IndiaFoxtEcho has released version 1.0.9 of their M-346 Master for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, bringing a series of minor fixes and visual improvements to enhance the aircraft’s realism and functionality. Notable additions in this update include the new IRIS-T missile model, complete with SMS configurations and accurate weight, along with refined pilot gear—such as upgraded oxygen masks (now MPU-20), a new Secumar life vest model, and improved hose detailing. The HUD also gets a visual overhaul with a more authentic font, increased brightness, and refined graphics and materials.
The update also addresses several small bugs, such as the exhaust effect being incorrectly tied only to the left engine, and a glitch on the strobe light geometry. Improvements under the hood include better cockpit behavior, fixes to rare display power-up issues, and corrected functionality for the Trim T/O button. The avionics master variable is now properly linked to the power switches. Additionally, the product manual has been revised to remove irrelevant real-world details and now includes documentation for local variables. While the update is being sent to all vendors, deployment on the Microsoft Marketplace may be delayed due to current maintenance.
M-346 MSFS V1.0.9 Changelog
Version 1.0.9
- Solved minor bug causing left and right exhaust effect to be linked to the left engine combustion only
- Solved minor texturing glitch on lower strobe light geometry
- Added IRIS-T model (token weight 197 lbs) and appropriate SMS configurations
- Changed oxygen masks to MPU-20 and improved hose details
- New Secumar model
- More realistic font for HUD graphics
- Minor adjustment to HUD graphics and materials
- Increased maximum HUD brightness
- Product manual rewritten, removed unapplicable real world information, added references and local variables documentation
- Simulator AVIONICS MASTER variable is now liked to power switches
- Minor cleanup of cockpit behaviors code
- Solved bug causing some diplays not to power up correctly in rare cases
- Solved bug causing Trim T/O button not to work as intended in some cases
