Rotate recently issued an update to their MD-80 Pro for X-Plane 12, adding new features, a tuned performance model and predictions to match X-Plane 12’s latest flight model adjustments, and many bug fixes.

Update 1.51 also brings Apple Silicon support, an autoland mode, and more. The changelog follows below: 

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- Added AUTO LAND mode to autopilot.

- Added AUTO LAND test.

- Added AUTO G/A mode and annunciators.

- Added MAP mode with terrain display to the WX instrument.

- Added compatibility with Apple Silicon architecture.

- Added PUSH position for altitude control in FGCP.

- Added compatibility of lights for NewSky and other third party addons.

- Added compatibility with improved X-Plane de-icing system.

- Improved outflow valve wheel behavior.

- Improved autobrake friction to match landing distances.

- Improved brake temperatures logic.

- Tuned engine performance and fuel burn.

- Tuned aerodynamics.

- Tuned localizer guidance.

- Improved FMC performance predictions.

- Fixed CTD when xPilot or other addons write to multiplayer plane's datarefs.

- Fixed RTO triggered with aircraft stopped.

- Fixed transmission for MIC selection in Audio Control Panel.

- Fixed vertical speed control wheel actuator in VR.

- Fine tuned some sounds.

- Fixed pressurization loss when descending in idle.

- Fixed a bug in vertical deviation indication.

- Fixed a bug in VVI display.

- Fixed autopilot mode transition from FMS-EPR to EPR-LIM.

- Fixed geometry in IRS annunciator.

- Added commands to control lights.

- Fixed minor bug in OpenAL initialization.

- Fixed a memory leak in VR when floating windows are resized.

- Fixed a bug in navaids processing during initialization.

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The add-on is available on X-Plane.Org for $59.95.

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