Microsoft Flight Simulator update 1.32.8.0 is now available to download on PC, Windows 10, and Xbox. According to the official MSFS patch notes, the latest Aircraft & Avionics update 02 introduces new telemetry to investigate reported issues related to low bandwidth and connection loss.
Previously. a major update added many enhancements to the region, including new aerials and elevation maps. Apart from this, MSFS patch 6 also includes new photogrammetry cities, 4 hand-crafted airports, nearly 100 POIs and new discovery flights, landing challenges, and bush trips.
Today’s MSFS patch 1.32.8.0 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Update 13 Patch Notes – June 22, 2023
General Bug Fixes:
- Improved behavior of autopilot/flight director HDG mode regarding turn direction.
- Enhanced turn anticipation calculation around AF/RF legs.
- Fixed issues with backcourse localizers not being flown correctly.
- Converted some error message boxes into less intrusive notifications.
Glass Cockpits (Garmin G3000/G5000, G1000 Nxi, Garmin GNS430W/GNS530W):
- Fixed various cases where VPATH was not properly disarmed/deactivated after changing the VNAV state.
- Resolved issues with incorrect information displayed in the VNAV profile.
- Addressed bugs related to the autopilot/flight director not deactivating LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after switching the active nav source to FMS.
- Fixed display issues with certain intersections on the map and Nearest Intersections page.
- Corrected problems with TAWS touchdown callouts and the lateral deviation scale above the PFD HSI Map.
- Improved the opening and closing of GTC popups.
Aircraft Enhancements (Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner/747-8 Intercontinental, Cessna Citation CJ4/WT21, Cessna Citation Longitude, Daher TBM 930):
- Comprehensive visual overhaul of avionics with accurate font, symbology, and operation.
- Improved flight models and comprehensive systems.
- Added support for advanced flight plan management, performance initialization, and alternate diversions.
- Enhanced autothrottle system, approach navigation, and TCAS II functionality.
- Revised engine and flight models for better realism.
- Overhauled fuel system, pressurization system, electrical systems, and GPS/IRS navigation.
- Added functionality and improved indications on overhead panels.
- Various fixes and improvements specific to each aircraft.
Peripherals:
- Added new presets for Yawman Arrow peripherals, including General Aviation, Jets, and Helicopters.
- Fixed issues with joystick-controlled cursor and analog stick behavior in the gamepad preset.
SDK:
- Fixed a crash when requesting specific SimVars on helicopters.
- Removed max engine count limitation in the aircraft editor and fixed engine type selection for helicopters.
Garmin G1000 Nxi:
- Added support for third-party developers to provide global plugins for the NXi Extended MFD rotary knob menu for customization by avionics plugins.
- Fixed display issues with certain intersections on the map and Nearest Intersections page.
- Addressed the bug where the autopilot/flight director would not deactivate LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after switching the active nav source to FMS.
- Fixed the issue where pressing the B key did not sync the barometer to the actual pressure.
Garmin GNS430W / GNS530W:
- Resolved page navigation issues where the right knob push did not close dialogs.
- Added a confirmation dialog for the Activate Leg flight plan menu item.
- Added support for double direct-to on an existing waypoint to activate the leg.
- Fixed problems with certain intersections not being displayed on the map or the Nearest Intersections page.
- Fixed a bug that could cause the lists in the Nearest pages to become corrupted.
- Fixed the issue where the autopilot/flight director would not deactivate LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after switching the active nav source to FMS.
- Fixed an issue that caused the 430 to not load correctly when hot-swapped from being inactive.
- Fixed additional page navigation issues where the right knob push did not close dialogs.
- Fixed a bug causing the time zone offset to always be treated as positive.
KAP140:
- Corrected an issue in the default KAP140 template that caused the animation of the 100s’ knob to be applied to both the 100s’ knob and the 1000s’.
Aircraft (Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner / Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental):
- The Boeing 787-10 and 747-8i have undergone significant upgrades, including a comprehensive visual overhaul of the avionics, updated flight models, and comprehensive systems.
- Visual enhancements include accurate font, symbology, and operation in the avionics, visually accurate PFD supporting various indications, independent MFD/ND/CDU screens, and integrated avionics checklists.
- Improved flight plan management, performance initialization features, and advanced flight plan support are now available.
- Other enhancements include more in-depth speedbrakes logic, performance-based VNAV with idle descent capabilities, fully-featured autothrottle system, integrated approach navigation, revised engine and flight model, fuel system overhaul, pressurization system enhancements, functional GPS and IRS navigation systems, and more.
Aircraft (Cessna Citation CJ4 / WT21):
- Fixed issues with the wind indicator spinning in the wrong direction on the PFD.
- Addressed the bug where the autopilot/flight director would not deactivate LOC mode during ILS/LOC approaches after switching the active nav source to FMS.
Aircraft (Cessna Citation Longitude):
- The PFD roll indicator is now rendered using the correct “sky pointer” configuration.
- Fixed thrust reverser animations to show the buckets only when reverse thrust is engaged.
- Prevented engine and APU graphics on the Fuel, Hydraulics, ECS, and Anti-Ice Synoptic Panes from rendering incorrectly.
- Enabled the rudder to be powered by both the A and B hydraulic systems, no longer requiring the left engine to be running.
- Fixed various issues related to the bearing pointer, NAV/DME information banner, autothrottle behavior, roll spoilers, and PFD roll indicator.
Aircraft (Daher TBM 930):
- The minimums alerter now works correctly when using radio minimums.
Peripherals:
- Added new presets for Yawman Arrow peripherals, including General Aviation, Jets, and Helicopters.
- Fixed issues related to cursor control with devices that have a joystick.
- Resolved the problem with the right analog stick in the gamepad default preset not turning/spinning any knobs in aircraft.
SDK:
- Fixed a crash that occurred when requesting certain airplane-specific SimVars on helicopters.
- Removed the limitation on the maximum engine count in the aircraft editor.
- Fixed the issue where the Helo-Turbine engine type was not selectable when the aircraft type was set to helicopter.
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