Flight Factor Updates 757 and 767 Line-ups

Flight Factor have updated their 757 and 767 line-ups for X-Plane 11 to 2.5.2 and 1.4.2 respectively. This update adds the 767-SF variant to the 767 Extended Package.

The Flight Factor Boeing 757 update mostly focuses on fixing bugs in the FPDS and wings as well as adding features to the add-on. The full changelog is available below:

  • added saving the amount of fuel between flights with option enabled “interflight data”
  • FPDS: added missed MAP Centered mode
  • FPDS: added missed vor from/to triangle
  • FPDS: added missed tip symbols to nav source blocks
  • FPDS: added optional minimums callouts (enabled by default)
  • added real actual wind calculation, not just getting from sim weather
  • improved GPWS logic to avoid unneeded glideslope event on takeoff
  • improved engine shutdown by fuel pressure logic in abnormal spatial position
  • fix info from both FMC are displayed on both ND/HSI
  • removed async objects loading in attempt to fix rare CTDs
  • fixed red 757 winglets at night
  • FPDS: fixed vor from/to indication
  • fixed vor receivers logic (sometimes you couldn’t receive VOR or pure DME stations for no reasons)
  • fixed wrong flaps gates
  • fixed winglets
  • fixed HDG SEL mode for turns more than 180 degrees

On the other hand, the Flight Factor Boeing 767 update adds the new 767-SF to the Extended Package, fixes FPDS bugs and improves features of the aircraft. The full changelog is available below:

  • added new 767-SF model to the Extended package
  • added 2 new liveries for 767-SF to the Extended package (VA X-Airways, UPS)
  • added 2 new liveries for 767-SF to Cargo liveries pack (CARGOJET, DHL)
  • added saving the amount of fuel between flights with option enabled “interflight data”
  • FPDS: added missed MAP Centered mode
  • FPDS: added missed vor from/to triangle
  • FPDS: added missed tip symbols to nav source blocks
  • FPDS: added optional minimums callouts (enabled by default)
  • added real actual wind calculation, not just getting from sim weather
  • removed async objects loading in attempt to fix rare CTDs
  • improved GPWS logic to avoid unneeded glideslope event on takeoff
  • improved engine shutdown by fuel pressure logic in abnormal spatial position
  • fix info from both FMC are displayed on both ND/HSI
  • FPDS: fixed vor from/to indication
  • fixed vor receivers logic (sometimes you couldn’t receive VOR or pure DME stations for no reasons)
  • fixed HDG SEL mode for turns more than 180 degrees

To update to the latest versions of the aeroplane, either run the X-Updater software or download the full updated packages from the X-Plane.org Store. 

If you do not own the 757 and 767, the two are available for $72 each on the X-Plane.org Store. 

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