NEWS! - Aircraft Updated : He-162 Project v3.0.5 by vSkyLabs 'Test-Pilot' Series

[Stephen]

NEWS! - Aircraft Updated : He-162 Project v3.0.5 by vSkyLabs 'Test-Pilot'

 

 

As unusual aircraft go, then this Heinkel He-162 single-seater, single-engine jet fighter is totally unique. The aircraft is part of the vSkyLabs "test Pilot" series and it has had a significant update. Released only last year and reviewed here for X-PlaneReviews by Stéphane Tolédo-Paul:

 

Aircraft Review: He-162 Project - VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot'

 

It feels a bit soon to have such a very  big update, but there you are...  the latest v3.0.5 update covers;

 

Flight Model:

• Turbo-Jet simulation updated to latest X-Plane 12 jet engine simulation features.
• Updated airfoils, refined flight dynamics internal-engineering.

Systems:

• New Revi-16 optical reflector gun-sight.
• Added JATO ignition CB functionality.
• JATO fuel is reloaded on aircraft restart.
• Fuel tank quantity is un-powered until the generator is on-line.
• Fug24/25 CB's are now controlling power to VHF/GPS/IFF.
• All customized systems re-wired - are now using customized commands (integrated into X-Plane 12 assignment screen - simply hit 'vsl' or '162' in the assignments search-bar for quick and straightforward assignments.

Sounds:

• FMOD sound-pack converted to latest v2.02.
• Fixed JATO sounds issues.
• Fixed oxygen breathing sound irregularities in some conditions. 
• Various tune-ups and fixes.

Graphics:

• PBR and textures rework for the externals (preparation for new high-resolution liveries - in the future).
• Main landing gears construction fixes.
• Disabled engine visible plume in various flight conditions.

 

 

 

The vSkylab philosophy is that you are purchasing an ongoing project, and all the development is free and ongoing throughout the X-Plane 12 version. These projects are under constant development: the development road-map is including flight model refinements, enhanced systems depth, additional liveries and other improvements.

 

This aircraft is also available for X-Plane 11 (obviously with out the dynamics and effects of X-Plane 12)

 

The He-162 Project v3.0.5 by vSkyLabs is now available from the X-Plane.OrgStore, if a current owner, then just go to your X-Plane.Org Account and download the latest version v3.0.5

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Yes! - the He-162 v3.0.5 Project by vSkyLabs is NOW available from the X-Plane.Org Store here :

 

He-162 Project

Retail Price is US$29.00

On sale: $29.00 US$23.20 you Save:$5.80(20%)

 

Requirements

X-Plane 12 or X-Plane 11

Windows, Mac or Linux

8 GB+ VRAM Recommended

Current version: 3.0.5 (September 15th 2024)

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News by Stephen Dutton

16th September 2024

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