iniBuilds A300-600R for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Premium v1.0.3 Released

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iniBuilds A300-600R Premium V1.0.3 Changelog Items 🚀

Hello!

Last week we did some fixes to the windshield behaviour that were affecting users and updated our liveries available for download via iniManager. With over 60 NEW liveries available to download via the iniManager - you won’t be struggling for choice! Some of the latest liveries include; Delta, Air Afrique, Alitalia, Singapore and many more!

We mentioned a larger update on the iniBuilds A300-600R Airliner, which is now available and we have some more information on what we have done below! 

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

The gear suspension limits have been tweaked to give the classic nose down look of the A300 based on community feedback. The nose has been lowered by approximately 2-3 degrees boasting a more authentic rotation feel and improved ground handling. 



Added custom engine windmilling effect and re-tuned animation to better reflect start up movement. The "N1 windmill" refers to the unpowered rotation of the low-pressure turbine and fan in the engine due to airflow. The animation does vary with windspeed.

One of the key elements of feedback on this project was performance so both systems and art have worked very hard to improve this. We have refactored code components based on insights gained from the A350 project to reduce WASM crashes and improve overall stability.  

On art side we have multiple optimizations to 3D models, visual effects, and animations that have been implemented in the plane, aimed at improving performance for CPU-limited users. Specifically, we have reduced the 3D model node count, optimized the overall skinned bone count, and introduced several lighting improvements—all without noticeably compromising visual fidelity. Many of these enhancements were informed by our work on our recently released A350 airliner, where minimal performance overhead required a rigorous approach to optimization from the outset. In testing, we’ve seen an improvement of 5-10 FPS for CPU limited users. 

 
One new feature is the standby compass! The standby compass system is a traditional, analogue compass that provides a backup for navigating the aircraft in case the main electronic navigation systems failure. It offers a reliable and non-electrical source of magnetic heading data and is fully modelled in the A300 to deploy from its stowed position located in the area above the centre pillar.  

We have also added a custom brake heat visual effect added to depict the transfer of energy during rapid decelerations to the brake discs. 
 

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v1.0.3
Systems & EFB ⚙️🖥️
Fixed – Numerous system crashes
Fixed: Sim freeze when selecting LFRS - ILS Y RWY 03, Transition NEDAN for VALA1C
Fixed: Sim freeze when selecting  LSZH ILS 28
Fixed: Code crash when entering STAR with transition
Fixed: Default key bindings "ON" / "OFF" not working for light switches
Fixed: WASM, freeze when entering SEC F-PLN 
Fixed: ND Blue Alt arrow shown in HDG/S & V/S descent along with yellow banana
Fixed: INIT B - TOGW is not affected by TAXI fuel change
Fixed: C&D Spawn at Gate - Dome/Emergency Light on by default
Fixed: Sim freezes returning to main menu
Fixed: Rudder trim panel knob operation reversed
Fixed: When doing walk around and manually open cowlings you can toggle covers back on and then they are clipping
Fixed: Flickering Enroute Map
Fixed: Can't click on door handles to get to walk around in F can in PAX
Fixed: Engines windmilling in wind
Fixed: AP Disconnect switch missing sound
Fixed: Gear suspension limits tweaked for a more realistic aircraft stance on the nose gear.

 3D Art 🎨🖌️
Added: Standby compass implemented
Added: "Glowing" hot brake disc effects
Fixed: Improved overall performance for CPU-limited users through animation optimizations, node count reductions and visual effect tweaks
Fixed: PAX cabin low resolution textures at night
Fixed: Main landing gear clipping into fuselage on retraction
Fixed: Cockpit reflection in aft toilet mirror
Fixed: Excessive reflections on glass after SU1 update
Fixed: All Doors slightly detached between interior and exterior when opening/closing|
Fixed: Click spots for pitch trim and yaw damper switches inaccurate 
Fixed: cabin model issue when seen through the outside
Fixed: External lights flickering
Fixed: APU maintenance door clipping/not animating as expected
Fixed: Main landing gear Tires remain compressed when airborne
Fixed: Forward cargo gap and bulk door clipping
Fixed: Wing flex causing flap track fairings to clip into flaps
Fixed: Seat switches not married to seat mesh
Fixed: Improved FS2024 windshield rain effects

iniBuilds Team ❤️