FlightSim Studio Says E-Jets Nearing End of Early Access
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FlightSim Studio has published a development update on their E-Jets family study-level addon, which has been in Early Access for years and is now approaching full release. Version 0.10.50 brings substantial improvements to autopilot smoothness and precision, Direct-To routing fixes, descent-mode handling, MCDU functionality (departure/arrival routing, fuel management, SimBrief integration), FMS/VNAV descent logic, autothrottle behavior, approach systems (ILS localizer offset, glide slope re-arm), and avionics displays. The changelog reflects iterative refinement of complex systems typical of professional-grade study aircraft — realistic for an addon moving toward production-ready status after extended development.
Excerpt from Threshold
FlightSim Studio (FSS) has published a development post in recent days, providing an update on the progress on their E-Jets family, which is now nearing full release, after years in Early Access.
An update has been shipped as well: v0.10.50, available on Aerosoft One and the Contrail App.
Included are improvements to the autopilot, which should now be smoother and more precise, as well as improvements to “Direct To”, which has fixed issues with unwanted manoeuvres. “DES NOW” should also function correctly from this point onwards when starting descent early.
Changelog
Improvements & Fixes
– EFB / GSX: Departure fueling choice; instant boarding no longer auto-refuels or caters
– Datalink / ACARS / SimBrief: WX request; METAR uplink and new-message queue; expanded ACARS menus (PRE FLT, FLIGHT INIT queuing, greyed unimplemented rows); SimBrief login, load order, and PERF speed import as MANUAL targets
– MCDU RTE / FPLN / PERF: Improved departure/arrival RTE layout (runway, SID list, CO ROUTE / FLIGHT ID); manual RWY ELEV and runway slope on TAKEOFF INIT; FPLN climb IAS/Mach (incl. FL290+), SID constraints, DES SPD LIM, PERF DESCENT angle, and ECON speeds; UNABLE CRZ ALT stays cleared after CLR
– MCDU Flight Summary: Combined summary page/log with fuel used per engine and APU and live fuel remaining
– FMS / VNAV / descent: DES NOW flies the descent (UNABLE PATH INTERCEPT when capture fails); descent path kept through climb/TOC; MAX SPD cruise at VMO/MMO; VM/FM heading hold and route gap at discontinuities; RNAV GP deviation referenced to runway threshold
– Autopilot / autothrottle / trim: Smoother FLCH, altitude capture, and AT through speed/thrust changes; FLCH longitudinal accel capped; pitch/FPA-hold integrator unwind on capture; gentler idle retard on large FLCH descents; autotrim holds landing attitude after AP disconnect; yaw damper no longer drives continuous wing rock
– PFD / guidance: Flight-director cue as path director on the FPA scale; barber pole VLE/VLO with gear extended
– ILS / approach: Localizer offset after LOC capture fixed; GS no longer re-arms while ILS ident remains
– Landing / rollout: Autobrake no longer disarms below 60 kt; reduced pitch-up after touchdown (E190/E195)
– Electrical / CAS / warnings: GPU IN USE until APU supplies AC; fuel AC pump fail as advisory; ENG NO TAKEOFF DATA suppressed engines shut down; EMER LT ON cautions delayed 2 s
– EICAS / TCAS / displays: N1 wing-AI cyan mark only on icing approach; TCAS…
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