MILTECH SIMULATIONS CH47D - RELEASE NOTES

V1.0.0 - INITIAL RELEASE March 8, 2024

Miltech Simulations CH47D is a tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter designed for diverse missions including troop and cargo transport, medical evacuation, and construction support. Its powerful twin engines and counter-rotating rotors provide exceptional lifting capacity for internal or underslung loads. Its robust design and advanced systems allow for operation in demanding environments and ensure the successful completion of critical missions.

Beautifully Modeled Helicopter: high-quality modeling and texturing throughout - exteriors and interiors.

• Highly detailed Cockpit Model, with detailed wear and tear throughout.
• Fully modeled cargo bay.
• 4K Textures throughout, with sharp details and realistic damage/dirt maps.

Realistic Animations: including working doors and cargo ramp, accurately rotating Tandem Rotors, Blade Droop, etc.

Liveries: 13 Liveries, including US Army, RAF, Luftwaffe, Italian Esercito, Spain Ejercito, RCAF, Australian Army, etc. A layered paintkit is available upon request.

Effects: Downwash effect (water, dirt); engine heat blur, volumetric lighting.

Flight Model: Tailored flight and engine model, validated through testing and feedback from CH47 pilots and technicians.

• Specialized flight model that accurately simulates the stability, maneuverability, and capacities of a Tandem Rotor Configuration.
• The flight model makes use of the native helicopter Flight Model, enhanced with customized parameters to accurately simulate the expected behavior.
• NOTE: FM Will be migrated to fully native Tandem Support after the release of SU15.

Sounds: Comprehensive sound pack, developed from sounds recorded on real aircraft.

• Comprehensive engine and rotor soundset, with distinct sounds for the iconic Blade Slap based on collective, pitch/roll angle, and High G slap.
• Accurate depiction of APU sounds, FWD Transmission Whine and Ramp hydraulic sounds.

Cargo Loading Capabilities:

• 6 External Cargo Loads (Sling loads in both Tandem and Single-sling configurations), including Humvees, UAV Containers, Rhibs and even Helicopter Fuselages. External loads spawn in the world and are picked up by the aircraft by hovering above them.
• 5 Internal Cargo Loads to choose from, including Medvacs, Troops, Humvee and Pallets.
• Electronic Flight Bag: A Tablet EFB is included to interact with the aircraft systems - From Fueling to External Loads.

Navigation Systems: Realistic instrumentation based on documentation from the CH7D.

• Functional TACAN, ADF and VOR Navigation Systems.
• Optional Aera-Style GPS, with more GPS options coming up soon (PMS GTN750, TDS GTNXi)

Mission System: Set of predefined flights with tasks to execute.

• Missions are designed so the pilot follows a set of Mission Dispatch Instructions but must fully configure, execute, and perform the mission by themselves.
• These include fully functional Firefighting missions, Cargo Hoist missions, Rescue and Humanitarian missions, and Military Exercise missions.
• Some missions may require Miltech Simulations Supercarrier Pro or Miltech Simulations UK Carrier Strike Group, sold separately.

Complementary *Included* Sceneries and Scenes: The CH47D includes a set of sceneries and scenes to enhance the piloting experience.

• RAF Odiham EGVO (UK), home of the No. 7, 18 and 27 squadrons.
• Bryant Airfield PAFR (Alaska), home of the Army Alaska Task Force CH47s.
• Chabelley Airfield HDCH (Djibouti), a growing US Military Base, key for the stability of the Horn of Africa region.
• Camp Resilience US01 (Jordan), a fictional military outpost serving as base for Army CH47s.
• Al Sahra Base US02 (Kuwait), a fictional military outpost serving as base for Army CH47s.
• Multiple small training facilities, exercise scenes, and rescue scenes.

V1.0.1 - RELEASED March 12, 2024

• Improved performance of downwash effects.
• Downwash effects can now be fully deactivated on the EFB.
• VHF Radio screen flicker resolved
• Changes to C&D and Ready to Fly FLT Files
• In-sim checklist flow edited
• Changed logic for side door: Top hatch and bottom stairs can be operated independently
• Changed logic for back ramp and slide: Ramp position can now be manually operated. Changes to EFB UI.
• Added disclaimer on mission loading screen to deactivate crash detection and avoid the simulator from freezing.
• Fuel tanks in EFB renamed to "AFT AUX"
• Copilot side search light missing emissive map fixed.
• Cyclic Trim Sensibility adjusted
• Odiham blue taxiway lighting added.
• Chabelley Airfield blue taxiway lighting added.
• Minor texturing fixes on the Announcement Indicator and decals around the cockpit.
• Flight model adjustments to avoid "sideways flight".
• Aircraft CFG ATC ID Edited
• Transmission Oil Gauges fixed
• INOP Pitot Heat fixed
• Modified the clickspot to hide the EFB due to conflicts with the touchscreen.
• Beacon Light shining through fuselage fixed
• Cyclic Trim actuator switches modified to 3-way position
• Cyclic trim indicators functionality improved
• APU Light on announcement panel logic edited
• Cruise Guide Test switch enabled
• Fuel logic edited to fix bugs with fuel flows between tanks.
• [Sound adjustments]: Adjusted startup sounds inside/exterior volume
• [Sound adjustments]: Adjusted exterior APU combustion loop volume
• [Sound adjustments]: Modified exterior engine combustion volume
• [Sound adjustments]: Slightly adjusted interior/exterior Forward (FWD) transmission whine
• [Sound adjustments]: Adjusted some rotor effect blends based on feedback
• [Sound adjustments]: Replaced interior engine sound samples
• [Sound adjustments]: Replaced bass/low end samples

V1.0.2 - RELEASED March 21, 2024

• Further adjustments to downwash effects. Effect is now more visible with no additional performance impact.
• OSPD Switch fixed to spring loaded 3-positon
• APU and Generator switches now have a spring-loaded test position
• APU is no longer on the test position on C&D
• Fuel Slider prevented going to 0 to avoid engine failure.
• Altimeter Drum fixes
• Pilot models replaced by custom models. FPS issues related to broken pilot animations fixed. Pilot and copilot can be hidden on the EFB.
• ADF Bug on the rightmost drum fixed.
• Added new buildings to RAF Odiham
• Improved memory consumption and performance on included custom airports.
• Option to hide rearview mirror added to EFB.
• Option to fold seats added to EFB.
• Documentation link and QR code added directly to EFB.
• Rotor blade animations improved
• Aera GPS can now be moved to glareshield position, center console position is still available.
• HSI Localizer and glideslope deviation scales adjusted to correct for offsets.
• Camera quick views for side door, back ramp, hook door.
• Fixed bug - after internal load is added, aircraft moves "slightly down", triggering automatic closing of the slide, and not permitting slide to extend again.
• Added C&D Spots to military compounds US01 and US02
• Rotor animations improved: Improved rotor blur, as well as collective effect in blur animations. Cyclic effect in rotor animations removed for realism.
• Fuel Flow Gauge marked as RPM x 100 rather than PPH x 100 fixed
• Added dirty/dusty livery variations to Army Tan, RAF and Australian Army.
• Water drop from bucket now possible outside missions with keybind TOGGLE WATER RUDDER
• US Army Green livery texture fix
• Adjusted engine shutdown sequence timings.
• Disabled mixture controls on engines to avoid issues with dying engines in incorrect hardware configurations.
• FUEL PRESS Caution lights logic revised. Caution lights now extinguish when using XFEED.
• TRQ readings adjusted further.
• LAX Fire Mission start location relocated. Issues with fire not visible fixed.
• Adjusted Yaw MOI to increase stability at high speeds.
• Increased friction on rotor, rotor now slows down faster in case of engine failure

V1.0.3 - RELEASED March 25, 2024

• Misplaced PAPI in Bryant Airfield PAFR Fixed
• Copilot Altimeter INOP Fixed
• Saving EFB Options is now possible (Experimental)
• HSI in GPS mode is now locked to waypoint bearing as programmed on Aera GPS.
• Engine ON 1/2 also makes HYD 1 and 2 lights extinguish (even with XFER off)
• Lighting added to cargo bay (controlled by dome lights switch)
• HYD XFER logic edited.
• Keybinds added:
  Pilot search light = LANDING LIGHT TOGGLE
  Copilot search light = TAXI LIGHT TOGGLE
  Top collision light = WING LIGHT TOGGLE
  Bottom collision light = BEACON LIGHT TOGGLE
  Formation light = LOGO LIGHT TOGGLE
  APU Starter = APU STARTER
  APU Shutdown = APU OFF

V1.0.4 (V1.0.5 on the MS Marketplace) - RELEASED April 5th, 2024

• Optional accessories: Antennas, Skis, Engine Sand Filters, Remove before flight tags, FLIR, etc.
• Further adjustments to Saving EFB Options (Experimental)
• Windshield Wiper too fast fixed
• FADEC B/U PWR and warning lights logic restructured.
• Pull for cockpit air should be a “pull” instead of switch fixed
• Fixed issues with inconsistent time changes with teleporting scripts on missions.
• Bryant Airfield parking position orientations revised.
• Added new Checklist tab to tablet EFB.
• Added option to extend load hooking time to random value between 20-45 sec.
• Cockpit emergency doors re-weighted normals to fix lighting discrepancies.

V1.1.0 - RELEASED June 6th, 2024

Partial implementation of new SU15 Flight Model/Engine characteristics:
We have not yet attained the necessary fidelity with the new native FM implementation to proceed with a complete migration at once. The new flight model necessitates several adjustments to the engines, fuel system, electrical system, and aircraft handling characteristics. Consequently, we have decided to implement these changes progressively. This update will not include modifications to the flight characteristics of the aircraft, but will focus solely on the underlying systems. Progress towards full migration of FM will continue provided we get sufficient clarification from Asobo and achieve the necessary level of fidelity and realism to surpass the current implementation of the FM.

• ECLs now utilize BEEP TRIM to limit RPM of engines in the GRD Position as per the real aircraft documentation.
• TRQ Gauge now behaves closer to the expected torque readings.
• Engine RPM and TRQ Readouts on the cockpit instruments have been revised and adjusted for better accuracy.
• Various changes to the fuel Crossfeed system, now aircraft can be started with a single pump on.
• starting C&D, HYD2 light does not extinguish Fixed

Complete implementation of EXPERIMENTAL Helicopter AFCS (Autopilot System):

• Three-degree of Freedom System controlling the vertical, yaw and roll axes.
• HDG Select Mode is enabled, it will follow and maintain the heading selected on the HSI. Depending on speed, it will use either yaw only or a combination of yaw and roll.
• BARO Alt Hold will maintain a constant barometric altitude by continuously adjusting the collective.
• RAD Alt Hold will maintain a constant radio altitude by continuously adjusting the collective and will only engage if the aircraft is below 1500 feet from the ground.
  PLEASE familiarize yourself with the documentation and tutorial videos before operating the Autopilot.

Sound Improvements:

• Sound triggers adjusted for engine changes as required.
• New rotorwash effect (wind rushing sounds as the aircraft is flying near or sitting on the ground)
• Adjusted startup/shutdown blends and add enhancements to the positioning
• Replacement or enhancements to overall close proximity sounds
• Blade/transmission whine sounds front/rear zoning created
• Support to blade slap and transmission whine volume adjustments through EFB

Nav Systems:

• CH47D Now fully supports complex GPS Systems (GTN750). Toggable through EFB.

Other Various Fixes:

• Final corrections and edits for checklists
• Right Landing Light (Pilot Side Search Light) seems to be very dim in comparison to the Copilot side bug Fixed
• Optional Dynamic cockpit vibrations that increase with aircraft speed, present at speeds above 130kts.
• Opacity of glass adjusted for better visibility in dark conditions.
• Aircraft CFG Edits to ATC Callsigns
• Blade droop adjustments in C&D

V1.1.1 - HOTFIX RELEASED June 7th, 2024 (LATEST VERSION)

• Toolbar in-sim Checklist is blank bug fixed.
• Internal glass opacity accidentally reverted in a last-minute file edit bug fixed.

V1.1.2 - RELEASE TBD

• Optional Refueling Probe
• Toggable Wheel Chocks
• Toggable Blade tiedowns
• Adjustments to blade droop - decreased flexibility of blades about 50%, maintained droop angle
• Various multiplayer compatibility improvements
• PMS50 GPS Added to Xbox
• TBD - TDS GTNXi750 Implementation

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