The F-35 Lightning II MSFS add-on, available on SIMMARKET from INDIAFOXTECHO VISUAL SIMULATIONS, has been updated to Version 1.4.0, released on February 4, 2025. This update focuses primarily on a major redesign of the navigation system for increased realism.
Here’s a breakdown of the key changes included in Version 1.4.0:
- General: Major redesign of the navigation system for realism.
- PCD (Primary Control Display):
- FAB (Function and Bit): Completely revised NAV section.
- HUD (Heads-Up Display): Slight adjustments to clock graphics, changed NAV data block layout, added CDI (Course Deviation Indicator), and fixed a bug causing incorrect visualization of the waterline symbol.
- EFI (Electronic Flight Instrument): CDI GOL (ground station) now selects CDI reference for ADI (Attitude Direction Indicator), HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator), and HUD, and also selects the navigation source; added CDI LRP (Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance) in ADI views; added HSI Glideslope indication.
- SMS (Stores Management System): Added missing gun icon.
- COM (Communication): Fixed behavior of OLD COM1-2 frequencies (which previously did not update after a current frequency change).
- HMD (Helmet Mounted Display):
- Harmonized HMD STOVL (Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing) indication with FCS (Flight Control System) page.
- Changed NAV data block layout, added LRP CDI, revised navigation data block, and increased ILS (Instrument Landing System) bars sensitivity.
- F-35A Variant: Fixed a minor mapping glitch.
To acquire the Version 1.4.0 update, users who have already purchased the F-35 Lightning II MSFS add-on through SIMMARKET should use the SIMMARKET App to download and install the latest version. New purchasers will receive Version 1.4.0 upon purchase and installation.
