Hello Ultimate 146 Pilots!
First off, thank you for the overwhelming support and feedback on the initial release of this product. No release however is without some early teething issues, and it’s a credit to the hard work that our Beta Testing and Development Team did prior to release that the issues found were for the most part – relatively minor.
That said, we are pleased to announce the availability of Service Pack 1 for the Ultimate 146 (Version 1.1). This service pack addresses issues reported from the initial release and also addresses a few constructive suggestions from you – the customer!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take the time to view the following very important installation instructions to ensure there are no problems!
Ultimate 146 V1.1 (Service Pack 1) Installation Instructions
1) Uninstall all of your installed repaints with the QW Dispatcher
2) Uninstall the Ultimate 146 Collection V1.0
3) Install the Ultimate 146 Collection V1.1 (run setup as administrator)
Successful installation of SP1 can be verified by checking the Version Number of the Quick Start Manual that opens automatically after installation. It will read V1.1 – July 2012.
Items addressed in SP1 can be viewed below.
Happy Flying!
Service Pack 1
Version 1.1
LIST OF FIXED ITEMS
2D PANEL / SYSTEMS:
- Memory leak issue on some selected PCs
- FPS drop with TCAS on in 2D
- 2D Panel graphic revised for slightly increased EADI / EHSI size
- Disconnecting the AP during APP mode also disconnects APP mode for FD guidance
- No lateral FD Guidance when capturing localiser
- Disconnecting the AP during APP mode also disconnects APP mode for FD guidance
- No lateral FD Guidance when capturing localiser
- No IAS Hold before engaging the Autopilot once
- Using ALT HOLD to intercept glideslope, upon intercepting the ALT HOLD does not always extinguish
- When using LVL CHG, the AP automatically switches the mode to V/S when acquiring altitude
- When selecting LVL CHG on the MCP my selected altitude resets to waypoint restriction
- Using ALT HOLD to intercept glideslope, upon intercepting the ALT HOLD does not always extinguish
- When using LVL CHG, the AP automatically switches the mode to V/S when acquiring altitude
- When selecting LVL CHG on the MCP my selected altitude resets to waypoint restriction
- Not possible to select V/S mode without the autopilot on
- When engaging the autopilot, the heading display reverts to the current heading
- improved speed transition from CLB to CRZ speed in
- Autoland: AP disconnect speed should be 60kts instead of 85kts
- Autoland: Nose doesn't lower properly after touchdown
- Autoland: AP disconnect speed should be 60kts instead of 85kts
- Autoland: Nose doesn't lower properly after touchdown
- Autoland: AT doesn't always retard throttles when flaring, which results in it hovering above the whole runway
- CRS 2 not possible to make big increments from e.g. 355 to 005
- Battery Amp-meter logic revised
- BATT NO CHARGE annunciator logic revised
- CRS 2 not possible to make big increments from e.g. 355 to 005
- Battery Amp-meter logic revised
- BATT NO CHARGE annunciator logic revised
- Brake Temp Indicator logic revised
- Fuel: Engine 1 & 2 stop when Left tank exhausted, despite common feeds and x-feed open
- Altimeter: Baro Press increments too unprecise
- Wing fuel quantity indicators should show the combined fuel of wing tanks and feed tanks
- Engines don't shut down when loading the Cold & Dark Panelstate
- Ovhd and Pedestal Text backlight remains on, although no power avail (GENs and BAT off)
- Avionics inop after some minutes on GPU/APU power
- TR1/2 gauges logic revised
- VOR1/VOR2 logic on audio panel revised
- Fuel: Engine 1 & 2 stop when Left tank exhausted, despite common feeds and x-feed open
- Altimeter: Baro Press increments too unprecise
- Wing fuel quantity indicators should show the combined fuel of wing tanks and feed tanks
- Engines don't shut down when loading the Cold & Dark Panelstate
- Ovhd and Pedestal Text backlight remains on, although no power avail (GENs and BAT off)
- Avionics inop after some minutes on GPU/APU power
- TR1/2 gauges logic revised
- VOR1/VOR2 logic on audio panel revised
- BFO switches inconsistent in 2D / VC
- GPU-powered engine start enabled
- EHSI: When loading ATC Route, the first leg is not drawn correctly
- EHSI: Bearing pointer and VOR pointer don't show in MAP mode
- EHSI: APT display mode. Airport symbol too close to Airport ID's
- EHSI: Selecting SID after DEP RWY makes extended rwy centerline disappear (if config option is set)
- EADI: LBS units affect barber pole speeds
- CFG: LdgChecklist=1 config option doesn't work
- CFG: IrsAlignSecs= config option doesn't work
- CFG: FlightDirectorType=1 config option doesn't work
- CFG: ShowPushBackTruck=1 config option doesn't work
- CFG: Gauge refreshrates config options don't work
- CFG: ShowPushBackTruck=1 config option doesn't work
- CFG: Gauge refreshrates config options don't work
- FMS: Ability to insert PBD waypoints
- FMS: At-or-above / below restrictions not properly executed
- FMS: When an approach has more than one page of transitions in the database, only the first page is shown
- FMS: At-or-above / below restrictions not properly executed
- FMS: When an approach has more than one page of transitions in the database, only the first page is shown
- FMS: Not displaying the Fix page info in Map mode
- FMS: Approach waypoint alt restrictions not being adhered to in VNAV mode for 'at or above' restrictions
- FMS: APP Page , EHAM ILS06 Approach SUGOL transition, waypoints inserted into route incorrectly
- FMS: old SID doesn't get cleared when changing to a new SID
- FMS: loaded fuel always displays as LBS
- FMS: PROG 2 page always shows SAT as 0°C
- TRP: Master Engine Indicator logic revised
- Hydraulics AIR LO PRESS annun doesn't extinguish when loading a saved flight
- Flaps, roll spoilers, rudder and gear still work, although no hydraulic pressure available
- Lite Mode: HDG and LNAV Button Lights display at the same time
- FMS: Approach waypoint alt restrictions not being adhered to in VNAV mode for 'at or above' restrictions
- FMS: APP Page , EHAM ILS06 Approach SUGOL transition, waypoints inserted into route incorrectly
- FMS: old SID doesn't get cleared when changing to a new SID
- FMS: loaded fuel always displays as LBS
- FMS: PROG 2 page always shows SAT as 0°C
- TRP: Master Engine Indicator logic revised
- Hydraulics AIR LO PRESS annun doesn't extinguish when loading a saved flight
- Flaps, roll spoilers, rudder and gear still work, although no hydraulic pressure available
- Lite Mode: HDG and LNAV Button Lights display at the same time
- Lite Mode: VS mode not disabled
- Lite Mode:NAV1 does not display as 'ON' when autopilot is on.
- Lite Mode: Thrust button does not display as 'ON' in IAS mode.
- Lite Mode: Autopilot should always activate on when pressed (it does not if the autopilot master switch is off).
- TCAS: Target display wrong color (displays as white it should be blue)
- NAV2 popup missing "X"-Icon
- Lite Mode:NAV1 does not display as 'ON' when autopilot is on.
- Lite Mode: Thrust button does not display as 'ON' in IAS mode.
- Lite Mode: Autopilot should always activate on when pressed (it does not if the autopilot master switch is off).
- TCAS: Target display wrong color (displays as white it should be blue)
- NAV2 popup missing "X"-Icon
- Enhancement: Brake Fans AUTO function added
- Enhancement: Config option to set pitch trim to green band when loading plane ( SetTakeoffTrimOnACLoad=1 )
VIRTUAL COCKPIT:
- DH not adjustable above 2500ft RA
- The switches for Outer Wing Anti Ice and Inner Wing De Ice are interchanged
- Flightdeck windows can be opened in the air
- Engine Oil Indicators not assigned in the correct order
- Data Printer textures mirrored on FO side
- BATT NO CHARGE annun doesn't work
- GPS-Switch night lighting reads "MLS"
- Drawing order issue with light effects behind windshield
- The switches for Outer Wing Anti Ice and Inner Wing De Ice are interchanged
- Flightdeck windows can be opened in the air
- Engine Oil Indicators not assigned in the correct order
- Data Printer textures mirrored on FO side
- BATT NO CHARGE annun doesn't work
- GPS-Switch night lighting reads "MLS"
- Drawing order issue with light effects behind windshield
- NAV / VHF / ADF frequencies now adjustable directly via the knobs
- No Smoking switch night lighting does not work
- Impossible to select the V1 speed from the VC
EXTERIOR MODEL:
- Black rubber seals and hydraulic lines can disappear in some occasions
- Engine covers now only show with engines shut down
- Wheel chocks now only available if parking brake is set
- Black rubber seals and hydraulic lines can disappear in some occasions
- Engine covers now only show with engines shut down
- Wheel chocks now only available if parking brake is set
- Wheel chocks now only available on the MLG wheels
SOUNDS:
- Continuous click sounds when playing a recorded video using FS Recorder
- AP Disconnect sound plays three times instead of twice
- Flap Handle sound plays when user wants to retract although already in UP detent
- Alt capture sound missing
- Too Low Gear, and Too Low Flaps sounds are missing
- Some altitude callouts missing (400, 200, 50, 30, 10)
- Packs: The flow sounds even play, when no Air Supply is provided
- QWPAS: Allow to play subsequent modes, if Mode 10 hasn't been triggered
- QWPAS still plays, although disabled in controlpanel and config option set
- Flaps howl sound does not trigger when the flaps are controlled by an axis in FSUIPC
- When setting the parking brake with CTRL+period, the click sound doesn't play
FLIGHT DYNAMICS:
- Flap lift and approach AOA revised
3 comments:
Being relatively new to the flight simulator hobby, I am struck which how much of the payware which is released is really incomplete or buggy. It's not just with this developer, but it seems, with all of them. A product is released, and followed up with a series of patches which fix problems which should have been taken care of before the product's initial release.
This is unfortunate because it tend to damage the reputation of both the product and its developer. I am learning, however: it probably behooves one to wait to purchase a product, and let others be the beta testers.
To be honest, no product will ever be perfect on release. You are assuming too much. The same thing happens in real life then you buy a new car or when an airline gets a new plane. Problems will always be found, fixes will need to be made. That's life.
For what's worth, the issues with the Avro was very minor compared to products from a lot of other developers.
Mr. Streak, from your post I gather you've never attempted software development of any kind, otherwise you'd know there's never been a release in history that goes bug-free. You can have internal beta testing for 3+ years and never see the bugs that crop up after release.
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