Premium Aircraft...?

[Seahawk72s]

I am wondering about information on the "premium" aircraft.

- Has anything been said about repaints..?
As the aircraft seem locked down will MS or the design teams control/release repaints..?

- Do we know who designed the "premium" aircraft..?
I am curious about the 787.

- Are there expectations that these aircraft might be developed further or will they stay default.?
(Leaving the field open to others) (I think I am answering my own question)

[Ganter]

I don't think the aircraft that come with Premium are any different in terms of modelling quality than the others.

So, just as repaintable and with just as many INOP buttons in the VC, un-tameable behaviour on TO and Landing, etc.

[FlyingsCool]

I don't think the aircraft that come with Premium are any different in terms of modelling quality than the others.

So, just as repaintable and with just as many INOP buttons in the VC, un-tameable behaviour on TO and Landing, etc.

Except that the aircraft.cfg files are inaccessible, so there's no way to add paints to them. If you know how to get at them, I'd appreciate the info.

[jmig]

Except that the aircraft.cfg files are inaccessible, so there's no way to add paints to them. If you know how to get at them, I'd appreciate the info.

I am sure some smart 15 yr old will soon crack them wide open.

[Seahawk72s]

Mods being made to the 787..!

https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE


(https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE)
FMC



Descent Forecast

MFD



Door Page
Gear Page

We can't offer much more right now because we just started working on it, but we are working on many different things.




<a href="https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE" target="_blank">
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM21wlgIO5A (https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE)

[dvj]

Look at the "sticky" thread for add-on's Liveries are beginning to appear for premium aircraft. Several already for the 787.

-d

[odourboy]

Look at the "sticky" thread for add-on's Liveries are beginning to appear for premium aircraft. Several already for the 787.

-d
I can't find 787 liveries anywhere. Got any links?

[Seahawk72s]

I can't find 787 liveries anywhere. Got any links?

I'm not seeing any either...

[Bomber_12th]

787 liveries: https://flightsim.to/c/liveries/boeing-787

[Seahawk72s]

787 liveries: https://flightsim.to/c/liveries/boeing-787


Very nice....many thanks..!

[StormILM]

The same guys are doing mods for the A320 which for me is the best jet in FS2020 right now. I am glad to see the community is already working so fast on doing things like this. I am totally convinced that FS2020 is going to have a long and very successful run.

[odourboy]

But sadly, I just got a BSOD flying the A320 KSFO to KPHX. First time I've had that ever on this machine. :banghead:

[Seahawk72s]

A major upgrade to the 320.

https://github.com/flybywiresim/a32nx

(https://github.com/flybywiresim/a32nx)
Changelog

[0.2.0] - 2020-09-04

Added



[ADIRS] Added ADIRS knob functionality
[ADIRS] Added ADIRS ALIGN light functionality
[ADIRS] IRS alignment affects PFD and MFD displays and indicators
[ADIRS] IRS alignment affects TAT and SAT indicators on lower ECAM
[ADIRS] IRS alignment time dependent on latitude
[ADIRS] IRS alignment time remaining displays on upper ECAM
[BRAKES] Brake gauge now properly reflects status of toe brakes and parking brakes
[CHRONO] Added basic chronometer functionality
[ECAM] Added full APU Bleed functionality to APU ECAM page
[ECAM] Added F/CTL ECAM page with support for elevator, aileron, and pitch trim movements
[ECAM] F/CTL ECAM reflects current ELAC and SEC status
[ECAM] Lower ECAM automatically switches to DOOR page when a door is opened
[ECAM] Lower ECAM automatically switches to APU page when APU master is switched on
[ECAM] Added ECAM memos 'OVERSPEED', 'GND SPLRS ARMED', 'SEAT BELTS', and 'NO SMOKING'
[MFD] Added range change indicator to navigation display
[MFD] Added GPS status to navigation display
[MISC] PFD, MFD, and ECAM displays now present a self-test upon powering up
[MISC] PFD, MFD, ECAM, and MCDU displays no longer work only on battery - require external power or APU/engine generators
[MISC] Added seatbelt sign switch functionality
[MISC] Added no smoking sign switch functionality (full range of motion currently restricted)
[MISC] Added moveable dummy knobs for cockpit, fwd, and aft cabin air conditioning controls
[MISC] Added full (non-interactive) checklist
[SOUND] Added chimes for seatbelt and no smoking switches

Changed



[APU] APU start and flap logic adjusted
[APU] APU EGT is now adjusted for ambient temperature
[APU] Smoothened APU EGT curve
[APU] APU bleed now momentarily drops when bleed valve is opened
[BRAKES] Fixed accumulator pressure changing when on battery
[BRAKES] Autobrake is now off when starting cold-and-dark
[ECAM] APU gen arrow now only shows when APU connected to bus
[ECAM] APU 'FLAP OPEN' no longer displays instantly but reflects actual flap opening time
[ECAM] Bleed ECAM page implemented
[ECAM] Initializes on DOOR page instead of FUEL
[ELEC] Battery display is now always on and displays battery voltage instead of main bus voltage
[FCU] Altitude selection knob no longer requires explicit push/pull interaction to update new altitude target
[FCU] Increased size of managed mode indicators
[FCU] Adjusted alignment of altitude and vertical speed displays
[FMA] Corrected '1FD2' to '1 FD 2' on FMA
[FMA] Fixed 'SPEED' appearing whilst on the ground and A/THR requiring AP
[FMA] Fixed various issues with thrust modes appearing incorrectly
[FMA] Fixed thrust modes appearing when in GS or VS modes
[FMA] Fixed 'SRS' appearing as armed, fixed 'SRS' disengagement conditions
[FMA] 'SPEED' no longer appears with autopilot/auto-throttle disengaged
[FMA] 'NAV', 'CLB', and 'DES' no longer appear with flight directors disabled
[FMA] Fixed 'SPEED' and 'MACH' flickering at cruise
[FMA] Improved 'OP DES' and 'OP CLB' trigger logic
[FMA] Fixed 'CLB' and 'DES' appearing at incorrect times as well as on ground
[FMA] Fixed 'NAV' not appearing with AP disengaged
[FMA] Fixed 'ALT' in blue not appearing when changing altitudes
[FMA] Fixed 'ROLLOUT' appearing after leaving the runway
[FMA] Fixed 'GS' appearing with no FD's active
[FMA] Fixed 'A/THR' appearing enabled on the ground
[FMA] Fixed 'MACH' appearing on the ground
[FMA] Fixed 'SPEED' and 'MACH' not appearing in some situations
[FMA] Fixed 'THR LVR' and 'THR IDLE' not appearing in some situations
[FMA] Decreased sensitivity for 'THR CLB' appearing on the FMA.
[FMA] Fixed 'THR IDLE' not appearing when descending
[FMA] Fixed 'THR LVR' appearing when in cruise phase
[FMA] Fixed 'SPEED' not appearing with AP off but A/THR on
[FMA] Fixed AP and FD FMA modes appearing green instead of white.
[FMA] Fixed 'FINAL APP', 'LAND', 'FLARE', 'ROLLOUT' appearing with FD off
[FMA] Fixed a situation where 'SPEED' wouldn't appear
[FMA] Fixed 'HDG' appearing when on the ground
[FMA] Fixed 'SINGLE' and 'DUAL' not appearing on ILS approaches
[FMA] Fixed 'CAT' not appearing on FMA, improved logic to match ICAO criteria
[FMA] Corrected logic for engaging ILS categories
[FMA] Improved A/THR FMA modes logic.
[FMA] Improved logic for 'CAT' modes on ILS approaches
[FMA] Added support for 'ALT G/S' armed FMA mode
[FMA] Improved CAT logic on FMA
[LIGHTS] Brightness knobs for PFD, MFD, ECAM, FCU, and overhead panel are turned down when spawning cold-and-dark
[LIGHTS] Reduced ambient cockpit lighting
[LIGHTS] Change minimum brightness to 0 on all displays
[MISC] Improve phase change logic
[MISC] Change initial FLT states
[MISC] Fixed engine selector on crank when starting in-flight or on approach
[MFD] Adjusted look of wind arrow on navigation display
[PERF] Overpowered engine thrust reduced
[PERF] Fuel consumption improved
[TEXTURES] Adjusted textures for panels, pedestal, and cockpit decals
[TEXTURES] Adjusted colors on overhead panel

Removed



[LIGHTS] Taxi light no longer bleeds into cockpit
[SOUND] Removed 70ft and 60ft radio altimeter callouts
[SOUND] Removed overspeed voice warning (master warning chime will still play)


(https://github.com/flybywiresim/a32nx)

[Seahawk72s]

An upgrade to the 787.......
https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE


(https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE)
Features

FMC



Descent Forecast

MFD



Door Page
Gear Page
Status Page
Electrical Synoptic Display


We can't offer much more right now because we just started working on it, but we are working on many different things.


(https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE)

[Tom Clayton]

Except that the aircraft.cfg files are inaccessible, so there's no way to add paints to them. If you know how to get at them, I'd appreciate the info.

I went one folder level above the "8bbwe" folder and searched for "aircraft.cfg" - no joy. I'm thinking they're embedded into something else...

[Mach3DS]

I went one folder level above the "8bbwe" folder and searched for "aircraft.cfg" - no joy. I'm thinking they're embedded into something else...

Your own [install directory] though of course.

they are located here:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/626650252363038721/753135598310522948/unknown.png

[warchild]

Except your not using the aircrafts aircraft.cfg file to add liveries any more. Liveries go in the community foler like verything else, and the aircraft.cfg file is part of the livery's folder..

https://i.imgur.com/a779x4k.png

[MrZippy]

Vicki "little boat"? Great name, Pam! I was part owner of a Cal-20 sailboat named "Chalupa". Fun times on San Francisco Bay! Now back to getting those aircraft and repaints in the correct location! :encouragement:

[Tom Clayton]

Rick, check any of the upgrade planes, like the C152 Aerobat or the steam Cessna. Those don't have an aircraft.cfg in their folders.

[FlyingsCool]

Rick, check any of the upgrade planes, like the C152 Aerobat or the steam Cessna. Those don't have an aircraft.cfg in their folders.

OzWookie mentioned something I haven't had a chance to look into yet in another thread about not needing the aircraft.cfg file. Apparently Asobo published something about how to use another file to fill in the necessary data for liveries for premium planes. I haven't had a chance to check it out yet, though.

I haven't looked at the new 787 stuff yet, it seems like from discussion you can do more than just install in the "official" directory.

[mgr]

OzWookie mentioned something I haven't had a chance to look into yet in another thread about not needing the aircraft.cfg file. Apparently Asobo published something about how to use another file to fill in the necessary data for liveries for premium planes. I haven't had a chance to check it out yet, though.
I haven't looked at the new 787 stuff yet, it seems like from discussion you can do more than just install in the "official" directory.

It's explained here: https://flightsim.to/news/boeing-787-liveries-finally-here-liveries-now-much-easier-to-install
And here: https://flightsim.to/file/184/for-creators-new-method-templates-for-a320-b787
And here :very_drunk: https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/guide-creating-livery-packages-for-msfs.448795/

Marcel

[azflyboy]

The entire DRM scheme for the "premium" airplanes is kind of silly, since I believe that pirate groups have already figured out how to get those aircraft into the cheaper versions of the sim, so Asobo is essentially just annoying anyone who wants to modify the (often seriously wonky) default aircraft at this point.

With FSX/P3d, every copy protection setup I'm aware of still allowed users to modify the aircraft.cfg, so I'm not exactly sure how Asobo managed to take a few steps back here.

[Mach3DS]

I literally added a livery to this exact aircraft.

[FlyingsCool]

I literally added a livery to this exact aircraft.

Which "exact" aircraft?

In the community folder, or did you modify the textures in the main aircraft folder?

[Mach3DS]

The C152. Non-Aerobat. I created a new aircraft texture folder in the main aircraft folder. Then edited the texture in that new folder. I then followed the steps to create a new thumbnail file. Which honestly I haven't gotten right yet. But it's showing up as selectable. It looks like trash so far. but it works. I named it TEXTURE.Metal. Then edited the aircraft.cfg by adding the new [FLTSIM.1] entry.

[Mach3DS]

Trust me...I'm hacking right now. No idea how to do anything. I'm definitely NOT messing with core stuff without making backups. I also, DO NOT have access to the community folder and/or there is NOTHING housed in mine currently, meaning it's totally empty.

[Seahawk72s]

new 787 upgrade.


https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE



Features

FMC



Descent Forecast
Vspeeds (iFarisKH)
Takeoff Flaps (iFarisKH)

MFD



Door Page
Gear Page
Status Page
Electrical Synoptic Display

HUD



Colored Green (Ollie2304)
ILS markers added (sbutters)

[Seahawk72s]

A mods video.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3TJtdZTaK8

[Seahawk72s]

A hotfix and small upgrade.

https://github.com/lmk02/B787-XE/releases/tag/v0.0.5



* MSFS VERSION 1.13.16.0 COMPATIBLE *

MFD



Added Flight Control Surfaces Page (mupok)

FMC



Fixed FMC calculated speed formatting in legs page (Pieloth)