IRIS simulations have released two updates for the J160/J170 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, bringing the aircraft to version 1.4.0 then 1.4.5 respectively.

Version 1.4, which was released earlier this week, saw a “full rework of flight characteristics based on J160 flight training,” along with other fixes. You can view the version 1.4.0 changelog below.

Version 1.4

• All aircraft – Full rework of flight characteristics based on J160 flight training.
• All aircraft – Co-Pilot functionality removed due to stability issues.
• All aircraft – VR mouse collision framework added to cockpits.
• All aircraft – Autopilot mode selection timeout increased from 2s to 5s.
• All aircraft – Autopilot altitude hold improved.
• All aircraft – Airspeed indicator background more accurate to standard aircraft gauge.
• J160-D – Aus FlightSimmer scheme added.
• J160-C – Cockpit layout modified for more reliance on VFR flight.
• J170-D – Compass Fixed.
• Misc – J160 loading screen added.

Version 1.4.5 saw a smaller update for the aircraft, with only three changes included. You can view the v1.4.5 changelog below.

Version 1.4.5

• All aircraft – Engine power output curve refined for more accurate cruise settings.
• Misc – J160 loading screen removed.
• Misc – Removed installer for preference to drag and drop install method.

You can purchase IRIS Simulation’s J160/J170 for Microsoft Flight Simulator from Orbx Direct for 24.50 AUD, on sale from its original price of 35.00 AUD, due to Orbx’s “March Madness” sale.