VSKYLABS CICARE-8 UPDATE LOG HISTORY

Update Log

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XP12 - v3.0.7 (21st March 2026)

  • Updated documentation structure:
    • All project documentation transferred to the VSKYLABS Cicare-8 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 - v3.0.6 (21th July 2024):

  • Interaction:
    • Replaced starter-key mechanism for better responsiveness and behavior.
    • Doors will now get closed automatically once the helicopter is airborne.
  • Graphics:
    • Minor fixes to Cyclic animation and PBR quality.
  • Sound:
    • Replaced old starter sound with a new one to support new key mechanism.

XP12 - v3.0e (10th May 2023):

  • Flight dynamics - tuneup for tail-rotor responsiveness (was too responsive for desktop twisting joystick devices in the yaw axis).

XP12 - v3.0/3.0a/3.0c (5th April 2023 / 6-7th April 2023):

  • v3.0c - minor tail-rotor refinements.
  • v3.0a - bug fix - (rotor blades slap sounds in cold and dark).
  • Flight dynamics:
    • Major overhaul all-around to fall in line with X-Plane 12 latest FDM updates.
    • New skids physics.
    • Governor operation refinements.
  • Systems:
    • Annunciator panel re-programed/re-wired to electrical system.
    • Dual systems altimeter (replacement of older altimeter).
    • Artificial Horizon implemented as an option (to follow the XP11 feature).
    • LSA autopilot re-wired to a new electrical/LED system.
  • Sounds:
    • New FMOD 2.0 sounds.
  • Visualization:
    • Interior/cockpit - remodeled with higher mesh resolution.
    • LSA autopilot 3-d model improvements.
    • Front panel remodeled with higher mesh resolution and improved textures.
    • Cyclic (stick) animation addition (compensation in roll axis).
    • Interior and exterior glass rework.
    • Rotor disc animation enhancements.
    • Liveries refinements.
    • Paint-Kit was added to the project.

XP12 - v2.2 (4th December 2022):

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

XP12 - v2.1 (23th November 2022):

  • Updater software replaced - from STMA to SkunkCrafts. 

XP12 - v2.0 (September 2022):

  • X-Plane 12 version release.

XP11 -  v1.2 (5th December 2019):

  • Flight dynamics *Major Update* (planned - not bug fixes):
    • Flight envelope validation phase-2 update!
    • Autorotation RPM is now covering the entire range (low/high).
    • Main rotor inertia and overall performance tune-up (throughout the flight envelope).
    • Complete propulsion train tune-up to demonstrate the rated 115hp power (continuous).
    • Landing skids physics is now permitting a bit more heavy touchdown. 

XP11 - v1.1 (26th November 2019):

  • Systems - Night-Flight Pack was added:
    • Cockpit lighting for night-flying was set.
    • Master power 'ON' now gives power to cockpit lighting.
    • Artificial Horizon display was added (optional - toggle between Turn & Slip indication).
  • Systems - General:
    • Fixed 'Gov Range' warning light illuminates at night-time.
    • Fixed Autopilot turn rate display LED at night.
    • Optional Altimeter display with hPa input system.
    • Altimeter pressure setup sensitivity was tuned to allow higher setting resolution.
  • Modeling/PBR:
    • Fixed tablet holder (PRB).
    • Various texturing fixes.
  • Manual/POH:
    • Manual/POH was updated to rev.002

XP11 - v1.0a (24th November 2019):

  • New default liveries:
    • Four new liveries were added to the project.

XP11 - v1.0 (20th November 2019): Initial Version Release