Development Version

This pre-release has its salty-747-dev.zip asset updated on every commit to the master branch
Last updated on 2024-10-30T22:43:17+00:00 from commit e63d703
This link will always point to the latest master build: https://github.com/saltysimulations/salty-747/releases/download/vdev/salty-747-dev.zip

v0.3.0

• [FLIGHT DIRECTOR] New smooth rotation command when VNAV armed/V2 set for takeoff.
• [MISC] Added custom-made Boeing font to EFIS.
• [MISC] Added option in FMC to switch units between LBS and KGS.
• [VNAV] Maintains approx V2 speed from liftoff until ACC ALT.
• [VNAV] Automatic Thrust Reduction at altitude specified in TAKEOFF REF fmc page.
• [VNAV] Automatic Acceleration Profile beginning at altitude specified in TAKEOFF REF fmc page, with proper flap retraction schedule.
• [VNAV] Flies climb profile/speeds up to CRZ alt based on aircraft weight using approximation of Econ speeds.
• [VNAV] New slightly higher default VNAV CRZ at .845 mach.
• [VNAV] Descent speed initially .845/340KIAS until approx 10500' then slows to 240KIAS.
• [VNAV] Adjusted descent mode criteria to reduce inadvertent triggering.
• [VNAV] Autothrottle now correctly engages in SPD mode when leveling in VNAV PTH.
• [VNAV] New VNAV CLB and CRZ pages on FMC (Not fully functional).
• [FMC] Added Simbrief Integration.
• [FMC] Added WX/METAR and ATIS requests.
• [FMC] Default thrust rating now TO.
• [FMC] Default climb rating now CLB.
• [FMC] VREF25 and 30 now calculated from current weight using real aircraft data.
• [FMC] Flap Maneuver Speeds displayed reflect real aircraft values for current weight.
• [FMC] REF speed bug now displays correct value on PFD.
• [FMC] New Takeoff Ref page matching real aircraft layout.
• [FMC] Redesigned Progress Page.
• [FLIGHT MODEL] Engine fuel flow increased to more realistic figure.
• [SOUND] Enabled some missing Asobo sounds (GPWS Alt Callouts, V1 Callout, Speedbrake servo extension, A/P disc).
• [PFD] Visual redesign of all instrumentation on PFD.
• [PFD] New Flight Path Vector display.
• [PFD] Minimums settable now in 10FT increments.
• [PFD] Fixed VMO/MMO on speedtape.
• [PFD] V1/VR hides after takeoff and next flap maneuvering speed now shows on speedtape.
• [PFD] Stall speed red tape and amber band now varies with G Load.
• [ND] Visual redesign of all instrumentation on ND.
• [ND] New ND symbology and colours.
• [ND] Added VOR/ADF L/R needles and ident/DME info. (Tune in NAV/RAD page).
• [ND] Bing map airport display now hidden when turning ARPT switch off.
• [ND] Small airports (<2500M Runway) are now filtered out from ND ARPT display.
• [ND] Removed DECEL waypoint.
• [ND] Removed NDBs from STA display.
• [EICAS] Visual redesign of all instrumentation on upper and lower EICAS.
• [EICAS] Added Arrows to Fuel Synoptic to show active transfer of RES1&4 and HST fuel.
• [EICAS] Stab Trim indicator now properly functional.
• [EICAS] New EICAS message logic, adds Advisory message category and correctly displays Memo messages at bottom of list.
• [EICAS] New APU RUNNING memo message.
• [EICAS] New AUTOBRAKE 1/2/3/4/MAX/RTO memo.
• [EICAS] New PARK BRAKE SET memo.
• [EICAS] New IRS ALIGN MODE L/C/R memo.
• [EICAS] New SPEEDBRAKE ARMED memo.
• [EICAS] New DOOR ENTRY L1/R5 advisories.
• [EICAS] New ICING advisory.
• [EICAS] New BLEED 1/2/3/4 advisories.
• [EICAS] New FUEL QTY LOW caution.
• [EICAS] New OVERSPEED warning.
• [MODEL] Added pilot models to interior model (Optional can be configured in FMC).
• [MODEL] Updated camera instrument/quickview positions.
• [MODEL] Fixed LOD draw distance on external model.
• [MISC] Fixed minor bugs

v0.3.0-rc2

Release candidate 2 for version 0.3.0

v0.3.0-rc1

Release candidate 1 for version 0.3.0

v0.2.1

Small update addressing bugs and compatibility with MSFS 1.12.13.

• [OTHER] Compatibility with MSFS 1.12.13
• [EICAS] Fixed inaccuracies with PARK BRAKE SET EICAS message
• [ND] The altitude range arc now disappears at 200ft from the MCP altitude instead of 100ft
• [FMC] New calculation for maximum flight level on VNAV page
• [FUEL] Tweaked engine data and fuel consumption
• [FLIGHT MODEL] General flight model changes
• [FLIGHT MODEL] Changed empty CG position to 26% MAC

v0.2.1-rc1

Release candidate 1 for version 0.2.1. Brings in bug fixes and compatibility with the latest MSFS update.

v0.2.0

• [ND] Added altitude prediction arc (the "banana")
• [ND] Active waypoint now displays in magenta
• [ND] ETAs for waypoints are now in UTC instead of local time
• [ND] Various visual changes regarding waypoint information
• [ND] Distance to waypoint now displays correctly
• [ND] Added UTC clock on ND
• [ND] Removed VOR arrows from ND
• [ND] Removed track display from ND
• [EICAS] Added GEAR EICAS Synoptic Page
• [EICAS] Fixed minor bugs related to EICAS synoptics
• [FMC] Cost Index can now be set
• [FMC] VNAV CRZ Page now refreshes automatically
• [FMC] VNAV CRZ Page now differs depending on ECON or MCP speed modes
• [FMC] VNAV CRZ Page now displays current command speed
• [FMC] VNAV CRZ Page now shows maximum operating flight level, based on aircraft weight
• [FMC] Several minor visual accuracy improvements to VNAV CRZ page
• [ISFD] Added correct ISFD behavior on startup
• [ISFD] Added ISFD 90-second init sequence
• [ISFD] ISFD now differs when IRS is not aligned / is aligned
• [TEXTURES] Replaced red ON light with a more realistic color
• [MISC] Seatbelt knob operational
• [MISC] Fixed various minor bugs

v0.2.0-rc1

Release candidate 1 for version 0.2.0

v0.1.0

• [IRS] IRS knobs functional
• [IRS] IRS alignment
• [IRS] IRS alignment affects PFD and ND realistically
• [EICAS] Added fully functional DRS synoptic page
• [EICAS] Added fully functional FCTL synoptic page
• [EICAS] Added fully functional ELEC synoptic page
• [EICAS] Added semi-functional STAT synoptic page
• [EICAS] Added FUEL TANK/ENG EICAS Caution
• [PFD] Adjusted PFD colors to more closely match real life
• [ND] Wind and TAS no longer display under 100kts
• [FMC] Added "Salty Options" page (Should be moved to EFB in the future)
• [FMC] Added IRS instant align option
• [FMC] VSpeeds are now correctly calculated
• [FMC] VSpeeds now reset appropriately
• [FMA] FMA HOLD mode now properly displays when TOGA is pressed
• [FMA] FMA no longer displays anything when A/T and FD are off
• [FUEL] Improved fuel consumption rate
• [FUEL] Changed fuel tank priority to more closely match the real aircraft
• [AIRCOND] Aircond knobs funtional
• [LIGHTS] Fixed taxi light bleeding into cockpit and remaining lit after gear is up
• [FLIGHT MODEL] Adjusted Wingflex

v0.1.0-rc3

Release candidate 3 for version 0.1.0