The A2A Simulations Community

Today we're pleased to release an update to v1.2 for the Accu-Sim Comanche 250. Included in the change list is a fix for the waggling wings some customers were experiencing with low FPS. Our Comanche is keen to be flown, but she wasn't actually supposed to flap her wings.

To install version 1.2, please click the "Comanche Check for Updates" shortcut in the "A2A Simulations" folder in the Windows start menu.



Version 1.2.0 Changes

1. Improved wing flex animation to work properly at all framerates and fixed bug that caused extreme wing flex movements at around 20 fps
2. Improved cockpit glass transparency for better clarity, particularly with high-end VR headsets
3. Added support for ambient sounds with door and windows opened and during walkaround
4. Added support for mono Bluetooth headsets with low sampling rate
5. Added function to EDM 830 to reset fuel used by holding both buttons on USD screen (accessed via right click and hold on either button)
6. Fixed shock cooling warning not showing when it should on EDM 830
7. Added additional protection against false prop strikes caused by terrain errors
8. Reduced lift provided by flap gap seals
9. Additional tuning of ground physics
10. Added tablet brightness slider to tablet settings
11. Improved handling of magneto starter shortcuts
12. Added starter button response to magneto events for improved hardware panel compatibility
13. Added function to remove registration placard in cockpit via mouse click
14. Removed clicking sound from GPS and COMM radio volume knobs
15. Fixed ADF on/off sound
16. Reduced size of click spots to hide and show yokes
17. Improved smoothness of cabin door animation
18. Fixed generator bug where it would not come back online if all electrics were off, idle was reduced to shut it off then increased to turn it back on again
19. Added ability to fix landing lights in the walkaround
20. Fixed fuel quantity gauges tooltips
21. Fixed small issues in external model, left windshield frame, elevator trim rivets and nose wheel steering cylinder animation
22. Increased amount of yoke deflection required to disconnect autopilot
23. Fixed yoke movement turning off autopilot master switch rather than disconnecting autopilot
24. Added overhaul confirmation to maintenance page of tablet
25. Fixed cockpit persistence and loading with cold and dark and phases
26. Fixed engine temperature not being properly saved with cold start
27. Fixed event flood associated with com channel spacing
28. Changed centre of gravity units to inches rather than percent on tablet fuel and payload page
29. Fixed issue where rudder could get damaged too easily when not in use
30. Added support for MSFS auto-rudder function
31. Improved compatibility with MSFS parking brake event so it no longer interferes with toe brakes operation
32. Updated gauge glass rendering
33. Fixed navigation lights key shortcuts
34. Added prop lever choice to persistent per-livery state
35. Tuned yoke animation
36. Fixed door opening in multiplayer
37. Fixed cabin door latch animation
38. Tuned balance of beacon motor sound effect
39. Fixed screws position on the right main fuel tank
40. Amended references to recommended maximum landing gear operating speed on page 35 of the pilot's manual

Thanks as always to our community for the feedback and just a note to say that we're still investigating the issue with tablet screen interaction for VR users who have the SU13 beta installed.

- A2A Simulations





Just over a week ago we released the Accu-Sim Comanche 250 for Microsoft Flight Simulator and in the days since, the team here at A2A have been overwhelmed by the positive response from our customers. We always thought we had something pretty special on our hands with Accu-Sim 2.0, and it's been hugely rewarding to finally share this new technology with the community.

However, we haven't been resting, and today we're happy to release version 1.1 of the Comanche with the following list of improvements and fixes.

For this initial update, you will need to redownload the installer from your account on the A2A Simulations website. After reinstalling don't worry, any accumulated airframe or engine hours won't be lost.

Version 1.1.0 Changes

1. Added fix for torque spike that was causing very occasional aircraft ‘flips’
2. Improved compatibility with third-party utilities including FSEconomy and OnAir
3. Added message on installation to warn user if their EXE.xml file is corrupted
4. Improved handling of unwanted trim inputs sent by default MSFS autopilot
5. Improved telemetry support for force-feedback devices
6. Added barometric pressure to altimeter tooltip in legacy mode
7. Improved hardware switch compatibility for autopilot
8. Improved hardware switch compatibility for battery switch and starter button
9. Improved animation smoothness of controls surfaces and yoke
10. Added animation lag to main door
11. Added functional external handles to the cabin door from nearby walkaround positions
12. Added persistent altimeter pressure adjustment
13. Fixed reversed propeller pitch LO and HI shortcuts
14. Revised tablet controls to indicate if at least one chock or tie down is placed
15. Fixed XML conflict with aircraft registration fonts
16. Fixed tablet not being clickable if B78XH (B787-10 Heavy) add-on is installed
17. Fixed reversed yoke animation when moving ailerons during walkaround
18. Disabled walkaround once aircraft is in motion
19. Added “PilotVR” entry to cameras.cfg
20. Improved support for MSFS ATC calls
21. Fixed animation of pitot cover ‘remove before flight’ tag if left on during flight
22. Added clickspot to restore tablet to wall pocket if tablet left outside during walkaround
23. Fixed emergency landing gear handle
24. Limited throttle input to positive values if hardware reverser axis is used
25. Improved handling of wing flex animation at low fps
26. Slightly increased P-factor
27. Slightly reduced effect of prop wash over stabilator
28. Improved turn coordinator inclinometer ball physics
29. Fixed bug in mixture lever calculations
30. Slightly reduced rate at which fuel dissipates from engine cylinders
31. Tuned EGT and CHT cooling rates
32. Tuned engine heater effectiveness
33. Removed EDM 830 fuel totalizer count with simulator paused
34. Improved MSFS parking brake support for third-party utilities
35. Restored missing engine cooldown sounds
36. Restored some engine pulses at very low RPM
37. Fixed any accumulated carburetor ice not being removed when replacing the carburetor
38. Reduced possibility of a mid-air prop strike due to terrain errors
39. Fixed beacon illumination when battery is off
40. Reduced speed of brake pedal activation when using button/key input
41. Fixed some small gaps in cockpit model
42. Fixed bug with 5x failure rate (5x failure rate was producing failures at 1000x rate!)
43. Fixed logic for maneuvering speed placard below airspeed indicator with tip tanks installed
44. Prevented instrument views from automatically unstowing tablet from side pocket
45. Revised Vy on tablet and in pilot’s manual to use more recent numbers
46. Revised alternator failure emergency checklist on tablet and in pilot’s manual
47. Added links to original Narco Avionics manuals in pilot’s manual
48. Added links to pilot’s manual and input configurator in community folder
49. Fixed noise cancelling switch on headphones not being stored when headphones unplugged
50. Improved support for propeller rotation states in multiplayer
51. Added functions for rotating autopilot roll knob via key/button to input configurator
52. Fixed slightly misaligned text on manufacturer’s data plate
53. Fixed typo on turn coordinator tooltip
54. Fixed nosewheel steering being affected by a broken rudder
55. Updated input configurator (no longer requires legacy DirectX library)

To everyone who has purchased the Comanche, we'd just like to finish by saying 'thank you'.

- A2A Simulations

Original post updated on 11 Aug 2023 with the Version 1.2.0 changelog.