Baron B-55/E-55 Service Pack 5.1A

[Milviz 919]

Hi all,

 

We have now uploaded and sent out the latest patches for the Baron B-55/E-55. There is such a long list... I will just post it and you can go over it... (not sure when it will go live)

 

thanks.

 

This v5.120830 installer has all the cumulative tweaks and fixes since the original release.

 

NEW: Fully synchronized GPS units!

 

MilViz_B55_v5.120830.zip

https://www.onlinefi.../1sYvsLkXuiqY5z

 

B55 CHANGE LOG

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08/17/2012

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1. Edited GNS XML scripts to allow for full synchronization between 2d and 3d instances of the GPS units.

2. Modified XML script of right small knob of GNS430 for proper mouse click/wheel response.

3. Darkened the color of the 3d avionics knobs.

4. Edited panel.cfg files to allow proper GNS synchronization.

 

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08/17/2012

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1. Fixed gap in top left main panel/glareshield

2. Intruded firewall behind pedals to stop interpenetration

3. Replaced and positioned the NAV/GPS ARM/ACTV text

4. Updated main panel texture to fix incorrect "GRS" label; should have been "GPS"

 

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08/14/2012

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1. Fixed Landing Light switches (synchronization)

2. Calibrated Turn Coordinator

3. Added mouse wheel control to WX-10A

4. Animated toe brakes

 

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07/09/2012

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1. Fixed ADF needle to point towards NDB reliably

2. Edited the GNS430 script to display the missing COM/NAV background rectangles.

3. Edited one of the texture files to paint out the lower registration placquard.

4. Added "Carb Heat" to the initialization routine for the B55 version.

 

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07/02/2012

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1. Added 3d "housings" for all instruments to prevent possibility of "scenery leaks" around edges.

2. Found and fixed the problem with non-lighted HSI "dots" and "sky pointer" on attitude indicator.

3. Fixed problem with KAP140 "cutting" the GNS430 left knob, and glass "cutting" GNS530 right knob.

4. Checked for abnormal movement of left main tire. No problem found.

5 Edited gearup/geardown .wav files to fit 3.1 second extend/retract animation.

6. Added missing B55_fresnel_red.dds file (that's why the exterior glass had no reflections!)

 

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06/30/2012

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1. Fixed landing gear extend/retract animation and synched to gear sound files.

2. Fixed exterior glass so it won't disappear when the cockpit lights are on.

3. Lowered intensity of 3d landing lights

4. Fixed elevator trim tab

5. Changed landing light switch operation to left click on/off toggle

6. Trimmed a LOT of "fat" from the interior model to reduce sim load (stuff that can't be seen from inside).

7. Corrected operation of rudder trim: left trim - nose and needle go left, trimtab goes right and vice-versa

8. Lighted the compass card for night operations

 

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06/28/2012

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1. Calibrated ADI Bank and Roll with parallax correction

2. Calibrated both OAT gauges, removed small pointers (unnecessary)

3. Changed instrument lighting knob to use left/right/mousewheel to control, added dynamic tooltip

4. Added dynamic tooltip to Panel Flood knob

5. Added dynamic tooltip to Post Light knob

6. Improved tail beacon light (transparent glass, bright flash)

7. Exterior glass fixed (was invisible at night), set z-bias to eliminate GPS "bleed-through"

8. Fixed nosegear wheel chocks

9. Fixed exterior hinges for vent window

10. Fixed prop texture to make rear of blades flat black.updated diffuse, specular and bump maps

11. VSI Needle: Changed VSI needle to use Linear Rotation and calibrated

12. RMI Needles: Changed both needles to Linear Rotation, re-calibrated.

Double needle is VOR/Localizer. Defaults to Nav2 Freq. Fixed switch for RMI Nav Source under the old Century

autopilot. Reset compass card and recalibrated

13. Added additional CDI "dots" to HSI.Recalibrated CDI needle. Adjusted length of needle gap to match CDI needle. Reset compass card and recalibrated

14. Recalibrated airspeed needle after reseting Linear rotation controller

15. Fixed tooltip on altimeter's kohlsman knob for both inHg and MB. Recalibrated kohlsman index after resetting

Linear rotation controller.

16. Fixed (lightened) knob textures on GPS's

17. Configured Installer to create two Airplane folders: B55 and E55 such that

textures and aircraft sounds are shared between the two folders.

[188AHC 2,138]

Is the link still valid? I get an error when clicking on it.

 

Thanks.

[flying_bob 38]

thank you milviz..!

 

link working for me

[Chuck_Jodry-VJPL 663]

Ditto, once the dialog box is up the file is not able to download.

[188AHC 2,138]

I just tried it and now it works. 0848 GMT-5.

[tttocs 301]

The file appears to be password protected and I have no clue what I might use to unlock it.

 

Went to Flight1 where I'd originally purchased to see if it had been updated there and the B55 is no longer even listed there, though the 310 still is.

 

Is there another option available, or...

 

Scott

[n4gix 4,947]

Is the link still valid? I get an error when clicking on it.

 

Thanks.

That link has been disabled because it should not have ever been posted to the public to begin with...

 

...Colin copy/pasted my post from the beta forum and forgot to remove the link! :fool:

 

Please be patient while the public file is propagated to the distribution channels.

[tttocs 301]

Please be patient while the public file is propagated to the distribution channels.

 

No worries, and no great hurry, really - just confused. Thanks for the clarification.

 

Scott

[188AHC 2,138]

Thanks Bill. I'll delete the file I d/led and wait for the official version.

[n4gix 4,947]

Thanks Bill. I'll delete the file I d/led and wait for the official version.

No problem, really. That file had an incorrect panel.cfg file anyway... :blush:

[MSFS Ralf 149]

I purchased from Flight1, how is the procedure to get the update? Great plane, btw, thank you.

[Milviz 919]

There is no need... The F1 file is already updated. However, I forgot to do the coupons for the 50% off before I left on vacation. I cannot do them now as I do not have access to the FTP.. So, I will be extending the sale of the B55 by 5 days after I get back.... (the 9th of September).

 

thanks

[MSFS Ralf 149]

Understood, but my installation was 2 weeks ago...

[tttocs 301]

There is no need... The F1 file is already updated.

 

If you can currently find the B55 on Flight1, you're a better man than I. As I mentioned yesterday, it appears to be MIA on their site. Again no hurry - enjoy your vacation - just letting you know.

 

Scott

[n4gix 4,947]

If you can currently find the B55 on Flight1, you're a better man than I. As I mentioned yesterday, it appears to be MIA on their site. Again no hurry - enjoy your vacation - just letting you know.

 

Scott

Scott, you can download the latest release directly from the Milviz website, then "Reinstall" using the Flight1 .key file...

 

http://milviz.com/fs/item.php?id=B55