VSKYLABS ROBINSON R66 TURBINE UPDATE LOG HISTORY

Update Log

VSKYLABS Robinson R66 Turbine Project

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XP12 - v3.0.1 (21st March 2026)

  • Updated documentation structure:
    • All project documentation transferred to the VSKYLABS Robinson R66 Turbine  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 (28th June 2024):

  •  Flight model:
    • Deep tuning of engine power gradients, torque, throttle governor, handling characteristics in hover.
    • Updated airfoils.
  • Graphics:
    • Re-modeled front panel plate with high resolution instruments holes.
    • enhanced 3-d modeling of RPM, Engine&Torque, MGT and N1 gauges.
    • Re-modeled GNS530 element with higher accuracy/resolution.
    • Re-modeled G1000 element with higher accuracy/resolution.
    • Added scratched windshield.
    • Cockpit panel PBR tune-up for the latest X-Plane 12.1.0 rendering standards.
    • Cyclic stick is now extended by default (can be shortened with the use of hide-yoke feature as before).
    • Removed the avionics extension screen from the front/RH side of the cockpit.
    • External liveries PBR tuneups.
  • Systems:
    • Integrated G1000 PFD/MFD into a single screen. Both PFD and MFD are separate pop-out windows, and it can be toggled easily using on-screen/VR interaction, or key/button assignment.
    • New dual-system altimeter.
  • Sounds:
    • Sound package is now of the latest FMOD 2.02.22.
    • Added physical/aerodynamic based blade-slap effect.
  • Paint-Kit:
    • Minor changes to paint-kit to comply with the latest X-Plane 12.1.0 rendering engine.

    XP12 - v2.3a (21st February 2023):

    • Minor-update: Passengers 3-d models optimizations.

    XP12 - v2.3 (25th December 2022):

    • G1000 Autopilot re-configured for X-Plane 12.00.
    • SAS Autopilot panel re-configured (requires AP mode to be engaged in G1000 AP panel).
    • Tail strobe swithces now matching FWD/AFT.
    • Startup - N1% increase rate re-tuned (a bit slower N1% increase when initiating the starter).

    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 - initial version release.

    XP11 - v1.1f (1st June 2022):

    • Marker beacon audio capability was added.

    XP11 - v1.1e (28th October 2021):

    • Flight model enhancement:
      • Refinement of dynamic forces on rotor disc during acceleration/high speed flight.
    • Systems:
      • Fix to G1000 autopilot configuration to allow VNAV during APR mode without issues.

    XP11 - v1.1c (3rd November 2020):

    • Interactivity enhancement:
      • Rotor brake - can now be assigned with the standard X-Plane key/button assignment rather that direct dataref.
      • Rotor braking power was set to follow POH-related braking limitations.
    • Animations/engineering:
      • Cyclic roll axis has an additional axis now, which is the relative "hand grip", so that cyclic motion sideways is more realistic, representing real-life motion where the pilot holds the cyclic grip while moving it left/right, and the cyclic remains parallel to the ground.
      • Collective animation minor fix:
        • Inner switches (collective head) switches animation fixed. 

    XP11 - v1.1a (23th July 2020):

    • FMOD Sound package refinement #1/3:
      • Blade pounding interaction refinements.
      • All sound layers can be heard in VR mode, when standing outside the helicopter at a distance.

    XP11 - v1.1 (15th July 2020):

    • FMOD Sound package update:
      • Interior and exterior sounds enhancements.
      • Experimental low-frequency bass-slapping for vibrating-based hardware.

    XP11 - v1.05e2 (14th July 2020):

    • 3D visualization:
      • Option to HIDE / SHOW the two complementary side-display screens (AviTab Laptop + MFD) was added.
      • Showing/hiding the displays can be done via key assignment to Generator#8 ON/OFF function, or by the interaction zone defined on the Magnetic deviation card plate (toggle click).
    • Manuals:
      • The included POH manual was updated with the assignment and instructions for the side-display show/hide option.
      • The included POH links section to Robinson's online manual chapters were updated.

    XP11 - v1.05e1 (3rd March 2020):

    • 3D visualization:
      • 3D mapping fix for the skids.
      • 3D mapping fixes for the fuselage.
      • Paint-kit is now v1.1
    • General operation aspects:
      • Throttle override is set back to '0' when the VSL R66 in unloaded. This issue caused throttle issues after loading a different aircraft in X-Plane, as the throttle/governor mechanism was not set back to X-Plane's default initiation values.

    XP11 - v1.05e (23th February 2020):

    • Flight model dynamics:
      • Skids physics - skids friction and skids front-tip physics tuneup.
    • Turbine engine simulation:
      • Torque and MGT are now interacting more widely (preparation for future failures model implementation).
    • Systems:
      • Base-load on electrical bus was reduced, allowing longer battery power/lower drainage without generators.
      • CB panel AMPS refinements.
      • Avionics switch is now controlling the entire avionics. EFIS is not getting power during star-up, when the battery is ON and the Avionics are OFF.
      • Electrical system - Battery drainage and recharge rates fine tuned.
      • Airspeed indicator (analog gauge) - bug fix so it will not show airspeed values lower than zero.
    • Autopilot/SAS:
      • Autopilot modes will be available only above 44 knots IAS.
    • 3D visualization:
      • Rotor disc is now non-existing (visually) in case of rotor seizure (preparation for future failures model implementation).

    XP11 - v1.05c (22th February 2020):

    • Flight model:
      • Rotor disc performance (handling qualities) at high speed was tuned.
    • Systems(bug fix):
      • Oil Pressure readings are now in the green zone during normal operations.

    XP11 - v1.05 (21th February 2020):

    • Flight model:
      • Autorotation handling with power off tuneup.
      • Overall control sensitivity tuneup.
    • G1000 (bug fix):
      • G1000 setup for alt selection was fixed.
    • Various system setups.

    XP11 - v1.0 (20th February 2020):  Initial Version Release.