Latest Update: 2024/06/04
The below log shows all updates for this product since release:
v4.6.3
- Addresses a problem that a few people are having with GNS GPS screens showing up like postage stamps in the screens
v4.6.2 - 2024/04/15
- Updates to files which were broken via the Working Title update in SU14 which caused link failures with GNS units and Autopilot
- Fix carried out on Camera View 6, bug found that was disrupting it
v4.6.1 2024/04/15
- update to the engine performance and flight model sections of the plane
v4.6 - 2024/01/02
- Manifold Pressure and Fuel Flow instrument recalibrated
- Engine tunes carried out for high realism in various altitudes
- Recalibration of several engine related instruments that were slightly off
- Tuning to AI Autopilot system
- Addition of tuneable ASI Speed Strip disc in ASI to calculate TAS speeds at high altitude
- Clickable hidden TAS digital mini readout, top left of instrument cluster
- Tuning of Effects for new version of MSFS Effects management
- Manifold Press and TACH moved to middle for easier visibility
- Functioning HOBBS Engine Time Meter installed in Tach instrument
- Belly Landing Capability
You can now fly the Trinidad by the numbers. Remember, the limits are for 4 passengers at 170 lbs each, plus 60 lbs in the rear boot, and fuel topped off to max limit, not max fuel. Make sure you stay within the weight limits.
v4.5.0 - 2023/10/31
- High Altitude Issue; Fixed. Note that high atmosphere read low speeds because of low air density.
- Low Resolution AP light on Pilots Instrument Pod redone to high resolution
- Interior Light Knobs given new materials and mapping
- Interior Light Knob 'Glyphs' redone in solid mesh for extreme resolution
- Sound Effects improvement for Landing Gear deployment
- Manifold Pressure Needle retuned, calibrated, but flawed at high altitude. Proper at lower altitudes.
- EGT needle retuned
- Mouse Over tooltips improved for Panel Lighting Adjuster Knobs (3 knobs total)
- Effects Rewrite for smoother dust clouds frame rates via updates in MSFS
v4.4.2b - 2023/01/31
- This is a patch that repairs the Altimeter which was broken on the last update when cleaning up the code.
v4.4.2 - 2023/01/16
- Low frame rates when aircraft is in movement on dirt, grass, and wet grounds.
- Fix that restores visual effects of dust and wet mist at tires when in such ground types.
v4.4.0 - 2022/12/20
- Rain Effects in Perspex,
- New Asobo aircraft soundfile better suited to this high performance engine type,
- Higher realism warning lights material and glow management,
- Fixed instrumentation lights from SU11 Patch Release,
- PBR Material added to Elevator at tail,
- Remastered Normal mapping to dimpling and waves in the wings and elevators, some touchups to coding,
- Click sounds integrated to most all buttons and levers, not all, but most all are now equipped with sounds.
- A better, more realistic exterior plexiglass with very fine wear and grunge is added to the clean version planes, and lots more grunge is added to the dirty planes version.
v4.2.1 - 04/08/2021
- Small update, and repairs the high reflection finish on the newer planes.
v4.2 - 17/05/2021
UPDATES AND FIXES:
- Lights issue where they were turning off when going to exterior view is repaired
- Updates to 3D instrumentation
- OAT instrument recalibrated
- Instrument lights revamped at different angles, blue glow system reset to
different circuit to keep from coming on when off at flight start-ups
MODS and ENHANCEMENTS:
- Updates to mesh of instrument pod faces, more flatter, actual realistic look
- Foot step pylons animate with retractable landing gear
- Updates to handling including flaps performance
- Updates to Autopilot performance characteristics courtesy of Onimanius
- New SU5 Update 'Mouse Lock' systems integrated into click zones on the knobs and switches and levers in the cockpit with the cool click/drag readouts. Knobs and bits glow blue when you mouse over over them.
- Fuel selector integrated to SU5 update
v4.1 - 17/05/2021
- This is the Hot Fix for the new 4.0 Update for the Trinidad TB21 for MSFS. This is the full installer, redone, with all navigational aids restored.
v4.0 - 14/05/2021
- 3D Instruments fitted using Asobo pure coding for enhanced frame rates and realism
- Instruments now feature on/off lighting control
- Instruments now feature 'dimming' knob for low light flying at night
- Cabin lighting system totally revamped with improved overhead spotlights and also blue glow light mode.
- Some wear and realism added to the leather and vinyl interiors. Blue interior colour totally revamped for truer colour
- Instrument face panels in Instrument Pods are revamped and more truer to actual panels of Trinidad's; less shine, redone graphics, crisper edges
- Various knobs on instrument panel redone/revamped. Rudder pedals rebuilt
- Adjustments to handling and stability below 80 knots
- Flaps speed and drag performance Mod's for better realism when in descent with full flaps active
- Retracting exterior foot pedal system restored and active
- Park Mode system is now only active on the ground. For those that liked to deploy wheel chocks while in flight, I am sorry.
v3.6 - 22/03/2021
- Pilots bug that loaded the pilots outside every 5 flights has been figured out and rectified!
- Proper Asobo KT76C Transponder improved, with orange font, proper layout, and digital KT76C screen.
- Fantastic new Asobo style 3D prop discs and side view 3D high realism paddle effects update.
- New 4th Generation interior Dome Lights! Much brighter.
- Parts clean-up in Interior.
- Gauges Refinement to increase frame rates carried out.
v3.5 - 22/05/2021
- Camera Settings for interior and exterior improved, revamped
- Weight and CG reset and revamped with rear passengers added
- Interior lighting modes redone and revamped and improved moderately
- Two far distance LOD models added for those that use the Trinidad in multi player mode and as AI aircraft
- Prop blades still texture decoloured of odd tint
- Touch-ups to the new fuselage high resolution bump map (Normal map)
- Edits to Manual to show new camera systems and lighting functionalities
v3.3 Update 001 - 09/02/2021
BUGS AND ISSUES:
- Presently Doors are inoperative. This is a known Asobo issue concerning click zones.
- Flashing at front windscreen from exterior view only and certain angles to sun only.
- The instrument panel lights are 'always on' at night. Asobo presently do not have a way to turn off 2D XML Instrumentation that feature light mapping. Hopefully this will be updated soon in the simulator.
NOTES:
- You will need to know where your 'Community' folder is in MSFS on your computer. - You will need to direct the installer to your that folder when installing this package.
- Some users report that the Steam version installation is not running correctly. If you have an issue, just install the 'regular MSFS' version of this package into your Steam version of MSFS.
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