v0.1.2 / v1.2.0:
– New Features:
– New gyroscope physics simulation for electric and pneumatic gyroscopes with precession, and partial failures, based on a coupled quadrature oscillator. Users can experience the multitude of gyroscope dynamics and failures inherent to the operation of these instruments. The partial or complete failure of gyroscopic instruments can surprise pilots and result in catastrophic loss of spatial awareness. For more information on Black Square’s gyroscope simulation, see the “Gyroscope Physics Simulation” section of this manual.
– Improved engine damage modeling to prevent unexpected damage. Cylinder cooling damage reworked. Should prevent decreasing engine health after shutdown unless the engine is very hot. Cylinder temperature aircraft pitch effect smoothed. This will reduce the apparent rate of cylinder cooling due to aircraft pitch changes, which could sometimes manifest in engine damage during abrupt pitch inputs.
– New voltage-based light dimming and incandescent effects have been added to all interior and exterior lights. The brightness of the lights in this aircraft are now calculated as the square of the available voltage. The lights in this aircraft will react to even the smallest changes in the electrical system’s load. For example, an alternator failure in flight will result in the dimming of lights. The incandescent lights also simulate the dynamics of filaments, creating a noticeably smoother effect to changes in their intensity.