iniBuilds has released the second update for their A340 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 since its launch. This new update includes a variety of changes, fixes, and improvements that further enhance the aircraft. The latest version, 1.0.2, features improved sounds and enhanced EFB functionality, among other updates.

The update includes several important fixes related to flight management, display formatting, and logic handling. Additionally, there are various enhancements to the aircraft's sounds, such as improved engine acoustics, rain sounds, and cockpit interaction effects. The EFB will also perform better during turnaround procedures and exhibit improved chart behaviour.

The latest version comes with a substantial changelog, which is outlined below:

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V1.0.2

SYSTEMS ⚙️

FIXED Custom thrust reduction doesn't work

FIXED ATC Menu Option: When Can We; appears INOP but is accessible

FIXED Cannot DIR TO (via manual entry) any Pilot Stored Wpt (e.g. PBD or custom name)

FIXED EIS1 FPV incorrect track shown in AH

FIXED EIS1: AH heading ticks not matching HDG tape ticks at the bottom

FIXED EIS2: TRK/FPA, track blue tick out of AH

FIXED Time Marker logic

FIXED RS5 key causing MCDU display to go dark

FIXED Persistent ETP Symbol on ND Post-Flight

FIXED Zero DME shown on PFD during ILS approach

FIXED Auto Pitch Trim slightly incorrect

FIXED Oxygen Mask test logic revised

FIXED GPS position in GPS MONITOR Title

FIXED IRS INIT Page formatting

FIXED F-PLN B Page formatting

FIXED F-PLAN A Page formatting

FIXED FUEL PRED page formatting

FIXED RADIO NAV Page formatting

FIXED Wind Page formatting

FIXED PERF GO AROUND page formatting

FIXED PERF APPR page formatting

FIXED PERF DES Page formatting

FIXED PERF CRZ Page formatting

FIXED PERF T.O. Page formatting

FIXED EIS1: ROSE VOR CDI not working

FIXED FCU altitude should not have managed dot in cruise

FIXED EIS1, FUEL SD crossfeed line has a break

FIXED MCDU: PERF TO page should change format when TO phase active

FIXED LS course is true and not magnetic

FIXED EIS1&2: early descent VDEV displaced indication

FIXED Cabin doesn't ready all of the time

FIXED Various systems working without electrical power

FIXED AOC RCVD MSGS page logic

FIXED INIT A page format feedback

FIXED EIS2-FUEL FLOW: values clipping/total is cycling quickly

FIXED ELEC ECAMs not working for most failures

FIXED IRS Simulation and Page(s) logic

FIXED PROG Page logic

FIXED DIR TO Page (ADIRU not aligned) logic

FIXED A/C STATUS Page logic

FIXED EIS2 Terrain heights inverted

FIXED DECELERATE Message should appear as soon as TOD reached without descending

FIXED FMGS - Unable to delete Step Alts through their PSEUDO Waypoint

FIXED FMGS predictions coloring - White, should be Magenta

FIXED Can't select RETURN on SELECTED NAVAIDS Page

FIXED MCDU menu - ATSU (currently ACARS) should bring up the ATSU MENU

FIXED MCDU menu - "ACARS" should actually read "ATSU"

FIXED ACP Light Test

FIXED Missing Secondary Engine Indication with FADEC unpowered

FIXED Hydraulic Panel Pushbuttons

FIXED GND CTL pushbutton should be spring loaded momentary

FIXED CVR TEST

FIXED GND CLTR SPRS Switch logic

FIXED Cold and Dark panel state adjustments

FIXED MCDU missed approach format

FIXED MCDU: missed approach altitude & speed should be magenta

FIXED Maintenance "Stow Rat" engages animation only; systems still show RAT deployed and sound plays

FIXED Engine out ceilings and display pages in MCDU

FIXED FLT CTL Computer Guards missing

FIXED MCDU PERF page EO CLR format

FIXED MCDU PERF page should auto display if engine failure

FIXED EIS1: ND ETP formatting

FIXED ADR off/failure should also lead to ALT indication lost

FIXED ADR3 is feeding FO ISO ADR2

FIXED ETP MCDU page

FIXED EIS1: ND speed limit magenta dot off route

FIXED EIS2 PFD green dot offset

FIXED EIS2 ND LS G/S diamond shown too far out

FIXED EIS2 ND DME distance position

FIXED EIS2 PFD yellow square offset

FIXED EIS2 WHEEL SD

FIXED EIS1 & 2 APU SD page

FIXED DTO and FPLN behavior

FIXED DDRMI should not have leading 0s

FIXED PERF CLB: PRED TO value behavior when reached

FIXED ICE IND & STBY compass light missing

FIXED MCDU MENU lights would not go off when in MCDU

FIXED DCDU stuck in recall mode

FIXED Fuel System logic - Secondary pumps and totalizer in low quantities

FIXED EIS2: ALT red ribbon incorrect

FIXED EIS1 and EIS2: PFD ALT target incorrect position

FIXED DDRMI should only show decimals below 20nm

FIXED EIS1: ND DME should only show decimal below 20nm

FIXED Incorrect inop systems in STS on ground

FIXED FMS Approach didn't re-sequence correctly on go-around

FIXED Step climb advisory logic

FIXED Revised FADEC power-up timing

FIXED DIR LAW revision on DU

FIXED Autotrim advisory revised

FIXED Selected ALT on FCU must equal CRZ ALT from FMS to display PRESET mach

FIXED ALT and GS positions

FIXED When in FPA mode missing V/S protection logic

FIXED Autothrottle FMA logic revision

FIXED Managed mode speed preselect logic revised

FIXED When overspeed is gone, FD should not come back automatically

FIXED DIR TO doesn't accept airport as FIX

FIXED CLB Mode logic revision

FIXED CRZ PRESEL input format corrected

FIXED When in NORTH REF, bearings should have a T on lateral pages

FIXED NAV BACKUP retains ILS FREQ after reset

FIXED vls visible under vaprot (should not be visible)

ADDED Lavatory flush logic tied to AC Bus

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ART 🎨

FIXED TURB DAMP shouldn't be guarded

FIXED GND CNTL switch correct animation but logic needs updating

FIXED Iberia missing engine "Iberia" decals

FIXED KAM Air emblems on engine nacelles z-fighting

FIXED RAT animation tied to sounds state

FIXED ICE IND light too bright and tied to WING LT switch

FIXED Lufthansa new liveries - white streaks on tail when moving away

FIXED Iberia minor z-fighting on starboard horizontal stab plate

FIXED Olympic livery door labels not correctly paired to animation

FIXED DCDU brightness increased

FIXED Adjusted Dome light splash area

FIXED Ground power panel lighting

FIXED Reverse sunshade triggers

FIXED Smaller clickspot for window handles

FIXED APU no heat haze

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EFB💻

FIXED EFB turnaround not clearing TO PERF

FIXED EFB: PVI ON not showing on initial load (should show PVI: OFF)

FIXED LIDO charts showing even if invalid

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SOUNDS🔊

FIXED Outside engine sounds too quiet vs windmill sound

FIXED SUGT: be able to listen to cabin announcements if PA ACP knob is out

FIXED PA ACP now allows audible cabin announcements

FIXED Engine windmill mix when starting engines

FIXED Various avionics sounds audible with no power

FIXED Issues with walkaround sounds

ADDED Missing pedestal sounds

ADDED More noise to cargo hold

ADDED Noise when ACU connected

ADDED SPD/MACH & HDG/VS knob sounds

ADDED Sound for 10/1000 knob

ADDED Sun visor sounds

ADDED Rain sounds

ADDED Improvements to overall engine mix

ADDED Increased default internal engine volume

ADDED Improvements to exterior engine mix

ADDED Adjusted and improved whine and buzzsaw tone, pitch and volume

The latest update is available for all current owners or can be purchased exclusively in the Marketplace for $59.99.

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