Level-D 763 - SP2 Released !

[Gottfried Reder]

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[Johannes Potratz]

Wohoo!
Kann mir mal einer eklären, wieso SP2 kleiner als SP1 ist, wenn es doch das SP1 enthalten soll?

[Michael Krause]

@Johannes:
Is doch ganz einfach - es fehlen doch die Bugs vom SP1, also isses mengenmässig weniger...

Sonst noch Fragen?

Service Pack 2 Release Notes:

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****  NEW FEATURES  ****
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- MAG/TRUE switch added to FO panel and VC.
- L/R engine indication variations.
- pause at TOD option (in "Instructor" dialog box).
- RDMI OFF flags.
- R ADF receiver added (see also R ADF ident button).
- keyboard shortcuts for lights and RMI switches.
- Aerosoft's EFIS boxes compatibility (updated mcp747.exe provided).


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****  ENHANCEMENTS  ****
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AFDS:
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- better speed control during FLCH/VNAV cruise level change.
- updated LOC capture code.
- reselecting ALT HOLD button refreshes the target altitude.

EHSI:
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- route drawing code improved.
- new route drawing symbols added.
- auto switch to TRUE heading when near poles.

ENGINES:
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- the spoolup before start sequence has been improved.
- EGT peaks during start, more accurate idle EGT.
- engine bleed air pressure is now biphasic (HP/IP valves).

VISUAL MODEL:
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- much improved gauge smoothness in standard resolution VC.
- new 3D RMI knobs,MAG/TRUE hdg switch, F/D and A/T switches.
- updated warning lights on the overhead for better aspect at different resolutions.

MISCELLANEOUS:
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- enhanced SDK (see LVLDSDKDemo.exe for demo).
- GPWS/TCAS Sounds integrated with Level-D controls and
  customizable: see "How to customize GPWS aurals.txt"
  in "Level-D Simulations\B767-300\Sounds\".


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****  FIXES  ****
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AFDS:
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- FD pitch bar moves smoothly to 8° when FD turned on.
- GA F/D Mode engages even when AFDS is OFF.
- ASA indications during IRUs alignment.
- ASA now takes ±5 seconds to update to a new status. 

EHSI:
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- sideslip accounted for in TRACK map alignment.
- EHSI/FMC sometimes displayed ETA as x hours 60 minutes (ie. 0160z).
- plan view runway symbols are correctly aligned with flightpath display.
- wrong heading was displayed in map & plan modes when in IRS ATT mode.

EICAS:
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- standby engine gauges will display during complete EICAS failure.
- fixed lighting problem with secondary engine display gauge.
- control surface indicators show droop.
- caution & warning aurals/lights inhibited during Take-off.
- no more "cargo overheat" messages.
- "AUTOTHROT DISC" message is no longer indented.
- "PROBE HEAT" message logic.

FMC:
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- "UNABLE NEXT ALT" message.
- left VOR ID would not appear on NAVRAD page if right VOR was not tuned.
- NAVRAD page remote tuning function was not filtering out NDBs in database.
- vectors waypoints no longer cause incorrect distance predictions.
- FMC NAVRAD page now looks as it should. ILS autotune will still
  function if you have the option set.

AUTOBRAKES:
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- no more "autobrake" light/message if right hydraulic pressure low.
- low hydraulic pressure will disarm A/B only in landing modes, not in RTO.
- A/B switch remains in the RTO position when the RTO braking stops during pedal braking.

SYSTEMS:
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- correct power source for F/O Altimeter and ASI.
- ADP will work with only one engine providing bleed air.
- pack logic during loss of electrical power.
- left duct pressure indicator powered by Left Main bus.
- right duct pressure indicator powered by Left & Right Main bus.
- the IRU on DC horn now starts after one minute delay.
- 1 second delay after pressing the fire test button.
- HYD QTY indications independent of time settings.
- equip cooling switch, RMI switches and MAG/TRUE switch correctly saved with panel data.
- BAT DISCH light logic (STBY power switch in BAT position).

ENGINES & FUEL:
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- starting both engines at the same time is no longer possible.
- crossbleed start need ±70% N2.
- bleed & bleed ISLN valves remain in last position if not powered.
- Left fwd fuel pump PRESS light after landing with APU ON.

MISCELLANEOUS:
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- printing of keyboard shortcuts & quick tips now possible on network printer.
- Shift-K now works (FMC KA Mode activation).
- various fixes to clocks.
- some dialogs were not heard at second or successive pushbacks

SOUNDS:
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- an issue after FS video replay and some pause/unpause commands.
- click in an FS add-on dialog box (as SquawkBox).
- pressing "Q" doesn't affect the gauge sounds anymore in slew mode.
- Dave's "Stand by One" message volume increased.
- Ian's "Stand by One" message added.

GPWS/TCAS:
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- Lee Hetherington's updated TCAS2v7.dll, removed code that could cause FS to terminate abnormally.
- warning panel CONFIG, PULLUP and GS lights no longer stick on at touch down.
- G/S INHIBIT only inhibits glideslope warning.
- glideslope warning adjusted to reduce unnecessary warnings at low alts.
- DH resets to 200 after cold & dark cockpit.

RADIOS:
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- the ADF needles will always point correctly to ADF station relative to nose when tuned.
- the VOR needles will point incorrectly if wrong MAG heading is entered when in ATT mode
  (the heading card will be incorrect).
- when signal or heading ref is lost VOR needles will freeze in place.
- when signal is lost ADF needles will freeze in place.

VIRTUAL F/O - CABIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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- there is now a minimal delay of 15 sec between two flaps commands.
- descent announcements were sometimes triggered by weather turbulences.
- "We are starting our descent" address tied to TOD (if an FMC route exists).
- "Seat for departures" announcement no more heard just after unpausing the sim.

VISUAL MODEL:
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- Fixed missing polygon in VC.

Gruß
Micha

[Henning Huelsebusch]

Dann dürfte die boxed-Version auch nicht mehr lange auf sich warten lassen...

Henning

[Gottfried Reder]

noch ein TiP:

sollte jemand Änderungen an der panel.cfg vorgenommen haben, diese sind nach gefordertem Start des Configuration-Managers verloren, vorher Kopie erstellen und danach neu editieren !!!

[Johannes Potratz]

@Gottfried: Danke.

@Michael: lol

[Gottfried Reder]

An alle die das SP2 vor ca. 14.30 UTC (14.09.05) runtergeladen haben! (wenig später sind die Server eh eingegangen)

ein Bug wurde in letzter Minute noch gefixt, nochmals runterladen und installieren.

[Martin Georg]

ARRRGGGHHH!!!

[Johannes Potratz]

Ja Klasse!
Ich habe jetzt erstmal das ganze Ding inkl. aller Erweiterungen deinstalliert und von vorne installiert, allerdings ohne SP1.

[Michael Theis]

@ Gottfried

Kannst Du mir mal bitte schön sagen, wo Du diese Information her hast. Ich habe das LDS-Forum durchsucht (registrierter User) und habe nichts darüber gefunden.

Gegen 18.00 Uhr local habe ich das SP2 runtergeladen und ohne Probleme installiert. Den neuesten AIRAC und die SID & STAR Datenbank installiert und den Config.Manager laufen gelassen. Bis jetzt alles in Ordnung.