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/images/notams/notams22/simw0808.jpgTime for another progress update from us. First of all, we releasedan update to theRV-14,but noticed post-release that there were some bugs that slippedthrough testing and broke basic functions of the aircraft. We havepushed a new version (1.3.2) to all vendors, Microsoft and ourwebsite, where you can also find the changelog. We wanted to push thehotfix out before leaving on our Summer break (Monday 8th, back on the17th), to make sure that you enjoy the plane fully. Please take notethat during this time we will be out of contact, including support, soplease bear with us. Next, our full attention is focused on the Dash 7 in cooperationwith PILOT'S GesmbH. The exterior model is undergoing decal placement,so we are placing rivets, panel lines and de-ice boots. After that,the aircraft will be ready to receive its last coating of dirt andgrime over the detail, which will complete the exterior textures. Theliveries are awaiting their "use marks" but other than that they aredone, and some screenshots can be seen. The liveries includedwill be British Antarctic Survey, Air Greenland, Brymon, Berjaya Air,Tyrolean and Continental. The cockpit is undergoing decalplacement. Right now, all the flight instruments are marked enough forus to do flight testing. We are working on placing the rest of thelabels and correcting some model flaws before falling head-first intothe textures. The flight model of the aircraft is complete, and focus on thatfront is on engine tuning. Right now, the engine produces the rightamount of torque and RPM, so we have work to do with the propellers toget her up to speed. Lastly, on the coding front, the cockpit is graduallyactivated. Our engine, hydraulic, oil gauges work, COM/NAV/ADF radiosare active, and the basic flight instruments are also functional. ThePN622 DME has been programmed, tested and will be integrated into thecockpit any day now. Every day, more and more panels are coming tolife. Regarding the Amphibian Kodiak, only a small number of issuesremain to be fixed. We are going to get those sorted in the last weekof August, along with SU10 testing. The plane has been sent to Daher,to be checked by their hydroplane pilots. An interesting feature thatwe added to the Kodiaks for the next update is real beta range. Doingsome in-depth research and making use of new features in SU10, theKodiak will be beta range capable without using any “black magicâ€solutions such as invisible spoilers. Additionally, the propeller hasbeen tuned so that full reverse power will no longer over-rev thepropeller. Instead, it will peak at 95% RPM Np, just like the realPT6A works! This was supposed to go from the PC-12 into the Kodiak,but it seems to have come the other way around! Lastly, we have done some bug fixing in our failure system andadded some extra safeguards to prevent failure issues like thosereported by some customers. We will run it through tests and hope tohave seen the last of it. Source See all SimWorks products at the FlightSim.Com Store
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0412/sws0412.jpgChangelog 19-05-2022Added UI title entries to cameras to prevent crashes when saving camera viewsModified mechanical efficiency tables to correct performance at altitudeModified thrust scalar to correct performance at altitudeChanged RPM increment from 1rpm to 10rpmIncreased rudder authorityMade PMAG test switch functional and added checklist itemCorrected flap handle initialisation when cold and darkUpdated embedded PMS50 versionModified VR collision mesh in cockpit About SWS RV-14Touted for its performance, be it aerobatics or fuel economy, theRV-14 is arguably the best kit aircraft out there. Featuring both thetaildragger and tricycle variants, this recreation of the RV-14/14A bySWS was created in meticulous detail, bringing the look and feel ofthe real RV-14 into your Flight Simulator! /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-1.jpgOverviewThe RV-14/14A is the latest aircraft design from Van's Aircraft,Inc. continuing and improving upon the legacy of the previousmodels. Created with the help of the manufacturer, the SWS RV-14/14Ais a faithful recreation of the best kit aircraft in the market. Acarefully created 3D model captures all the fine nuances of theaircraft's construction, while detailed animations help bring it tolife. Authentic sounds were recorded from the real aircraft. Theflight model was created after the developer took flight in the realthing and put through scrutiny by RV-14 pilots, ensuring that theperformance and feel is as close as Microsoft Flight Simulatorallows. /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-2.jpgFeaturesAccurate 3D model and animations, created after factory visits and using CAD models Three generic and three custom liveries Taildragger and tricycle variants Realistic flight model tested by RV-14 pilots Free-castering nose wheel (RV-14A) Full GTN750 integration (PMS50 and TDS) Flutter animations from propwash Weight-based visibility of copilot in the cockpit Weight-based visibility of baggage behind the seats Opening canopy Functional canopy ejection switch Animated air conditioning vents Realistic backlighting and floodlighting Realistic exterior lighting MSFS rain & icing effects included /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-3.jpgFree Extra LiveriesWe have created three custom liveries from our streamer friendsBelGeode, AvAngel and TwoCats. The liveries are available as aseparate download to keep file size down. /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-4.jpgPurchase Simworks Studios - Vans RV-14 for MSFS See other products from SimWorks Studios
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0418/sws-1.jpgFirst of all, theRV-14has been a great success, thank you for choosing to support ourproduct! As with every release, more eyes mean more problems spotted,so we are down to work already. An update addressing problems detectedpost-release will be out on Tuesday to all vendors. Next we willcontinue working on bugs reported with the flight model, hopefullymaking the product even better. /images/notams/notams22/sws0418/sws-2.jpgWe are also working on theKodiak,wheeled and float plane. We have been spending time improving the codeof the aircraft and trying to reduce the FPS hit. We are alsoexperimenting with persistent variables that will save the aircraft'sstate across flights. ESP has been implemented in the aircraft, withroll mode working well and pitch in need of tuning but workingcorrectly. The next "hot" thing we're working on is hotstarts! They take some work, but we are very close to achieving thedesired effect. There are many more updates to the aircraft, but theseare the major things planned for the next update. Lastly, the floatplane is finally sitting right on the water, and we are working on thehandling and contact points. We are hopeful that the next update tothe Kodiak will be accompanied by the release of the float planeproduct. Next, a sale will run on our MSFS products starting Monday, thatwill last one week. Except for the RV-14 and the Kodiak, all MSFSproducts will be 50% off. Lastly, the SWS team will be taking an Easter break startingThursday the 21st of April and will return on Monday, May 2nd in orderto get some much-needed rest. During that time, communications andsupport will not be available until we are back and have to catchup. Source See SimWorks Studios products for MSFS 2020, including those now on sale
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0414.jpgWe've been working for some time with TDS Simulations to achieve acomplete integration of their GTNXi 750 system with our RV-14. Part ofthat effort was preparing the RV-14 to accept the "Smart Glide"feature of Garmin's system. Smart Glide is an innovative feature whichautomatically detects the closest airport and, with the push of abutton, controls the aircraft laterally and vertically in order forthe aircraft to reach the airport. TDS are currently working on the feature and sent us a previewscreen shot with the GTNXi taking over and trimming the aircraft inorder to reach the optimal glide speed based on prevailingconditions. This is, of course, a work-in-progress, but a verypromising and cool feature! The SWS RV-14 is "Smart Glide ready" since the day of release, soas soon as the GTNXi 750 is updated with the feature, your aircraftwill be able to use it! Source Purchase the SWS - Vans RV-14
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0412/sws0412.jpgTouted for its performance, be it aerobatics or fuel economy, theRV-14 is arguably the best kit aircraft out there. Featuring both thetaildragger and tricycle variants, this recreation of the RV-14/14A bySWS was created in meticulous detail, bringing the look and feel ofthe real RV-14 into your Flight Simulator! /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-1.jpgOverviewThe RV-14/14A is the latest aircraft design from Van's Aircraft,Inc. continuing and improving upon the legacy of the previousmodels. Created with the help of the manufacturer, the SWS RV-14/14Ais a faithful recreation of the best kit aircraft in the market. Acarefully created 3D model captures all the fine nuances of theaircraft's construction, while detailed animations help bring it tolife. Authentic sounds were recorded from the real aircraft. Theflight model was created after the developer took flight in the realthing and put through scrutiny by RV-14 pilots, ensuring that theperformance and feel is as close as Microsoft Flight Simulatorallows. /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-2.jpgFeaturesAccurate 3D model and animations, created after factory visits and using CAD models Three generic and three custom liveries Taildragger and tricycle variants Realistic flight model tested by RV-14 pilots Free-castering nose wheel (RV-14A) Full GTN750 integration (PMS50 and TDS) Flutter animations from propwash Weight-based visibility of copilot in the cockpit Weight-based visibility of baggage behind the seats Opening canopy Functional canopy ejection switch Animated air conditioning vents Realistic backlighting and floodlighting Realistic exterior lighting MSFS rain & icing effects included /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-3.jpgFree Extra LiveriesWe have created three custom liveries from our streamer friendsBelGeode, AvAngel and TwoCats. The liveries are available as aseparate download to keep file size down. /images/notams/notams22/sws0412/rv14-4.jpgPurchase Simworks Studios - Vans RV-14 for MSFS See other products from SimWorks Studios
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0325.jpgWe decided to postpone the release of the RV-14, as we want topolish the taildragger's ground handling a bit more. While a singularproblem that mainly stems from MSFS' flight modelling, we want toensure that the aircraft ticks every box and gives you the right feelfor Van's Aircraft latest & greatest! In the meantime, you can watch aircraft's trailer here: Source
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0319.jpgWe are happy to announce that the RV-14 is scheduled for release onMonday, March 28th! Created with the help of Van's Aircraft, the SWS RV-14 features thetaildragger and tricycle variant modelled in high quality, preciseflight handling and authentic sounds recorded from the realaircraft! Capable of traveling over 1100nm, with twice the speed of anaverage sports car, burning less than half the fuel, the RV-14 is theperfect plane to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator, whether you'reenjoying the scenery, or taking a jump. I enjoy! Regarding our FSX and Prepar3D products, they will no longer beupdated or supported, so we have decided to withdraw them from sale byApril 1st. The products will be available again as freeware in sixmonths on our web site. Finally, our site is back and handling traffic very well so far. Toprevent certain problems, it is recommended to clear your browsercache. Some didn't receive an email about the Kodiak's update. We areaware of the issue and will fix it in a few days. Once that's done,another batch of emails will be sent to all customers about Kodiakupdate 1.0.24, so everyone who hasn't seen it can get it. If you'vealready downloaded the update, please ignore the message. Out of curiosity (and there is no rush), do you know roughly whentheir interview is to be published? If it happens to be soon, itwould be good to tie it in with the store release of their latestmodel. Source
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0218.jpgThis week we bring an important update to our RV-14development. The SWS RV-14 is now fully compatible with the TDS SimSoftware GTNXi 750, a new, fully-featured simulation of the GTN750NXi! An official mod of the RV-14 has been provided to TDS Sim andwill be made available to their customers to enable the TDS GTNXi750. The aircraft is therefore compatible with both the PMS50 (freeversion included with the RV-14) and TDS Sim versions of the 750! Furthermore, we have had a major breakthrough with the RV-14'sflight model, which will allow us to clear the last major obstacle inits flight model development. Fine-tuning of the aircraft is takingplace, checklists and flight states are being implemented andautopilot tuning will follow. Regarding the Kodiak, a major update is ready to be pushed to allvendors. The same version will also be submitted to Microsoft forrelease on PC & Xbox. We do not have a date yet on that front, but theproduct has been submitted and we are waiting for the translateddescriptions from MS to be able to ship both versions. The Kodiak's update will also be the first major stress test forour new server, to which we will soon finish migrating. Source
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/images/notams/notams22/sws0207.jpgWe are looking for RV-14 pilots to verify the flight model of theVan's Aircraft RV-14 and RV-14A. If you are a pilot, please e-mail ususing the contact form on our web site or PM us here. Please provideyour name, e-mail, aircraft number and hours in the airframe forverification and we will contact you via e-mail. Source
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/images/notams/notams21/simw1029/rv14-1.jpgWith the Kodiak being closed out next week, it's time we announceour next aircraft project for MSFS: The RV-14! The add-on is being developed in close collaboration with Van'sAircraft and will feature both the RV-14 and RV-14A. The interior willbe equipped with the G3X Touch, GTN750, GMC305 Autopilot and theESI500. Sounds have been recorded from the real aircraft and we expectto have her flying in MSFS in November. Below are a couple of Work-In-Progress screen shots of the exteriorand cockpit of the aircraft, in its current state of development. /images/notams/notams21/simw1029/rv14-2.jpgSource SimWorks Studios Posts Update About Kodiak For MSFS Shop SimWorks products at the FlightSim.Com Store