We are pleased to announce that RealFlight version 9.50.031 is now available as a free public release for all versions of the software (DVD, Tower Hobbies Digital, and Steam)!
The most important change in this version is that we've taken steps to reduce (and hopefully eliminate) false positive results from antivirus (AV) software. Starting with the release of RealFlight 9.5, various AV packages had begun incorrectly viewing some parts of our software as malicious, causing them to quarantine (remove) those files. This typically affected the Launcher and LauncherHelper (making things like software updates impossible) and the product installer.
All our applications are now digitally signed with a certificate that should cause AV software to trust them implicitly and not quarantine them. Initial results are very positive.
Note that if you've been affected by this issue previously, you may be unable to update to the new 9.50.031 build now! Follow the instructions here to resolve that, then come back here and proceed as normal.
The second priority for this update is various improvements to our controller support. In particular that includes the new NX series of Spektrum radios which can connect directly to the PC via USB and function as a controller in RealFlight without any additional hardware! Read on for more details.
Features
How to Get It
DVD and Tower Hobbies Digital versions
Start the RealFlight Launcher. The option to update will appear below the usual "Run RealFlight" button.
Steam version:
You can trigger the update by completely restarting Steam. Right click the Steam icon in your system tray and select Exit. Once everything closes, run Steam again, and the update should complete.
The most important change in this version is that we've taken steps to reduce (and hopefully eliminate) false positive results from antivirus (AV) software. Starting with the release of RealFlight 9.5, various AV packages had begun incorrectly viewing some parts of our software as malicious, causing them to quarantine (remove) those files. This typically affected the Launcher and LauncherHelper (making things like software updates impossible) and the product installer.
All our applications are now digitally signed with a certificate that should cause AV software to trust them implicitly and not quarantine them. Initial results are very positive.
Note that if you've been affected by this issue previously, you may be unable to update to the new 9.50.031 build now! Follow the instructions here to resolve that, then come back here and proceed as normal.
The second priority for this update is various improvements to our controller support. In particular that includes the new NX series of Spektrum radios which can connect directly to the PC via USB and function as a controller in RealFlight without any additional hardware! Read on for more details.
Features
- Program executables are digitally signed to help mitigate antivirus software false positive results
- Added support for Spektrum NX-series radios (including via wired USB connection)*
- Added a "Spektrum MLP6DSM" radio profile
- Added an "InterLink DX (Mode 1)" radio profile**
- Controller deadband is now disabled by default***
- Updated art for various airport objects
- Piper Cub Float Plane: Steering gear turn direction is no longer reversed
- Piper Cub Float Plane: Gear retracts are properly synchronized
- Synergy 766: Fixed minor yaw vibration (mostly evident from nose cam)
How to Get It
DVD and Tower Hobbies Digital versions
Start the RealFlight Launcher. The option to update will appear below the usual "Run RealFlight" button.
Steam version:
You can trigger the update by completely restarting Steam. Right click the Steam icon in your system tray and select Exit. Once everything closes, run Steam again, and the update should complete.