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Zenith CH701 STOL - Version History

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.5.2 | February 27, 2024
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Parking brake is now set when on the Apron.
  • Reduced starter torque to fix jumpy propeller.
  • Reduced unusable fuel quantity to 0.79 gallons.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.5.2 | November 4, 2023
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Flight model tuning to bring STOL performance close to RW data.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.5.2 | December 10, 2021
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Fixed oversized floats.
  • Fixed ground contact points.
  • Fixed wheel animations.
  • Fixed yoke animations.
  • Added Christmas skin for ski-equipped variant.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.5.0 | November 26, 2021
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Further improved glide ratios and STOL behaviour.
  • Added ski variant.
  • Downgraded ski & gear variants' engine to 80hp.
  • Added floatplane variant with 110hp engine and scythe propeller.
  • Fixed fogged glass that appeared after SU6.
  • Fixed erroneous HUD readouts in spot view.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.3.2 | August 12, 2021
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Modified and locked EWCG.
  • Fixed pink materials on cabin surfaces.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.3 
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Added WWISE sounds.
  • Animated some inanimate switches on the transponder.
  • Changed fuel selector code to be compatible with Sim Update 5.
  • Added Sim Update 5 related compatibility updates.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.21 | May 18, 2021
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Removed flaps failure if extended above 70mph.
  • Improved landing gear contact points

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.20 | March 19, 2021
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Tuned glide ratios using flight test data obtained from two CH701s.
  • Reduced P-Factor.
  • Flaps will retract due to forces above 63mph.
  • Flaps will fail if extended above 70mph.
  • Removed Aileron and rudder trim from the flight model.
  • Modified exit opening speed.
  • Added colour band to airspeed indicator.
  • Removed rain from under the wingroots.
  • Added mouse colliders for VR.
  • Added VR pilot camera.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.10 Hotfix || January 27, 2021
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Programmatically forced alternator to the on position to fix battery drain issue reported by some users
  • Programmatically auto-calibrated altimeter pressure upon aircraft initialisation, to alleviate the issue reported by some customers that the altimeter reads 28.00inHg on startup. IMPORTANT: auto-calibration only happens once, when the aircraft first loads. It is the virtual pilot's responsibility to maintain a properly calibrated instrument from that point on.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.10 || January 14, 2021
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---Zenith CH701 STOL---

  • Flaps: reduced drag, increased lift
  • Flaps: changed to mechanical and now respond almost instantly to changes
  • Engine: Reduced aircraft top speed
  • Engine: Improved engine response across entire envelope
  • Aircraft will now decelerate at low RPM
  • Electrical system: Modified electrical system to account for new engine behaviour
  • Added Parking Brake for convenience

---SCENERY---

  • 44N: Modified snow property on some items to make them seem "fresh"
  • Added some more clutter objects around airport

---BUSH TRIP---

  • Changed fuel tank selector setting from "ALL" to "BOTH" to reflect correct setting.

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                        Changelog of SWS Zenith CH701 STOL v1.00 || December 23, 2020
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