Pilatus PC-21 Changelog

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Version 1.5.0

Released: 03 May 2025
Intended Platform: MSFS 2020 (MSFS 2024 compatible)

  • New Features
    • Addition of RAAF Artwork for
      • Aircraft Research & Development Unit (ARDU)
      • No.1 Flying Training School
      • No.1 Flying Training School (evolution concept)
      • No.2 Flying Training School
      • No.4 Squadron
      • Central Flying School (Roulettes)
        All Royal Australian Air Force badges, emblems or insignia are reproduced with the permission of the Royal Australian Air Force.
    • Added embedded Virtual Flight Instructor (VFI) for real-time checklist and mission support
    • Added GTN750 integration to Left MFD as a toggleable option
    • TAWS functionality added
    • Added invisible multiplayer camera ship for use with YourControls and Multiplayer camera tracking.

  • Avionics/Systems
    • General
      • Updated MFD’s to show more accurate displays when performing INS alignment
      • Updated Left MFD to power of if GEN1 and GEN2 Buses are not connected
      • Reduced deployment/retraction speed of gear and flaps to be more realistic
      • Restructured Avionics code and back end to accomodate more flexibility in future Virtual Removable Memory Module (RMM) downloads which include;
        • Custom Charts (Moving Map Display)
        • Custom Airspace Overlays
        • Custom STUDS for COM and NAV
        • RMM Product Version Control Information
      • Updated cockpit lighting for more immersion at night.
      • Updated external light geometry and brightness.
      • Updated HUD brightness to be automatically controlled based on time of day by default (can be adjusted in the UFCP MODE page)
      • Updated cameras with improved showcase camera options
      • Aircraft External Smoke Generators (ESG) now have a time limit of 10 minutes and can be refilled by ground crew via the INST page
      • Added option to Rapid Align SFD and INS on the MFD INST page
      • Increased INS alignment time from 60 seconds to 2 minutes
    • Multi-Function Displays (MFD)
      • Updated font typeface
      • Improved moving map display on Left MFD
      • Added Airspace Overlays and DLINK ADSB capabilities (DLINK only valid up to 10nm range)
      • Added Heading Bug to HSI overlay for improved functionality
      • Revised INST page for enhanced capabilites
      • Added GPU connection/disconnection function to ELEC page for improved usability
      • JOKER and BINGO readouts added to FUEL page
      • External Tank visual depictions added to FUEL Page
      • TRIM/AIL power off indication added to HYD Page
    • Primary Flight Display (PFD)
      • Updated font typeface
      • Updated Autopilot readout to show ‘LNAV’ when NAV hold is engaged and FMS/MC is the active navigation source and ‘NAV’ for when VOR/TCN is active navigation source
      • Updated Multi-function knob to control ALT select more effectively. Pressing the ALT PB once now selects altitude in thousands of feet, pressing it twice allows adjustment of hundreds of feet
      • Added small indication next to the ALT/BARO/HT & VS PB’s when the required Multi-Function Knob is active to show what value is being adjusted
      • Fixed incorrect BP1 and BP2 pointers
      • Added Ground Track pointer to HSI
      • Updated AoA Indexer to be always visible
      • Updated AoA indexer scale for improved accuracy
      • Updated RADALT visibility up to 5500ft AGL
      • Added Autopilot Vertical Speed readout above VSI when VS mode engaged
      • Fixed Rate of Turn Indicator showing Yaw Rate.
      • Toe Brake function now shown on SYS page
    • Up-Front Control Panel (UFCP)
      • UFCP completely recoded for more accuracy in data entry methods
      • NAV page now accepts preset ‘studs’ in line with COM page methodology
      • Updated UFCP to eliminate Stud lockout when starting on Runway or Airborne
      • Updated UFCP to show ‘Star’ transmit/receive icon when the radio is being used
      • Added MRK function to set current position.
      • Added Stopwatch function to UFCP MODE page
      • Refined MSN page for more accurate depiction
      • Added GRB adjust function to UFCP MODE page
      • Added Controls diagnostics to UFCP MODE page, providing metrics of control positions for diagnostic and calibration purposes
    • Heads-Up Display (HUD)
      • Updated font typeface
      • Updated AOA indexer scale to be more accurate.
      • Refined ground track, heading and course indicators
      • Added adjustable Glideslope Reference Bar (GRB)
      • Added more realistic smoke indications
      • Refined Radar Altitude readout
      • Added Decision Height (HT) value display
      • HUD repeater and VID functions added to rear cockpit
    • Secondary Flight Display (SFD)
      • Updated font typeface
      • Added SFD alignment feature
      • Updated ILS variables for improved accuracy
      • Fixed incorrect roll pointer bank values
    • Engine Management Display (EMD)
      • Updated font typeface
      • Refined size of EMD fuel indications
      • Added NG readout
      • Refined airbrake caption

  • Visual Models
    • Added pilot helmets for solo and team photoshoot options
    • Added customisable pilot helmet in front seat
    • Added visor effect for front and rear seat to improve contrast in high brightness conditions (dawn/dusk)
    • Updated prop effect
    • Corrected misaligned mirror glass in front and rear seats
    • Updated pylon, external fuel tanks and external smoke generators
    • Updated pilot models to improve scale appearance
    • Toe brakes now animated
    • Control column now height adjustable for easier Mode Control Panel (MCP) access
    • Fixed disappearing canopy at long view distances
    • Adjusted TAWS indication to show when OFF, not ON.
    • Adjusted FMS indication to show when OFF, not ON.

  • Flight Model
    • Engine model updated for improved accuracy
    • Internal fuel value updated for more accuracy
    • Fuel Burn updated for more accuracy
    • Elevator Trim adjusted for improved handling
    • Improved Nose Wheel Steering functionality
    • Adjusted oil pressure values to reduce instance of oil pressure warning at Idle power
    • Improved overall flight handling stability for turbulent weather
    • Improved edge of flight envelope handling characteristics (stall/spin performance.)
    • Added code to provide more accurate power/attitude/performance values including glide performance.
    • Ground effect improved
    • Pitch and Roll gyroscopic stability improved for a more realistic ‘feel’ in the aircraft
    • Refined drag model for more accurate performance when conducting circuits

  • Audio
    • Created revised sound-pack to add custom cockpit sounds and support for Virtual Flight Instructor
    • Updated warnings/caution sounds for more accuracy
    • Updated external sounds for added realism based on real world recordings
    • NAV1 audio loop no longer plays when a NAV1 frequency is tuned.

  • Artwork
    • Interior Cockpit Art upscaled to 8K
    • Outdated IRIS schemes removed
    • Updated Fuel tank artwork. (Change notice for texture artists)
    • Fixed incorrect alignment of SAAF roundel on Silver Falcons paintscheme

Version 1.4.0

  • Avionics/Systems
    • Legacy HUD incorporated into Instructor (INST) Page.
    • Refined NWS functionality.
    • 409SQN Australian Air Force Cadets Display Scheme added.

Version 1.3.0

  • Avionics/Systems
    • MSFS Moving Map display integrated into Left MFD.
    • HUD reprogrammed in HTML format for improved system performance and true collimation.
    • Automatic Nose Wheel Steering functionality incorporated.

Version 1.1.0

Released: 04 April 2023

  • Avionics/Systems
    • Heading Hold (HDG) no longer captures current aircraft heading.
    • Airspeed Hold (IAS) now functions more accurately and consistently.
    • NAV Hold (NAV) now consistently captures both NAV1 and NAV2 sources.
    • ILS Hold (APR) now consistently captures both NAV1 and NAV2 sources.
    • TACAN functionality now compatible with MSFS TACAN stations.
    • Fixed BP1 and BP2 data blocks on PFD not showing correctly.
    • UFCP Transponder Page rewritten and code for Mode C/S & IDENT now functions with MSFS ATC and vPilot.
    • Pressing CDI knob now slaves to NAV1/2/TACAN radial direction, not to aircraft heading.
    • UFCP NAV1/2 frequencies no longer zero out on initial load.
    • UFCP COM1/2 entry now supports values down to 50Hz.
    • STUD frequencies now correctly synchronise with COM radios on adjustment. 
    • COM now defaults to receive on both 1 and 2 by default.
    • Power system recoded. GPU now powers onboard systems correctly when applied.
    • Stall Warning added to EICAS area on right MFD.
    • FMS Power now only available with FMS and MC power in conjunction with MSFS Avionics Master.
    • PC-21 HUD now default HUD option on initialization.
    • PTT switch now enforces COM1 or COM2 transmit priority based on position.
    • UFCP now displays correct frequencies if COM1 or 2 does not match a studded frequency.
    • Rear HUD repeater now defaults to ON with system start.
  • Visual Models
    • VCS Cover now visible and operative in front seat.
    • Cockpit now features audible buffet and shake with airbrake extended.
  • Flight Model
    • Updates to performance model for more accurate power curve.
    • Updated engine.cfg to fix inaccurate ITT, Engine Oil Pressure & Temperature values.
  • Effects
    • Visible engine heat removed from the aircraft.  Instructor page updated to remove option.
  • Artwork
    • FAB Logo on FAB paint scheme corrected to face the correct orientation.
    • Addition of Dark Nyte Furys paint scheme to the list of selectable liveries.
  • Tips
    • Updated loading tips with additional RAAF Virtual information.

Version 1.0.2

Released: 22 November 2022

  • Avionics/Systems
    • Updated Right MFD to include controls for toggling VC aircrew ON or OFF.
    • When transitioning from Pitch to VS hold for climb profile, AP now captures current Vertical Speed value.
    • Refined Electrical systems to fix issue where GENS were not functioning correctly with the engine off.
    • Pitch hold now works up to 25 degrees nose up, 5 nose down on initial autopilot engagement.
    • On power up, COMM radios receive on both COM1 and COM2.
    • OXY/PINS INHIBIT feature added to Page 2 of Instructor page on the Right MFD.  Toggle to inhibit to ignore OXY and SEAT warnings for both front and rear seats.
  • Installer
    • Installer removed to deal with potential decompression issues causing missing or corrupt files impacting user experience.


Version 1.0

Released: 22 October 2022

Initial Release