VERSION 3.2b: Released 3 November 2011

Version 3.2b is now available for download.

NEW

Added compass rose. Switch between expanded and rose map display using the X key.

Added Standby RMI instrument

Added Hydraulic systems page on lower EICAS. Switch between hydraulics and lower EICAS using Y key.

Added Stabiliser Trim display

Bug fix: ILS accuracy

Bug fix: FDS CDU initialisation

Bug fix: full screen mode character display

VERSION 3.1a: Released 12 September 2011

Note that flight plans from earlier aeroSystems software are no longer compatible with this new version due to the introduction of SIDS. Please delete the old plans or you will encounter errors. Flight plans can be found in:

c:\aeroSystems\flightPlans

NEW

CPflight MCP737 and EFIS hardware is now compatible with aeroSystems software. You will need to download their new driver software.

Added DEP/ARR page to CDU. SIDS (Standard Instrument Departures)  has be implemented with worldwide data base of departure procedures for over 3000 airports. STARS is not yet available in this version although the menu is displayed on the DEP/ARR page. Data is supplied by Navigraph and is 2008 data. The 2008 data is very good but for the latest data cycle please visit the Navigraph website.

Added FLARE - Automatic landing now available:

  1 - When CMD A is active and APP is active and the glideslope/localiser are captured press CMD B

  2 - FLARE will be displayed in white below the G/S annunciator if less than 1500ft

  3 - Flare will begin at 50 feet and FLARE annunciated

  4 - Throttles will be retarded and RETARD annunciated at approximately 27 feet

  5 - Two seconds after touch down auto throttle will disengage

Added runway/ILS data to the INIT REF page when ILS signal received and landing

Added RTE DATA> to LEGS page which displays times to waypoints

Added correct layout of gear annunciators

Added LE FLAP annunciator and TE FLAP annunciator under flap position indicator

Added SPEED BRAKE ARMED and SPEED BRAKE EXTENDED annunciators

Added right-click menu option to turn disable web access from CDU

Added CDU EXEC and MSG status LEDs to hardware interface web page

BUG FIXES

Corrected bugs with radio tuning and DME display on ND

TOGA (F11 or F12) now correctly selects 15 degrees pitch nose-up for takeoff

Corrected bugs with VNAV. FMC still does not populate altitudes for waypoints. You must enter these yourself or fly with LVL CHG on MCP

Improved smoothness of IAS and altitude tapes

Reduced FSUIPC polling rate

Included latest goFlight DLL for MCPPRO hardware

Cleaned up aeroAvionics menu and updated aeroAvionics Help and Setup windows

VERSION 2.8a: Released 27 January 2011

NEW: Full screen CDU display

The CDU display embedded in the aeroAvionics CDU graphic can now also be displayed on the avionics screen separate to the software CDU. Scale and position it for full screen use, or make it smaller and position it along side other avionics.

If you’re not using an external hardware CDU you can scale and position the CDU output anywhere on the screen. Great for monitoring the PROG screen during flight without the full CDU displayed.

NEW: Hardware interface to Flight Deck Solutions B737NG-PROMX-CDU

Out of the box this new version interfaces to the amazing Flight Deck Solutions CDU. Hide all of the other avionics and scale the new CDU display to full screen. Then, feed your video card to the colour VGA input on the back of the FDS hardware.

The aeroAvionics software accepts all key inputs from the backlit keys on the FDS hardware CDU and even lights the MSG and EXEC LEDs when required.

Ideally, run the aeroAvionics on another PC and use that one full screen for the CDU.

News aeroSystems news & features

We’re continually updating the software and adding features. Here’s the place to look for news.

VERSION 2.6a: Released 11 December 2010

New external hardware interface:

We’ve finished code allowing hardware vendors to interface with our software. The interface is open to anyone and details are available on the hardware page. If you know how FSUIPC works and you know how to program, you’ll gain access to switches in our software MCP and EFIS as well as LED status from the MCP. You’ll also get access to the CDU keyboard.

New EFIS graphic:

In previous versions the EFIS was controlled by the keyboard using short cuts. Those are still available but now there’s a new EFIS graphic which allows you to use the mouse and its mouse wheel as well.

New CDU graphic:

This version now has a photo-realistic CDU with a slightly enhance MCP graphic. The CDU photo is take from Flight Deck Solutions excellent FDS-B737NG-PROMX-CDU.

New Flaps and Gear indicator:

We’ve added a scalable and movable flap and gear indicator. They can be positioned independently of each other.

New additional PFD/ND displays:

You can now display 2 PFD/ND avionics on the same screen at once. This means that if you have a single PC with two monitors you can set up the captain and FSX on the main monitor and the first officer on the second monitor. This means you don’t need another PC. Of course, you can still run the whole display on just one PC with one monitor.

VERSION 2.7a: Released 15 January 2011

New Traffic Advisory Display:

Airborne traffic is now displayed on the ND. This is traffic advisory only and not a full TCAS system.

The relative altitude of the other aircraft is displayed in hundreds of feet. If the other aircraft is below you, the relative altitude is displayed below the symbol. If it’s above, the relative altitude is displayed above the symbol. If the aircraft is climbing or descending at greater the 500 feet per minute an arrow displays the direction. If there is no arrow the aircraft is most probably cruising at the one altitude.

For example, the yellow circle above indicates the aircraft is 700 feet below you and is descending at more than 500 feet per minute.

The hollow white diamond above indicates the aircraft is 1400 feet below you and climbing at 500 feet per minute.

Pressing T on the keyboard toggles the display of the traffic advisory symbols.

Bug Fixes:

CMD A button not working on goFlight pro MCP has been fixed.

Numerous small bug fixes.