TorqueSim has today released the first large update to its BN-2 Islander, since its release in late April. The update to aircraft takes it up to V1.1.0.

The first update to aircraft came in the form of update v1.0.1 fixing many smaller issues users experienced with the aircraft.

Today’s release fixes several issues, alongside adding multiple new features including RealityXP GTN 750 & 650 integration as well as a new, revamped FMOD sound pack (full changelog below).

ToqueSim’s Islander was a large success on release filling a gap in the X-Plane space for a BN-2 Islander and more widely a high-quality rendition of a STOL passenger aircraft.

Improvements / New Features:

• RealityXP GTN 750/GTN 650 Integration
• Revamped FMOD Sound Pack
• New engine/prop noises
• Revamped switch and internal noise
• Custom “headset” simulation with adjustable noise cancellation
• [IS-351] – Panel Shake/Vibrations
• [IS-309] – Mechanical Hobbs meter/tacho in 3D
• [IS-346] – Placard with flaps speeds
• [IS-332] – Add ability to open plugin menu from plugins bar at top instead of only side tab
• [IS-295] – Avitab integration

Bug Fixes:

• [IS-241] – Carb Temperature Gauge animation jumping
• [IS-264] – Gyro CW/CCW switch motor should play until switch is released
• [IS-265] – Gyro Slave/Free switch has no sound for ‘slave’
• [IS-282] – Landing light fix
• [IS-285] – Radio channel selector lights fix
• [IS-286] – Bose A20 Headset improvements
• [IS-312] – [AFM-114] VOR and HSI behavior
• [IS-320] – VOR 2 Glideslope reversed
• [IS-326] – Mags / Door Interlock
• [IS-327] – BN-2 VR bugs
• [IS-329] – Stall alarm not audible when the headset is worn
• [IS-333] – KFC225 ARM and VS buttons correct order
• [IS-342] – Exterior lights issues
• [IS-345] – Autopilot working with avionics off
• [IS-347] – HDG / NAV flags reversed on HSI
• [IS-352] – o-540-e4c5.obj reduction
• [IS-353] – furnishings_2.obj reduction
• [IS-321] – Brake Lines missing proper normal data
• [IS-331] – Create .snd file changes for new manipulators
• [IS-343] – Change annunciator brightness to run from 0-1 rather than 0-2
• [IS-350] – Add utility light power commands
• [IS-354] – animated prop governor control arm
• [IS-361] – Smoothed datarefs for the sunshades on the overhead panel
• [IS-291] – Add cockpit utility light (moveable)
• [IS-294] – Update manual with cruise data, fuel flows, etc
• [IS-306] – Add brightness switch and test button to annunciator panel
• [IS-322] – Set flight model CHT min/max
• [IS-323] – Change cowl flap lock
• [IS-337] – Add persist to Ammeter knob
• [IS-338] – Hide-able interior glass to remove reflections
• [IS-357] – Update GUI
• [IS-289] – Make custom audio panel datarefs
• [IS-299] – Optimize 3d vertex counts
• [IS-300] – Optimize textures
• [IS-315] – Cabin light can turn on without battery power
• [IS-316] – Pax notices can turn on without battery power
• [IS-319] – Utility lights
• [IS-334] – Add Door Interlock Sound
• [IS-349] – Make avitab datarefs persist
• [IS-358] – Switch wording for glass reflections

Existing users of the aircraft can update by redownloading the updater from their X-Aviation account. The aircraft can also be purchased from X-Aviation for $39.95.

Thanks to TorqueSim Managing Partner Cooper LeComp for letting us know of the update in the Threshold Discord server.