/no panel' viewer position to the pilot's position
Fixed Reflection map is re-generated after changing the airplane
Added shift mode for the cockpit views. Head position can be adjusted up/down, left/right, forward/backwards. Default assignment is 'PageUp' / 'PageDown' for for up and down movement.