The XFER freeware H145 for X-Plane was released in December last year, XFER has been silent, which was somewhat to be expected. XFER is not a fully dedicated team (something that would be hard since they don’t make any money out of their work in X-Plane) and real life has a tendency to get in the way of fun stuff.
So, the guys go as they manage. When the H145 was released – and that only happened because they felt like they had been pushing the project back for quite some time – it was clear that the whole project took a toll on them. Add this to the fact that one of the guys has had some harsh health problems and you have somewhat of a perfect storm.
Which lead me to be surprised, really, when they reached out to me saying there was an update coming out and I saw the changelog.
There are quite a few things in it, which means they were busy and, despite time constraints, managed to cover quite a few fixes and even add small features.
Version 0.91 is here and you can get it right away.
Changelog
Bugfixes
- Fixed swapped VR teleport hotspot locations for pilot’s and copilot’s seat
- Fixed wrong “ON” light appearing on instrument panel when using HISL
- Fixed air conditioning module showing wrong “ON” indications when turned off
- Fixed missing bleed air indications when using air conditioning to heat the cockpit/cabin
- Fixed autopilot still affecting the aircraft with no upper modes selected
- Removed tablet clickspots when tablet is stowed to prevent faulty inputs
- Removed SmartCopilot compatibility due to it crashing the aircraft
External Power Unit
- Added external power unit and different cable options
- Added EPU management options to the configuration tablet (refer to Manual 3.9.1.1)
Traffic Cones
- Added the option to secure the helicopter using traffic cones
- Added traffic cones setup options to the configuration tablet (refer to Manual 3.9.1.2)
Exterior
- Added small winch float/buoy option
- Added option to close the aft passenger window
- Reworked slow wiper animation
Systems
- Added the option to reduce the downwash particle effect intensity
- Added IAS upper mode reference adjustment to beep trim
- Added pulse light option (refer to Manual 3.8.3)
- Added bleed air symbol to PFD
- Added “audio test” voice message to lamp test
- Added “DC recept” functionality to overhead switch
- Added EMER FLOATS TEST functionality
- Added CABLE CUT TEST functionality
- Increased IESI align timer from 64 to 109 seconds
- Reworked sector indicator (SCT) in PFD
- Replaced “Force German SAR squawk” with “Remember squawk code” (refer to Manual 3.9.2.4)
Liveries
- Reworked NRM of D-HNWS
- Reworked all ADAC paints
Paint kit
- Added NRM options for metallic/non-metallic liveries
- Added labeling color options for all labeling stickers labels for bright/dark liveries
- Added UV mapping for aft passenger windows
- Added new aircraft type logo option
