NEWS! - Aircraft Update : Felis Boeing 747-200 Classic v1.2.4

[Stephen]

NEWS! - Aircraft Update : Felis Boeing 747-200 Classic v1.2.4

 

 

The Felis Boeing 747-200 Classic is always getting numerous updates, usually one a month, sometimes two a month, you do wonder were all the changes and fixes go. But here again is another significant update to the ultimate "Jumbo" aircraft to v1.2.4

 

The focus this time is mostly on system "Failures", with Instrument, Hydraulic, Autopilot, Flight controls, Fire Systems, Pressurization/Air Conditioning, Radar, Electrical system and loads more. There is a "Failures" page under the "Service" tab on the EFB (Electronic Flight Bag).

 

You will find the "Random fail period" option looking like it is still switched OFF, but it isn't, as you adjust the random failure option by scrolling your mouse over the OFF to a maximum of 30 Min between failures.

 

 

You can fix ALL, or just click on a failure to FIX it...  here is the failure of Fuel Pump #3, there is also a EFB on the Engineer's desk for convenience. It's quite a basic fail system, but enough to give you the horrors on this very complex aircraft.

 

 

At 2 Min between failures they soon start to stack up... 

 

 

Other notes include a better engine start and spool down speeds more realistic, airflow logic for equipment cooling system and the EPRL mode switch now works properly with GA ARM mode in AT (AutoThrottle). The list of bug fixes is long, but effective.

 

Changelog v1.2.4

+++ added airflow logic for equipment cooling system

+++ added manifold and engine bleed pipes leak failures

+++ changed HDG bug logic in HSI

+++ added bird strike effects and following failures

+++ added radar fails

+++ hydraulic failures added

+++ instruments failures added

+++ added override for AP to fix AT problem

+++ custom failures for A/P, A/T, FD, YAW damp and ALT alert added

+++ custom failures for the flight controls added

+++ pressurization and air conditioning fails added

+++ added flight controls failures

+++ fixed fire system logic and custom failures added

+++ new LE flaps logic and animation to make proper groups extend for Flaps 1 setting

+++ re coded wing overheat detection system

+++ remade logic for MILES indicator on HSI

+++ fixed problems with XP FMS

+++ fuel load app fixed

+++ disabled reverse deploy failures

+++ replaced deprecated datarefs for XP12

+++ tuned engine start and spool down speeds

+++ changed HYD sources for AP controls

+++ fixed logic in HSI to show LTN 3 instead of INS 3, when selected alt source. (LTN option)

+++ PACK logic fixed. Actual door position was missed in temperatures calculation

+++ 2 axis reworked. axis notches are not supported.

+++ generator's PMG does not depend on the FIELD ON now.

+++ APU generators don't have CSD and its RPM now always 0

+++ fixed DATA page on the LTN CDU to show correct HDG in range 0-360

+++ engine reverse should stay locked, when engine is off

+++ fixed body gear steering related lamps

+++ fixing failures also fixes flaps position to prevent desync lock

+++ N1 gauges fixed to have their own corrections

+++ fixed error in loading of the flight plan in LTN

+++ BRAKE REL lamps logic fixed. Now they only show the pressure to release the stab brakes

+++ Stall warning PWR OFF lamp fixed

+++ HYD low pressure lamps on the front panel fixed

+++ HYD temperatures reworked

+++ changed logic for ESS AC bus

+++ added custom failures for electric system

+++ fire handles now don't extinguish fire right away

+++ fixed engine oil pressure for XP 12.06b1

+++ extinguisher buttons now act as push buttons

+++ used fire bottles now can be replaced on the Failures EFB page

+++ master fire warning lamp shuts down when button is pressed

+++ external APU fire horn fixed

+++ changed dataref for TAS for XP 11.44 compatibility

+++ EPRL mode switch now works properly with GA ARM mode in AT

 

The 747 Classic is a glorious thing to look at...

 

 

 

Update download v1.2.4 is now available via the X-Plane.OrgStore (Account) or use the Skunkcraft Updater. Re-authorisation is required (A full restart is also recommended).

 

 

Yes! the Boeing 747-200 Classic v1.2.4 by Felis Planes is now available from the X-Plane.Org Store here :

 

Boeing 747-200 Classic

Price is US$70.00

Requirements

X-Plane 12 or X-Plane 11

Windows, Mac or Linux

4 GB VRAM Minimum - 8 GB+ VRAM Recommended

Download Size: 1 GB

Current version : 1.2.4 (September 28th 2023)

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NEWS! by Stephen Dutton

29th September 2023

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