VERSION 2.0.0 RELEASED JUNE 20, 2022
Initial Release to FlightSim.to and the Official Marketplace (PC/XBOX)
VERSION 2.0.1 RELEASED JULY 1, 2022
Initial Release to the Official Marketplace.
VERSION 2.0.2 RELEASED JULY 4, 2022
Variometer and Variotone Modified.
VERSION 2.0.3 RELEASED JULY 5, 2022
Variometer Calibrated, New Variometer Code, Netto Polar Modified and Variotone Merged.
VERSION 2.0.4 RELEASED JULY 28, 2022
Discus-2c Version 2.0.4. Changelog:
Livery Artist Request:
- Added Additional Texture Layer: DISCUS2C_EXT_EM.PNG
LX-Navigation Modifications by JackBilbo:
- Added "Speed-to-Fly" Calculation
- Fixed "Estimated Arrival Height" based on Polar Sink
- Simplified Wind Indicator for Battery Readability
- Added Unit of Measurement swap to Ballast Levels in Status Screen
- Added Unit of Measurement "Remember/Preservation" Clickable to Status Screen
- Improved Clickability to Navigation Screens
- Added Hover and Active States to Navigation Screens
- Added Swappable "Estimated Arrival Height" between Height Above Waypoint and MSL-Altitude
- Smoothed Out "Arrival-Height" Display
- Added Swappable "Sim-Time-Clock" between Local and Zulu-Time
- Added Manual Task Timer: Click to Start, Stop, Reset, and Restart Timer
- Fixed Wind Indicator Unit of Measurement Swap
- Map Zoom Works with Transponder +/- Hotkeys
- Added "Task Timer" with Auto-Start
Timer starts and stops automatically when passing a waypoint named *Start and *Finish.
Works with tasks generated with B21's task planner: https://xp-soaring.github.io/tasks/b21_task_planner/
Got Friends Glider Club Update by Flying Hedgehog:
- Changed Off-Runway Spawn Points
- Added Night Lighting to Runway
- Increased Runway to 600 Feet
- Modified Car Parking Area
Visual Cables/Towplane Fixes by Touching Cloud:
- Fixed Tension on Towplane Cable
- Fixed Tension on Winch Cable
Xbox Series X|S SU-10 WASM Support Preparation:
- Added Visual Cables/Vehicles (Hopefully Works after SU-10 Update)
- Added Multiplayer Towplane Connectivity (Hopefully Works after SU-10 Update)
- Added FLARM Collision Tracking (Hopefully Works after SU-10 Update)
FES Control Unit:
- Temperature Hotfix for Ventilation Warning with Thermal Weather Presets
LOGIC: If Temperature is over 60°C, FCU Assumes Weather Preset is Active
Discus-2c Standard and FES:
- Improved Adverse Yaw
- Netto Variomenter Calibrated & Improved
- Digital Variometer Calibrated & Improved
- Fixed Temperature Gauge Textures
- Reduced Cloud Cover in Cross Country Weather Preset
- Fixed Battery Off/On Issues on Runway
- Added FES Animation to Freeware Model Matching
VERSION 2.0.5 RELEASED OCTOBER 5, 2022
Additions/Changes:
Major FPS/Performance Improvements
LOD Optimization
Fixed Compass and Animations
Added Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Much Improved Adverse Yaw
Much Improved Spoiler Drag Model
Fine Tuned Polar Curve
Better Icing Effects
VR Improvements and Collisions
Navigation Improvements
Ground roll vibrations, visible in the wing tips as well as the control stick
Correct control stick animation, now accurately responding to actual control surface deflection
Slew-proof FES-FCU unit
Wing flutter at very high (above VNE) velocities
VERSION 2.0.6 RELEASED JANUARY 16, 2023
Changelog:
- Incorperated Native Launch Features
- Added New Launch Menu Options
- Moved Old Launch Menu Options
- Merged Native and Multiplayer Launch Features
- Added New F-150 Winch Vehicle
- Updated GTFD Glider Airfield
- Updated LX-NAV HTML Display
- Added Settings Menu to LX-NAV Display
- Removed Button Features on Navigation Display
- Removed How-to-Glide Document from Pocket
- Updated Ballast Dump Visual Effects
- Updated Model XML Animation Scripts
- Added Optional No Registration Panel
- Added Freedom Livery
- Added Homelander Livery
- Updated Flight Model and Flight States
- Updated Checklists
- Updated Aircraft.cfgs
- Updated Release Cable Sounds
- Updated Adverse Yaw Default Parameters
VERSION 2.0.7 RELEASED APRIL 25, 2023
Fixed Legacy Effects Xbox Issues (Folder/Build)
Updated Dashboard Detail Layer
Updated Gauge Glass Textures
Updated Legacy Launch Mechanics
Fixed Wing Runner Behaivors
Updated Xbox Specific Launch Compatibility
Discus-2c LXN Navigation Replacement Mod (Still Compatible with Latest Version)
VERSION 2.0.8 RELEASED DECEMBER 10, 2023
Updated Flight Model for Realism
Updated Motor Dynamics for FES Variant
Re-Adjusted FES Wingtip Wheel Contact Points
Re-Added Optional Navigation Lights and Switch
Re-Added Navigation Lights Visibility to LXNav Settings Page
Adjusted Overall Winch / Towplane Speed
Replaced "Quick Winch Connection" with "Request Ai Towplane"
Added Ai Towplane Automatic Cable Release
Added New ADI Mode to Variometer
Fixed Flarm Visibility in Bright Conditions
Fixed Flickering Canopy / Window Components
Fixed Flickering Clickables in Cockpit
Fixed Multiplayer Rudder Animation
Fixed Dash Light Movement with Canopy
Enabled Autonomous Launch for "No Winch / Towplane" Spawning
Overhauled Project Coding to increase FPS Performance
Updated Localization File
Updated Manifest to Latest Version
Enabled Persistence (Flight-To-Flight) for the Following:
- Variometer Energy Mode
- Variometer Volume
- Units of Measurement (Gauges)
- Units of Measurement (Temperature)
- Avionics Brightness
- Adverse Yaw Setting
- Macready Setting (Analog)
- Macready Setting (Digital)
- Water Ballest Levels
- Oxygen Levels
- Variometer Mode
- Canopy Tint
- Oxygen Visibility
- Navigation Wingtip Lights
- Red Guards Position
- Yoke Visibility
- Yawstring Visibility
- Cockpit Pilot Visibility
- Compass Visibility
- FLARM Visibility
- GoPro Visibility
- A/C Vent Position
VERSION 2.0.9 RELEASED DECEMBER 18, 2023
- Fixed Native Winch Launch Disconnect
- Added Auto-Winch Launch Disconnect
- Fixed Minor Coding Issue in Old Menu
VERSION 2.1.0 RELEASED APRIL 3, 2024
- Adjusted Flight Model with More Accurate Polar Curves
- Added Additional Coding for Realistic Ground Effects
- Slightly Adjusted Camera Positions
- Optimized Electrical Systems
- Optimized WASM Module for SU-15 (Multiplayer Towing / Old Winch Launch)
VERSION 2.1.1 RELEASED JUNE 22, 2025
DISCUS-2C UPDATE:
- Updated Coding for Entire Project and Removed Legacy Components
- Updated 3D Model, Added New Elements and Improved Animations
- Added New LX Family Avionics Suite v2.1.8 (See Changelog Below)
- Added New WWISE Soundpack with Headphone Mode Support
- Added New Flight Model and FES Motor Dynamics
- Added New FCU Functionality, Messages and Recharging Systems
- Added New Electrical System with Circuits for Avionics
- Added New Aircraft Settings Page to Support Customization Options
- Added New Yawstring and Animations
- Added New VR Controller Support for Dashboard and Flight Stick
- Added New Wing Flex Animations and GForce Coding Logic
- Added New Tooltips System and Updated Aircraft Descriptions
- Added New Multi-Function Tow Release Cable (Native and 3rd Party)
- Added New Persistence to Customization Options
- Added New Hangar Chocks, Covers and Pitot Tube Components
- Added New Automated Yoke Hide Feature with Camera Selection
- Added New Messages to LX Nav for Ballast, Tow Cable and Emergency Warnings
- Added New Sim Polar, STF Curves and Speed Values to Panel.xml
- Added New Hotkey Support to LX Family and Various Aircraft Controls
- Added New Variotone Sounds with Baseline Frequency of 700 Hz
- Added New Flight Manual and LX Family Suite Users Manuals to Documentation
- Added New Wilga 35A Tow Plane to Package for Native Launch Support
- Added New CyberWinch Tow Truck Vehicle to Package for Native Launch Support
- Improved Ford F-150 Tow Truck Vehicle in Package for Native Launch Support
- Improved Variometer Smoothing for Real-Time Weather Support
- Improved Adverse Yaw Physics and Added Adjustable Slider
- Improved Quick Winch Display with Auto-Change to LX Navigation on Disconnect
- Improved Stall Characteristics with Improved Realism
- Improved Elevator Authority with Improved Realism
- Improved Air Brakes Effectiveness with Improved Realism
- Improved FES Startup and Shutdown slightly for Smoother Response
- Improved Default Camera and Added Additional Views
- Improved Aircraft Spawn States and Menu Category for Glider Options
- Improved Propeller Animation and added Additional Side Blur Visuals
- Improved File Fallbacks for FES Variant (Saving Disk Space)
- Improved Got Friends Glider Club (ICAO: GTFD) for MSFS 2024 Compatibility
- Fixed Compass Animations for Magnetic Heading
- Fixed Cable Release Behavior and Associated Sound
- Fixed Wing to Ground Contact Points
- Fixed Excessive Wind Noise in Cockpit
- Removed Ability to Press "L" for All Lights (Due to Custom Usage)
- Removed Sound Dependencies with Asobo's Variometer and Glider Settings
LX FAMILY SUITE UPDATE:
- 2.1.8: Added Leaflet Maps Integration (Google, NatGeo, TopoMap, Satellite, Bing)
- 2.1.8: Added B21 Logger Support for External Flight Plans
- 2.1.8: Added Additional Map Sources, Images and Airports for Cache Support
- 2.1.8: Added PLN Change Support to the Navigation Engine
- 2.1.8: Added New Startup Logo for Got Friends and B21 Avionics
- 2.1.8: Added Hotkey Support for the Entire LX Family Suite
- 2.1.8: Added Variotone Sound Smoothing with new Local Variable
- 2.1.8: Added Pop-Up Message "Map Options Limited - Bing Only" when 3rd Party Maps are Disabled
- 2.1.8: Added Custom Pop-Up Messages for Developers
- 2.1.8: Added New Grid Overlay Options for Map Display
- 2.1.8: Added Aircraft Settings, Dashboard Settings and Global Settings Pages
VERSION 2.1.2 RELEASED JUNE 30, 2025
- Added Trigger Trim: Hotkey (INCREASE TACAN 1 VOLUME)
- Minor LX Navigation Update for Heliports / Wordmap Visuals
- Improved Wilga 35A Towing Characteristics
- Added Variotone Deadzone (+- 0.25 m/s)
- Fixed Minor Thermal Dot Issue while standstill on Variometer
- Complete Overhaul of Leaflet "Update" Algo (Improves FPS Spikes in Leaflet and Bing)
- Complete Overhaul of Leaflet "Destroy" Algo (Improves FPS Spikes in Leaflet and Bing)
- Complete Overhaul of "Glider Icon Overlay" Algo (Improves FPS Spikes in Leaflet and Bing)
VERSION 2.1.3 RELEASED JULY 13, 2025
- Fixed Major Wilga Tow Plane CTD Issue in MSFS 2020
- Added Parking Brake to Air Brakes when under 2 knots and Fully Extended (Stops Ground Roll)
- Added Additional Localization Tooltips and Features
- Added VR Flight Stick and VR Zoom Panel Compatibility
- Added Additional Size Requirements for Small Lights and Decals
- Improved In-Air Spawning and Fixed Various Slew Bugs
- Improved Wing Flex G-Force Coding and Various Bugs
- Improved Lighting of Lights and HTML Displays
- Fixed Morse Code Audio Bug with Radio Unit
- Fixed FLARM Volume not Linked to Variotone Volume
- Fixed Bugged Variometer Total Energy Ring not Visible