RealFlight G3 version 3.50.060 is now available as a public beta download. Support for the upcoming RealFlight Expansion Pack 3 is one of the main features of this update, but we have included several other new features and bug fixes as well.
Perform the following steps to obtain the update.
Here is a list of the new features and bug fixes for 3.50.060:
NEW FEATURES:
RPM Sensor electronics component added to aircraft editor
Servo Mixer electronics component has new "Multiply Inputs" logic
Gear doors can be children of other gear doors
Support for Expansion Pack 3
FIXED BUGS:
Animated objects with a path-based component (e.g., roller coaster) detect collisions with their moving parts
Roller coaster-type objects are animated smoothly
Collision files that need to be regenerated on the user's disk because of content changes included in an update are always detected and recreated
Resting contact forces are applied when the aircraft is on an object
Center of gravity is calculated properly for wings after they break off
"Breakoff Together" advanced property for wings works consistently
Switching to a night-flying airport within MultiMode after entering using a daytime airport does not display numerous graphical artifacts
Import/Export: Imported colorschemes are immediately added to the list of available schemes
Import/Export: Cancelling a raw panoramic image import operation leaves no pieces behind
Import/Export: Some error messages are improved and/or include more information
Some resources (motors, rotor blades, etc.) that were previously restricted to Add-Ons and Expansion Packs are now available in RealFlight
VFI: Frank Noll's Elevator lesson description is correct
Heli Orientation Trainer: Ghost location always changes after starting a new level
Multiplayer: IPv6 addresses are filtered out of the list of possible addresses
Propeller-based and turbine engine components can be selected as the RPM component for a governor
Keyboard shortcuts to change wind speed, wind direction, sun inclination, and sun azimuth adhere to the Windows keyboard repeat rate and delay settings
Misc. user interface improvements and corrections
Launcher: A specific type of download error which made it possible for the online update to leave some files updated and some not, thereby corrupting the installation, is now properly detected. If the error occurs, the update process will abort as expected and leave RealFlight in its uncorrupted pre-update state
AIRCRAFT CHANGES:
Albatros DVa (AO4): Tail rests normally on the ground without bouncing
Bell 222 (both versions): Retracts are located on the 3-position switch instead of the knob. Gear is down in normal flight mode and up in Idle Up 1 or 2
ElectroStreak: Tail rests normally on the ground without bouncing
Extra 330 (AO3): Physics and visual rudder are properly aligned, and elevator is properly trimmed
FlyZone SkyFly: Saving the color scheme to disk for editing is allowed
Lancair ES (AO5): Decreased flap-elevator mix prevents nose from dropping when flaps are deployed
Osprey (AO5): Overall flight behavior is improved, model is more responsive, and handling at low engine output is more realistic
P-6E Hawk (EP2): Flying wires are colored black
Schweizer: CG adjustment eliminates the tendency to pitch forward
Simple Flier: Location and size of ruddervators in physics corresponds more closely to the graphical mesh. Trim is also slightly improved
Slinger: Aircraft no longer enters unrecoverable tumble
WildRC's Mini IFO: Properly trimmed
Perform the following steps to obtain the update.
- Start the RealFlight G3.5 Launcher
- Click Additional Options, then Technical Support
- Click Enter Tech Support Code
- Enter the following code: B#3j7q8j452efe (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. Or, click Update to Specific Version, choose 3.50.060 from the list, and click OK.
Here is a list of the new features and bug fixes for 3.50.060:
NEW FEATURES:
RPM Sensor electronics component added to aircraft editor
Servo Mixer electronics component has new "Multiply Inputs" logic
Gear doors can be children of other gear doors
Support for Expansion Pack 3
FIXED BUGS:
Animated objects with a path-based component (e.g., roller coaster) detect collisions with their moving parts
Roller coaster-type objects are animated smoothly
Collision files that need to be regenerated on the user's disk because of content changes included in an update are always detected and recreated
Resting contact forces are applied when the aircraft is on an object
Center of gravity is calculated properly for wings after they break off
"Breakoff Together" advanced property for wings works consistently
Switching to a night-flying airport within MultiMode after entering using a daytime airport does not display numerous graphical artifacts
Import/Export: Imported colorschemes are immediately added to the list of available schemes
Import/Export: Cancelling a raw panoramic image import operation leaves no pieces behind
Import/Export: Some error messages are improved and/or include more information
Some resources (motors, rotor blades, etc.) that were previously restricted to Add-Ons and Expansion Packs are now available in RealFlight
VFI: Frank Noll's Elevator lesson description is correct
Heli Orientation Trainer: Ghost location always changes after starting a new level
Multiplayer: IPv6 addresses are filtered out of the list of possible addresses
Propeller-based and turbine engine components can be selected as the RPM component for a governor
Keyboard shortcuts to change wind speed, wind direction, sun inclination, and sun azimuth adhere to the Windows keyboard repeat rate and delay settings
Misc. user interface improvements and corrections
Launcher: A specific type of download error which made it possible for the online update to leave some files updated and some not, thereby corrupting the installation, is now properly detected. If the error occurs, the update process will abort as expected and leave RealFlight in its uncorrupted pre-update state
AIRCRAFT CHANGES:
Albatros DVa (AO4): Tail rests normally on the ground without bouncing
Bell 222 (both versions): Retracts are located on the 3-position switch instead of the knob. Gear is down in normal flight mode and up in Idle Up 1 or 2
ElectroStreak: Tail rests normally on the ground without bouncing
Extra 330 (AO3): Physics and visual rudder are properly aligned, and elevator is properly trimmed
FlyZone SkyFly: Saving the color scheme to disk for editing is allowed
Lancair ES (AO5): Decreased flap-elevator mix prevents nose from dropping when flaps are deployed
Osprey (AO5): Overall flight behavior is improved, model is more responsive, and handling at low engine output is more realistic
P-6E Hawk (EP2): Flying wires are colored black
Schweizer: CG adjustment eliminates the tendency to pitch forward
Simple Flier: Location and size of ruddervators in physics corresponds more closely to the graphical mesh. Trim is also slightly improved
Slinger: Aircraft no longer enters unrecoverable tumble
WildRC's Mini IFO: Properly trimmed