Earlier this week, Hot Start pushed out a minor update for its recently released Challenger 650. The update, version 1.2.3, brings no major changes to the aircraft, focusing instead on ironing out bugs throughout the Challenger. Details of the update can be found on the forum at X-Pilot.com.

V1.2.3, coming just 2 days after the release of V1.1.0, introduces fixes to various bugs in the aircraft systems, modeling, and animation, as well as general improvements to the jet's performance. A few of the changes include fixing the rotation animation of throttle labels, the addition of aliased commands for at_disc, and patching “the rogue ambient occlusion on emergency exit”. It is interesting to note that the update was originally named V1.2.2 and was renamed to V1.2.3 after Hot Start pushed out a hotfix that addressed “minor issues” for mac users. The full list of bug fixes are listed below:

• 2426: Fixed protruding mesh on AC external panel door
• 2433: Leg end course needs to be determined from the leg end point, not start point
• 2427: Copilot AOA vane cover shouldn't affect AUX AOA probe
• 2307: Crash due to satellite azimuth determination hitting a NAN value
• 2437: V-bar flight director roll should be absolute to the horizon, not the aircraft's wings
• 2439: When a SEC FPLN is entered, show the HOLD LIST page when selecting LSK 3R from IDX
• 2441: Don't show PPOS prompt when entering a hold in SEC LEGS
• 2454: Drop thread execution priority on any threads we don't strictly need
• 2455: X-TCAS workaround for XPMP network clients not setting weight-on-wheels wasn't functional
• 2456: Bird strike texture doesn't need alpha, so conserve some memory for it
• 2442: Add aliased commands for at_disc
• 2185: State restore to 1000ft from after landing leaves wheels spinning
• 2434: Cabin press prevents door opening on reposition to high elevation airport
• 2459: Fixed rotation animation of throttle labels
• 2460: Fixed rogue ambient occlusion on emergency exit
• 2461: Fixed gap between door depressurization flap space and inside of door

Currently, users who already own the aircraft will be receiving detailed email instructions on how to update the Challenger while new users who just bought the plane will be able to download the newest version straight away.

The Challenger 650 was released on the 7th of January and is regarded by the community as one of the most sophisticated aircrafts available for X-Plane or arguably, in civilian flight simulation. The jet brings everything from in-depth physical simulation and avionics to study displays and even a simulated FBO. The Hot Start Challenger 650 can be purchased on X-Aviation for $114.95 USD.