Leonardo Software House has recently released an update to their Maddog for Microsoft Flight Simulator, bringing feature parity with the P3D version by adding ACARS, CPDLC, integration with SimBrief and GSX Pro, and several bug fixes. The changelog follows down below:

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******1.1b123 - 27/11/2022******

MSFS2020 edition

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>>>>[NEW]

- GSX Pro integration;

- Simbrief integration for automatic download of latest OFP from EFB;

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>>>>[FIXED]

SYSTEMS

- fixed issue with autoland align mode;

- fixed issue that caused FMS in descent to slow down to 250kt below FL100 even if restriction was cancelled;

- fixed issue in Load Manager where in some cases routes created with the LM where not availables as coroute in the FMS;

- fixed issue with cockpit flood light;

- fixed issue in fms not loading approaches in certain airports;

- cabin pax light now dimmed also when seat belt switch on, reduced lights when dimmed (when off ground);

- improved holdings;

- added all missing ACARS pages;

- added weather clients for METAR/ATIS (VATSIM/IVAO) and CPDLC;

- added printing of ACARS message to physical printer or Pushover app;

- OFP selection in EFB is now from a sorted list of files;

EFFECTS

- fixed issue with effects with latest MSFS version;

- reworked contrails effect;

3D MODEL

- fixed hole in the upper left vc window border;

- fixed issue with missing reflections in instruments glass;

DOCUMENTATION

- updated User Manual, Quick Guide and EFB Manual;

OTHER

- added tray application MDClient to overcome limitation of the sandboxed environment;

- removed routes folder from the aircraft folder, the common routes folder under Maddog X Files it is now used;

- moved PM calls and attendant voices to the 'VOICES' slider in MSFS;

- improved first-load MSFS compile time.

As previously stated, the integration took a while because they had to develop a “bridge” to interact with the sandboxed environment of Microsoft Flight Simulator, allowing it to communicate with external applications. According to their statement, the “breakout” will also pave the way for future expansions and a return to normal development pace. 

The Maddog is available on SimMarket for roughly $77.81, requiring at least 298 MB of free disk space to install. 

Credits to Saffa-Jake on Discord for the scoop, and the images are courtesy of thoar. Stay tuned to Threshold for more flight simulation news!

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