The ATR 42-600 / 72-600 (read our review here) from Hans Hartmann and Microsoft has received today its first update, bringing a wealth of fixes to the aircraft that launched for Microsoft Flight Simulator last week. The update, version 1.0.8, is now available for download from the in-sim Content Manager.
The update introduces a series of changes to the aircraft’s MCDU and other flight systems, aiming to fix errors and bugs that have been reported by simmers. Fixes have been implemented for distance to destination, waypoint selection, and MCDU page layouts and weight calculation errors, among others.
The autopilot system has also received much attention in this update, with fixes and improvements in VNAV mode switching, altitude alert handling, manual enroute holding, and more. In addition, the update addresses several issues that caused crashes during the simulation, improving overall stability and performance.
The full release notes are available at the bottom of this article.
Alongside this update, Microsoft has also added a new video in the ATR 72-600 Discovery Series, focused on Flight Modes, Icing, VNAV & Precision Approach. The video provides an in-depth demonstration of advanced flight management maneuvers, in-flight icing conditions, and ILS approach, all in the ATR 72-600 context.
In the video, the narrator, who is an actual ATR pilot, navigates a flight from Nelson to Christchurch, demonstrating the use of the MCDU for flight planning, management of icing conditions, VNAV, and landing approach procedures.
Expert Series I: ATR 42-600 / 72-600 Update 1.0.8
Fixed distance to destination
Fixed Direct To waypoint selection (FPLN and ABEAM)
Fixed MCDU PERF CRUISE page layout and weight calculation errors
Fixed MCDU PERF INIT and WEIGHT pages RETURN behaviour
Fixed MCDU PERF INIT page showing CRZ ALT as FLXXX FT
Fixed modified CRZ ALT by ALT SEL behaviour (still needs some VNAV IAS logic work)
Improved EWD Alerts Overflow behaviour
Fixed Marketplace thumbnail sizes
Fixed icing message not disappearing when not longer in icing conditions
Fixed crash on selecting TRN waypoint from DUPLICATES page
Fixed wrong color for scratchpad messages
Fixed wrong current waypoint offset on SEC FPLN pages 2+
Fixed POS INIT selection set via scratchpad instead of automatically
Added Boost option entry to electronic checklist
Fixed Boost option logic
Fixed TQ showing values before CL is in AUTO position
Fixed flightplan PPOS showing on ND
Fixes and additions to Bleed/Pack/Alpha alert/procedure handling
Fixed PFD speed bugs not reacting to icing AOA
Fixed MCDU “Clear?” color yellow, instead of white
Fixed NP not dropping to 82% in CLB/CRZ after loading in cold&dark
Added timeout for flashing SELECT LNAV message
Fixed an issue which caused flight idle to be too high
Fixed light switches on when starting a flight at a gate or parking position
Added support for TOGGLE THROTTLE REVERSE THRUST control event
Added missing gust lock OFF condition to TO Config test
Fixed manual enroute holding
Fixed doors opening in flight
Smoothed VNAV path calculation
Fixed GPWS light lighting up on final approach
Fixed aircraft lifting nose a bit too early
Fixed ITT (for running engine. Not yet during startup!)
Fixed missing line between manual holding and next waypoint
Fixed TCAS mode not switched to TCAS STBY below 1000ft AGL
Fixed Altitude alert flashing when in GS or V-FP mode
Temporarily disabled manual airway entry and redirected to list selection (manual entry will be reworked and re-added in next version)
Fixed CTD on clearing FMS after landing
Fixed Approach Hold not correctly exiting (KPAE RNAV 16RY via PAE)
Fixed TOD marker disappearing from time to time
Fixed momentary fuel pressure drop on swichting cross feed
Fixed displaced runway threshold on MFD map
Fixed autopilot not holding the correct altitude when baro is set to STD
Adjusted quick view order based on TBM 930
Added support for split TAT/ALPHA and PITOT/STATIC lights
Fixed unintended direction change for Radius-to-Fix legs
Fixed CTD on manual AIRWAY TO entry
Fixed increasing number of empty airways
Fixed throttle limits for keyboard/gamepad input
Fixed autopilot VNAV mode switching logic
Fixed intermittent ToD calculation
Fixed air condition cooking passengers
Fixed document door not opening on ground
Fixed autopilot disconnect sound playing in cold&dark state
Fixed NEXRAD overlay visible on terrain view
Fixed gust lock and idle gate not limiting throttle settings
Fixed VNAV mode switching