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For the upcoming v1.0.1 update, we’ve made adjustments to the tint. Once the update is available on the Marketplace (expected around next week), we’d really appreciate it if you could try it out and let us know how it fairs. Correct, the simulator doesn’t factor that in when determining interior brightness. The noticeable contrast between the interior and exterior is mainly due to how the sim currently handles eye adaptation, which is still a balancing limitation. The main workaround would be to brighten the cockpit textures, but that introduces much greater inaccuracies in the overall colors, so it’s a difficult trade-off. Thanks!

Thanks for your reports. For the upcoming v1.0.1 update, we’ve made several adjustments to textures aimed at improving overall FPS. Once the update is available on the Marketplace (expected around next week), we’d really appreciate it if you could try it out and let us know how it performs on your end.

Hi @GACSavannah Check that your simulator paths are set correctly in iniManager. Click your name at the top left, choose 'Sim Paths' from the menu. Use the 'Scan' button to set a path automatically or click the 'Folder' button to pick your community folder manually. Then, restart iniManager and try again. Alternatively, you can also grab third-party liveries from external sites like Flightsim.to for example. Thanks!

Thank you for your suggestion. We are currently exploring the possibility of integrating your OFP flight plan for preview within the Enroute page of the PFB.

Hey, Thanks for your suggestion. As the sim does not have support for this natively, it is quite an extensive undertaking that is beyond the original scope of this product line. I won't promise to you that this is something we are going to do, however I understand the interest and take note of the suggestion for future development of this product line. Thanks!

Thanks for your suggestion. Will pass it along to the team for consideration.

Hey Not as yet but will prod the team for one. We'll add it to the FAQ section once its ready. Thanks for your patience meanwhile!

Hi, thanks for your report. Team's already working on this for an update.

Ok thanks we'll have a look.

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll take it into consideration.

Thanks for the feedback, have taken note for the Art team to review.

Now that the TriStar is available, please try it in your sims and let us know what you think. The windows are rather well tinted per the references we have, but we'll await further feedback from you. Thanks!

Hi Xander Thanks for your post, we'll take note of it for a future update. Strictly speaking though, its not entirely wrong that there isn't one. While some cockpit configurations did have it, its not mandatory nor something that was found on all of them. I'll share an example here below. In such instances you can still use the RA for reference (which is also provided for CAT 1 approaches on charts), though legally you still have to keep an eye out for the altimeter for the baro minimum. In any case, I understand the need for one and as such have recorded your suggestion. Thanks!

Download the official GSX Profiles for the iniBuilds TriStar Airliner via the links below Standard Cabin Variant This profile is for Standard Cabin Variant without a lower-deck stairs entrance. Standard_inibuilds-l1011.zip Cabin w/ Lounge Variant This profile is for the Cabin w/ Lounge Variant which has a lower-deck stairs entrance. Lounge_inibuilds-l1011.zip Installation Choose the Standard or Lounge Cabin profile .zip folder Extract the inibuilds-l1011 folder to %AppData%\Virtuali\Airplanes Uninstallation Delete the inibuilds-l1011 folder from %AppData%\Virtuali\Airplanes

The following section is intended to supplement the Simplified Procedures or in-simulator Checklist. General operating guidelines are provided along with speeds and power settings to be applied per flight phase. Engine Start The port engine is started first, followed by the starboard engine. Select the port engine. Starter master switch: START Push and hold the STARTER button until the red light above illuminates, then let go of the switch. When the RPM reaches 1200 to 1500 RPM: HPC lever to the LOCK-OUT position. Repeat the procedure for the starboard engine. After Start Set the starter master switch to SAFE. Set flaps 16.5 for take-off. Take-off Gently apply full power, which will be approximately 15,000 RPM. Vr speed is between 80-110 KIAS depending on weight. Rotate gently, especially at high weights because The F27 tail clearance is limited, allow the aircraft to get airborne on its own and avoid the temptation to increase the pitch further if the aircraft does not become airborne immediately. Continuous rotation can lead to a tail strike. Once airborne, adjust your pitch accordingly to maintain a V2 speed of 80-110 KIAS. Retract the gear , turn the Landing and Taxi Lights OFF and retract both Landing Lights. At 1,000 ft AGL lower the pitch of the aircraft to accelerate. Set climb power of 400 PSI torque, retract the flaps and set the HPC levers to the OPEN position. Establish a climb speed of 140 KIAS. Climb Throughout the climb monitor the speed and adjust the vertical speed accordingly to maintain 140 KIAS. Gently reduce the vertical speed and press ALT to engage altitude hold when your desired altitude is reached. Note: If using the autopilot remember that there is no altitude preselector in this aircraft. Cruise A recommended level off technique for the F27 can enhance acceleration upon reaching cruise altitude. Rather than levelling off precisely at the selected altitude, it is advisable to momentarily overshoot by approximately 200 feet. By maintaining climb power during this phase and then descending back to the the target altitude, this 200-foot power-on descent significantly aids in achieving the desired cruise speed of approximately 180-200 KIAS. Descent Set power as required to maintain the current cruising speed, targeting a vertical speed of 1,000 to -1,500 FPM. Approach and Landing Extend the flaps when below V FE (144 KIAS) and extend the gear below V LO (168 KIAS). Note: 168 KIAS is also the maximum speed for landing lights extension. Set the HPC levers to LOCK OUT. The initial approach speed is 110 KIAS, reducing to a Target Threshold Speed between 80-100 KIAS, depending on weight. Go Around Apply full power and select Flaps 1 6.5 while selecting an initial pitch attitude of 10 degrees. Retract the gear when a positive rate of climb is achieved. Continue as per the Take -off section, accelerating at 1,000 ft AGL.

The Microsoft / IniBuilds F27 is equipped with a dedicated DME Receiver that can be tuned via the Lower Overhead Panel to display DME Unit readouts on the main instrument panel. DME Radio Tuning The DME Receiver is tuned via the the knobs on the Lower Overhead Panel. The active frequency is denoted with a DME decal above the frequency display window on the right. DME Unit Operation The DME Unit on the Main Instrument Panel has a knob that toggles the digital display to show three distinct, real-time navigational data points relative to a DME station: DME Miles (NM): The straight-line "slant range" distance from the aircraft to the ground station in nautical miles. This is always shown on the top display. KTS (Groundspeed): The speed of the aircraft moving directly toward or away from the station, measured in knots. This is shown on the bottom display when the knob is set to KTS. MIN (Time-to-Station): The estimated time in minutes to reach the DME station, provided the current ground speed and direct course are maintained. This is shown on the bottom display when the knob is set to MIN.

The Microsoft / IniBuilds F27 is equipped with 3x COM radios, 2x NAV Receivers, 1x DME Receiver, 2x ADF Receivers. The COM1/NAV1 radios are always tuned via your chosen GPS Unit, while all other radios are controlled via the Lower Overhead Panel. GPS Unit The COM1/NAV1 are always controlled via the GPS unit controls. You dial the standby frequency and then swap it to active. On the GNS 430, press the PUSH C/V button to toggle between COM1 and NAV1 radio tuning functions. On the PMS / TDS GTN 650, press the right knob to swap between COM1 and NAV1 radio tuning functions. Lower Overhead Panel (Radio Panel) The COM2/3, NAV2, DME and ADF1/2 radios are tuned via the controls on the lower overhead panel. ADF1 Captain Audio Panel COM2/3 NAV2 & DME Transponder ADF2 First Officer Audio Panel

Here you’ll find the manual for the Microsoft / IniBuilds Fokker F27 F27_MSFS_Manual v0.4.pdf

The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on the Microsoft / IniBuilds F27 can be used to display Navigraph Charts and Enroute Map overlays. This feature requires a Navigraph acccount with an active paid subscription that you can link via the EFB Options page. Connecting Your Navigraph Account Press the Options button on the EFB sidebar Scan the QR Code or click the OPEN IN BROWSER button to login to your Navigraph Account. Note: You can press the REFRESH CODE button in case your code expires. Follow the on-screen instructions in your browser to complete the authorization. Return to the EFB. Upon successful connection, you will be shown a 'YOU ARE LOGGED IN AS (Account Name)' message and a signout button. Using Navigraph Charts Press the Charts button on the EFB sidebar FS24 Only: Select Navigraph Charts toggle on the bottom right corner. Type in the desired airport ICAO in the search field or Press the airports already populated from your SB flightplan after import. The buttons on the bottom right corner can be used to close, resize, rotate or toggle night-mode for the charts. The buttons on the left can be used to hide the charts window or pin specific charts for the opened airport. Using Navigraph Enroute Map Press the Map button on the EFB sidebar Select Navigraph Map toggle on the bottom right corner. Use the < button on the top right corner to toggle between the various available overlays.

The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on the Microsoft / IniBuilds F27 can be used to swap between WT GNS430 (Default), PMS GTN 650 (Payware) or TDS GTN 650 (Payware) GPS units on the glareshield. Swapping GPS Units Press the Options button on the EFB sidebar. Select your desired GPS via the buttons under GNSS SELECTION section at the top of the screen.

The Microsoft / IniBuilds F27 is equipped with a three -axis autopilot, with its control panel located in the pedestal. Autopilot Controls Autopilot master Autopilot control panel Altitude alerter Autopilot heading mode knob Note: only the Captain’s heading knob controls the autopilot heading mode Autopilot Control Panel Altitude hold Heading hold mode Nav 1 / GPS hold mode Back course hold mode ILS approach mode Pitch attitude selector Note: place cursor over the switch to see the selected pitch target in degrees. Angle of bank limiter Note: place cursor over the switch to see the value. Engaging the Autopilot Engage the autopilot master by moving the lever to the up (ON) position. The autopilot will now hold the wings level and maintain the current pitch angle until a lateral and vertical mode is engaged. Engaging Heading Hold Select the desired heading in the directional gyro using the heading knob. Note: only the Captain’s heading knob controls the autopilot heading mode. Engage the HEADING mode. Engaging Altitude Hold Set the target altitude in the altitude for warning purposes. alerter Note: the autopilot does not have an altitude preselect function. Engage the altitude hold mode when the desired altitude has been reached. Commencing a Climb/Descend Set the target altitude in the altitude for warning purposes. alerter Note: the autopilot does not have an altitude preselect function. Disengage the Altitude hold mode if it was previously engaged. Move the pitch attitude selector to the desired target. The target will be displayed as a tooltip and can be seen by placing your cursor over the selector. Capturing and Tracking a VOR Radial Tune the desired VOR in the NAV1 Radio in the GPS. The GPS unit must display VLOC. If GPS is displayed, press the CDI button to change the guidance to VLOC. Select the desired course in the OBS by using the lower left Captain’s knob. Engage the NAV mode. Capturing and tracking the GPS Route In your desired GPS unit, select GPS. If VLOC is displayed, press the CDI button to change the guidance to GPS. Engage the NAV mode. Executing an ILS Approach Tune the desired VOR in the NAV1 Radio in the GPS. The GPS unit must display VLOC. If GPS is displayed, press the CDI button to change the guidance to VLOC. Select the desired course in the OBS by using the lower left Captain’s knob. Engage the APPROACH mode.

Microsoft / iniBuilds - F27 Simbrief Profile: https://dispatch.simbrief.com/airframes/share/347385_1772551834373

Re-download the latest version of this livery via iniManager. |It correctly shows under PW Freighter variant and engines only.

The team is investigating the reported performance issues with freighter variants. Thanks!

Hey @C. Schaffhausen Could you please share your FSUIPC7.ini file? I’d like to load it and try your setup, as I also have the Bravo TQ setup via FSUIPC. As far as I know, the Bravo TQ doesn’t have a dedicated axis for reversers, so it should be mapped to the standard throttle axis (THROTTLEX_AXIS_SET_EX1) in FSUIPC. You can use various button triggers for reverse thrust—either to "HOLD" max reverse thrust while the button is pressed OR to "TOGGLE" the reversers and then adjust the normal throttle axis accordingly to control reverse thrust input. On my setup I’m using the third-party "FlightSimFactory A320 PRO v3" throttles as dual-axis controls Dual Axis are mapped to 2 engines on either side, and The bottom detent of "left" lever as a "TOGGLE" for reversers, and Dual Axis are used to control reverse thrust output after the toggle, and reverted to forward thrust after re-initiating the toggle. (Click to enlarge image) Here’s a snippet from my profile for reference: Thanks!