A319-X / A320-X / A321-X - Update v5.0.1.114 now available

Hello everyone,

I am happy to announce that our latest updates (v5.0.1.114) for the A320-X, the A321-X as well as the A319-X now, are live and available through our download page.

This is the first update that makes the A319-X compatible with P3D v5, which brings improvements in performance, as well as several updates and fixes to the base code.

In this update, we spent significant time to update the external model with PBR texturing for the A319-X, to bring it up to v5 standards, adding several improvements which follow the A320-X and A321-X updates, such as dynamic cabin window blinds logic, newly tuned dynamic lights, effects and splashes, overlays redone using PBR techniques, contrail fixes for P3D v5 and other small cosmetic fixes which add to the immersion.

We also added several fixes to the code, such as S8-related FMGC updates to the PERF TO and AC STATUS pages, FADEC improvements for manual start crank logic, updates to P3Dv4 external lighting effects, PFD "STALL STALL" message added, and others.

Liveries for the A319-X are also updated, so please feel free to download your favorite airline colors from the relevant download section, as previous livery versions are not compatible with this update (they should be available within the next hour or so).

Together with those improvements, we’ve continued to work with FSDT on the integration with their new Ground Power Unit. In order for our aircraft to integrate properly with the new service systems, we needed FSDT to extend GSX further to facilitate our requirements, which is an ongoing process. You can therefore expect to see our titles fully integrated with the electrical system that GSX offers in due course.

We are also very happy to now announce that our entire Airbus product line is now fully compatible with the Thrustmaster Airbus hardware line of products. Beginning with this update and upon first detection of a TCA Airbus SideStick or TCA Thrust Quadrant, our software will automatically configure and allow full functionality of all knobs and switches found with the corresponding simulated counter-part, with no action necessary on the part of the user (small exception to this is calibration of the thrust levers, as described in our documentation for any comparable hardware thrust levers out there). AP and AT disconnect, Engine Master Switch On/Off, Ignition Mode Switch, and the upcoming Speed Brake and Flaps axes, Gear Lever, Autobrake, Rudder Trim and Parking Brake knobs are all recognized and compatible with our Airbus line of products directly with no setup necessary.

I would be remiss not to mention that development of the Concorde-X is once again well under way and the initial release will be for Prepar3D v4/v5, using latest modeling techniques available in the P3D v5 SDK update. As usual, we don't offer release dates, but we expect to be putting out some more information for you soon.

Last but not least, I wanted to touch a bit on our plans for Microsoft Flight Simulator, as well. As we've mentioned before, we have been enjoying a very close collaboration with the good folks at Asobo and Microsoft. They have been requesting, and we have been providing information on all the technical aspects that are required to make our product compatible with this new platform. As many of you are aware however, the complexity of migrating products with such a high level of fidelity as ours requires that the underlying platform, and particularly the development kit for aircraft add-ons needs to grow and mature before it can sufficiently host them at the level required. We are confident that the Asobo team has the talent to make that a reality. Until that time, we are going to keep our focus very strongly on getting our upcoming product line for Prepar3D released as previously announced.

Here's a more complete list of the improvements and updates that are part of this release:

ATSU
    Various updates and fixes to takeoff performance system
    
DMC
    Logic update to immediately sync PFD/ND on return to internal views
    STALL STALL added to PFD messages
    
Effects
    Updates for V4 external lighting
    Added GPU smoke effect
    
FADEC
    Fix for manual start crank logic

GSX
    GSX Services integration improved
    GPU now callable

Input handling
    Now allows keyboard as well as joystick button inputs to be set
    Auto configuration for Thrustmaster Airbus hardware
    
FMGC
    Perf TO page S8 updates
    AC Status S8 updates
    Inhibited PERF APPR page insertion below 700R
    Inhibited RADNAV ILS data below 700R and not on ground

As always, and as a way of saying thank you very much for your continued support, I've added a few screenshots the team collected for your viewing pleasure!