Beechcraft Sundowner v2.1 Update Released!

[Cameron]

This will serve as a formal forum announcement that we have released the version 2.1 update for the Beechcraft Sundowner v2. All customers who have purchased the Sundowner v2 up till now have been sent an e-mail by X-Aviation with complete instructions on how to obtain your update. We have made this a very simple process! For those that purchase the Sundowner v2 from today forward, your purchased download will already be updated to version 2.1 for you.

What if I didn't get the update e-mail?

If you did not receive your update e-mail don't fret! X-Aviation has updated our system to allow all customers to update with ease, regardless of whether you received an e-mail for the update! Here's what to do:

1. Login to your X-Aviation account here: https://www.x-aviation.com/catalog/account_history.php

2. Find your original Sundowner v2 download and re-download the file. It will download as the latest version!

The following is a list of additions/fixes included:
 
Additions:

• New separate aircraft based on AFM's Garmin G5 Avionics suite. 
  • AFM Garmin G5 Attitude display.
  • AFM Garmin G5 DG/HSI display.
  • This aircraft now is update with AHRS system.
  • Autopilot can now capture altitude (ALT/VS mode) set on Attitude display.

    

• Bose A20 Canceling Headphones simulation. You can "plug" the headphones on the pilot's plug and feel the acoustic through the headphones. Make sure you set the audio control switches to the correct positions!
• Chocks and tie-downs controlled via the tablet.
• Narco's UDM-3A DME Indicator.
• Librain support.
• Barometric conversion placard on the panel (hpa <-> inHg).
• Option (tablet icon) to switch to reduced reflaction/glare internal glass surfaces.
• Animated visors.
• EGT second needle to set to the desired value (specially useful if lean to peak EGT).

Improvements:

• Optimized for use with Vulkan (with reduced VRAM usage).
• Aircraft balance and landing characteristics.
• Audio logic with conjuction to the new Bose A20 simulation.
• Minor FMOD imrpovements.
• Aircraft skin has a more metalic look.
• Various cockpit animations (course indicator knob, GPS zoom button, etc).
• Tire graphics.
• Other minor graphics adjustments.

Fixes:

• Missing attitude indicators bank index marks.
• EGT needles not correct indication.
• Carb heater not working.
• Exhaust blur shoots forward.
• No transmition on xPilot.
• Autopilot display "transparency".
• Full trim on approach at max GW.
• VOR ID code not audible. 
• Transponder REPLY button, now is push to REPLY and turn to adjust brightness.

As always, thanks for being a customer with X-Aviation. We appreciate your feedback and support!

Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned to the forum as we continually announce the latest happenings.

[ryanbatc]

Thanks for this.  I see librain supported....  is that only in 11.41?  Or has toto updated his plugin for vulkan?

[Goran_M]

Not fully.  It's still not working correctly in VR.