NEWS! - FlightFactor update Boeing 757/767 twins to X-Plane 12 Beta

[Stephen]

NEWS! - FlightFactor update Boeing 757/767 twins to X-Plane 12 Beta

 

 

FlightFactor have updated both their Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 Professional Series to X-Plane Beta. The update is available via the X-Updater application and the "Beta" box needs to be ticked. Notable that this update comes with a big sticker "Beta" warning, as the beta program is in flux then so are the aircraft, but at least you can enjoy and currently them in X-Plane 12, Beta period or not.

 

The Pro Avionics FPDS and Boeing 767-400 addon features also are included in the B767 package and the 757 (C32) is part of the B757 package if you have those addons. Boeing 767-400 is shown below.

 

Boeing 767 Professional Series

 

Update notes are extensive... and cover different versions from v1.6.0 to v1.6.2 for the Boeing 767 Pro Series;

1.6.2
- added glow effect to the FPDS displays (xp12)
- fixed 3d reflections in displays (xp12)
- fixed various issues with lamps (xp12)
- fixed tiller animation (xp12)
- fixed possible steering issue (xp12)
- fixed dome light issue in cold&dark
- improved AT SPD mode behaviour (xp12)
- updated billboard effect for external lights (xp12)
- made chart light knob as override knob (400)

1.6.1
- fixed some 3d issues, holes and etc in xp12
- fixed particles issues in xp12
- fixed some external lights issues in xp12
- fixed some rain issues in xp12
- fixed missed inner_glass.obj
- fixed possible cabin pressurization issue in xp12
- fixed some displays reflection issues

1.6.0
- Now it is compatible with X-Plane 12! Use separate *_xp12.acf files for X-Plane 12
- added thumbnails for xp12 for livery packages, redownload them from the store
- fixed possible going to manual nav1 during fmc autotuning
- fixed air brake manipulator (400)
- fixed trim indicators LIT (400)
- fixed parking brake LIT (400)
- fixed ckpt flood light color (ALL)

 

Boeing 757 Professional Series

 

Same for the Boeing 757 Pro Series but even more extensive updates; v2.6.0 to v2.6.2

2.6.2
- added glow effect to the FPDS displays (xp12)
- fixed camera position for 753 (xp12)
- fixed 3d reflections in displays (xp12)
- fixed various issues with lamps (xp12)
- fixed hovering gear (xp12)
- fixed possible steering issue (xp12)
- improved AT SPD mode behaviour (xp12)
- updated billboard effect for external lights (xp12)

2.6.1
- fixed some 3d issues, holes and etc in xp12
- fixed particles issues in xp12
- fixed some external lights issues in xp12
- fixed possible cabin pressurization issue in xp12
- fixed landing light animation issue in xp12

2.6.0
- Now it is compatible with X-Plane 12! Use separate *_xp12.acf files for X-Plane 12
- added thumbnails for xp12 for livery packages, redownload them from the store
- added glow/glare effects for FPDS display units and tune effects for other avionics variants
- added a few optimizations related to displays drawing
- added a little optimization related to graphics memory usage
- added transition level input to descent page
- fixed possible weird fuel calculation if you refuel airplane with engines running via in-sim menu
- fixed possible traffic flickering on nd, at least in several conditions
- fixed some interaction inconveniences in the tablet gui elements
- fixed some tooltips not appearing in the tablet
- fixed possible unexpected MOD header for inactive route
- fixed some bugs in route activation logic, before, it can get it messed up when cancel activation of another route
- fixed the issue when you cannot do direct-to via first line when an holding pattern is the active leg
- fixed possible wrong TOD time displaying
- fixed an issue when takeoff rwy is reset on rte page after inserting SID/RWY from departure page
- fixed when clb and des restriction and transition speeds were shared in between
- more correct map data sorting and cutting with map range
- fixed blank charts with aircraft pos displaying enabled when aircraft is out of chart boundaries
- fixed possible incorrect registering of right mouse click events under some conditions
- fixed anti-aliasing slider appearance in effects configuration page for differents plane variants
- fixed possible crash on startup related to specific audio capture devices configuration
- fixed possible case when positions of 2D windows are not correctly restored after plane startup
- fixed inverted RB color channels in Charts
- fixed taxi lights fix
- fixed ckpt flood light color
- fixed beacon position (300)
- fixed the situation when you cannot go out of direct-to sub mode on legs page
- fixed possible wrong APU OIL Temp indication
- fixed possible negative wind indication
- fixed possible going to manual nav1 during fmc autotuning
- improved usability of navigraph charts function:
    - made not scaled with the chart the airplane symbol
    - added highlighting of current chart in the list and current of pinned tabs
- as a temporary solution for long-haul pilots, to help them:
    added cruise wind input prompt to the PERF INIT page which will be taken into account for all legs in the cruise segment
- tuned min and min maneuver speeds

 

The updates are available now to use with the current standing Series Boeing fleet of 767 and 757 aircraft. This update is free to the current owners of the 757 V2 Professional and 767 ER Professional aircraft.

 

Extensive packages on both aircraft does create a bit of a complex buyers choice...

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Yes! the Boeing 757-200ER - Boeing 767-300ER Professional & Extended versions and the EPDS extension by FlightFactor Aero/SteptoSky...

...    is NOW! Available from the X-Plane.Org Store here :

 

One (which I will call the Avionics upgrade) is the Standard Single aircraft PRO that can be upgraded with this FPDS package to Modern Avionics

Two (Extended and Global) you can also update to first from the Standard Single Aircraft to the "Extended" version that includes three versions of the B757/767 in the -200, -300 and the Freighter, and then update again to the GLOBAL version of everything in the Extended and plus the FPDS package. B767 Global Plus+ is everything in the B767 Pro Series.

 

Boeing 757-200ER v2 Professional

Price is US$72.00 (C-32 addon not available)

 

Boeing 757-200ER v2 Professional Extended

Price is US$92.00

 

Boeing 757-200ER v2 Professional Extended Upgrade

Price is US$72.00 + US$20

 

Boeing 757-200ER v2 Professional Modern Avionics

Price is US$72.00 + US$20 (C-32 addon not available)

 

Boeing 757-200ER v2 Professional Global Upgrade

Price is US$92.00 + US$20

 

Boeing 757-200ER v2 Professional Global

Price is US$112.00

 

You must already have purchased and own the current Boeing 757-200 v2 version for any upgrades (Extended/Avionics) to the aircraft

Requirements

X-Plane 11.50+, A BETA version is available for X-Plane 12

Windows 7+, Mac OS 10.10+ or Linux 14.04 LTS or compatible

64 bit mode 8Gb RAM / 3Gb VRAM Minimum

16-24Gb+ RAM / 6Gb+ VRAM Recommended

 

Boeing 767-200ER v2 Professional

Price is US$72.00

 

Boeing 767-200ER v2 Professional Extended

Price is US$92.00

 

Boeing 767-200ER v2 Professional Extended Upgrade

Price is US$72.00 + US$20

 

Boeing 767-200ER v2 Professional Modern Avionics (EPDS)

Price is US$72.00 + US$20

 

Boeing 767-200ER v2 Professional Global

Price is US$112.00

 

Boeing 767 Global Plus

Price is US$145.00

 

You must already have purchased and own the current Boeing 767-200 v2 version for any upgrades (Extended/Avionics) to the aircraft

Requirements

X-Plane 11.50+, A BETA version is available for X-Plane 12

Windows 7+, Mac OS 10.10+ or Linux 14.04 LTS or compatible,

64 bit mode 8Gb RAM / 3Gb VRAM Minimum,

16-24Gb+ RAM / 6Gb+ VRAM

Recommended Last version: 2.5.4 (29.10.2021)

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News by Stephen Dutton

20th September 2022

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