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Genre: Simulator, Sport

Glider Sim

Update 1.9.12_EarlyAccess: Hot Fix

-Fix issue where Paraglider had some wonky flight physics occurring.
-Make the wing open fully on launch.
-Improve the look of the thermal visualization feature.
-Make thermals spawn a bit further out.

Update 1.9.11_EarlyAccess: Hot Fix

-Fix issue where thermals would not get destroyed and new ones wouldn’t get spawned.
-Fix “Show Controls Layout Before Takeoff” option not saving.
-Add lift to the outside of the wing during a sharp turn so the wing stays inflated.
-Fix issue with outside wing collapsing during a spiral.
-Now easier to enter a Heli maneuver!
-Improve normal map textures on cliffs / gravel.
-Add logo to the start screen.
-Tweak flight stats layout at bottom of map.

Update 1.9.10_EarlyAccess: Thermal Improvements

-Thermals density spawning algorithm improved.
-Make thermals last twice as long.
-Prewarm thermals on start.
-Prewarm thermals when entering a multiplayer session and sync to the current spawned thermal progression.
-Improve thermals drifting in the wind.
-Thermal bubbles now spawn a cloud when it reaches cloud height. Before clouds could spawn with no thermal bubble at altitude.
-Thermals are now spawned around each player on the map instead of just the main host.
-Fix players icon being left on the map.
-Fix a bug where very distant trees are rendering.
-Multiplayer versioning has been added. You can only see rooms if you are on the same multiplayer version.
-You can now launch by leaning forward with Para Controller mode in VR.
-Add option for “Show Controls Layout Before Takeoff”. You're welcome Mike ;)

Multiplayer Event - Long Distance XC (Cross Country) Flight!

Flight Sim Adventures (Mike) is planning to host a long distance duration flying session. His goal will be to simulate the building weather over the period of 4-6 hours pending participation by adjusting the weather every 30-60 minutes.

Start time will be 10:00 AM Eastern USA Time
Swiss Alps Map.

Flight plan will be to launch from site 2 and make it to as many map edges as possible before returning to the start area to land.

Everyone is welcome to join for the whole event or only as available. Hope to see you on the ridge!

We will be live on Discord Voice Chat: https://discord.gg/SpUVQ3kUnS

Update 1.9.9_EarlyAccess: Flight Path

-Render your current flight path on the map.
-Remove railings from wooden platforms.
-Add ability to weight shift in VR with map open.
-Add ability to weight shift with Para Controller control mode enabled.
-Fix wind output variable in telemetry data.

Update 1.9.8_EarlyAccess: Hot Fix

-Fix multiplayer names rendering super large.
-Fix toggle “Display multiplayer names” not working.
-Fix issue with player icons showing in the wrong position on the map.
-Render player position icons behind the launch site icons so you can see the number if someone is there.
-Display user name when hovering over player position icon.
-Make launch site icons bigger and semi transparent so you can see player position icons behind them.
-Render the multiplayer notification window in front of the map so you can see notifications when the map is enabled.
-You can now pause in multiplayer.

Update 1.9.7_EarlyAccess: Hot Fix

-Fix weather button in pre-flight crashing game / not showing weather options.
-Adjust rotor turbulence some.
-Make launch point numbers white instead of black for easy viewing.
-Fix issue where zoom map and move map speed would move too fast if you had a high framerate.

Multiplayer Event: Test new In-Game Map!

Lets test out the new in-game map and the discover the new launch points on the Swiss Alps map together! Multiplayer session will be live Sunday March 5th 2023, 2pm - 3pm CT

Join the Discord for latest info on multiplayer sessions: https://discord.gg/SpUVQ3kUnS

Update 1.9.6_EarlyAccess: In-Game Map!

-Replace the old menu with an in-game map that shows launch points, your location and other players locations.
-Add topography in-game map to Swiss Alps. (Sun Valley Map coming soon…)
-Add 60+ new launch points on Swiss Alps Map! (More launch points coming to Sun Valley Soon)
-Gamepad controller now uses a virtual mouse cursor for UI navigation.
-Ability to select launch points on the 2D map.
-Move map using gamepad joysticks.
-Zoom map using gamepad trigger buttons.
-Move map using VR left controller joystick. Or click and drag.
-Zoom map using VR right controller joystick.
-Disable glider input when map is enabled.
-Pause is now the P key.
-Esc key = Pause + Map.
-Camera Toggle is now the “C” key.
-Gamepad Start button now = Pause + Map;
-Show launch point altitude when selecting one on in-game map.
-Multiplayer and challenge objectives are now displayed on the In-game map interface.
-Update icons.
-Fix pro version key check on Windows 10 machines failing.
-Flight info displayed on the bottom of the in-game map.

Update 1.9.5_EarlyAccess: Hot Fix

-Reduce turbulence intensity before entering a thermal.
-Add Telemetry Data Output option for Glider Sim Pro
-Update Glider Sim Pro controls option layout.
-Stop joysticks from interacting with menu buttons.