Post by Travis on Oct 2, 2017 12:30:41 GMT -5
This build has been superseded by 1.8.0 Beta 4. Read about that build here.
Captains,
Public Beta 2 for version 1.8.0 is now available for download and testing!
This is a recommended update, especially for Captains using Beta 1. Several problems were discovered soon after that release which have been corrected in this build.
(Even if you're still using version 1.7.4, I could still recommend testing Beta 2 as there have been a lot of improvements in the past six months.)
Our plans are to go to Beta 3 within two weeks, and to release 1.8.0 officially within two weeks after that. The primary factor in that timeline is the reports we receive from you.
With all that said, here comes the usual testing guidance, followed by the change lists, then the download links.
Each Installer download has an obvious README file (README-9 for FS9 and README-32 & -64 for the SimConnect versions), but also a READ ME BEFORE INSTALLING file. This file is customized for each Installer... mentioning items which may be new to your installation.
It also preaches the need to FULLY BACKUP any current FSCaptain installation before installing. Backups are super easy - open Windows Explorer copy your \FSCaptain\ folder to somewhere safe (I copy to my desktop), and voila - you've made a safe backup!
Testing Notes on Changed Items
- When the Administrator detects the need to update the airport database, it will subsequently ask if you wish to run MakeRunways first. (This can prevent unnecessary executions of MakeRunways.)
- Extra logging has been added in spots.
- Improvements have been made to VoiceText performance.
- Added two new options to ACARS_AUTO_START - (3 = Auto active KB switch in FCOM. 4 = Auto go OFFLINE, not LOGIN.)
- The AI packages from SkyAI and WoA will be ignored by the Administrator.
- Tweaks have been made to "Significant Weather" in the Dispatch Release.
- The Administrator will now note if parking cannot be chosen for these reasons: No Parking Available, No Matching Parking, Assigned Parking Not Selected.
- Alternate selection and Scheduled flight detection has been improved.
- If no FO nor no FA have been selected for your airline, a random FO / FA will be chosen.
- Minor text formatting changes and spelling corrections.
- The in-sim Administrator has had the following disabled - Flight Dispatch tab, Appeals of Penalties, Exporting Flights, Erasing Past Flights. All functions remain enabled in the Admin.EXE.
Testing Notes on Bugs
- FCDU logs would sometimes not be placed in the correct log folder.
- False Navigation and Beacon Light callouts could be made after going IN. (No penalties were assigned, just an inaccurate FO call.)
- Improvements to Emergency calls have been made.
- A spooky circumstance could occur which would cause your flight crew to lose their Cabin Service orders.
- A CTD from reading certain aircraft data has been corrected.
- A fix for a circumstance where your FO might repeat "bird strike" calls every few seconds.
Testing Notes on Interface Changes
- There is a new interface for the VirtualCol CRJs.
- There is a new interface for the Aerosoft CRJs. (Also load maps and aircraft config files are included.)
- There is a new interface for the PMDG DC-6.
Here are the download links. First decide if you want a new Full installation, or if you're currently an FSCaptain a Fixpack installation.
Then select the installer for your simulator - either FS9, or 32- or 64-bit SimConnect.
When you have your download, unzip it and read the README files, then install.
Happy Flying with ACME!
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