Another version hits the runways (OR) What’s wrong with that switch?!

We got version 1.5 out today. This breaks new ground with random erroneous behaviour (REB) in the operation of aircraft panel switches. The existing random and “loose wire” failures systems have been beefed up to make more trouble for the pilot who was just getting used to a bit of piece and quiet on those long haul flights…

Problems requiring detection and resolution now include: Pitot heat; autopilot master; battery; alternator; avionics and NAV/GPS switches. What we’re really trying to model is the potential that the switch, or the circuitry immediately behind it, is somehow faulty and may require a good jiggle to get it working again.
Those darned ground crew…

We also introduced an additional (new) log book, using the traditional real world aviation format of one ‘line’ per flight. This brings in lots of data not available in previous versions, such as hours flown at night or under IFR, and “block time” for Virtual Airline buffs. You can print it too – suitable for framing…
We’re looking into making it possible to export it as data for submission to some of the popular Virtual Airlines.