Updates

When an updated version is released, you only need to install the Update.  You just download the update, unzip and run the installer, installing to the existing installation directory.  This update package contains all new code files, but does not have the data files.  Therefore, it must be installed over your existing full installation.  It will not run by itself.

P2ATCv3 Update_EarlyAccess_0.0.30

• Fixes several ATC interactions and avoids repeated handoffs.
• Fixes P2A_XPLink to use less resources from X-Plane when operating normally. You will need to Install the regular XPLink plugin from the AI tab of settings. The slow XPLink has not changed and will be phased out in the next update.
• Fixes SIMBrief direct imports to use the SIMBrief runways and procedures if Import Procedures is checked and Force Pilot Runway Selection is checked in FltPlan tab of Settings. If Import Procedures is unchecked, but ATC Assigns SID, STAR and Approach options are checked, P2A will assign procedures to the SIMBrief specified runways.
• If you want the imported or assigned procedures to show in the flight plan, you will need to check the "Auto Load Recommended Procedures" option in the FltPlan tab of Settings.
• Fixes start of Descent in several flight scenarios. This bug made it seem like ATC had forgotten about you until you landed.
• Fixes approach transitions from STAR to avoid unnecessary vectoring.
• Fixes loading of Airways during flight plan imports.
• Fixes Taxiway Save and Load in DataMnt tool.
• Fixes other bugs and issues.

• Fixes some issues with ComChannel setting and monitoring. (Many X-Plane airliner aircraft implementations do not fully interact correctly with P2A from the cockpit due to XPUIPC limitations, but most can be made to work using various combinations of the Channel Mic buttons and Volume/Monitor buttons.)
• Adds an option on the Common tab of Settings to Bypass Acft Com Channel Selection, allowing any aircraft's Com Channels to be controlled from P2A. (Changes may not be reflected in the visual cockpit using this option.)
• Modifies P2A_XPLink to use less resources from X-Plane when operating normally.
• Fixes some additional issues with SimBrief Flight Plan imports.
• Fixes some issues with creating and adding waypoints from the map.
• Fixes some issues with defining and saving Aircraft Profiles.
• Fixes some issues with VFR flights and display of appropriate Copilot phrase options.
• Fixes some additional issues with arrivals and approaches.
• Fixes some bugs that were causing CTDs.
• Fixes other bugs

• Adds automatic Navigraph Data Update function in Data Mgr tool.
• Fixes some issues with SimBrief Flight Plan imports.
• Fixes some Flight Plan Export issues.
• Improves ATC Approach selection to include looking for transitions.
• Fixes some issues with Taxi to Gate or Ramp Instructions.
• Fixes function of Assign button in Runway Information so the selected runway gets used by ATIS and ATC.
• Fixes some issues with arrivals and approaches.
• Fixes sone issues with Com Radio settings and interaction with aircraft. Unfortunately, some aircraft still don't behave properly.
• Fixes some bugs that were causing CTDs.
• Fixes other bugs

• Fix NavDataPro Data Conversion.
• Add ability to import Taxiways from an Airport that is not already in the database.
• Fix Display of gate names.
• Fix Activate Runway function in Apt Info panel so it will make the new runway the assigned runway if Acft is on the ground.
• Fixes several issues with arrival and vectoring.
• Runway assignments should now favor longest runways for jets and airliners.
• Fixes other bugs

• Fix SIMBrief direct import to properly import SIDs and STARs.
• Fix some issues with arrival and approach in some scenarios.
• Fix IFR Release readback response.
• Fixes other bugs

• Adds PTT Pressed tone option.
• Improves STAR to Approach transition when STAR lines up with final approach.
• Fixes some Settings options that weren't working properly.
• Fixes other bugs

• Fixes Taxi to Gate Request and Response so requested gate overrides gate set in Info panel.
• Displays Gate on map after giving taxi instructions.
• Fixes Chatter cutting off issue.
• Tweaks arrival logic related to giving vectors or just clearance for the approach.
• Tweaks vector start point and altitudes to make vectors and descent smoother.
• Fixes other bugs

• Enable Activate Runway in Airport Information Panel as means of changing active runway.
• Fixes display of certain STARs that were missing waypoints.
• Tweaks vector start point for some scenarios.
• Use "Control" instead of "Center" in some areas.
• Fix recognition of some FSS calls
• Fixes other bugs

• Display Active Controller under Copilot Options and Assigned Controller in ATC Info area.
• Fixes other bugs

• Fixes step descent from TOD to get aircraft down to a better altitude for the approach.
• Improves Delete Wpt button action.
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fixes Initial Approach vector heading in several scenarios.
• Fixes SID display when loading into flight plan to show all waypoints.
• Fixes APPR button display of approaches when no vectors to be given.
• Fixes changing departure airport using right-click Add as Departure Airport context menu on map Airport marker.
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fixes STAR Descent altitude assignment.

• Fixes Flight Plan Imports to handle airways that have the same name as an airport.
• Fixes Descent start in certain scenarios where no descent instructions were being given.
• Fixes descent and vectoring with STARs.
• Fixes some bogus off course calls.
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fixes Chart Overlay CTD and display of Approach plates as Overlay on map.
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fixes the issue of not being able to connect to XP traffic when P2A running on a networked machine.
• Fixes some X-Plane AI Traffic display issues.
• Fixes import and export of User defined Latitude/Longitude waypoints not in the database.
• Fixes Copilot Phrase Option display when swapping Com1/Com2 as Active Channel.
• Fixes Chart Overlay CTD and gives a message if the chart cannot be displayed due to lack of GeoRef data.
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fixes another bug that can cause waypoints to be duplicated when Validate a Flt Plan.
• Fixes several bugs that could cause CTD or cause the program to not open if it was previously closed with map hidden.
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fixes another bug causing a CTD when open App-Dep Procedures panel on some Flight Plan routes.

• Fixes CTD when open App-Dep Procedures panel on some Flight Plan routes.
• Adds V3 Data AIRAC Cycle tracking. Until you do your next Data Conversion, you will get a message that "Data Conversion May Be Needed" where the AIRAC cycle is displayed. Thereafter, the AIRAC cycle reflected should match the data in the V3 database.
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fixes possible problem where Validating Flight Plan adds waypoints.
• Fixes speech recognition of Airline call signs.
• Speeds up Connect and Flight Plan File functions.
• Fix a few other bugs

• Add a Tool Tip in Frequency window list so Name of Controller displays when hover over the frequency.
• Enable the waypoint Target Altitude Set feature in the Waypoint Information panel.
• Fix some issues with FSS controller selection and interaction.
• Fix a few other bugs

• Fix X-Plane Flight Plan import and export.
• Fix a few other bugs

• Fix X-Plane Flight Plan export
• Fix vectored and non-vectored approaches in some scenarios.
• Fix TOD position to be on proper line.
• Fix display of VOR and NDB frequencies.
• Fix call sign recognition with Heavy option.
• Fix ATC Chatter custom file location.
• Fix Climb and Descent calculations
• Fix Flight Plan Validation to better handle Airway altitude deviations.
• Fix a few other bugs

• Fix call sign recognition.
• Fix a few other bugs

• Fix multiple speech recognition and display issues.
• Fix SimBrief procedure import issues
• Fix display of TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) weather in Airport Information Panel
• Fix Gate Assign function in Airport Information Panel
• Fix some Flight Plan display issues
• Fix descent and arrival instructions in some scenarios
• Fix a few other bugs

• Add a few messages to help in Data Conversion.
• Add VFR Altitude change report to copilot speech options when getting traffic advisories
• Fix Airport Procedures panel so it won't remove SID when first opened
• Fix some speech recognition and interpretation issues
• Fix bug that could cause very early arrival calls
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Add Freqs Button in Copilot Area that will open a Frequencies panel as a separate WIndow that can be moved around.
• Fix Speech recognition on several phrases where only the Call Sign was being recognized
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fix Call Sign recognition issues
• Fix Com Radio dialing frequency issue
• Fix App-Dep Procedures panel so it will open with any procedures in Flight Plan and not change them without user action
• Fix unwarranted off course calls after expected arrival information is delivered
• Improve recognition and response to many phrases
• Data Conversion backs up target file before doing the conversion. Creates in same folder with "Bkup" at end of name and overwrites any earlier backups.>/li>
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fix all the Culture, Language and Regional issues globally
• Fix XP Traffic Visibility
• Fix Gate Import for Make Runways (MSFS, P3D, FSX)
• Fix Gate Display
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fix a few more issues with QNH display
• Fix ATC Controller Frequency Display when Region set to other than US
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Fix some additional issues related to Windows Region settings
• Fix loading and saving of sound input/output devices
• Fix the occasional "departure departure" SID name
• Fix issue with takeoff clearance after lineup and wait
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Add Minimize/Restore Joystick Button and HotKey
• More fixes for QNH display and other issues related to Windows Region settings
• Tweaked Lineup and Wait logic
• Fix a problem the DataMgr ARTCC "Update" function that attempts to update frequencies from AIRAC data
• Fixes a few other bugs

• Reload Data as part of Data Conversion so don't have to restart P2A
• Fix a problem with QNH display when under 1000
• Fixes a few other bugs