A330-200 · current version v1.0.0

Release notes

What changed in each version. Your installed version is in version.txt in the aircraft folder.

v1.0.0

Version 1.0.0

First public release. Freeware for X-Plane 12, built on the default Laminar Research A330-300.

Airframe

  • Fuselage shortened to the −200 length: 3.18 m ahead of the wing and 2.10 m behind it.
  • The −200 fin: wider chord and a tip 0.50 m higher than the −300's.
  • Window layout of the −200, including the 12th window between doors 1 and 2.
  • Cabin, camera collision and cargo holds shortened to match.
  • Jetway connects at door 2L.

Flight model

  • Weights of the −200: empty 122.6 t, fuel 111.3 t, MTOW 242 t.
  • Flight model geometry, landing gear, engines, tanks and load stations moved to the −200 positions.

Systems

  • MCDU A/C STATUS page shows A330-200 and the selected engine.
  • SimBrief on the MCDU (Windows): route, flight number, cruise level, fuel and zero fuel weight.
  • MASTER WARNING now lights when the autopilot is disconnected.
  • FLEX take-off: thrust no longer jumps when crossing 2,500 ft.

Engines

  • Rolls-Royce Trent 700 included.
  • GE CF6-80E1 and PW4000 supported through Carda's free mods (separate download), selected by livery name or from the Plugins menu.

Textures and liveries

  • White base livery in 8K.
  • Virgin Australia VH-XFJ, SWISS HB-IQA and Air France F-GZCL in 8K.
  • Door and service placards redrawn, readable up close.
  • Paint kit in 8K and 4K, as a separate download.

Known issues: see the FAQ and known limits