TorqueSim has recently released a new update for their BN-2 Islander rendition for X-Plane 11. This is a major update featuring Avitab integration, RealityXP GTN750/650 integration, or added panel vibrations, for example.
The update does not only conclude new features, but also a lot of improvements and bug fixes such as, for example, fixed exterior lights issues, fixed anti-ice switched, or updated GUI. The complete changelog can be found below.
In order to download the update, please find the new files at your X-Aviation account. If you want to buy the addon, you can do so via X-Aviation for $39.95.
Changelog
New Features and Improvements
- RealityXP GTN 750/GTN 650 Integration
- Revamped FMOD Sound Pack
- New engine/prop noises
- Revamped switch and internal noise
- Custom “headset” simulation with adjustable noise cancellation
- [IS-351] – Panel Shake/Vibrations
- [IS-309] – Mechanical Hobbs meter/tacho in 3D
- [IS-346] – Placard with flaps speeds
- [IS-332] – Add ability to open plugin menu from plugins bar at top instead of only side tab
- [IS-295] – Avitab integration
Improvements and Bug Fixes
- [IS-241] – Carb Temperature Gauge animation jumping
- [IS-264] – Gyro CW/CCW switch motor should play until switch is released
- [IS-265] – Gyro Slave/Free switch has no sound for ‘slave’
- [IS-282] – Landing light fix
- [IS-285] – Radio channel selector lights fix
- [IS-286] – Bose A20 Headset improvements
- [IS-312] – [AFM-114] VOR and HSI behavior
- [IS-320] – VOR 2 Glideslope reversed
- [IS-326] – Mags / Door Interlock
- [IS-327] – BN-2 VR bugs
- [IS-329] – Stall alarm not audible when the headset is worn
- [IS-333] – KFC225 ARM and VS buttons correct order
- [IS-342] – Exterior lights issues
- [IS-345] – Autopilot working with avionics off
- [IS-347] – HDG / NAV flags reversed on HSI
- [IS-352] – o-540-e4c5.obj reduction
- [IS-353] – furnishings_2.obj reduction
- [IS-321] – Brake Lines missing proper normal data
- [IS-331] – Create .snd file changes for new manipulators
- [IS-343] – Change annunciator brightness to run from 0-1 rather than 0-2
- [IS-350] – Add utility light power commands
- [IS-354] – animated prop governor control arm
- [IS-361] – Smoothed datarefs for the sunshades on the overhead panel
- [IS-291] – Add cockpit utility light (moveable)
- [IS-294] – Update manual with cruise data, fuel flows, etc
- [IS-306] – Add brightness switch and test button to annunciator panel
- [IS-322] – Set flight model CHT min/max
- [IS-323] – Change cowl flap lock
- [IS-337] – Add persist to Ammeter knob
- [IS-338] – Hide-able interior glass to remove reflections
- [IS-357] – Update GUI
- [IS-289] – Make custom audio panel datarefs
- [IS-299] – Optimize 3d vertex counts
- [IS-300] – Optimize textures
- [IS-315] – Cabin light can turn on without battery power
- [IS-316] – Pax notices can turn on without battery power
- [IS-319] – Utility lights
- [IS-334] – Add Door Interlock Sound
- [IS-349] – Make avitab datarefs persist
- [IS-358] – Switch wording for glass reflections
Source: TorqueSim website
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