1.5.1
2023-02-26
This update addresses compatibility issues with the Multiplayer section and iOS 16 and later, as well as a few general improvements.
1.5
2021-09-30
• Changes to the flight computer and auto-trim make for dramatically improved aircraft handling.
• A complete rework of the Flight School means better follow-along, improved lesson briefs, and full support for game controllers.
• Auto speed is now explicitly turned off (rather than turning off when the slider is touched).
• Nose-wheel steering is now easier to manage, and remains high or low as set until explicitly changed.
• When landing gear are down in flight, trigger buttons on an extended game controller (L2 and R2) now operate the rudder (rather than radar and weapons).
• Other changes include an improved HUD and pitch ladder display, a better game controller pop-up menu system.
• Many other small improvements and bug fixes.
1.4.0
2020-03-27
• A new DOGFIGHT flight mode lets you quickly generate an encounter from either a difficulty level or a detailed set of parameters.
• Realistic simulation of radar signal filtering allows use of real-world "notch" techniques to evade inbound radar-guided missiles.
• New AI (artificial intelligence) dramatically improves AI piloting technique.
• Improvements to GUN mode provide a highly realistic gun "funnel" display in the HUD as well as an improved gun pipper.
• For those using a game controller: Press the PAUSE button on your game controller while a controller menu is open to freeze all simulation and menu actions while you study the menu hierarchy.
• A second countermeasures pod was added, doubling your chaff and flare capacity to 60 each.
• Other improvements and bug fixes were made.
1.3.4
2019-05-16
- Full-screen support for the latest devices.
- Energy efficiency (battery power) improvements.
- New setting to mirror left and right control overlays.
- Realism improvements to flight physics and HUD.
- Improved Target-Designation Cursor (TDC).
- Improved Electro-Optical Camera (E-OPT) slew control.
- SORTIE now supports up to 16 aircraft for each side.
- Option to set FOV (field-of-view) to NORMAL, WIDE or FULL.
- Option to hide overlays during look-around.
- Controller shortcuts and controller-exclusive functions.
- Completely hide overlays when using a wireless controller.
1.3.3
2019-02-20
- NEW Improved game controller interface.
- NEW Support for iPhone X screen sizes.
- NEW Nose-wheel steering manual switch.
- NEW View direction changes with nose wheel.
- NEW Entity padlock views can either toggle or cycle.
- Bug fixes and small enhancements
1.3.2
2018-04-02
- Bug fixes (game progress)
1.3.1
2018-03-29
- NEW! Option to store game progress on iCloud
- NEW! Reworked external views
- NEW! User manual is now online rather than local
- Bug fixes
1.3
2018-02-13
- NEW! TRANSITION campaign with 25 missions
- NEW! Head Swivel view mode
- NEW! More realistic autopilot
- NEW! Live updates from AEW aircraft display on your HSD
- NEW! Briefing map shows initial AEW status
- NEW! Ordnance "?" tab shows wingman loads
- NEW! In-flight wingmen weapon status display
- NEW! Interior canopy glare for orientation
- Improved Air Traffic Control Tower AI
- Improved ease of speed control during taxi
- Improved padlock views cycle multiple aircraft
- Improved HARM display
- Improved pilot AI
- A/G radar MAP and EXP now include radar emitters (AAA/SAM)
- Many other improvements
1.2.3
2016-11-21
- NEW! Touch Joypad steering option
- NEW! Stick Assist option
- NEW! Free Look view option
- ECM functional changes
1.2.2
2016-10-11
- TARGET view available for E-OPT and HARM targets.
- Fixed bug in 1.2.1 with AI use of countermeasures.
- Fixed bug in 1.2.1 with faulty AIM-120 Data Link.
- Other fixes and improvements.
1.2.1
2016-09-28
IMPROVED view system
IMPROVED fidelity AIM-120 AMRAAM (AM) Medium-Range Missiles
IMPROVED fidelity NIRD (Normalized In-Range Display)
IMPROVED fidelity HUD gun modes now include a funnel
IMPROVED fidelity Auto-acquisition scan volume dimensions
IMPROVED fidelity Air-to-Ground HUD symbology
SORTIE improvements allow you to specify a cruise-in altitude for aircraft that start on the ground.
AIRBORNE Advanced Early-Warning aircraft (E-2 and E-3) will automatically augment your RWS or TWS radar display to include aircraft that lie outside of your current radar scan volume.
MISCELLANEOUS additional fidelity improvements and bug fixes.
Keep sending your comments and suggestions to
[email protected].
THANK YOU for your continued support.
1.2.0
2016-07-31
By popular request, this version introduces a new way to fly: The SORTIE mission planner lets you create and fly a mission of your own design. This update also features a new Horizontal Situation Display with moving map and support for device-compatible game controllers. Please send your comments and suggestions to
[email protected]. Thank you for your continued feedback and support !
- New: SORTIE mission planner.
- New: Support for game controllers.
- New: HSD with moving map.
- New: Adjustment for stick sensitivity. (PAUSE menu)
- New: Meatball graphic display upon LSO activation.
- New: Auto-speed operates at landing speeds (120-160 kts).
- Improved aircraft auto-trim algorithm.
- Improved visuals and world lighting.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
1.1.1
2015-11-18
Thanks again for the great feedback!
• Added support for iPad Pro.
• Added a version history dialog.
• Added a soft/hard chase view toggle button to the HUD MENU.
• Added a shortcut to turn on A/A radar from the HUD Focus.
• Fixed a flight model bug causing overly sensitive aircraft AOA response.
1.1.0
2015-10-21
Thanks to everyone for the great feedback and suggestions! This update has too many changes to list in complete detail here.
Highlights of 1.1.0 include:
• Compatibility with the latest iOS version.
• Usability improvements to the pre-flight user interface.
• A completely reworked Flight School with step-by-step guides for each lesson.
• Small user manual with content moved into the lessons or mission briefs.
• Reworked campaign missions for better balance and objective clarity.
• Improvements to every aircraft system: radar; autopilot; weapons; and flight dynamics.
• Dramatically improved AI for more human-like opponents, support aircraft and wingmen.
• Smoother control stick with the ability to recalibrate the stick center.
• Streamlined control overlay layout and interaction for better playability.
• Performance improvements, and much more!