VSKYLABS GUIMBAL CABRI G2 UPDATE LOG HISTORY

Update Log
VSKYLABS Guimbal Cabri G2 Project.
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XP12 - v4.1.1 (21st March 2026)

  • Updated documentation structure:
    • All project documentation transferred to the VSKYLABS Guimbal Cabri G2 section in the VSKYLABS Aircraft Center.
    • Updated included documentation.
  • Removed Skunkcrafts updater:
    • Product updates are no longer supported via Skuncrafts Updater.
    • The most updated version of the product is available via the user-account at the store.

XP12 - v4.1 (28th January 2025):

  • Further flight dynamics refinements following deep real-world Cabri G2 flight instructor feedback:
    • Power gradients and climb performance tuneups.
    • Pedals input and vertical fin aspects especially on takeoff/ETL transit.
    • Pedal and cyclic input requirements when going through ETL (pre/post ETL regime).

XP12 - v4.0 (1st October 2024):

  • Flight model:
    • Complete overhaul for the power-train (covers all components from engine via transmissions to rotors blades.
    • Updated airfoils.
    • Skids ground interaction tuneup.
  • Systems:
    • New cockpits annunciation lights system (all lights).
    • New systems CB's system (all working CB's).
    • Re-wiring of all systems switches/cb's/knobs and interactions in the cockpit with the new custom-commands VSKYLABS 'Cockpit-Builders-Heaven' layer, allowing easy Joystick/Keys assignments in X-Plane 12 built-in assignments system.
    • Interior-lights tuneup for the instrument gauges.
    • Cockpit panels (relevant) are lit with electrical power.
  • Sounds:
    • New and upgraded FMOD 2.02 sound package.
  • Graphics:
    • Upgraded exterior default paints and PBR textures.
    • Upgraded Paint-Kit to version v4.0.
    • Remodeled DG and Magnetic compass instruments.
    • Remodeled Hour-Meter instrument.
    • Improved VSKYLABS Experimental autopilot bezel, panel and LED system.
    • Improved interior PBR textures.
    • Added smooth animation to fuel-tank selector.
    • All glass elements (canopy, gauges glass) re-tuned.
    • External canopy and doors-windows are tinted.
    • Added 'dummy' floats (prep for things to come...).
    • Fix - Improved rotor-disc appearance in external view when overlapping the canopy/windows. 
    • Fix - Rotor disc is now visually responsive for cyclic inputs.
  • Interactions:
    • Doors-remove/install mechanism now includes both doors at once.
    • Doors are automatically closed when flying.

XP12 - v3.4a (15th January 2023):

  • Fix to rain-effect (scaled down raindrops).

XP12 - v3.4 (29th December 2022):

  • PBR textures and normals update for the interiors - optimized for X-Plane 12.
  • Cockpit gauges lighting optimizations for X-Plane 12.

XP12 - v3.3 (26th December 2022):

  • Fuel consumption tuneup.
  • Engine readings for CHT, OIL P, OIL T, Fuel P tuneups.

XP12 - v3.2 (4th December 2022):

  • Interior lighting system reset and retuned to comply with the modified X-Plane 12.00r1+ lighting engine.

XP12 - v3.1 (23th November 2022):

  • Updater software replaced - from STMA to SkunkCrafts. 

XP12 - v3.0 (September 2022):

  • X-Plane 12 initial version releaese.

XP11 - v2.0e (11th July 2021):

  • Overhead Mixture lever is no longer biased to a Slider, but to the default X-Plane Mixture (engine#1) engine. This allows home-cockpit-builders to assign a Joystick axis to the Mixture.
  • Overhead Rotor Brake lever is no longer biased to a Slider, but to an axis. This allows home-cockpit builders to assign a Joystick axis to the Rotor Brake lever. The new axis being used for this task is the default Speed-Brakes axis.
  • Manual and Essential PDF files were updated accordingly.

XP11 - v2.0c (23rd March 2021):

  • Engine simulation update: Available power gradient was re-tuned.
  • Fuel-level indication meter was calibrated, as well as low-fuel warning light at 15L.

XP11 - v2.0 (20th December 2020):

  • NEW User Manual/POH folder was added to the project, containing detailed setup instructions and POH in .pdf files.
    • Systems:
      • New throttle/governor system, replacing the old "on/off governor" system. Now the throttle is controlled via the "wing sweep" axis, allowing manual throttling up/down and governor taking over accordingly. Once the governor is enabled (switched on), it will kick in around ~2000 RPM when throttling up manually.
      • Plasma warning system added.
    • BARC modes (normal/backup) enhancements:
      • High NR alarm added.
      • High NR alarm light is now blinking.
      • Backup mode green light configured.
    • Carburetor heat system:
      • Custom built automatic mode - now governing the carburetor heat valve to adjust required heating according to carburetor air temperature.
      • Four bricks are reflecting actual heating in auto mode.
      • 3-position switch (cold/auto/hot) is now replacing the previous two-position switch (cold/hot).
    • Power-train:
      • Rotor brake system tune-up.
    • Lighting system:
      • New instruments lighting system was added to allow clear night-flying capability.
      • Overhead light switch is now controlling flood and instruments lights.
    • Electrical system:
      • Circuit Breaker panel is working with most CB's (wired via custom datarefs).
    • Interaction:
      • Mixture lever: Two-position interaction (toggle mechanism) replaced the older click-and drag interaction. Mixture lever is now smoothly animated.
      • Rotor brake: New two-position interaction (toggle mechanism) with smooth animation.
      • New Dual-System high-res altimeter replaced the old switchable altimeters.
    • 3D modeling/PBR/Textures:
      • Cockpit PBR complete tune-up.
      • Gauges glass is now "cleaner".
      • Various fixes to modeling, texturing and normal maps.
    • Flight Dynamics:
      • Complete flight dynamic validation and tuneup for X-Plane 11.50+ / Experimental flight model environment.
    • Paint-Kit is now part of the project, can be found in a dedicated folder.

XP11 - v1.7c (21st April 2020):

  • Minor-Fix update - Starter engagement is now NOT affecting mixture level.

XP11 - v1.7a (12th March 2020):

  • Drive-train-to-EPM-tuneup:
    • EPM is now showing more accurate readings in the 2500-2750 arc range.
    • Nominal RPM range for the engine (with governor on) tuneup.

XP11 - v1.7 (11th March 2020):

  • MAJOR flight dynamics model update and bug fixes (Phase 2 of 2):
    • Overall control, stability and responsiveness tuneup.
    • Ground interaction improved.
    • Autorotation validated for v1.7: Tendency for aircraft breakup during aggressive collective down action upon autorotation initiation was tuned.
  • General aspects:
    • Update to the normal maps of the default liveries.

XP11 - v1.6 (8th December 2019):

  • MAJOR flight dynamics model update and bug fixes (Phase 1 of 2):
    • Rated power output (max/continuous) was tuned with higher precision.
  • Handling tuneup:
    • Overall control and stability refinements.
    • Rotor disc performance.
    • Fenestron (tail rotor) performance.
  • G2 flight envelope - higher speed regime performance tuneup - max level speed, rotor disc performance in high forward flight speed.

XP11 - v1.5 (10th November 2019):

  • Flight Dynamics Model update for X-Plane 11.40+ Experimental flight model environment.

XP11 - v1.4a (19th September 2019)

  • Minor fix - instrument panel is now casting shadow as it should be.

XP11 - v1.4 (10th April 2019)

  • Flight Model and Systems:
    • Engine power output was increased during heavy load performance tune-up.
    • Hovering ceiling at max weight (IGE) tuned.
    • Electrical system refinements. Alternator is now charging the battery more effectively and realistically.
    • Rotor braking ratio was tuned for a more realistic behavior. The lever is still having a 0/100% operation state (will be addressed in the future), but when applied to 100% it will act on the rotor gradually.
  • 3D modeling/interaction:
    • Altimeter setup knob sensitivity tuned for maximum precision.
    • Added an addition Altimeter plate with mbar/inHg setup system. This alternate Altimeter can be toggled by clicking on the Altimeter protective glass. The current additional Altimeter is a temporary solution, as a higher resolution plate is still being developed.
    • GPS textures fixed (minor bug fix).
    • Pilot's head position when loading the aircraft was tuned (experimental feature, will be further tuned in the future).
  • Cockpit Switches 'pre-flight' state:
    • Igniters are now in the 'OFF' state when starting cold and dark.
    • Fuel valve is now in the 'OFF' state when starting cold and dark.
    • Clutch guard is now closed automatically when starting with engines running.
    • Landing and taxi lights are now in the 'OFF' position, unless activated.

XP11 - v1.32 (6rd February 2019):

  • Flight Model Tune-up:
    • Helicopter performance tuneup - hovering ceiling at max weight (IGE).
    • Stability and handling tuneup.
    • Fenestron Tail-rotor performance tuneup.
  • FMOD sounds:
    • Rotor-slap sounds tuneup.

XP11 - v1.31 (3rd February 2019)

  • Flight Model Tune-up:
    • Engine's available Horse-power was tuned.
    • Fenestron Tail-rotor performance tuneup.
    • Stability and handling tuneup.

XP11 - v1.30b (23th November 2018):

  • FMOD fix phase#2:
    • FMOD version cut v1.30b for fixing possible FMOD errors on some PC/X-Plane configurations.

XP11 - v1.30a (21th November 2018):

  • FMOD fix phase#1:
    • FMOD sound bank replaced. Restarting X-Plane / Reinstalling the package may be required.

XP11 - v1.30 (11th October 2018):

  • Flight Dynamics:
    • Flight dynamics tune-up for tail-rotor performance and responsiveness, especially in high-torque flight conditions (elevated terrain etc...).
    • Weight and balance - pilot weight was added to the base weight (this is not an unmanned drone and by doing so the G2 will be ready to fly with pilot + low-weight payload weight (adding payload to exceed 70kg will bring the passenger to appear in external view).
  • FMOD sounds:
    • FMOD project maintenance - no errors are shown in the log.txt file.
  • STMA AutoUpdater:
    • Automatic updates and notifications (see details below).
    • Fly the most recent version of the project.
    • Each time the aircraft is being loaded - it will auto-check if an update is available.
    • If there is an available update - it will download it and right after will prompt you to reload the aircraft.
    • After reloading the aircraft, you should see a text message confirming that you are using an updated version.
    • After each update - a window will be opened, showing important update notices. Note that this window will show up only ONCE after a new update. A text file with its details will be available in the 'Important_Docs_and_Files' folder within the aircraft folder.
    • To disable the automatic update - edit the settings.txt file with 'allowUpdates:No'

XP11 - v1.2b1 (27th September 2018):

  • Flight Dynamics:
    • Performance tune-up for cruise.
    • Propulsion system tune-up for power.
    • Autorotation rotor behavior tune-up.
    • Handling and stability tune-up.
  • VR Experience:
    • VRconfig.txt file added (realistic yoke and hot-spots defined for both seats - enabling the right seat realistic yoke requires a minor edit in the VRconfig.txt file).
    • Grip-zone for the throttle in non-full-VR collective mode was added to allow more comfortable operation of the collective, as it is lacking of real-life-friction, making it hard to maintain desired throttle setting.
    • VR X-Plane's iPad is now squeezed between the left seat and the mid-pedestal-panel (magnet point defined).
  • 3D modeling:
    • Emergency inflatable floats were removed until the system is fully operational (future update).
    • Paint-kit mapping update: now it is possible to paint underneath the Cabri as well.
    • Added VSKYLABS livery.
  • FMOD Sounds:
    • Rotor blades sounds layers were added (experimental).
    • 3D surround sound adjustments for head movement.

XP11 - v1.1b1 (14th September 2018):

  • Flight dynamics model:
    • Propulsion system envelope expansion.
    • Autorotation envelope expansion.
    • Fenestron anti-torque authority tuneup.
    • Stability/Sensitivity: Got a notch into the more sensitive zone but will remain for now within reasonably and realistically pilot work-loads requirements. Make sure that you fly the Cabri with X-Plane's realism bars all the way to "maximum realism".
    • Manual throttle responsiveness tuned.
  • FMOD package:
    • A few tuneups all around.
    • Sliding sounds on replay: Fixed
  • Systems:
    • External lights and switches refinements.
    • Strobe light on the tail is controlled by the Strobe switch.
    • Nav lights (red,green and white) are controlled by the Nav lights switch and are non-flashing.
  • Visualization:
    • Passenger figure appears (external view) only when payload exceeds pilot + passenger weight.

XP11 - v1.0b5 (September 12th 2018): Initial version release.