MSFS: P-38L Update 1.1.0 Is Now Available!

G'day folks!

We are proud to introduce Update 1.1.0 which is a major update that includes a complete rewrite of code to ensure Xbox compatibility, improved FPS and superior systems simulation, as well as the inclusion of the much-anticipated new propeller physics simulation. It also includes various sound, art and tablet improvements and fixes.

Art

• New propeller discs and start-up animation
• Oxygen gauge reflection fixed
• Icing added to exterior model
• Intercooler flaps added (bottom shutter under each engine)
• Fixed several multiplayer artifacts (gear animations, canopy open/close animations)
• New canopy rip-off animation sequence with a rattling canopy to warn you it's not locked
• A marker line has been added at the elevator trim centre
• Elevator trim disc improved
• Nearly all gauge faces have been redesigned to be a very close match with the original gauges (also easier to read now)
• Yoke now always shows in external view

Cockpit

• Both the MSFS Toolbar menu checklists and the tablet checklists have been overhauled and are more comprehensive
• Checklist added for the Runup phase
• All 3 compasses work now exactly as they do in reality. An overview:
• Directional Gyro (most right) depends on a running engine for vacuum (always worked)
• Standby Magnetic Compass (left top) (always worked)
• Remote Indicating Compass (left bottom) now depends on electricity (use compass switch)
• Compass adjustments knobs now all turn their respective compass 2x faster
• Aileron booster (bottom right, below the flap handle) now can be operated (saves hydraulics during 1 engine operations), this will result in slower roll rates at higher speeds
• Hydraulic gauge responds to aileron input (with aileron booster on), flaps and gear
• Cross Suction scenarios now working as expected:
• Simultaneous left and right Cross Suction cuts fuel to both engines
• Cross Suction from a wingtip will cut fuel to the cross feeding side
• Fuel pump on without engines running now shows pressure (but the mixture lever needs to be forward)
• Electrical systems have been overhauled with authentic battery and generator power levels
• All electrical systems have corrected wattage and amp defined, from heavy starter systems to simple light bulbs
• Oxygen system redesigned
• Flap feather lights now work as per the original aircraft: e.g. if a prop is feathered, and you apply full rudder to compensate for yaw, the feathered light will turn on
• Transponder Code defaults to 1200
• Wing Tip low fuel lights now turn on when there is 10 Gal left (used to be 5 Gal), which corresponds to about 5 min of fuel
• Panel and Glareshield lights rebalanced, glareshield also affects the GNS430 buttons (but not the screen, this seems unsupported in MSFS at the moment)
• Closing a prop feather guard will now unfeather the prop
• Fixed wing and taillights, selection of bright or dim modes now works
• Fuel gauges require volts
• Ammeters only work when the respective engine is running, and the generator is switched on

Engines

• Retuned take-off, climb and cruise performance
• Start-up process is now authentic, meaning you have to hold the START switch first and listen for the flywheel to spool up (about 5 seconds), after which you may hold the ENGAGE switch to couple the propeller.
• A 2 to 4 second prime pre-start-up is now required. When over primed, you need to open the throttle to let fumes escape and wait a few minutes.
• Advanced thermodynamics with custom modelling of oil, coolant, and intercooler systems
• All cooling systems have working automatic shutters, or can be controlled manually as per the original aircraft
• Engine stresses, which build up over time when pushed too much
• Carburettor icing can occur when you fly through a cloud and low MP and are within a 4C (+/- 7C) temperature range
• Priming now requires at least 4Psi of fuel pressure (check gauges)
• The turbo's steel structure will start glowing when hot (visible in low light conditions)

Sounds

• Rebalanced a few sounds, engine volume etc
• Canopy sounds restored
• Gear movement sounds tweaked, gear bay close sound added
• Switch sound volume upped
• Ground roll build-up improved
• Right engine stutter/delay fixed

Flight Model

• Modern propeller physics
• Open window buffeting (only fly with windows closed)
• Overall improvements in various areas, including overall flight behaviour, landing and better ground handling
• Drag added for all external components that are under your control (all cooling shutters, canopy top and windows)
• Compressibility stalls now coded for a better approximation of the effect
• Dive flaps lift and drag both increased: more lift so you can dive out within 10,000ft, more drag so you keep a good speed when going down at 45deg with minimal thrust.

Tablet

• Live Data page now reflects correct temperatures
• Live Data page now displays drag for individual components (Oil Cooler, Radiator, Intercooler, Drop tanks and Canopy)
• Live Data page displays engine priming status (Under primed, Primed, Over primed)
• Newly designed Auto Pilot, now working well under all scenarios
• Select the Default MSFS pilot if you like instead of the WWII themed pilot
• Dynamic Engine Stresses (previously Engine Damage)
• Dynamic Engine Stresses console, showing where and how much the stresses are

Miscellaneous

• Heavy code rewriting and optimization of almost the entire aircraft, giving you a deeper simulation while enjoying more FPS
• All flight start scenarios have been correctly pre-configured (start on Apron, Runway, Cruise, etc)
• All flights start with full tanks but without drop tanks mounted by default

Thanks all,

Alex, Dan & Rai