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Hello everyone! From the title you can tell this is going to be a very exciting post! Welcome to New York! 🏙️🥳 We are super super excited to announce our next mega-hub: iniBuilds New York-JFK International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator! New York-JFK is the main international airport serving New York City, and is the busiest international air passenger gateway to North America. With five active terminals, containing over 130 gates, you will be able to fly airlines (both cargo and commercial) from all across the world to this mega-hub! 😉 As with most mega-hubs in the USA, JFK is also under construction over the next ten years or so... but rest assured, as we have committed to with LAX and all our airports, you can expect updates post-release, to address these as the IRL counterparts complete significant milestones in their production. 🚧 To kick this announcement post off you can watch the trailer here 🥳 : Features list: Hand crafted ground poly, textures with crisp, bespoke texture sets (Runways, aprons, paths, roads) True-to-life airport land side recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers and more Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects and surroundings Bespoke taxi signage as it is in the real world Up to date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location Custom built jetways with realistic variations using PBR texturing and animations, including gate number toppers Fully animated JFK AirTrain between each terminals Accurate representation of the famous Canarsie approach Level of Detail (LOD) optimisation for every model to encourage the best performance possible Use of the latest MSFS SDK features to allow for the best optimisation and performance possible Custom static aircraft Full iniManager compatibility to configure your scenery for the best possible performance for your system You can see the full features list above, but in this announcement post, we would like to take you through some of the hero pieces within the airport. Starting off with the infamous TWA Hotel! Orginally the TWA Flight Center Building, this $265 million hotel has been beautifully recreated within the simulator, with its intricate details in the interior including the 10,000 square foot observation deck with an infinity pool! Of course, including the Constellation aircraft in the landmark TWA colours resting in the courtyard of the hotel. A subtle but super important detail for us is the use of over 10 custom jetway types across the airport. We feel focusing on critical details like these, is what makes your experience at our airports immersive, and at JFK we have done just that. Over the 130 different gate types, you will find many different types of custom jetways in different configurations and schemes! We have fully modelled and animated the AirTrain JFK train system, including interiors of the stations! Construction of the AirTrain JFK system began in 1998, and is the airport's dedicated rail network with stops at each passenger terminal - a fundamental piece to the airport and its operation! A great way to explore your newly purchased upcoming iniBuilds scenery! 😉 🚋 As with all iniBuilds sceneries, we make great efforts to re-create all aspects of the airport, and you can see above some fantastic landside details, providing an immersive experience in all areas of your product! We leave you with some more images of the product, and hope you are excited as we are for this one! We are currently testing the scenery, and in the next week or so, you should see media taking a look at this scenery first hand, followed by release! Please let us know your comments here what you think, and hope you have a fantastic rest of your week! 🙂 🎈 Many thanks! iniBuilds Team ❤️

Hello all, I hope you are all well. We have some exciting updates on our small planes aircraft development following the P-40F and BF108 releases. One of the biggest feedback points has been autopilots, and we have added numerous functionality to both planes for those wanting a more modern experience when flying these aircraft. We have made a video demoing these updates and new features in both aircraft! 🔥 ✈️ The full changelog for both aircraft can be seen below: Bf-108 v1.0.2 Changelog GMC305 Autopilot control panel added EFB map page autopilot status panel added Flight manual updated for new features Fixed gauge set option in EFB that was reversed with last patch P-40F v1.0.6 Changelog GTX330 Transponder panel added KX155 Radio panel added EFB Radio/XPDR page removed EFB map page autopilot pop-up control panel added EFB map page autopilot status panel added Flight manual updated for new features Fixed cowlings showing off on multiplayer aircraft These updates will be out in the next 24 hrs on iniStore (via iniManager) and SimMarket. Marketplace will take a few weeks. Do let us know what you think of these updates, and hope that you enjoy the enhanced support these aircraft are receiving. 🥳 We have some exciting few weeks coming up at iniBuilds, updating you all on the iniBuilds A300 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including some scenery action 🍎😉 , where all your flight sim dreams are made of! 😉 Have an awesome weekend 🥳

There have not been any significant issues or reports with the A310 or DTW having issues in SU12. We would ask you to try again, and give some specific feedback on what issues you are experiencing.

- Fixed A/THR Guard and Switch tooltips. - Fixed various issues with the redundant altimeters. - Fixed in-sim checklist discrepancies. - Fixed APU logic when using Engine On/Off shortcuts. - Fixed mach window on ASI now correctly illuminated at night. - Fixed AoA barber pole. - Fixed erroneous entries in the aircraft.cfg file. - Fixed blue airspeed bug now correctly showing Vapp based on current weight. - Fixed volume of rad alt callouts too low. - Fixed throttles no longer locked when AT is pressed with AP off while on the ground. - Fixed discrepancies in the manual and readability of flap speeds improved. - Fixed position of external window panes. - Fixed looping bass note when engines are off. - Fixed the outside being visible through the co-pilot EFB. - Fixed two of the NLG bay doors not being visible when open. - Fixed see through window which should have been covered. - Added an option to disable the custom dirty smoke effect. - Added missing placard above “Warning Cancel” button. - Added on-screen keyboard to EFB Converters page. - Added clickspot to the AP panel to toggle between 1s and 100s on the Altitude selector. - Added tooltip/shortcut for 1/100's in screw to the top right of the Altitude dial. - Added additional English gauge translations where needed.

Just to add, we have not seen this issue at all with any other users.. so we must try and repro your conditions..

This is the response from the developer: Tromso's jetways are suitable for use a320-321 and b-737. The jetways in here do not move to the right or left, only the bellows opens towards the door. We also did our best in the latest update on performance. There is nothing extra we can do for now. We would suggest that you lower the settings to medium. We appreciate this may not be the response you are looking for so we advise you to contact them directly.

Here you can find a manual to the aircraft. AN225_MSFS_Manual.pdf

Of course. We will make sure this scenery is up and running for everyone.

Thank you for your comments!

Be sure the EFB isn't capturing your keyboard, a message will be displayed when it is. To stop this, simply click on the background of the Converter page

The AP on the An-225 was rarely, if at all, used in these phases of flight as it was mostly unfinished. It is recommended where possible to fly these by hand.

No. We have included unit converters in our EFB to help with using charts and online flying.

Please ensure your cargo door is open to load our bespoke cargo models and weights.

Courses can be set on the course displays on the Navigator panel, just over the left shoulder of the captain. ILS courses are tuned automatically.

This is intentional. The real unit still used metres and KPH for altitude and speed. We have included a handy unit converter tab in our EFB.

As we use the excellent Working Title GNS530W, you can pre-plan your flight in the MSFS World Map (or load an exported .pln file) and it will automatically load into the unit.

There is! Provided by Simbrief, it is available automatically to all users of the service.

There’s an option in the EFB to change the “MCP” and annunciator text to English. Further, we fully recommend enabling LOCK interaction mode which will tell you what all the buttons and dials do, as well as their current value.

Until native support for more than four engines is added to the sim; there are currently two ways to control the throttles in the An-225: - THROTTLE AXIS: controls all six throttle levers - THROTTLE AXIS 1 controls 1,2 and 3; THROTTLE AXIS 4 controls 4,5 and 6

AP on/off/toggle AP on: AUTOPILOT_ON (Command) AP Off: AUTOPILOT_OFF (Command) AP toggle: AP_MASTER (Command) AT on/off/toggle AT on: -- No command available -- AT Off: AUTO_THROTTLE_DISCONNECT (Command) AT Toggle: AUTO_THROTTLE_ARM (Command) Nav modes: CRS 1/2: AN225_AP_SRC_SELECTOR (LVAR) (1 = CRS 1) AN225_AP_SRC_SELECTOR (LVAR) (2= CRS 2) VOR 1/2: AN225_AP_SRC_SELECTOR (LVAR) (3 = VOR 1) AN225_AP_SRC_SELECTOR (LVAR) (4 = VOR 1) NAVIG AN225_AP_SRC_SELECTOR (LVAR) (5 = NAVIGATION) APPROACH AN225_AP_SRC_SELECTOR (LVAR) (6 = APPROACH) Wings level AP_WING_LEVELER (Command) PC/ZK AN225_AP_CRS_COMMAND (LVAR) (1 = Trigger button) VRTCTRL AN225_PITCH_LEVEL_COMMAND (LVAR) (1 = Trigger button) AP Reset AN225_AP_RESET_COMMAND (LVAR) (1 = Trigger button) Alt hold AP_ALT_COMMAND (LVAR) (1 = Trigger button) Mach climb AN225_MACH_COMMAND (LVAR) (1 = Trigger button) IAS climb AN225_AIRSPEED_COMMAND (LVAR) (1 = Trigger button) Autostart button AN225_ENG_AUTOSEQ_BUTTON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Engines 1-6 select buttons (for engine start) Engine 1: AN225_ENG1_STARTER_BUTTON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Engine 2: AN225_ENG2_STARTER_BUTTON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Engine 3: AN225_ENG3_STARTER_BUTTON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Engine 4: AN225_ENG4_STARTER_BUTTON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Engine 5: AN225_ENG5_STARTER_BUTTON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Engine 6: AN225_ENG6_STARTER_BUTTON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Engine start button AN225_ENG_STARTERS_COMMAND (LVAR) (0 = Released, 1 = Held) (Hold for 3 seconds) Lights Landing lights: Extend/retract/off AN225_POTENTIOMETER_LANDING_LEFT (0 = EXTEND, 1 = OFF, 2 = RETRACT) AN225_POTENTIOMETER_LANDING_RIGHT (0 = LANDING LIGHTS, 1 = OFF, 2 = TAXI LIGHTS) Taxi/landing/off See above Overhead lights: Nav - AN225_POTENTIOMETER_NAV (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Beacon - AN225_POTENTIOMETER_BEACON (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Logo - AN225_POTENTIOMETER_LOGO (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Strobe - AN225_POTENTIOMETER_NAV (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Fuse - AN225_POTENTIOMETER_FUSE_SIDE (LVAR) (0 = Off, 1 = On) Reverse thrust lever arm AN225_THRUST_REVERSE_BAR_COMMAND (LVAR) (1 = Toggle the bar) Speed knob Increment AP_SPD_VAR_INC (Command) Decrement AP_SPD_VAR_DEC (Command) Value AN225_AIRSPEED_DIAL (LVAR) Alt knob Increment ALTITUDE_INC (Command) Decrement ALTITUDE_DEC (Command) Value AN225_ALTITUDE_DIAL (LVAR)

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Thanks for your feedback. At the moment, there are some limitations with multi-radio setups with active and non-active frequencies and the volumes, so its not possible, but certainly something that can be looked at in future.

A310 v1.1.8 Patch Notes - List may change in ultimate SU12 release. • Significant sound improvements in all areas of the aircraft (numerous reports are covered in this) • External lights adjusted for a more realistic experience • Pressure system bug resolved • Improvements to T/D logic • Flight deck door resolution improved on Base version • FMS symbol tweaked to be more realistic • VOR* to VOR transition in capture bug resolved • Landing weight calculations on FMC for imperial fixed • Sliders added in EFB • VOR1 RMI disappears when overlapping VOR 2 needle bug fixed • SPD LIM mode premature bug fixed • Galley latches repositioned to closed position • Console unit flood light moveable • Trim wheel integral light now added • Glass added on outstanding cockpit gauges • Added magnetic variation to navaids • Autobrake commands added for hardware • INIT B & LW bugs fixed • RSK a waypoint to VERT REV bug fixed • Loading co-route character removal bug fixed • Custom PBD can now be added on new waypoint page and entering directly into F-PLN • When selecting INHG in options, perf calc bug fixed • Negative temperatures in EFB, now inserting correctly • vPilot COM 2 bug fixed • Sticker on door bug fixed • Cargo doors now use brake accumulator • Chrono bug fixed • SEC FPLN crashes fixed • CG prompt in FUEL PRED adjusted to ZFWCG • Some light leaking fixed • ATC/AI audio bug fixed • Triggering secondary approach more than once crash fixed • VHF2 and 3 now audible in cockpit • Volume knob pull to mute working in A310 • Players voice now heard when talking to ATC • Fuel page line amber when it should be green • EFB checklist upon scrolling bug fixed • Brake accumulator logic improved • LBS when over 100,000 clipping fixed • Extra fuel/time now gets calculated when an ALTN is selected • EMER LTs state in Cold and Dark bug fixed • ATHR to GA keybind bug fixed • INIT B selecting values bug fixed • Fuel burn continuing during pause now fixed • Stab trim movement during different HYD pressure bug fixed • Overall hardware compatibility improved with HoneyComb Bravo, Saitek panels • APU fire test conditions logic improved • Ailerons position bug fixed in 15/0 state • VOR/Navaid Identifier Sound not working fixed • Unable to query sim waypoint database from REF page fixed • Fixed HSI changes on selector in flight deck • Wiper no longer moves with no power • Fixed loudspeaker not making sound • Fixed issue where aircraft systems freeze mid-flight • Entered temps not appearing on weather page of f-pln fixed • Expose current altimeter reference value fixed • Fire Loop lights on switched to AC ESS instead of AC EMER bus • ADF needles now point to true bearing not magnetic • Fixed abnormal behaviour when choosing NONE STAR approach and transition • WASM API nav data waypoint structure adjusted