Cheyenne Update Released

[Hans Hartmann]

Check our website for details.

Here's the list of fixes. There may be a few minor things that were fixed but not noted on this list. Especially things that I messed up in one public beta and fixed in the next.

Gauges
- GPS causes a CTD at first section of a DME Arc leg
- GPS causes a CTD when selecting FPL after a "direct to" was selected on WPT page
- GPS causes a CTD when selecting a SID (runway) on the WPT page
- More GPS CTRS
- DME Arc drawing routine fixed
- Wrong drift angle indication on NAV page fixed
- Wrong NM per gallon calculation fixed
- Direct-To functionality fixed
- Hold inbound course selection fixed
- Missing decimal on fuel used display fixed
- Sound volumes save error fixed
- Heading bug can now be controlled by key commands KEY_HEADING_BUG_DEC and KEY_HEADING_BUG_INC (see gauges.h in FS SDK)
- Altitude arm can now be controlled by key command KEY_AP_PANEL_ALTITUDE_HOLD (see gauges.h in FS SDK)
- Selected altitude can now be controlled by key commands KEY_AP_ALT_VAR_INC and KEY_AP_ALT_VAR_DEC (see gauges.h in FS SDK)
- Turning heading bug on co-pilot HSI does no longer change GPS course
- GPS CDI switching to Approach Mode before passing initial waypoint
- Joining of legs in procedures fixed
- One additional issue with intercepting a direct to course fixed
- KEY_AP_ALT_VAR_DEC and KEY_AP_ALT_VAR_INC events for the autopilot pitch control (see gauges.h in FS SDK)
- Fixed a bug which could cause the Trimble to CTD when a SID/STAR/Approach with only one waypoint was selected
- Removed daylight check for night lighting (night lighting can be used at all times now)
- Fixed a problem with multiple identical waypoints in the flight plan (like EDDF - GED - GED - GED - EDDE)
- Added "UseTrimble" configuration switch. See below for details.
- Magnetic variation data is now read directly from Flight Simulator's magdec.bgl file
- Fixed CDI indication on direct-to legs
- Fixed dome and cabin lighting

Model
- IIXL: AP Warning and Free Gyro annunciators order corrected
- Taxi/Landing Lights exchanged on exterior model (FS9 only)

Flight dynamics:
- Changes on the relationship between throttle position and resulting torque to improve power control in cruise and on ground roll.
- Fine-tuning on idle power and reverse power to have softer acceleration from stops
- Turn radius slightly decreased and less inertia for improved maneuverability on ground
- Pitch sensitivity in cruise slightly decreased for having more stability when flown manually

These things will not be fixed. (Reasons in brackets)
- GPU visible in multiplayer mode (would require a major rework of the model which is currently not possible)
- Pressing Shift+L turns on the landing light (this happens with a delay and I still don't know why. Please use the light switch instead if you want to avoid the problem)

"UseTrimble" switch
Some users requested this feature in order to put something more modern into the Cheyenne cockpit, so we introduced the UseTrimble switch in PA31.cfg
Here's what it does:
UseTrimble=1: The Cheyenne uses the Trimble and the GPS/NAV switch works as usual
UseTrimble=0: The Cheyenne uses the default GPS, the GPS/NAV switch works as in the FS default aircraft and the Trimble knobs in VC are hidden.
This allows you to replace the Trimble with something else.
Please note that we still don't support any third party solution so please don't ask for our help when modifying panel.cfg.

[scylla]

Bravo! Great job - all works as well as could be hoped for so far.

[Bushido]

Is it still mandatory to load a flight with a default cessna to avoid flickering condition levers or has it been fixed by the patch ?

[Hans Hartmann]

We did a lot about those flickering switches but I'm not sure they will work if the Cheyenne is loaded directly.

Please give it a try and let me know if it works for you.

[Bushido]

Well yes I could have tried before asking...

I try with a direct load of the cheyenne in 3D cockpit. So far so good, that a nice correction.

[SDFlyer]

Hans,

The configuration program (to select the number of passengers etc) is no long there. Is this right?

[windycloud]

It's there in my FS9 version.

[bpieke]

Thanks Hans,

I just downloaded the FSX Cheyenne v4 upgrade and found to my joy, that
a number of my pet peeves have been addressed:

- The plane starts up with the fuel levers on, rather than set to off

- The NAV/GPS indicator works with my RXP GNS530 and the plane
couples to either NAV or GPS steering as expected (Trimble set to off in the cfg file)

- Hand flying characteristics have been improved

- and all round, it is really a joy to fly!

Thanks again!!!!

Bert

[Brane]

Hi,

I have a problem with the configuration manager: It is impossoble to save something .
I have a message : " unable to open userwpt.txt"
I use windows seven.
What can I do ?

Regards.

[Vaillant]

Hi,

I have a problem with the configuration manager: It is impossoble to save something .
I have a message : " unable to open userwpt.txt"
I use windows seven.
What can I do ?

Regards.

Brane,

I think to solve your problem you have to run FSX as an administrator. (Right click on the FSX.exe)

[Brane]

Thanks for your answer and the solution.
Problem resolved.

[Hans Hartmann]

In relation to this one:

Golden rule #1: NEVER EVER install FS to C:\Program Files\... always put it in a place where you have full access rights.

Check this website. It's very helpful if you want to avoid security-related problems

[mike@culver.com.au]

Hi.

Where can I download the update? I purchased the Cheyenne in May this year through PC Aviator. Can't find any updates on their site.

Thx,

Mike C

[Hans Hartmann]

Aerosoft support just told me that you can register the Cheyenne on their website and once you have done that you can download updates from there.

Hope this helps.

[mike@culver.com.au]

Thx for that. Have it now.

Are there any manuals for applying the patch? I can't find any instructions.

Thx

Mike