Version 2.0.0 of the Airbus A318 is now live!
Published on September 7, 2023 by Horizon Simulations
Hey everyone,
So the day that you may have been waiting for now is upon us. As of right now the v2.0.0 version of the Airbus A318 is live on flightsim.to, alongside the updated GSX profiles for the aircraft as well. You can find the changelog below as to what has changed compared to the previous release.
Small Disclaimer for now only the A318 is released as we're going to drop the updates gradually to make sure that there are no emerging issues that would affect all of the other aircraft also and so that we can gather valuable feedback from the community.
Changelog
Processes
- Moved build process from "legacy" to "new" (build process is now the same as FlyByWire / Headwind
- Moved all aircraft from FBW Experimental to FBW Development
Core Changes
- Updated wasm modules responsible for LNAV and VNAV with the appropriate engine thrust numbers per variant
- Updated wasm modules responsible for LNAV and VNAV with the appropriate aircraft dimensions per variant
- Updated fuel prediction algorithms to account for differences in MZFW for A318
- Recalculation and re-work of the speed tables for the A318ceo based on official numbers from Airbus
- Updated previously incorrect aircraft data from technical manuals, all aircraft now have accurate characteristics based on specific model numbers from Airbus
- Updated flight model including the following
- Repositioned fuel tanks
- Repositioned payload stations
- Repositioned engine placement
- Repositioned scrape points for sharklet / wing fences variants
- Updated MOI values for differences in weight and wing span
Sounds and Visuals
- Integrated "Newlight" into all aircraft [credit to Nicottine]
- Removed emergency exits from EFB where not applicable
- Removed emergency exits from ECAM --> Doors page where not applicable
- Integrated Navigraph charts into the EFB
Seatmap
- Re-done seating layout and capacity on all aircraft
- A318 --> 118 seats (Air France inspired)
- A318 received EU style business class seats that are a bit wider simulating the middle seat not being used.
- A318 ACJ --> 32 seats (British Airways London City inspired)
Branding
- Replaced FlyByWire branding where allowed / applicable on the EFB with Horizon Simulations branding
Have a great Thursday ahead of you,
Horizon Simulations Team