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As the vasFMC release cycles are rather long i deceided to upload once and then pre-release versions of vasFMC.
These versions will only be for testing and certain things or features may not work properly.

Important for Standalone Version:

1) Make sure to install the test version into a new and clean directory!
2) Do *not* install this version into the directory of any previous pre-release or release version!
3) Installing it over an existing version will most probably not work because of conflicting/changed configuration files!


Important for Gauge Version:

After the installation and before starting the flightsimulator, remove all files from the [fs9]\vasfmc\cfg directory!


As always: Please report any bugs to the forum here!

Upload Time: 31.12.2008 16:45
Standalone Version Download Link: Alpha8 pre-release Testversion - Win32 Standalone
Gauge Version Download Link: Alpha8 pre-release Testversion - Win32 Gauge

Changes since Alpha7:
* Fixed some issues which could lead to crashes.
* Added B-style ECAM/EICAS
* Fixed ECAM TOGA N1 value display.
* Added Level-D terminal procedure support.
  (Note: Navigraph has now added the LEVEL-D procedures to the vasFMC AIRAC.)
* Added "Heading to Altitude" waypoint support.
* Removed turn circle display for A-style and made small changes to B-style.
* Added Fly By Wire functionality derived from easyFBW (see MCDU MENU)
  (Note: The FBW is tuned for the Project Airbus A318 and A320 and may not work correctly with other models.)
  (Note2: The FBW will have problems when the frames drop a certain limit, the
   more frames per second you have, the better the FBW will behave.)
* Fixed many many minor issues and made many small changes and additions.
* Added support for FCU TRK/FPA mode.
* Implemented proper A-style flaps handling for "1", "1+F" and "2" according to airspeed.
* Added pushback functionality to MCDU (see MENU -> PUSHBACK).
* Added callouts for outermarker, 10000ft and A-style flaps 1, 2 and 3.
* Added left/right PFD, ND and MCDU support to standalone version, note the additional FSUIPC offsets.
  (Note: You will need a fast PC to display the left- and right-hand display at the same time.)
  (Note2: You can switch between the FCU "left only" and "full" mode via the MCDU MENU->SETTINGS page.)
* Added TERR button to FCU for geo data (coastlines) and removed the setting from the MCDU SETTINGS MENU.
* Moved items from the context menus to the MCDU MENU pages.
* Added FONT page to MCDU MENU->SETTINGS, the font sizes can now be controlled via the MCDU.
* Added customizable aircraft configurations which can be loaded via the MCDU MENU -> FMGC page.
  Note: The aircraft configs are located in the "aircraft_data" subdirectory.
* Added direct support for CPFlight MCP with configurable commands (see MCDU MENU->INTERFACES and cpflight.txt).
* Added lots of new vasFMC FSUIPC offsets, please note that some offsets have changed!
* Implemented flight level change autopilot mode with speed command (alias OP CLB).
* Implemented FD takeoff mode (SRS), when switching on the flightdirector on ground, the takeoff mode is armed.
  (Note: When the takeoff mode is armed, pressing HDG or NAV arms the lateral mode to
   be user above the acceleration altitude.)
* Added inital and maximum climb thrust to be entered on the MCDU PERF page.
  (Note: The climb thrust will reach the maximum value at 30000ft.)
* Made some performance enhancements regarding the route calculations (projection, etc.)
* Added opencockpits.com compatible IOCP Server which enables vasFMC to
  receive commands from IOCP clients (see MCDU MENU->INTERFACES and iocp.txt).
* Added FMOD lib (http://www.fmod.org) for the FMC sounds. The sound output problems should be history now.
  FMOD Sound System, copyright © Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd., 1994-2007.
* Added vasFMC connection mode (single, master and slave), see MCDU MENU->INTERFACES page.
  A vasFMC instance set to slave mode can be connected to another vasFMC instance set to master mode.
* Did a massive code cleanup and implemented refresh load balancing to stabalize framerates.
* Removed the context menus and moved setup functions to MCDU MENU (e.g. pages DISPLAY 1 & 2).
* Added TCAS standby mode, the modes now are: OFF, STANDBY, ON
* Enhanced flight director and speed trend smoothing.
* Added basic takeoff and landing checklists to A-style ECAM.
* The TOD (top of descent) calculation now takes the next waypoint with a "at" or "at or below"
  altitude restriction into account.
* Move distance to TOD display to CRZ PERF page.
* After takeoff, the flight director will now change to "RWY TRK" mode, which
  aims to keep the aircraft's track aligned with the runway.
* Added Airbus throttle mode which is disabled by default and can be enabled
  on the MCDU MENU -> SETTING page. (The vasFMC thrust mode is mandatory.)
  When enabled, the joystick thrust lever will behave like the real airbus one
  with CL, FLX/MCT and TOGA detents. The joystick throttle lever will always
  directly command the requested N1, even if the A/THR is off.
* Added more checks when inserting SIDs, STARs, etc. to avoid unwanted double routings.
* Added click sounds and callouts for Airbus throttle lever detents and thrust modes.
* Added basic A-style approach phase to the MCDU PERF pages.
  For now only the ILS will be tuned if the arrival runway has an ILS and the
  speed will be set to green dot speed.
* Added A-style "LAND", "FLARE" and "ROLLOUT" and "LOC/GS capture" FMA modes.
* Implemented "heading to intercept" waypoint support.
* Added flight mode tracker to track the flight phases. Various FMC modules
  and modes now depend on the current phase of flight.
* Added OOOI (out/off/on/in) times to MCDU MENU -> ACARS -> OOOI
* Changed CDU font to Lucida Sans Typewriter.
* The INIT B page is now only accessible when on the ground and the engines are
  not running. The INIT A page is now only accessible while PREFLIGHT and TAXI flight phases.
* Inflight the GW and FOB values can now be seen on the new rudimentary FUEL PREF page.
* Changed lots of autopilot and autothrust details.
* Added separate acceleration and thrust reduction altitudes now on the PERF TAKEOFF page.
* Added transition level to PERF APPROACH page.
  The altimeter setting will blink when descending below the TL with altimeter set to STD.
* Added flaps/trim setting to PERF TAKEOFF page.
  When entering a trim value, the trim will be set to the aircraft when on ground.
* When in PRE FLIGHT or TAXIING flight phase, the autopilot modes (announced
  by the FMA) will be empty. When the flight phase changes to TAKEOFF, the
  autopilot modes will be set automatically, if the flight director was turned on before.
* The NAV mode now engages when passing 30ft radar altitude on departure.
* The AP can now be engaged at 100ft radar altitude on departure.
* A flightplan can now only be loaded (from a file, from VROUTE or via ICEO
  route entry) in PREFLIGHT and TAXI flight phases.
* Made A-style flaps handling (e.g. automatic retraction from 1+F to 1 at 210kts)
  optional via the MCDU MENU -> SETTINGS page.
* Fixed thrust reduction / acceleration altitudes to really be altitude rather than height values.
  Both altitude values will be set to 1000ft above field level whenever the departure airport changes.
* Added first version of new MCDU graphic by Ricardo Rivalo.