Stefano from Leonardo Software House has announced in their forum an upcoming update to the MD-82 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, along with the release of two expansions, the MD-83 and the MD-88, free for previous owners (of the P3D version).

The new update brings quality-of-life enhancements while keeping your previous settings and airframes. The fixes include MDClient CTD mitigations, SimBrief import unit mismatch (pax weight approximations), improved visual effects for engine smoke and engine fire, compatibility improvements with default jetways, and documentation changes. The full changelog follows down below:

FIXED

- fixed issue when changing APPROACH while already navigating the STAR;

- fixed issue in W&B efb app resetting changes when reopening app (if SimBrief/PFPX option not set);

- fixed issue in MDClient crashing to desktop when printing subsequent ACARS messages;

- fixed approximations issues for pax weight when importing from SimBrief using lbs units;

EFFECTS

- improved engine smoke effect;

- improved engire fire effect;

MODEL

- fixed wrong uv mapping of lower aft antenna;

OTHER

- added option to force 'norm to' in efb perf app (so it shows the same values as the speed card);

- changed jetwey setup to have it properly set on defualt scenery. Many add-on scenery do not comply with ASOBO req, and the result is poor there;

- elevator will always be displaced when resting or taxing very slow on a windy day, even after end of first flight;

- added compatibility for MD-83/-88 extension pack;

- added volume settings for BG music in Load Manager;

- when realistic mode is enabled, ACARS LOAD SHEET can have small random varation with respect to OFP;

DOCUMENTATION

- updated Fly the Maddog X Quick Guide MSFS 2020;

- updated Fly the Maddog X User Manual MSFS 2020.

The MD-83 & MD-88 expansion is free for previous owners (Prepar3d version). It’s available on SimMarket for roughly $26.96, requiring at least 212.95 MB of free disk space to install.

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