SimWorks Studios has released the latest update, version 1.2.6, for their Pilatus PC-12/47 aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator, available on SIMMARKET. This update brings a slew of visual improvements to both the exterior and interior of the aircraft. Externally, the team has optimized draw calls, fixed decal placements, and revised textures for better bump mapping. They’ve also addressed issues like backwards propeller rotation and exhaust positioning. Internally, the update includes material cleanup, corrections to decal artifacts, and adjustments to various elements such as baggage shelves, netting, and interior lighting. Additionally, cockpit enhancements include fixes to the whiskey compass animation and the addition of clickspots to toggle passenger visibility in different cabin configurations.

On the avionics front, all systems have been updated to the latest source code version, ensuring improved functionality and bug fixes. Specific avionics enhancements include the addition of start-up and warm-up timers for the EFIS50, synchronized autopilot indications, and adjustments to the altimeter and GPS annunciators. System improvements span across engine operations, autopilot functionality, EGPWS/TAWS alerts, and trim control, with fixes and adjustments made to enhance realism and accuracy in simulated flight operations.

Flight dynamics have also undergone significant adjustments in this update. Changes to engine configurations include modifications to efficiency tables and propeller settings, while flight_model.cfg adjustments focus on flap drag, steering parameters for ground handling, and improvements to yaw stability. These modifications aim to enhance the realism of the aircraft’s behavior during flight and on the ground, providing a more immersive experience for virtual pilots. Additionally, the manual has been updated to address typographic errors, ensuring clarity and accuracy for users referencing the documentation.

Changelog V1.2.6

• VISUALS
  • Exterior
    • Re-exported all exterior LODs
    • Optimized draw calls
    • Corrected various decal placements
    • Fixed backwards propeller on 5-bladed
    • Revised rivet textures for proper bump mapping
    • Added missing stencil and fastener decals
    • Corrected exhaust positioning + exhaust effect origin
    • Corrected exhaust cover model to reflect exhaust amendments
    • Optimized drawcall, topology of all exterior LOD’s
  • Interior
    • Material clean-up
    • Added correct baggage shelf and netting
    • Re-export of all Submodel and main models
    • Various decal corrections
    • Removed floating decal artifact on pilot side
    • Moved environment occluder + clickspots in main interior model (previously utilized as submodel)
    • Added corrected cargo nets for all variants (cargo needs Baggage shelf net removed)
    • Added a large amount of missing fastener decals
    • Added mesh to carpets at seams and seat/cargo railing boundaries
    • Fixed interior door for certain LOD’s not linked to animation helper
    • Corrected mis-colored LIT typeface on overhead panels
    • Corrected interior windshield rain; rain no longer flows over the heating elements
    • Revised draw calls (WIP) and topology/material utilization for all interior LOD’sampling
    • Corrected black VS/Cabin gauges at night with cockpit lit
    • Tablet brackets adjusted to not obscure screen corners
    • All interior textures revisted and revised where required
  • Cockpit
    • Reversed whisky compass animation and revised texture
  • Executive interior
    • Added clickspot on co-pilot headrest to show/hide passengers
  • Cargo interior
    • Added cargo pallets and straps
    • Added cargo shelf baggage
    • Minor adjustments
    • Added cargo payload LODs
  • Commuter
    • Added clickspot on co-pilot headrest to show/hide passengers
  • All cabins
    • Minor improvements and corrections
    • New material setup
• AVIONICS
  • General
    • All avionics updated to latest source code version
  • EFIS50
    • Added start-up and warm-up timers
    • Refactored codebase and bugfixes
    • Corrected Autopilot annunciations
    • Autopilot NAV and APPROACH ARM and ACTIVE modes synchronised
  • Altimeter
    • Left altimeter tied to its appropriate circuit
• SYSTEMS
  • Engine
    • Fixed bugs in condition lever operation
    • Test Lamp switch should also turn on the autotrim lights
  • Autopilot
    • Synchronised APR and NAV indications to EFIS
  • Condition lever
    • Condition lever now makes use of LOCK interface
    • Fixed tooltip names
  • EGPWS/TAWS
    • Modified “500” callout to not play when starting on the ground
    • Added TERR 30 and 60 second and activated TEST/INOP lights
    • Added TERRAIN warnings
  • GPS annunciators
    • Added power circuit to turn them off
  • Trim
    • Fixed INOP rudder trim knob
    • Redid yoke trim knob in order to fix INOP aileron trim. Tooltip cut down to basic version
  • Engine
    • Fixed bug that causes the prop blades to appear backwards
• FLIGHT DYNAMICS
  • Engines.cfg
    • Removed 25 degrees pitch from efficiency tables
    • Adjusted low pitch settings for 4-bladed propeller
    • Modified propeller efficiency at lower speeds
    • Turned propeller from 1 to 0.5 degrees left
  • Flight_model.cfg
    • Adjusted flap induced drag
    • Increased flap drag
    • Modified steering parametres to improve ground turns
    • Revised flight model to improve yaw stability
    • Reduced rudder trim effectiveness
    • Reduced yaw moment of inertia
• MANUAL
  • Typographic corrections