Rotate has recently issued a new update to their MD-11 for X-Plane 12, adding Apple Silicon architecture support, pop-up displays, FMS improvements, and more.

For pilots of all experience levels, the update offers improved functionalities, including pop-up windows for easier screen display management and additional options on the STAR page and FMA (Flight Mode Annunciator) for more precise flight planning and monitoring.

The update also addresses a variety of user-reported issues. Improved VOR interception accuracy and tuned landing roll brakes ensure a more realistic and controlled flying experience. The update tackles numerous bugs related to flight controls, displays, navigation systems, and aircraft behavior.

For virtual pilots seeking a more immersive experience, the update boasts improvements to LCDs' LED lighting and a reduction in dirt texture on the windshield, providing a clearer view of the virtual skies.

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The developers have also addressed compatibility issues with popular add-ons like A Pilot's Life, ensuring a smoother experience for users who have customized their flight simulator environment.

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The complete changelog with all the changes follows below:

• Added pop up windows for screen displays.
• Added native support for Apple Silicon architecture.
• Implemented MIN PROF field in STAR page for RNAV procedures.
• Implement FMS SPD deceleration select/preselect safeguards during approach.
• Show FMC calculated IAS values for deceleration configurations.
• Improved VNAV descent prediction during non-clean configuration.
• Improved VOR interception accuracy.
• Tuned landing roll brakes deceleration.
• Added VERT ALERT annunciation in FMA when approaching T/D.
• Filter airports displayed by runway length.
• Reset CLB/ACCEL FMC fields.
• HDG SEL (pull) must allow edition of the heading target until <3º difference.
• Pushing FMS SPD (with no wheel change) resets to ECON.
• Added warning and logging for route loading process.
• Improved LED lighting of LCD displays.
• Inhibit DEFINED WAYPOINTS deletion when used in the flight plan.
• TCAS TA Only mode should be engaged automatically on ground and below 1000AGL.
• Improved manipulation of ELF switch.
• Reorder SID/STAR listing after applying filters.
• Reset ADG with maintenance button.
• Reduced dirt on windshield texture.
• Fixed FMS SPD indication glitch during climb at cross-over altitude.
• Fixed a problem with navaid selection with duplicate names.
• Fixed AFS pitch limits during SOP.
• Fixed a problem when transitioning from PROF to ALT HLD/SOP during descent.
• Fixed navaid DESELECT for ILS navaids.
• Fixed APPR/ILS guidance response when signal is not available.
• Fixed HDG turn direction problem when crossing 0.
• Fixed HDG bug reset after being hidden.
• Fixed AP1/AP2 annunciator in FMA during dual land.
• Fixed a bug in bank limit during non curved transition.
• Fixed FMS SPD target rising above approach speed below 100AGL in some cases.
• Fixed draw order of flight director bars in PFD.
• Fixed Aircraft floating over the runway during autoland in XP11.
• Fixed DME only stations not showing correct data in ND.
• Fixed ATS too responsive during cruise.
• Fixed compatibility problems with A Pilot’s Life and other plugins.
• Fixed N2 going over red arc during TO in high altitude airports.
• Fixed bug in FPA discreet stepper when going down.
• Fixed problem in “fix all failures” function.
• Fixed a bug in landing gear disagree lights.
• Fixed a typo in stby airspeed indication.
• Fixed a bug in logic of CRZ and CLB thrust mode auto-selection.
• Fixed A-ICE ALL ON shown along with all other A-ICE alerts.
• Fixed reverser indication color during deployment on air.
• Fixed engine fire handles annunciators.
• Fixed INSERT in ALTN AIRWAYS and HOLD pages.
• Fixed command repeat in VHF freq manipulators.
• Fixed model error in cabin doors window.
• Fixed HDG SEL canceling NAV/VOR ARM modes.
• Fixed a bug in TOGW indication.
• Fixed a bug in ABS DISARM annunciator in copilot side.
• Upgraded to newer Aerosoft database.

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Please refer to their website for further information. 

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