37. Release Notes¶
SeligSIM
RC Flight Simulator
https://www.seligsim.com
https://www.seligsim.com/download.html
Earlier versions of SeligSIM are also marketed under the brand FS One®.
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37.1. SeligSIM 2024.5¶
37.1.1. DLC-2: 32K Sci-Fi Indoor Flying Site¶
February 6, 2025
This DLC adds a 32K Pano of the Sci-Fi Hexadome 6b. It has the viewing position situated close to the wall and 62 feet above the deck, giving the pilot a downward view of the floor. The ceiling 125 feet higher than the viewing point. This panorama is “32K”, being 32,768 x 16,384 pixels in size. It is composed of 16 tiles that are each 8K in size.
Related link:
Selig’s Newsletter: 32K Sci-Fi Panorama and Creating Custom Panorama Flying Sites
37.1.2. DLC-1: Indoor Flying Site¶
August 22, 2024
This DLC has the above indoor panorama in 32K resolution. A version at 16K is installed with the full simulator .iso file. Some PCs may struggle to run this 32K pano smoothly due to the demands on graphics hardware and VRAM.
Related link:
37.1.3. SeligSIM 2024.5a (v18.3)¶
August 22, 2024 (rev 3670)
This new major releases includes all prior releases and updates.
This 2024.5a version mainly includes updates since the last major version 2024a.
All prior DLC are included with 2024a, except the large 32K Sci-Fi pano DLC, which will be downloadable separately as a DLC for SeligSIM 2024.5a.
Admin rights for installation is no longer needed. Run the installer directly with standard permissions. The simulator will install to C:\SeligSIM 2024.5. More about the new installation method is described in Selig’s Newsletter dated August 23, 2024.
Adds horizontal tail data to the Data Monitor in SeligSIM Power Tools.
Various minor changes and fixes.
Installer file is named: SeligSIM_2024-5a_Full_Installer.iso
How this new version is named:
SeligSIM 2024.5 - Software named for release year
SeligSIM 2024.5a - First release (a) for this major release 2024.5
v18 - New version number that counts from year first released (2006)
v18.3 - Third release of version 18
rev 3670 - 3670th rev to the software repository since 12/2009
To install under Windows, download and locate the downloaded file ending in “.iso”. Right-click on this file and select “mount”. It will appear as a DVD drive on your computer. Find the installer in this new drive, and double-click to start the installation. As with previous versions, Windows might ask for your permission during installation and when you run the program.
Run the installer directly with standard permissions. No admin rights needed.
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37.2. SeligSIM 2024¶
37.2.1. DLC-2: SAE Heavy-Lift Albatroz Aero Design¶
July 5, 2024
This DLC adds the Brazilian SAE Aero Design RC model for SeligSIM. The Albatroz Aero Design RC airplane is the Brazilian UDESC (University of the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil) 2023 entry in the SAE BRASIL AeroDesign competition. This airplane competed in the Micro Class. The requirements for this class include maximizing payload weight while designing for a timed disassembly to fit inside a small container. Another requirement is takeoff from an elevated platform that is 165 inch (4.2 m) long.
Related link:
Selig’s Newsletter: SAE Heavy-Lift Albatroz Airplane Lands in SeligSIM
37.2.2. Update 2024b (v18.2)¶
July 5, 2024 (rev 3656)
Updates SeligSIM 2024a to SeligSIM 2024b.
Adds support for the Albatroz Aero Design airplane. Download and install the Albatroz Aero Design airplane DLC #2 separately.
Adds improved Ultra Stick Lite wheel graphics.
Requires prior installation of SeligSIM-2024a-installer.iso.
This update file was named: SeligSIM-2024b-Update-18002-3656.exe.
Install instructions: Install as Administrator.
If you enjoy SeligSIM and would like it to continue, please make a donation to support its ongoing development.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YF62Q5XYS3CB8
37.2.3. DLC-1: Indoor Flying Site¶
April 9, 2024
This DLC has the above indoor panorama in two resolutions: 16K and 32K.
If you’ve been looking for the ultimate indoor flying site, this new DLC might be a match. The indoor space measures 1188 ft (362 m) long, 886 ft (270 m) wide, and 295 ft (90 m) high, giving a floor space of 1,052,065 sq ft (97,740 sq m) - 24.15 acres of unobstructed flying space!
A few pictures of the site are shown on the Substack link below. The meanings of the resolution “16K” and “32K” are also discussed there.
Some PCs may struggle to run the 32K pano smoothly due to the demands on graphics hardware and VRAM.
Installation Instructions
- After running this installer, to complete the installation of new flying sites, follow these steps:
Open the SeligSIM Power Tools program from the SeligSIM folder in the Windows Start menu.
In the Power Tools, navigate down to the menu item: Flying Sites | Panorama Sites.
Click on the “Add New” button to add each new site to your list of panorama sites. The sites will be added after the position of the cursor in the main list.
Start SeligSIM, and select the new flying site from the Pano list (panoramas).
For detailed instructions on using the SeligSIM Power Tools, refer to this manual page:
https://www.seligsim.com/manual/powertools.html
Related link:
37.2.4. SeligSIM 2024a (v18.1)¶
March 25, 2024 (rev 3625)
This new major release includes:
Re-branding to “SeligSIM” from “FS One”. (The simulator is also marketed as “FS One”.)
For more information, visit the SeligSIM RC Flight Simulator website at: https://www.seligsim.com
New SeligSIM graphics, including program icon.
This 2024a version mainly includes updates since FS One 2022e.
All prior DLC are included with 2024a, except the large 32k Sci-Fi pano DLC, which will be downloadable separately as a DLC for SeligSIM 2024.
- Airplanes added since FS One 2022a:
Bubble Dancer
J-3 Cub 21 ft (60% scale)
Yak 54
Yak 54 Tail Sitter
Yak 54 Canted Tail Sitter
Swift S-1 Jet
Swift S-1 Jet Full Scale
- Pano flying sites added since 2022a:
TMFK summer flying site
TMFK winter aerial flying site
Sci-Fi spaceship interior
- Added an abundance of new features to SeligSIM Power Tools, including:
Camera walk speed, trolley speed, default field of view
Checkbox to turn on/off camera autozoom at startup
Settable aircraft, pilot eye, and pilot stamp start positions.
Settable landing target offsets
Show CG, datum, and contact points and forces
Hand launch settings (too numerous to document presently)
Launch line anchor location (stake position)
Sky rotation offset
Many flight path trace settings
Adds more Data Monitor parameters to view at runtime, e.g., air density.
Unlocks more Developer Overlays to see what’s under the hood
Controller options (that should not be changed except in special cases)
Settable wind widget colors
Brakes indicator (“ON” or “OFF”)
Added collision data to Hangar 4b pano site, and various other changes to Pano site data.
Added F8 bird’s eye view to Bobcat jet, Alpha 40 and other airplanes.
Ultra Stick graphics improvement (nylon bolts).
Tweaks to gear doors on Swift (fit and pivot) and wheel location.
Bubble Dancer spoiler poly fixes.
Cap 232 wheel texture tweaks for improved realism.
Fixed to Yak 54 elevator texture mapping (a few tris tweaked).
Improvements to Alpha 40 Evolution engine sounds for more realism.
Added pushrods to Showtime graphics models.
Added pushrods to Extra 260 EFL graphics model.
Added pushrods to Alpha 40 graphics model.
Added pushrods to Four-Star 60 graphics models.
Better engine sounds for Pawnee (full scale variants).
Tweaks to some field landing targets.
Spinner tweaks on the Ultra Stick Lite.
Wheel brakes added to full scale and 190-in span Pawnees.
Added missing cam gear housing on Ultra Stick Lite Saito 180 engine.
Fixed in inset camera behavior (“i” key camera).
Made camera selections more consistent across pano and 3D sites.
Added fence collision object to pano site: Worthington County Airport.
Various UI selection description tweaks.
Added wheel side skipping/bouncing to SIG Four-Star 60 airplanes.
Texture graphics improvements on Alpha 40.
Various “internals” tweaks to wheel ground reactions.
Removing references to “FS One” thanks to re-branding decision.
Added new generic Tx icon. Keep “Universal Tx” icon for prior owners of FS One v2 interfaces.
Increases Pawnee texture resolution (from 1k to 2k).
Removed list of transmitters in Tx selection list. The transmitter is auto-selected when making the airplane selection.
Replaces 2022a main screen background with image of the: Bowlus-du Pont 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross “Falcon” vintage sailplane Photo credit: Michael Selig Location: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Added transmitter group to allow for users to fly the simulator with the programming on their own transmitter. See the User Manual chapter: “Use Your Own Programming.”
Removes above photo background from all screens except main screen. Replaced with solid deep blue.
Airplane editor now disallows editing max/min deflection limits. Description of the parameter is updated.
How this new version is named:
SeligSIM 2024 - Software named for release year
SeligSIM 2024a - First release (a) for this year (2024)
v18 - New version number that counts from year first released (2006)
v18.1 - First release of version 18
rev 3625 - 3625th rev to the software repository since 12/2009Installer file is named: SeligSIM-2024a-18001-Full-Installer-3625.iso
If you enjoy SeligSIM and would like it to continue, please make a donation to support its ongoing development.
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37.3. FS One 2022¶
37.3.1. FS One 2022 DLC-5¶
Downloadable Content
May 9, 2023
Added two Yak 54 tail sitters. Free download along with all past DLC (downloadable content for FS One 2022).
Newsletter: https://michaelselig.substack.com/p/experience-the-thrill-of-tail-sitters
Video: https://youtu.be/ZcrKMSDUuqY
37.3.2. FS One 2022 DLC-4¶
Downloadable Content
April 24, 2023
Added a giant 60% scale J-3 Cub. This matches the size of the Bill
Hempel 60% scale Super Cub.
- The action camera mounted above the cockpit on the 21 ft span J-3 Cub was created by Alexandre Avranches and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.
- The action camera mounted above the cockpit on the 21 ft span J-3 Cub was created by Alexandre Avranches and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.
Newsletter: https://michaelselig.substack.com/p/giant-60-scale-j-3-cub-with-a-21
37.3.3. FS One 2022 DLC-3¶
Downloadable Content
April 6, 2023
Added [1] the TMFK flying site in the summer time and [2] the Modelcity site in Hluboke Masuvky, Czech Republic.
TMFK photography by Simon Inns and published under the CC BY 2.0 license. https://www.flickr.com/photos/simoninns/
Thanks to Peter Maissinger, manager at Modelcity, for permission to include the new Modelcity site.
Newsletter: https://michaelselig.substack.com/p/two-new-flying-sites-one-video-discussing
37.3.4. FS One 2022 DLC-2¶
Downloadable Content
March 8, 2023
Added a couple of Sci-fi/spaceship themed flying sites. The “show notes” at the link are worth reading. One is a 32k size panorama – the largest used in an RC simulator as far as I am aware. The detail is incredible.
Newsletter: https://michaelselig.substack.com/p/ultra-high-resolution-32k-panorama
37.3.5. Update 2022e (v17.2)¶
February 25, 2023 (rev 3310)
Added jet-powered 44% scale and full scale Swift S-1 sailplanes.
Wingspans: 18 ft (5.5 m) and 41.6 ft (12.68 m)
- Updated all Swift S-1 gliders:
New wing airfoil data
More gear damping
Increased wheel braking with down elevator
Less wing tip friction (dragging friction)
Better energy dissipation on crash landings
Crash/contact sounds
Revamped wing downwash data, and many other small changes.
Adjusted hingeline on ailerons
Reset pre-position data for perfect placement on ground
Adjusted 3D rotating view positioning
Increased electric power on Swift Park Flyer
More Swift details are here:
https://michaelselig.substack.com/p/new-swift-s-1-jet-sailplanes-in-fsUpdated FS One Power Tools (PT) 2022e.
Various other fix updates.
This update included all previous FS One updates.
Required prior installation of FSOne-2022a-installer.iso.
This update file is named: FSOne-Updated-To-2022e-17002-3315.exe
Known bug: Making a fast selection of a towplane recording for aerotowing can cause a crash. Making the selection slowly or turning off 3D rotating airplane views avoids the crash. The selection is: Options | General | uncheck Rotating 3D views.
37.3.6. Update 2022d (v17.1)¶
January 10, 2023 (rev 3241)
Updated FS One 2022a or later to FS One 2022d.
Updated FS One Power Tools to version 2022d.
Added the 117-in span Bubble Dancer RES sailplane.
Added Bubble Dancer graphics model by Mark Haley. https://michaelselig.substack.com/p/bubble-dancer-res-sailplane-ready
Added Orientation Trainer gadget, accessible via FS One Power Tools (PT) 2022d.
Adjusted view parameters for some 3D aircraft rotating views in the aircraft selection window.
Various other minor updates.
37.3.7. FS One 2022 DLC-1¶
Downloadable Content
December 6, 2022
This DLC added an aerial pano of the TMFK (Tullinge Modellflygares Klubb) club flying site in Tullinge, Sweden. Photography by Simon Inns and published under the CC BY 2.0 license: https://www.flickr.com/photos/simoninns/
- Install this site using the FS One Power Tools (PT) app.
Click on the “Flying Sites” tab in FS One PT app.
Select the “TMFK Winter Aerial”.
Click “Add”, and then use the up/down arrows to position it in the list.
Power Tools usage instructions:
https://www.fsone.com/manual/getting_started_running.html#fs-one-power-tools-extras
37.3.8. Update 2022c (v16.3)¶
December 2, 2022 (rev 3215)
Updated FS One 2022a or later to FS One 2022c.
Included NEW application: FS One Power Tools.
This update included all previous FS One updates.
Required prior installation of FSOne-2022a-installer.iso.
This update file was named: FSOne-Updated-To-2022c-16003-3215.exe
HOW TO RECEIVE UPDATE NOTICES
37.3.9. Update 2022b (v16.2)¶
November 12, 2022 (rev 3186)
Updated FS One 2022a to FS One 2022b.
Added the Yak 54 110-in span 3D/Aerobatic airplane.
Added Yak 54 graphics model by Chris Wehner (W3), modified by InertiaSoft.
Added new background image to user interface (menus).
Fixed artifacts in some skyscapes.
Updated Focke-Wulf Fw 190 with more drag.
Moved targets in bomb drop game (Frasca Field and New Holland).
Made Inset Window Widget binocular view more perfect (i.e., less lag).
This update included all previous FS One updates.
Required prior installation of FSOne-2022a-installer.iso.
This update file was named: FSOne-Updated-To-2022b-16002-3186.exe
37.3.10. FS One 2022a (v16.1)¶
August 23, 2022 (rev 3095)
Full New Release of FS One 2022a (v16.1, rev 3095) - Changes made to support practically any USB joystick controller. - Physics updates made to nearly all airplanes since last release. - This version included 140 airplanes (original scale and scaled variants). - To get started, follow the link to the online User Manual: https://www.fsone.com/manual/ - How this new version was named:
FS One 2022 - Software named for release year
FS One 2022a - First release (a) for this year (2022)
v16 - New version number that counts from year first released (2006)
v16.1 - First release of version 16
rev 3095 - 3095th revision to the FS One software repository since 12/2009
This version was free to download.
Installer file was named: FSOne-2022a-installer.iso
Maintenance Release for FS One 2022a (v16.1, rev 3115)
September 20, 2022 (rev 3115)
Added missing “DataFile” transmitter used with single pilot towing.
Updated Sbach342 airplane files with SCAS for 5 ch support.
Installer file was named: FSOne-2022a-update-16001-3115.exe
To get started, follow the link to the online User Manual: https://www.fsone.com/manual/
37.4. FS One V2¶
37.4.1. Update 2.8.2¶
December 14, 2021 (build 2907)
This update includes all previous V2 updates and aircraft.
Added a new version of the Four-Star 60, labeled “R2022a”. It is more agile and includes ground reactions updates, aero updates, sound updates, and more.
Added a “Binocular” view as the first camera for the inset camera window widget, via the i-key.
Added the inset camera window gadget to Pano fields.
Updated below mentioned in 2.8.1 are new and and only made public in this release.
Updated some camera names and other improvements (F1, F2, … keys).
Fixed minor bug in zenith view in panos (v2.7.1 included previous fixes).
Install instructions: After downloading the update, install the update as Administrator. When complete, start FS One V2. When FS One asks if you want to install the updates from a trusted source, click “Yes” for each prompt. These updates may take 30+ secs to installed. Only install updates from a trusted source.
37.4.2. Update 2.8.1¶
April 23, 2021 (build 2877)
This version 2.8.1 includes all previous V2 updates and aircraft.
Updated help overlays.
Updated help manual.
This update is already included in the new Full Release 2.8.0.
- Full release 2.8.0 (build 2865) - April 22, 2021
This version 2.8.0 includes all previous V2 updates and aircraft.
Updated help overlays.
Updated help manual.
37.4.3. Update 2.7.1¶
April 2, 2021 (build 2857)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Fixed finish line timing for pylon racing.
Updated all 2-pylon race courses. Course lengths range from Giant Scale F1 (1600 ft @ Frasca Airport) to micro indoor (225 ft @ Hangar 4).
Updated new indoor “Hangar 4” panorama flying site to have a maximum resolution of 16k (16,384 pixels wide), double from before.
Copied 3-pylon F3D courses to generic 3-pylon courses
Removed 4-pylon courses
Replanted some trees at Bryce Field to make room for Giant Scale pylon racing course
Updated landing distance target (“L” key) with high resolution image. The diameter is 25 ft.
Added more detail to Big-T runway map (displayed via “M” key)
37.4.4. Update 2.7.0¶
February 21, 2021 (build 2826)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Added the F3D Ultima 3 pylon racer designed by Borje Ragnarsson, with Thomas Eriksson offering piloting feedback/tuning on this FS One model. Ultima 3 specifications: Wingspan: 70 in (1778 mm), Weight: 5 lb (80 oz) (2.27 kg), Max flight speed near 235 mph (378 kph) with propeller running near 34,000 RPM
Added F3D pylon race courses
Added new indoor hangar panorama flying site - “Hangar 4”
Added more default camera view selections (in Options | General)
Fixed minor graphics issue with Hangar 9 UltraStick airplane
Added cliff edge/outline to map for Jockey’s Ridge panorama site
Other minor fixes and UI changes performed
Known issue: For F3D, the finish line is not at the finish line but when crossing the center line of the track after passing pylons #2 and #3 on the last lap of the race.
37.4.5. Update 2.6.0¶
September 27, 2020 (build 2717)
This update includes all previous V2 updates and aircraft.
Added the 81-in span Sundowner sport plane/racer from Hangar 9.
Included a 95-in span scaled-up version of the Hangar 9 Sundowner. It is similar in size to the aircraft flown in the USRA Formula One GT class. Top speeds reach around 160-165 mph in level flight.
Also, includes a 110-in span scaled-up version of the Hangar 9 Sundowner. At 110 in wing span, it comes in at 40 lb and has a maximum airspeed above 200 mph.
Increased the turn radius of the Alpha 40 and Alpha 60 Trainers for better ground handling.
Rotated the runway for better orientation to pilot for the Castleton Track and Field panorama.
Various other minor updates and fixes performed.
37.4.6. Update 2.5.1¶
April 29, 2018 (build 2627)
Fixed total energy variometer response to thermals.
Added new flight test site “Infinity Space” with no ground. Practice without crashing.
37.4.7. Update 2.5.0¶
March 13, 2018 (build 2601)
This update includes all previous V2 updates and aircraft.
Added field-of-view (FOV) angle sweep to map display (‘m’ key), extending 800 ft from the pilot’s eye.
Added support for multiple HUDs: simple (4 colors), intermediate (1 color), and full (1 color). Full HUD (last in cycle) is best viewed from F8 onboard cameras. Requires ‘h’ key to cycle.
Fixed issue with hi-start rope calculations, improving accuracy.
Faster tow rope calculations.
Created 15 new hi-starts (zip-start, up-start, standard, heavy duty, mega, insane, and epic) including information on recommended launch length for each.
Added ability to use a captured tow hook, requiring ‘Insert’ key to release.
Added time delay that locks the tow line to the aircraft for 3 sec to allow for startup/reset transients to decay.
Added towline “thump” sound on hi-start/winch towline release for Supra sailplane.
Changed smoke settings in Options | Smoke to make smoke more lifelike. Sized smoke for aircraft with wingspans around 100 inch. Requires resetting options via Options | Messages | Use Default Options on Shutdown.
Improved apparent mass calculations in aerodynamics.
Fixed occluding aircraft parts in rotating 3D aircraft selection views.
Improved shadows to be darker at noon (high sun elevation angle) and gentler at sunset.
Improved aircraft shadows, fading out with increasing distance from aircraft (along the direction of sunlight, not vertically), to approximate umbra becoming penumbra.
Reduced flickering of numbers in heads up display (HUD).
Faster camera calculations.
Updated runway coordinates to best fit for each flying site.
Removed needing to press ‘j’ to restart heli motors.
Added 100 ft high field camera to Arthur Field flying site, via F5 key.
Fixed sometimes duplicated aircraft names in Recordings.
Faster Runge-Kutta integration with equations of motion.
37.4.8. Update 2.1.4¶
April 19, 2015 (build 1961)
This update includes all V2 updates with: - Hangar 9 Spitfire - Focke-Wulf Fw 190 - Xtreme Machines Sbach 342 - SIG Four-Star 60 - Hangar 9 Cap 232G - Hangar 9 Extra 260 - BD-5J - plus many variants
Bundled extras: - Sbach 342 SCAS, electric powered, 5 variants (4 with SCAS, 1 without) - New NMPRA Electric Formula One (EF1) pylon racing course - All pylon course layouts improved
New features: - Many more hi-start towlines (various lengths and strengths, including Gorilla and Insane) - Recording playback includes rotating wheels and landing gear flex - Pylon cut conforms to AMA rules; map display improved - Brakes of tail-dragger 33% scale Spitfire activated by up elevator
New displays: - More inset cameras for 3D fields - Tension of hi-start and winch line - Camera name (‘;’ key) - Pylon race map view shows half-plane beyond next pylon (‘m’ key)
Visual refinements: - Smoother padlock views - Pano images touched up - Improved smoke for Bobcat jets - Quieter crash sounds for Extra 260 EFL - Aircraft receiver antenna removed from graphics
Performance optimizations: - Faster OpenGL frame rate (shadows, smoke, sparks, etc.) - Faster collision detection - Faster recording speed - Faster loading of recordings
Aerodynamics and physics refinements: - Improved drag calculation, considering Reynolds number effects - More precise hand launch, using a javelin-throw launch profile - Faster and more accurate bomb and bottle-rocket physics - More precise calculation of apparent mass - Faster throttle response on Extra 260 - More accurate gear flex on full-scale Ultimate TOC biplane
User interface improvements: - Suppressed HUD’s G-load during hand launch, hi-start pullback, and winch pullback - Removed limiters on alpha and beta measurement from HUD - Improved HUD data management/display and FPS - Clarified inset camera names (e.g., “North View” is now “View Facing South”) - Improved readability of towlines options page and selections - More readable colors, fonts, and text for pylon race statistics - Changed camera names to green (first camera) and white (later ones) - Increased resolution of aircraft’s path trace in map view (‘m’ key) - Upgraded prompt for version update to FS One user interface style - “USB Interface” heading added to indicate selected USB interface
Bug fixes: - Improved smoothness of F5 camera view for 3D fields. - Fixed texture glitch on house. - Reoriented F8 bird’s eye view so that north is up (for some aircraft, e.g., SBach). - Fixed spinner breakable part on UltraStick Lite. - Disabled smoke for electric aircraft.
37.4.9. Update 2.1.3¶
December 14, 2012 (build 1450)
- Added BD-5J high performance micro jet design by Jim Bede, plus four variants.
50%-scaled 102-in span model designed by Sean Cassidy, maker of the prototype molds for Bill Hempel’s BD-5J.
50%-scaled ARF version sold by Bill Hempel (uses the newer JetCat P140-RX turbojet with 32-lb static thrust). Historic link: http://www.billhempel.com/bd5/index.html (broken)
Full-scale 17-ft span versions with 240-lb and 325-lb static thrust produced by the Microturbo TRS-18 jet engine.
This update includes all previous V2 updates with Hangar 9 Spitfire, Focke-Wulf Fw 190, Xtreme Machines Sbach 342, SIG Four-Star 60, Hangar 9 Cap 232G, Hangar 9 Extra 260, and variants.
Cleanup: Removed channel string from Bobcat aircraft descriptions.
Map (‘m’ key) now shows targets for bombs and rockets.
Added racing pylons to map (in pylon race)
Fixed minor bug in transmitter editor.
Changed: pylon-racing timer changed from predicted finish time to current elapsed time. Also simplified current-lap display.
Added support for changes to pylon racing setups. Works with pylon extras download (build 1372).
Changed braking on 33%-scale Spitfire from activation with down elevator to up elevator.
Reduced volume for cut pylon buzzer (pylon racing).
Install instructions: After downloading the update, install the update as Administrator. When complete, start FS One V2. When FS One asks if you want to install the updates from a trusted source, click “Yes” for each prompt (three times). These updates may take 30 secs to installed. If you are running Windows Vista and have questions about installing and UAC, see: https://www.fsone.com/q009378/
- Extras Download 2.1.2b (build 1372) - November 25, 2012
Updated to support new pylon racing features. To test out these new features, visit the FS One downloads page and install the Pylon Racing update (build 1372). Requires V2.1.3.
37.4.10. Update 2.1.1¶
November 5, 2012 (build 1358)
Changed elevator trim in Spitfire and its four variants.
This update includes all previous V2 updates with Spitfire, Focke-Wulf Fw 190, Xtreme Machines Sbach 342, SIG Four-Star 60, Hangar 9 Cap 232G, and Hangar 9 Extra 260 and variants.
37.4.11. Update 2.1.0¶
October 28, 2012 (build 1350)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Added the Spitfire and four variants.
Added dotted line aircraft flight path trace on map.
Removed antenna from Firebird, Ascent, Alpha40, and Stryker.
Repositioned exhaust smoke on MiG15, P-51, T-34, and Texan.
Improved pitch-yaw coupling for E-flite Ultimate and Extra 260 foamies.
Increased precision of recordings.
Fixed random missing smoke on Bobcat jet.
Updated map for Arthur Field.
Added tracking of maximum negative g-load and displays in HUD.
Changed scaling in variometer. Now it’s 100 fpm per tick.
Changed lag rate on variometer. Now it’s slower.
37.4.12. Update 2.0.9¶
February 4, 2012 (build 1170)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Fixed Scaling Wizard bug introduced in 2.0.8.
Tweaked hi-start color.
Updated Help Manual and Flight Manual.
Fixed minor aileron graphics issue on Sbach 342.
Moved branded transmitters in Tx list to new menu category: “FS One v2 Others”.
- Extras Download (build 1126) - January 1, 2012:
Added the Sbach 342 SCAS, electric powered, 5 variants (4 with SCAS, 1 without SCAS)
Requires: FS One V2.0.8 or higher. This extras download includes the RCX Sbach 342 with a “Stability and Control Augmentation System” (SCAS) that relies on gyros in all 3-axes. As it sounds, the SCAS system (similar to other systems currently available for micro flyers) adds stability, and this is especially noticeable in turbulence. The system also changes the behavior of the control sticks. Rather than directly controlling the surface deflections, the control sticks (pilot inputs) drive the roll, pitch and yaw rates, i.e., they turn into ‘rate commands’. In this mode, rolling harriers, knife edge flight and many more aerobatic maneuvers become much easier while the control system does most of the work (watch the surfaces move on their own in rolling harriers!).
Turn SCAS on/off with the gear switch (or key “0” for transmitters with only 4 channels).
37.4.13. Update 2.0.8¶
November 5, 2011 (build 1026)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Added Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8: 25% scale (span: 102 in, weight: 36 lb) plus 20% scale variant (span: 79 in, weight: 17 lb).
The 102-in span version is Giant Scale at 36 lb and similar to the Meister Scale RC model. The 20% scale is 79-in span with 17 lb and close to the Dave Platt Fw 190 model.
This airplane is the first in the FS One V2 Open Source Collection. The open source graphics files for the Fw 190 are originally from the open source FlightGear Flight Simulator and modified for use with FS One V2. These modified graphics files for FS One are also open source under the GNU GPL v2. As such, they are free to use, modify and distribute with few restrictions. Thanks goes to Karel Marciniszyn for converting this graphics model to work with FS One V2. We support the open source community and if you are interested in converting open source GPL models, please contact us.
Added new FS One Rewind feature activated using ‘y’ key. Rewind back and start the maneuver again! Airframe and propeller must be set to indestructible in the main options.
Corrected wobbly running propeller on Extra 260 and Sbach 342 airplanes.
Known issue: If the Scaling Wizard is used to edit an airplane, some cases may not scale properly. [This has been fixed in 2.0.8.1 (build 1170).]
37.4.14. Update 2.0.7¶
September 21, 2011 (build 958)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Added the Sbach 342 by RC Xtreme Machines, 40% scale, hyper-light (wingspan: 122 in, weight: 29.2 lb).
Fixed hover assist feature on/off behavior.
Reduced power on Cap 232 airplanes and tweaked idle engine sound level.
Corrected ground strike propeller radius for SIG Four-Star 60.
Changed “Sim Rate Multiplier” to “Physics Speed” in Options page.
Removed residual propeller torque after crash with broken propeller.
Fixed one tree texture graphics issue.
37.4.15. Update 2.0.6¶
August 12, 2011 (build 924)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Added the SIG Four-Star 60 (wingspan: 72 in, weight: 7.5 lb).
Added Ultra Micro Stryker with USAF trim (wingspan: 17 in, weight: 2.15 oz / F-27B Stryker variant).
Added new hover training widget. Press ‘o’ to start.
Known issue: If the Hover Training Assistant is ‘on’ when a flying session is stopped (with Esc key), it will be ‘on’ when flying starts again. Press ‘o’ to toggle the Hover Training Assistant and turn it ‘off’ while flying, then use Esc to stop flying.
Added bomb drop targets near pilot position on runway.
Updated to the Cap 232 and Extra 260 airplanes – more drag tweaks (a scosh higher drag).
Updated flying site descriptions.
Updated flight training lesson names in list.
Changed behavior: Flight training no longer changes airfield, sun/sky, wind selections of other flying modes.
Changed behavior: max G load in heads-up-display (HUD) cleared after reset or instant-up.
37.4.16. Update 2.0.5¶
May 14, 2011 (build 821)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Added the new Cap 232G 27%-scale by Hangar 9 (wingspan: 80 inch)
Included four Cap 232 variants in popular weights/sizes (wingspan: 80, 97, 108, and 130 inch).
Updated Extra 260 35%-scale by Hangar 9 - lower drag, less pitch coupling with yaw, re-tuned mixes, added air rush sounds.
Updated Brio - less pitch coupling with yaw.
Updated Stryker - increased drag to account for wing surface roughness.
Fixed bug with T-Rex heli gyro edit.
Updated edit Tx/servo interface - edit aircraft servos now disables edit Tx, and edit Tx now disables edit aircraft servos.
Improved mouse control when used to aim hand launch aircraft direction (when in Windowed mode)
Improved Tx copy/edit behavior when using one’s own transmitter for mixing
Corrected Scaling Wizard report - weight includes fuel.
37.4.17. Update 2.0.4¶
March 27, 2011 (build 702)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Added support for 2048 resolution with FS One V2 main USB Interface. Update your USB Interface firmware to 2048 resolution to turn on this new capability.
Added support for 2048 resolution with new 2nd-Player FS One V2 USB Interface.
Updated Hangar 9 35% Extra 260 - added more crash sounds, reduced airframe crash airloads (breaks easier in flight), fixed propeller contact points, updated onboard camera views (F8).
37.4.18. Update 2.0.3¶
March 5, 2011 (build 687)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
New airplane added: Hangar 9 35% Extra 260 (in beta).
Improved multi-monitor support under Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Improved switching between video modes (e.g., 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz).
Improved non-fullscreen mouse operation.
Improved wind compass graphics.
Moved aerodynamics data overlay text to work on smaller screens (in beta).
Added 8-Ch non-mixed Tx setup for control with real Tx computer radio settings.
Added additional checks when saving and naming custom aircraft and transmitters.
Clarified text in some dialog boxes.
Removed memory leaks.
Corrected Brio airplane drag reference point.
37.4.19. Update 2.0.2¶
January 14, 2011 (build 547)
This update includes all previous V2 updates.
Improved robustness of Tx editor.
Fixed Tx calibration for 3rd party interfaces.
Updated: When deleting a Tx, now the default is “Universal Tx”.
Changed: When copying a stock Tx, it uses the Tx configuration for the currently selected aircraft.
Fixed: Solves problem when running two player with only one controller. Second aircraft flies now with neutral controls on all channels.
Added: For airplanes, basic aerodynamics data overlay toggled on/off with keypad ‘+’ key. This feature in beta for engineering use only (may change later). When in use, slows down frame rate. Too see the full display, screen resolution should be at least: 1280 x 1024.
Added: Message that electric motors for airplanes cannot be killed with ‘k’ key (like glow/gas/jets airplanes).
37.4.20. Update 2.0.1¶
December 24, 2010 (build 516)
Fixed: Editing of some Tx’s in Tx Editor.
37.4.21. FS One V2¶
December 13, 2010
This is the first edition of the new FS One V2 (version 2.0.0).
High-Resolution Interface: Never before has an RC simulator had this much resolution between your transmitter sticks and computer. Version 2 comes with a new USB interface that has four times more resolution than before (10 bits, 1024 counts). It’s as smooth and accurate as your real transmitter.
Better Aerodynamics: Two years of research has improved FS One’s already best-of-breed aerodynamics. You’ll notice this most in 3D maneuvers, but even our beta testers who aren’t 3D hotshots volunteered that they could feel it.
Free Aircraft: Many high-quality aircraft are in the works. The new version 2 supports these free downloads from www.fsone.com. Among the first new airplanes will be the 35% scale Hangar 9 Extra 260.
Aircraft: Version 2 has over 40 stock aircraft. This new version bundles in the version 1 Hangar Pack for free. No more Hangar Packs to buy! Leader of the pack The Scaling Wizard by FS One turns any airplane into any size, physics included automatically. The number of airplanes is virtually limitless.
Panos and 3D Flying Sites: FS One has both. Fly on board or from the ground, in a 3D world or with photorealistic graphics. Free panos along with free airplanes.
Version 1 has reached ‘End of Life’: No more updates or aircraft. All our efforts are now in Version 2 and beyond.
Super Easy Transmitter Setup: A Calibration Wizard automatically assigns channels to 4- to 8-channel transmitters. No more long transmitter FAQs.
No TacCon!: With the best aerophysics, we’ve made it easy to get the best out of your simulator. Use your own transmitter, and what you feel in the sticks, you’ll feel at the field.
Fast Install: Installation is four times faster, and needs no CD-swapping.
Updated: Version 2 bundles in all updates to version 1.
Too real to be a game! is our focus and our commitment to you.
37.5. FS One V1¶
37.5.1. Update 1.1¶
Added over 100 minutes of training material and over 40 lessons for helis
Moved the example transmitter location from the center to left of center. This reduces the chance that the transmitter will obscure the view of the aircraft, especially when on the ground.
Reduced engine sounds when viewing lessons, making it easier to hear the instructor’s voice.
Corrected the Physics Menu problems.
Improved support for Mode 1 TacCon units.
Added a “User Transmitter” category for fixed-wing radios.
This version includes all previous updates, plus the heli performance update.
Heli Performance Update for v1: This heli performance update improves the flight performance and realism of the heli models. Flight mode switches are reconfigured to match most heli transmitters with the flight mode switch on the left and the throttle hold switch on the right. Pre-existing heli models are retained in a new folder for access unmodified by the performance update.
37.5.2. Update 1.0.9¶
Corrected problem with helis encountering excessive yaw during startup, especially when starting while in stunt (or idle up) mode. For this fix to work properly, the “heli update” should be applied prior to applying the 1_0_9 update. If the update is applied prior to the heli update, simply reinstall the 1_0_9 update after installing the heli update.
Corrected undefined region for three position switch for heli TacCon controllers that were deployed with the heli performance update.
Improved update functionality to prevent duplicate list entries when repeatedly performing updates. This will eliminate multiple entries in the selection lists/categories.
Modified heli start positions to be closer to the pilot location. Heli start positions are now based on the size/class of the heli. For example, smaller helis are located closer than larger helis.
Modified heli start positions to allow three start attitudes/directions – pointed away, pointed left, and pointed right. The position can be set via the Options Menu.
Added heli landing targets. These landing targets can be turned on/off via the Options Menu. These targets are handy for learning to fly helis and for general practice of precision hovers. All flying sites do not support targets – for example, sites that are not flat near the pilot location do not support targets.
Modified calibration procedures for some TacCon controllers. This makes TacCon controllers after the Heli Update have the same calibration behavior as other heli and airplane TacCons.
Clarified calibration instructions for TacCon controllers. This should help users ensure that they click the InstantUp button for a proper and complete calibration.
Corrected the “Example Transmitter” to show proper axes when used with a heli.
Added “Flight Manual” link to the Aircraft Selection Menu and removed the Flight Manual link from the Main Menu.
Fixed minor P-factor bug in Edge 540 and J3 Cub aircraft aerodynamics.
Increased Edge 540 landing gear side force coefficient to make the gear have more grip when skidding sideways.
37.5.3. Update 1.0.8¶
This version was deployed with Hangar Pack 1.
37.5.4. Update 1.0.7¶
For hi-start and hand-launch starts, throwing angle was changed from 30 deg up/down to 90 deg up/down.
Fixed hand-launch glider throw direction bug.
Set all padlock cameras (F9/F10 keys) to have autozoom turned off initially. For these cameras, autozoom can be turned on with the ‘a’ key. Added two extra Reverse Padlock cameras to the F10 key.
Scaled airplanes, made using the Scaling Wizard (TM), now also scale camera distances proportionately. This change only applies to cameras enabled at 3D fields, e.g., cameras F5 and higher.
When using hi-start or winch, the u-key for InstantUp now resets the aircraft at its current position.
Corrected a typo in the mixing GUI.
Improved warning to users when using 16-bit color mode. (32-bit color mode is required for FS One).
Added the ability to properly detect the Windows Vista operating system.
Added an Updated folder and related software to support easy updates of aircraft, radios, and pilot figures.
Added the ability to provide individual flight manual supplements for aircraft.
Improved/updated the Help file.
FS One is now a registered trademark.
37.5.5. Update 1.0.6¶
Fixed sound problem for various types of sound cards. This fix involved working around incorrect capabilities data reported by the sound driver.
Corrected ParkZone SloV 11x3.7 prop data.
Corrected Circleville Stock Pavilion sun position.
Corrected ScaledUltimateTOC-FullScale information.
37.5.6. Update 1.0.5¶
Disabled screensaver and power management while sim is running. This will prevent the screensaver from turning on while FS one is active.
Modified Alpha 40 exhaust direction
Changed wind behavior to allow wind speed and direction changes, even if the wind speed is zero.
Corrected the discrepancy between the map display and the wind widget.
Added “Help” and “Flight Manual” links to Main Menu.
Added an automatic ability to determine if the “options file” is missing or corrupt, and if it is, automatically utilize the default options file.
Added a new logbook interface. This provides a nice way to review the total flight time for each aircraft.
Corrected a two player radio edit problem that caused problems when editing the “player 2” radio. Previously, if you edited a transmitter in the second position, it edited the transmitter in the first position. This now functions properly.
Updated some heli JR 6-Ch Emu transmitter files. The “JR 6-Ch Emu + FS One” Tx group has been changed so that Flight Modes now depend on the Tx channel assignments (like airplanes) and not the joystick axes assignments (Axis numbers). This simplifies things by removing a step when making a copy and editing the Tx in the Tx editor. The following files were affected:
RadioEquip/Tx/JREmu6Ch_FS1_Heli_BladeCP/Tx.cfg
RadioEquip/Tx/JREmu6Ch_FS1_Heli_JetCopterSX/Tx.cfg
RadioEquip/Tx/JREmu6Ch_FS1_Heli_ScaleHeli/Tx.cfg
RadioEquip/Tx/JREmu6Ch_FS1_Heli_Vigor/Tx.cfg
RadioEquip/Tx/JREmu6Ch_FS1_Heli_Voyager50/Tx.cfg
RadioEquip/Tx/JREmu6Ch_FS1_Heli_VoyagerE/Tx.cfg
37.5.7. Update 1.0.4¶
Corrected inertia tensor data scaling problem.
Modified the default_options.txt file to change default views (lagged views).
Added trademarks section to credits.
Expanded limits for max/min from -1.5/+1.5 to -2.0/+2.0 in Edit Transmitter menu.
Expanded limits for non-exponential percentages from -150/+150 to 200/+200 in Edit Transmitter menu.
Modified aircraft and transmitter name comparison to be case insensitive.
Added numbers to axis displays of Tx Selection menu (and ghosted-out inactive channels/axes)
Added numbers to axis displays of Tx calibration menu (and ghosted-out inactive channels/axes)
Added highlighting to the active axis during calibration
Added the ability to edit the Tx Description and 3-part name in Edit Tx menu
Corrected problem where some controllers could not fully complete the calibration sequence.
Fixed problem in Edit Transmitter menu when the Source input axis was adjusted.
Extended the Input Type drop-down list in the Select Channel Input dialog within the Edit Transmitter menu.
Fixed slider display problem when using joystick button input in the Select Channel Input dialog within the Edit Transmitter menu .
Corrected typo in Ultra Stick Lite (200 inch scaled version) description
Corrected typo in Edge 540 less expo Tx (name change)
Corrected Saito100 airplane engine file in airplane editor
Changed behavior of airplane hover damping weight parameter (2)
37.5.8. Update 1.0.3¶
Corrected CG limit adjustment problem that prevented a negative cg location.
37.5.9. Update 1.0.2¶
Corrected calibration problem that prevented a recalibration after the initial calibration was performed.