RealFlight G4 version 4.50.048 is now available as a public beta download. This is the version that we plan to ship with Expansion Pack 6 when it is released. It contains a number of smaller fixes (release notes to be updated later). We believe it to be stable and invite you to try it out and report your results.
Perform the following steps to obtain the update:
The LauncherHelper will need to restart partway through this process. Answer "Yes" when it asks if you want to continue downloading the new version. When this process is finished, you will have the latest available version of RealFlight G4.
CHANGES:
Heading hold gyro gain works as expected, allows gyro to function in rate mode only
Aircraft Editor: Added adjustable tail rotor blade weight (advanced option)
Aircraft Editor: Added adjustable visual hub and blade connector component weight (advanced option)
Aircraft Editor: Added adjustable aerodynamic frontal drag factor for wheels (advanced option)
Aircraft Editor: Resolution of units displayed increases for very light component weights
Airport Editor: Choosing "Save As..." after creating a new airport correctly saves the new airport
Multiplayer: User is notified if connection to directory server is lost
Propellers have more thrust and more drag when turning at very low RPM
Improved support for long custom colorscheme names
Improved electric motor calculations for very small motors
Fixed specs for ElectriFly Ammo GPMG5215 electric motor
Variometer gadget displays tenths of meters when metric units are selected
Quick Select menu's MRU mode always lists aircraft in ascending alphabetical order
Submerging a turbine engine kills it
Max speed underwater is more realistic
Particle velocity never increases after impact with the terrain
Added support for Expansion Pack 6
AIRCRAFT:
AeroCat (EP2): Removed unused electronics component
AH-64 Apache (EP5): Fixed improperly named fuselage component
Big Stik Float Plane: Struts break off properly
F-22 (EP2): Leading edge flaps behave properly after breakapart
F5D Pylon Racer (EP1): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Fundango: Airplane rests normally on the runway
Fun Force P-51 (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Fun Force Zero (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Furion 450: Physics and graphical meshes are properly aligned
Griffin Combat VTOL (EP3): Removed unused electronics component
Harrier: Corrected slight physics and graphical mesh misalignment on wing support wheels
Heli-Max Kinetic 50 (EP3): Removed unused electronics component (both variants)
KEtana (Glow) (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Lawnmower (EP1): Fuselage does not sink into ground after breakapart
Maelstrom Marauder (EP5): Removed unused electronics components
Nieuport 28C-1 (EP1): Fixed aircraft description errors
P-6E Hawk (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
PT-17 Stearman (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
PT-40: Physics and graphical meshes are more closely aligned, visual engine is no longer part of the fuselage
Python Biplane (EP4): Fixed excessive smoke
Republic RC-3 Seabee (EP5): Fixed improperly named retracts servo
RF-97 Sailplane (EP5): Fixed improperly named retracts servo
Schweizer (both variants): Fixed tail rotor graphical issue
Super Sportster Float Plane: Struts break off properly
Synergy N9 (EP5): Centered trim settings
Top Flite Beech Staggerwing (EP3): Aircraft description now includes instructions for enabling/disabling smoke
Top Flite Cessna 310 (EP3): Removed unused electronics components
Ultrafly Radix (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
WildRC's Mini IFO: Tweaks to setup and flight characteristics
X-29 (EP1): Removed unused electronics component, added expo on some channels
AIRPORTS:
Alpine Meadow: Default wind direction is correct
Gold Country Aeromodeler Park: Airport object/terrain material types set to better values
Sub Base (EP5): Helis spawn on platform properly
Perform the following steps to obtain the update:
- Start the RealFlight G4 Launcher
- Click Additional Options, then Technical Support
- Click Enter Tech Support Code
- Enter the following code: B#5h8qxe45f32y (If successful, you will see a message saying "You are now registered to use the Public Beta site until the new version is posted to official download site.")
- Go back to the main Launcher menu and click Registration/Updates
- Make sure that in the bottom left corner it says Temporary Public Beta (PS). If not, try reentering the code
- Click Update to Latest Version; alternatively, click Update to Specific Version, choose 4.50.048 from the list, and click OK.
The LauncherHelper will need to restart partway through this process. Answer "Yes" when it asks if you want to continue downloading the new version. When this process is finished, you will have the latest available version of RealFlight G4.
CHANGES:
Heading hold gyro gain works as expected, allows gyro to function in rate mode only
Aircraft Editor: Added adjustable tail rotor blade weight (advanced option)
Aircraft Editor: Added adjustable visual hub and blade connector component weight (advanced option)
Aircraft Editor: Added adjustable aerodynamic frontal drag factor for wheels (advanced option)
Aircraft Editor: Resolution of units displayed increases for very light component weights
Airport Editor: Choosing "Save As..." after creating a new airport correctly saves the new airport
Multiplayer: User is notified if connection to directory server is lost
Propellers have more thrust and more drag when turning at very low RPM
Improved support for long custom colorscheme names
Improved electric motor calculations for very small motors
Fixed specs for ElectriFly Ammo GPMG5215 electric motor
Variometer gadget displays tenths of meters when metric units are selected
Quick Select menu's MRU mode always lists aircraft in ascending alphabetical order
Submerging a turbine engine kills it
Max speed underwater is more realistic
Particle velocity never increases after impact with the terrain
Added support for Expansion Pack 6
AIRCRAFT:
AeroCat (EP2): Removed unused electronics component
AH-64 Apache (EP5): Fixed improperly named fuselage component
Big Stik Float Plane: Struts break off properly
F-22 (EP2): Leading edge flaps behave properly after breakapart
F5D Pylon Racer (EP1): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Fundango: Airplane rests normally on the runway
Fun Force P-51 (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Fun Force Zero (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Furion 450: Physics and graphical meshes are properly aligned
Griffin Combat VTOL (EP3): Removed unused electronics component
Harrier: Corrected slight physics and graphical mesh misalignment on wing support wheels
Heli-Max Kinetic 50 (EP3): Removed unused electronics component (both variants)
KEtana (Glow) (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
Lawnmower (EP1): Fuselage does not sink into ground after breakapart
Maelstrom Marauder (EP5): Removed unused electronics components
Nieuport 28C-1 (EP1): Fixed aircraft description errors
P-6E Hawk (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
PT-17 Stearman (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
PT-40: Physics and graphical meshes are more closely aligned, visual engine is no longer part of the fuselage
Python Biplane (EP4): Fixed excessive smoke
Republic RC-3 Seabee (EP5): Fixed improperly named retracts servo
RF-97 Sailplane (EP5): Fixed improperly named retracts servo
Schweizer (both variants): Fixed tail rotor graphical issue
Super Sportster Float Plane: Struts break off properly
Synergy N9 (EP5): Centered trim settings
Top Flite Beech Staggerwing (EP3): Aircraft description now includes instructions for enabling/disabling smoke
Top Flite Cessna 310 (EP3): Removed unused electronics components
Ultrafly Radix (EP2): Fixed improperly named aileron servo
WildRC's Mini IFO: Tweaks to setup and flight characteristics
X-29 (EP1): Removed unused electronics component, added expo on some channels
AIRPORTS:
Alpine Meadow: Default wind direction is correct
Gold Country Aeromodeler Park: Airport object/terrain material types set to better values
Sub Base (EP5): Helis spawn on platform properly