Major Update Released for ATR 42/72-600 in Microsoft Flight Simulator

A quick update today to let you know that Microsoft Flight Simulator’s ATR 42-600 / 72-600, part of the Expert Series, has received a significant update that addresses both minor and major issues identified by the community. The update, version 1.0.36, is now available for download through the MSFS Content Manager.

The update brings a host of improvements and fixes, some of which have been long-awaited by virtual pilots of this aircraft. The full changelog is rather long and shows that there were a lot of refinements needed in the package:

Expert Series 1: ATR 42-600 / 72-600 v1.0.36

Added marker for MAX throttle position to calibration window

EFB Options items re-arranged
Fixed Nav source not switching to NAV2 when V/ILS2 is selected on CPT side

Fixed MFC test timing
Fixed CoG graph coordinate calculation

Added EFB option for display unit clickspot help overlay

Added clickspot help overlay to MFD and EWD (graphics are placeholders!)

Changed nose wheel steering to a new method (without fighting control inputs)

Fixed Flight Idle TQ now drops to 0.0% in flight
Fixed Gear lever now locked in down position on the ground

Fixed PROG page total distance and EFOB calculation
Fixed Power Management knobs animation synchronization
Fixed GW/FOB indications on EWD not updating when engines running

Removed automatic wind entry from PERF APPROACH page
Fixed VApp calculation on PERF APPROACH page (FCOM LIM.3.4.9 p15)
Fixed roll hold mode

Added workaround to reduce the prop RPM of engine 2 in hotel mode to around 0
Fixed enroute holding tracking
Fixed PFD throttle hint status not loaded from config (Community report)

Fixed cabin/compartment temperature jumping
Removed COM3 radio from systems.cfg
Fixed MAN CAB ALT default position to neutral

Fixed SOURCE SEL pushbutton to show MAN when released
Fixed MODE SEL pushbutton to show MAN when released
Changed SOURCE SEL and MODE SEL pushbuttons to be pressed in on loading

Added Landing Elevation is now set to destination airport/runway elevation after activating flightplan
Changed default setting for DH/MDA knobs to MDA
Removed standby instrument baro from synchronization to allow standard operating procedure of leaving it at local QNH

Corrected INT/RAD switches to spring-loaded 3-state switches
Added a separate button for ACW Ground Power on the EFB Aircraft page
Fixed EFB aircraft state buttons not reacting on mouse over

Fixed Probes warnings with ACW gens offline, while airborne
Fixed AMP meter indications
Fixed bug where AICE FAULTs would not be shown in the MFD MEMO area

(Re-)activated conditional drawing for certain PFD/MFD display areas
Fixed bug where ECL procedure version would not differentiate between PROP BRAKE SET or NOT SET
Fix for MFD VCP PERF PAGE Confirm Takeoff Data button not being updated

Added animation code for CVR Test and lighting for GND CTL button based on Magnars description
Fix for PFD MDA colored altitude shown, despite MDA not being active
Implemented IS_PROCEDURE_DETAIL_SET() method

Fixed power source for MECH Call Horn which should be connected to DCEssBus
Fixed EFB pax loading related bug
Implemented cockpit door state dependant MFD VID image

Added multiple localvars for third party virtual co-pilot implementations
Fixed second MCDU sometimes locked on a different page than MENU
Fixed a bug that would cause a negative distance calculation for a waypoint following a route discontinuity

Fixed a bug in the EFB weight calculations (note: There are no partial passengers, so weights might deviate a bit)
Added support for 3 letter airport codes in the United States
Fixed a bug in DME distance calculation

Fixed a potential crash in the DME arc drawing function
Added new loading tips localizations
Added waypoint 1500ft above airport level if no SID is selected

Fixed all DTO sub pages showing the first listed waypoint as active
Fixed approach speed remaining selected ON after FMS reset at end of flight
Fixed MFD SYS CABIN page not reflecting temperature mode (MAN/AUTO)

Fixed COM2 radio not reaction to reducing volume to zero (VATSIM)
Fixed gear extending/retracting without hydraulics (note: sound not in sync yet!)
Fixed a bug which caused DC Gen 2 to show FAULT if only engine#2 was running