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We (Jim and myself) were working on the free update, however, the work involved with the code is far too extensive to update for V1.5. For this reason, the code will be getting a rewrite for V2 (paid upgrade) only. I have been working on the free compatibility update for XP11, which involves new manipulators (mouse click controls) and flight model adjustments, but I've run into a problem with the autopilot in the latest beta, that is also affecting several other payware add ons. For this reason, I've stopped working on it until I hear back from Laminar, or until the next X-Plane update is out. THEN I can make a decision on whether I can work around what Laminar have done or make an entirely new flight model. The update will hopefully follow soon after that, as that is what I want to get done first. Currently, the Saab is not supported in XP11, however, if you choose to run it in XP11, DO NOT run it in the latest beta. This is where the problems are.

Did you engage the steering tiller before attempting a turn?

Kerry, The Saab DOES work (unofficially) in XP11, and as you say, there is 1 problem with the ground handling. That problem is that it slides on the ground when winds are excessive. You stated that because of that, you can no longer "fly" the aircraft. I fail to see what that 1 issue with the ground handling has to do with "flying" the aircraft. In saying that, it is not officially supported yet. Seeing as you are not on the dev team for the Saab, your statement "Don't count on anything being updated for XP11" is way out of line. There are things about the update we have not made public yet, so I would greatly appreciate it if you didn't speak for us with regards to anything related to the update development process. Lastly, "advertising" and praising a competing product in this forum is absolutely unacceptable, and I would appreciate it if you stopped doing this. If you want to vouch for another add on, do it in appropriate forums. Not mine. I hope I have made myself perfectly clear. If not, feel free to take this private and I can clarify whatever you may have a problem with.

It hasn't been thoroughly tested in XP11 to say it will work correctly. Many people have stated it DOES work in XP11, but we can not officially support it, so run it in XP11 at your own risk. There is an update being worked on at the moment, but it is a re-work of almost the entire aircraft and it is XP11 ONLY. It will be a payware update, and people who have purchased the original, XP10 version, will be entitled to a generous discount for the XP11 dedicated version.

Saving Panel States is not possible at this time. It MAY be possible in XP11, but we'll explore that with V2. The oscillations are just the aircraft rolling over uneven ground. There is an option to set terrain to follow runway. This can also be turned off, and it should give you a flat runway without oscillations. The Garmin was an after thought. It wasn't originally part of the panel, but we added it only after many people asked for some kind of navigation equipment for flying SIDS and STARS online. There are photos of Saab panels with a Garmin, sometimes a dual Garmin setup. I do have these photos, but they're buried somewhere among the other photos I have. I do want to correct you on something. The Garmin 530 is not the sole nav source. There are 2 NAV radios tied into the Autopilot NAV mode and the two EHSI's. You could very easily fly the aircraft with the Garmin turned off by using these nav radios and glass displays. A tutorial is included that shows this at length. No Garmin being used. The other questions, I'll leave for Jim to respond to.

Everything that is not working will be looked at. The sliding is on the list.

I'll have to take a look. If it isn't working correctly now, (which it should, but I WILL check), it will in the next update. And there'll be news about that very soon.

The issue with XEnviro is, as far as we can tell, on their end. We've already looked at any possible conflicts with XEnviro within the Saab code, and found none. I've heard from various people close to the XEnviro dev's that they are aware of the problem. No news on the update yet. XP11 is still quite young, and fixing anything while it's in beta would be futile. Once it's settled down, and stable releases start coming out, then we'll look at getting it done.

When I get a few minutes, I'll take a quick look and see if it works on my end, then I'll get back to you.

Please try the tutorial included with the package. It gets you familiar with quite a lot of the aircraft.

You're a brave one. Using an XP10 aircraft in a beta build of XP11. I'll start by saying we cannot officially support the Saab in XP11. You will have gotten a msg in the sim when you loaded it in XP11 warning you about potential problems. Point 1. Could be anything. From trying to run the Saab in a beta version of X Plane to an incorrect install. Make sure you pointed the installer to your root X Plane folder and that you changed absolutely nothing in the acf file. Point number 2 is a known bug. It's fixed and will be in the coming update. In the meantime, don't use CRS 2. 3. Again, could be anything. Jim MIGHT provide a solution, but because it's a beta version of x plane, I'm not so sure.

Cameron gets all forms and keeps them on file until testers are needed.

That's definitely interesting. We'll make a note of that one.

Can't see anything strange, so it looks like the problem is still there. Unfortunately, we can't offer support for the Saab yet, if you choose to fly it in XP11. I just found out recently that some people are having the same problem with the IXEG 737. So it is definitely some kind of conflict that could really be anything. Unfortunately, for now, my only suggestion is to run it without XEnviro.

Log.txt?

Nothing to show yet. I'm literally working 16-18 hour days/7 days a week, on the DC3 update. But we're definitely working to get these out in the quickest possible time, without compromising quality. As soon as I have something to show of the Citation or the Saab, I promise I will post it here and on Facebook.

Make sure you fill THIS out. Makes it more official.

I want this one out well BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Never mind any 6 month estimates. If I'm not done with the flight model, mesh and textures by the end of this month, I'll be seriously angry with myself. The huge majority of it is done. Including what I did over the last few days (which was pretty ridiculous, but it had to be done). Bottom line, nothing is a certainty, but barring any unforeseen acts of God, or some crazy issues I might run in to, this should be out before Christmas.

No news on when. I can only say we're working on it. Follow the progress here

All I know is, several people posted something about it in one of the Facebook groups. And that the XEnviro guys know what's causing it. In every single case, the problem has been XEnviro. Unfortunately, I'm code illiterate, so I can't expand.

This is a known issue that XEnviro has acknowledged is on their end. Last I heard, they were working on a fix.

We'll take a look at this in our work on the compatibility update, and see what we can find.

Try this...

The Duchess was originally made for XP9, back in 2009. It was updated, with the required updates, to make it somewhat compatible with XP10. I would like to make a full XP11 upgrade, but I have no idea if or when that will be done. X Planes rendering engine has changed, so textures will likely not look right in XP11.

You have the GroundTraffic plug in installed. On top of that, you have a LOT going on in your installation. As well as a ton of ortho scenery. The scenery alone could be causing you to run out of memory and crashing. XEnviro has been known to cause issues with several add ons. The developers have indicated they are working on an update.