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I think what the OP was referring to is adding the new CIVA (which is a new sim attachment in 2024) to this plane and is available now in the SDK. Also, as some have mentioned before, attaching the UNS-1 unit would be great too!

in today's dev stream, Jorg confirmed the "significant development" that's coming to this plane. According to him, Microsoft didn't ask IniBuilds for these improvements. So with that in mind, thank you guys for not abandoning this plane! https://youtu.be/fV75LL7duI0?si=g-8bzo0mjoNRivUU&t=2800

I will also add, the Auto-land needs a lot of refinement. I guess if you can't do an ILS, Autolands cannot be expected. I am VERY grateful that we have a TriStar in the sim. I love these old airliners. However, and I really hate to be a sourpuss, I've had this plane parked in my hangar for a very long time.

This sounds promising. I flew the A330 recently and noticed it was extremely sensitive in rotation. The nose went up rapidly the split second I pulled back on the stick. Also, very hard to hand fly. It flew very similar to how the A350 flew when it was first released which a lot of real world pilots said was not correct.

Yes please! I would pay for this.

Greetings. I am trying to figure out how to read the TCAS or Transponder number window (via LVAR or other means) from this plane so I can display it on my new WinCtrl TCAS hardware. I've got all the buttons, but the actual display eludes me. I know I can get the transponder code from Simconnect, but I need the actual values as I enter it on the TCAS in the plane, so that it mimics the code as you enter it.

That's a big one for me. As much as I like the CIVA, it has big limitation. The UNS-1 is really necessary. There is already one built by Working Title that can be fitted into the TriStar. The upcoming much improved Boeing 707 will have it! Why not the TriStar too?

I have also experienced this since day 1.

This happened to me last night also, even after the align 'timer' is near zero. Eventually somehow it auto resolved and I was able to start my flight. I have align time to fast. If I see it again, I'll try to see what steps to reproduce.

As good as the current INS is, it's very limiting in today's RNAV environment. Since MSFS 2024 already includes the UNS-1 as a sim attachment, it would be great to have it as an option for the L-1011! This would allow us to fly modern RNAV procedures without having to rely on the GNS 430, while still preserving the classic feel of this airplane.

Today's patch notes: "FIXED Engine smoke should start when fuel introduced, not on starter motor" Thanks! All these little details add up. 👍

I found a reference photo of an L-1011 with an LTN-92. That would be amazing if we could use this unit, since it uses a navigation database similar to a modern FMS. The LTN-72 is cool, but let’s be honest, entering those coordinates and being limited to only nine is a pain in the neck. Besides, as far as I know, coordinate systems like the CIVA and LTN-72 were mainly used for oceanic crossings. I also think modeling an LTN-92 would attract more people to buy this plane, since it’s a step closer to how a modern FMS works. No need to enter coordinates and instead use navigation fix names. Something for iniBuilds to think about. 😉

This is a huge problem for me too... Even though I have Spad Next (Similar program to Mobiflight), I can't even find how to control any autopilot functions though the in-sim controller setup window. Love the plane but it's sat in the hangar until I can operate most autopilot functions though my hardware. I don't like to be reaching for my mouse for every autopilot adjustment.

I’m no expert, but visible exhaust smoke generally requires combustion. During motoring, the engine is just spinning from the APU air, so you wouldn’t expect actual smoke. Any oil or residue burning off would happen once there’s enough heat from ignition, not before fuel is introduced.

That sounds like a bug.