Greetings fellow flight simmers,

As we strive to work out all of the kinks in our latest navigation and flight planning alpha build, let me start by saying how much we value our community of Aerofly FS enthusiasts, and your dedication to work with us to point out bugs that we missed. Releasing an alpha build is a dead stick without the help of the community, and we really appreciate it!

Moving forward, we really want to get this right for you so we plan to keep this in alpha/beta for at least another few weeks.

With that said, and since this update is taking a little bit longer to perfect, we will also be making the EC135 available as a PREVIEW. This means that it's still a work in progress and not the final product. We will continue to fine tune the EC135 so that it's near perfect once the final build is released.

Look for the latest alpha build with the EC135 preview tomorrow!

While everyone patiently awaits the upcoming release of the Eurocopter EC135, I wanted to provide you with some teasers and a quick update letting you know that we are finishing up under the hood and she will be in your hangar shortly. But until then, enjoy a few screenshots showing the detail that was put into her.

Dear Aerofly FS Community,

We're happy to announce that a new major update with a new helicopter and a new and improved navigation is coming soon.

- Brand new Eurocopter EC135 twin turbo-shaft helicopter will be added to the Aerofly FS base, free for existing customers.

- You will now be able to pick cold and dark aircraft configurations at the parking positions in our new implementation of the location menu. You can now also zoom in much closer on the map to select start positions directly on the map.

- We completely re-coded the navigation code to better simulate the complex navigation instruments in the airliners and to offer more options including the selection of full departures, arrivals and approaches (SIDs and STARs) .

- New implementation of the navigation menu, for faster and more intuitive route creation. Now more powerful than ever, allowing you to create a realistic flight plan using the new departure, arrival and approach procedures with just a few clicks.

- Modification to the multi threading code to speed up scenery loading. Program startup and scenery loading during simulation should be a lot faster if you have a CPU with 4 or more cores.

- For better startup time all scenery folders have been renamed so we can avoid loading all scenery TSC files during program start. Instead we now scan the scenery folder names for ICAO codes or longitude/latitude coordinates and check them against our global airport database. The TSC files are then only loaded when the aircraft is near that airport or scenery and no longer during each startup. This should not affect user generated sceneries. But if you have a lot of user created scenery then startup time can only improve if you change your user scenery folders to this new naming convention. It would be great if scenery developers could please migrate to this new approach so that Aerofly FS can stay super fast even with a lot of user scenery installed.

The Scheibe SF-25 Falke is a German two seat touring motor glider. The Propair Falke SF-25 is a true virtual copy of this famous glider and comes in three different variants:

SF-25B - simplest aircraft with Limbach 1700A engin
SF-25C - two main gear set-up with stronger Limbach 2000A engine
SF-25E - foldable long-wing version with better soaring capability

This two-seat glider is capable of both powered and unpowered flight - get ready to perform a normal powered take-off and then soar from thermal to thermal exploring the limits of this training aircraft.
Each aircraft includes a great sound set recorded from the real aircraft, accurate performance and operation and authentic design.

These three aircraft are now available as a single downloadable content (DLC) package from Steam for a limited time discount until the 16th May 2020.

Visit the store page to see more screenshots of this new DLC for Aerofly FS 2.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1312980/Aerofly_FS_2__Just_Flight__Falke_SF25/

The Lynx MK7 Helicopter is now available for FREE download at our partner website here:
https://flight-sim.org/filebase/index.php?entry/807-lynx-mk7-for-fs2-plus-map-making-files/

The Lynx has been a project started by Steve, a member of our forum (larrylynx) a while ago and, with the use of our SDK tools, was able to create what we feel as a masterpiece worthy of some praise.

For those of you who want a new helicopter to fly, and aren't afraid to give this bird a try (it flies identical to the real one), You need to download your free copy today!

The detail is payware quality, and coming directly from the developers of Aerofly, this is a must grab!

Be sure to thank Steve, aka 'larrylynx' for his wonderful work!

Greetings fellow flight simmers,

as we move forward we are occasionally able to release updates related to aircraft systems due to the tireless efforts by one of our members of the development team, Jan!

Well today is no different. today we released another 'aircraft functionality' update for all of you to enjoy.

Have a look below to see what has changed. For those of you that are participating in our beta channel you may find some redundancy here.

* Added B777 added camera display page that renders three real-time cameras. Due to the performance impact this is only available on desktop

* Added A320, B777 and B747 (M)CDU FIX-INFO page with ability to draw navigation fixes on navigation displays, i.e. distance rings and radials

* Added B777 PFD and ND with new features: angle of attack indicator, LNAV/VNAV and ILS display at the same time, LNAV/VNAV deviation bars on the PFD

* Changed B777 PFD and ND with modernized style: more spacing between instruments, flight mode annunciator with gray background, ILS info, ILS deviation bars outside of attitude indicator, location of the radar minimums display, updated PLAN mode, MAP centered mode compass rose

* Added B747 and B777 PFDs and NDs added invalid-data-flags: e.g. when air data or inertial reference unit is not available, added time to IRS alignment on ND

* Added B777 EFB (electronic flight bag) displays basic airport diagram

* Added B777 and B747 CDU route creation and adjustments now possible with LEGS page, RTE page and DEP/ARR pages as well as VNAV pages

* Added B777 and B747 NDs added top of climb and green arc for distance to target autopilot altitude

* Fixed A320 depature now selectable again from route origin airport

* Fixed B747 clickspots for the thrust levers now following the visible position again

* Fixed F18 ADF bearing pointer now displayed on HSI

* Fixed B777 landing gear now in proper damping mode for landing, no longer behaves like a spring

* Fixed B777 top of descent point on the navigation display now displayed where the actual descent starts

* Fixed B777 LAND 3 now properly displayed during autoland

* Fixed B777 CDU now displays aircraft model as B777 and correct engine type

* Fixed B777 CDU displayed pitch trim for takeoff corrected

* Changed B777 increased drag during glide, more drag from speedbrakes and from extended landing gear

* Changed B777 CLB, CLB 1, CLB 2 now provide equal amounts of thrust at higher altitudes which enables a quicker climb at high altitude

* Changed Autobrake now uses deceleration rate as the target, CAUTION: This increases the typical landing distances but is more realistic

* Fixed copilot issue fixed that would prevent the autopilot to properly track the cruise altitude (e.g. in the B777)

* Fixed autopilot minor fixes to behavior of VNAV buttons

* Fixed autopilot now engages all three autopilot on B777 and B747 when localizer is already captured and autopilot is engaged afterwards

The November/December 2019 submission contest is now over. Congratulations to ikbenik (IPACS Forum User Name) for winning the November/December 2019 screenshot contest. Be sure to check out this winning screenshot highlighted on our official Facebook page and WIKI.




This month's screenshot contest is a pure testament of quality and determination from community members. Can you tell the difference between Aerofly scenery and real-world?

Be sure to keep posting your screenshots in our screenshot thread for a chance to win and have YOUR screenshot highlighted on our headers!

Just Flight, in partnership with Propair Flight, are proud to present the PA-38 Tomahawk for Aerofly FS 2.



Following on from their PA-28 series, C152 and Duchess Model 76, this highly detailed simulation of the PA-38 Tomahawk has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life Tomahawk, G-BNKH, based at Goodwood Aerodrome with SportAir.

The PA-38 Tomahawk is a two-seater, piston-engine aircraft equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear, 112hp four-cylinder engine and fixed-pitch propeller – an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training.

The PA-38 is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. The package features liveries from the UK, USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany.

Model

Accurately modelled PA-38 Tomahawk, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
4096x4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft features and accurate simulation of waves in aluminium plates
Cockpit

A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
Dimmable cockpit lighting
Interactive engine start checklist that responds to user inputs and sim variables
Comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:

- GMA 340 audio selector
- GNS340 GPS unit
- SL40 COM2 radio
- GTX 328 transponder
Aircraft systems

Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers

Liveries

The PA-38 Tomahawk is supplied with ten liveries:

G-BNKH (UK)
G-BMVL (UK)
G-BNNU (UK)
N2432G (USA)
N7803Q (USA)
D-EEQI (Germany)
C-GTAO (Canada)
F-HVFA (France)
PH-MEC (Netherlands)
VH-UFA (Australia)
Other features

Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from pilots
Authentic sound set
Custom sounds for switches, doors, warnings and more
Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
PSD Paint Kit available so you can create your own paint schemes

Greetings Fellow Flight Simmers,

We know that we have been quiet but that doesn't mean that we are all sleeping :) In fact, we are still very busy working on some new features that we will mention soon!

But for now, we have a smaller update that contains a few bug fixes that our community mentioned to us and some new liveries. Here is a list of what you will see in this small update;


* New A320 liveries: American Airlines, LAN, All Nippon Airlines, Air China
* Update A320 liveries for Lufthansa: old and new
* B777 cruise altitude bug fix
* Position broadcast to ForeFlight, SkyDemon and other compatible apps have been fixed
* and last but not least, Tomahawk by Just Flight is now available on Steam!

Great news everyone!

The Boeing B777-300ER is now available for the PC Version in the Steam Beta Channel!

The B777-300ER is included in the base simulator, so just let Steam work it's magic to update Aerofly FS 2 to the latest beta version and you should be set. It should be right next to the B747 in the aircraft list.



(The update also includes many changes to other aircraft )

2019-12-18 Steam Beta features:

* Added Boeing 777-300ER to the core simulator
* F18 additions:
* Added interactive display menu (press button labeled "menu" once or twice)
* Added displays: stores, attack radar, HUD, electronic warefare (EW), situation awareness
(SA), attitude indicator (ADI), fuel, checklists, engines and flight controls (FCS)
* Added HUD information: pull up cue, arrow to next waypoint, waypoint designator
projected onto the ground, ILS deviation bars, TACAN HSI with arrow to station and
deviation indicator, UTC time, day/night mode, brightness control
* Added HSI options: tactical navigation (TACAN) overlayed on HSI map, options to toggle
TCN, ILS and waypoints designator (WPDSG) on the HUD.
* Added up front controller (UFC) functions: ILS, TACAN and radio beacon tuning and course
selection either by typing in the ILS/TACAN channel or by typing in a ILS/VOR/TCN
frequency (like "1103" for 110.3 Mhz)
* Changed up front controller (UFC) behavior: autopilot now appropriate on sub-page (push
the A/P button to see the autopilot options)
* Added gear warning: gear lever flashing
* Added B747 CDU pages: init ref, ident, perf, thrust limit, takeoff, approach (with several
functions implemented), route (not operational) and others (not all operational)
* Added B747 Thrust limit selection via CDU affects maximum thrust used
* Added A320 MCDU approach page cheats to insert the local wind, pressure and
temperature and a suggested baro or radar minimum (click the line select key with empty
scratchpad)
* Added Extra 330 display panel with instruments like GPS ground speed, HSI, GPS altitude, rate of turn, etc.
* Added Extra 330 display basic menu system (only main page has content at the moment)
* Changed B58 3D-model textures of the interior and exterior redone, fresher look and
sharper textures
* Added B58 new HD livery with black and orange stripes
* Added ASG 29 gliding computer menu system and new pages: adjust before takeoff,
nearest airfield list, ...
* Fixed MB339 some switches and knobs were not working correctly
* Changed LJ45, Q400, C90 transponder switches between fine and coarse increments
when the knobs are turned slowly or faster



To help us get this beta update into the release channel of Aerofly FS 2, we kindly ask all users that use the Steam Beta channel to do a thorough test of all existing aircraft to see if the changes to the other aircraft may have messed something up. We've already tested it many times but we could have overlooked something.

We hope that you enjoy our newest add-on to the fleet, The B777!