v1.0.0 — Native XP12 Systems Overhaul & Digital Autothrottle

[XP12] Cirrus Vision SF50 G2 — Systems Overhaul & Garmin Perspective Touch+ (v1.0.0 Release)

Title: [XP12] Cirrus Vision SF50 G2 — Systems Overhaul & Digital Autothrottle (v1.0.0)

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[size=5][b][XP12] Cirrus Vision SF50 G2 — Systems Overhaul & Digital Autothrottle (v1.0.0)[/b][/size]

[size=4][b]Overview[/b][/size]
Welcome to the initial release ([b]v1.0.0[/b]) of the [b]Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 G2[/b] for X-Plane 12. 

This project is a comprehensive, from-the-ground-up systems overhaul, digital avionics redesign, and flight dynamics recalibration built upon the default Laminar Research Cirrus SF50 platform. Designed to replicate the real-world Cirrus Vision Jet Generation 2 (G2), this package introduces an authentic digital Autothrottle, certified FL310 high-altitude performance, Williams International FJ33-5A engine dynamics, and a 100% newly designed Garmin Perspective Touch+ (GTC) touchscreen user interface.

[b]Compatibility:[/b] X-Plane 12 (Native 64-bit)

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[size=4][b]What's New & Engineered in v1.0.0[/b][/size]

[b]1. Digital Autothrottle & FADEC Modernization ([i]sf50_autopilot.lua[/i])[/b]
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[*] [b]Full Multi-Mode State Machine:[/b] Seamless integration of Auto T ON, TOGA, MCT, KTS, Mach, FMS, M CRS, and E CRS.
[*] [b]Dedicated G2 Cruise Presets:[/b]
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  [*] [b]M CRS (Max Cruise - 0.530 Mach / ~311 KTAS):[/b] Calibrated high-speed cruise profile with real-world fuel flow (~65 gal/h).
  [*] [b]E CRS (Economy Cruise - 0.489 Mach / ~280 KTAS):[/b] Maximum endurance/range cruise profile (~44 gal/h) delivering up to 1,275 NM range.
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[*] [b]Pitch Hunting ("Porpoising") Completely Eliminated:[/b] Completely reworked throttle servo acceleration curves and pitch dampening algorithms in FLC, ALT, and VS modes for rock-solid altitude and airspeed capture.
[*] [b]Zero Throttle Latency:[/b] Instant manual control handoff when disengaging the Autothrottle—no deadband or stuck thrust levers.
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[b]2. Newly Designed Garmin Perspective Touch+ (GTC) Controllers[/b]
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[*] [b]100% Original Vector UI Artwork:[/b] Custom-designed touchscreen controllers featuring Garmin dark titanium/satin finish, micro-grid anti-reflective glass styling, and clean avionics typography.
[*] [b]Zero Text Overlapping:[/b] Navigation controls (Back & Home) cleanly separated to the outer bezel margins with redesigned, unclipped status frames.
[*] [b]Integrated Touchscreen Ground Power Unit (GPU):[/b] Dedicated GPU touch switch on the Systems page with active neon-green bus indicator and safety auto-disconnect (automatically disconnects upon taxi roll > 3 kts or takeoff).
[*] [b]Interactive Systems & De-Ice Management:[/b] High-contrast touchscreen controls for Nose Wheel Steering (NWS toggle), Cabin Pressure Dump, animated Door and Parking Brake annunciators, and IPS/TKS ice protection (Windshield, Wing boots, Engine inlet, and Probes).
[*] [b]Landing Gear Status Annunciator:[/b] Dedicated 3-green down-and-locked indicator cluster (NOSE, L MAIN, R MAIN).
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[b]3. Authentic G2 Flight Physics & High-Altitude Calibration[/b]
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[*] [b]Certified FL310 Ceiling:[/b] Fully recalibrated Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan thrust lapse equations (calibrated bypass ratio, ram recovery efficiency, and high-altitude core power).
[*] [b]Laminar Flow Airfoils:[/b] Custom NACA laminar polar curves tuned to official Cirrus aerodynamic data for realistic cruise lift-to-drag ratios.
[*] [b]Accurate V-Speeds & Weights:[/b] MTOW 6,000 lbs, Empty Weight 3,550 lbs, V_SO 67 KIAS, V_FE 150 KIAS, V_MO 250 KIAS / 0.530 M.
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[b]4. Avionics Ergonomics & Native XP12 Shaders[/b]
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[*] [b]2D Scalable Pop-Up Displays:[/b] Single-click on the 3D PFD or MFD screen glass to open resizable, draggable 2D windows for easy reading and simulator cockpit convenience.
[*] [b]Native XP12 Rain & Ice Glass Effects:[/b] Full 3D windshield glass shader integration (ATTR_rain_glass) with realistic dynamic wiper sweeps, raindrops, and icing accumulation.
[*] [b]Photometric Lighting:[/b] Balanced XP12 HDR cockpit instrument backlighting and exterior photometric lights.
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[size=4][b]SimBrief Airframe Profile[/b][/size]
A pre-calibrated official SimBrief airframe profile matching the native XP12 Cirrus SF50 G2 (certified FL310 ceiling, Williams FJ33-5A engine performance & fuel flow, MTOW 6,000 lbs, accurate weights and PBN avionics) is available for 1-click import into your SimBrief fleet:
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[*] 🌐 [b][url=https://dispatch.simbrief.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--]Click here to import the SimBrief Airframe Profile[/url][/b]
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[size=4][b]Included Documentation[/b][/size]
Complete bilingual Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Autothrottle pilot operating manuals are included directly inside the aircraft folder:
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[*] [b]English:[/b] [i]Autothrottle_Operating_Manual_SF50_G2.md[/i]
[*] [b]Italian:[/b] [i]Manuale_Operativo_Autothrottle_SF50_G2.md[/i]
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[size=4][b]Installation[/b][/size]
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[*] Download and extract the archive: [b]Cirrus_Vision_SF50_G2_XP12_v1.0.0.zip[/b]
[*] Place the extracted [b]Cirrus Vision SF50 G2[/b] folder into your X-Plane 12 directory:
[code]X-Plane 12/Aircraft/[/code]
[*] Start X-Plane 12, select the [b]Cirrus Vision SF50 G2[/b], and enjoy!
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[size=4][b]Credits & Original Development[/b][/size]
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[*] [b]Platform:[/b] Built upon the default Laminar Research Cirrus SF50 platform for X-Plane 12.
[*] [b]Systems Engineering, Autothrottle & Avionics Overhaul:[/b] Simmer77
[*] [b]GTC Touchscreen UI & Vector Graphics:[/b] Simmer77
[*] [b]Flight Dynamics & High-Altitude Calibration:[/b] Simmer77
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[i]Feel free to post your flight feedback, questions, and bug reports in this topic. Blue skies and safe flights![/i]

v2.0.0 — Native XP12 Community Overhaul

🚀 Cirrus Vision SF50 G2 — Native XP12 Community Overhaul (v2.0.0)

A comprehensive, community-driven modernization and native systems overhaul bringing the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 G2 to X-Plane 12.

Based on the default Laminar Research Cirrus SF50 base model, this release delivers an authentic G2 experience with real-world flight performance, full digital autothrottle integration, Garmin Perspective Touch+ enhancements, and deep systems modeling calibrated directly against official Cirrus Flight Manuals.

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✨ Highlights & Key Features

• ✈️ Digital Autothrottle & FADEC (sf50_autopilot.lua):

  • Complete state machine supporting Auto T, TOGA, MCT, KTS, Mach, FMS, M CRS, and E CRS.
  • Linear throttle servo dynamics with zero latency; disengaging Auto T returns instantaneous 100% manual control to hardware levers.
  • Rock-solid altitude and vertical speed holding—completely eliminated autopilot pitch hunting ("porpoising") in FLC, ALT, and VS modes.
  • Official G2 Cruise Presets:
    • M CRS (Max Cruise — 0.530 Mach / ~311 KTAS): Stabilizes ~65 gal/h fuel flow for standard 950 NM missions.
    • E CRS (Economy Cruise — 0.489 Mach / ~280 KTAS): Stabilizes ~44 gal/h fuel flow for long-range endurance up to 1,275 NM.

• 🖥️ Garmin Perspective Touch+ (GTC) Enhancements:

  • Interactive GPU (Ground Power Unit) Button: Dedicated touchscreen switch on the GTC Systems page. Connects external 28V power with a neon-green status bar, featuring an automatic safety disconnect upon taxi roll (> 3 kts) or takeoff.
  • 2D Resizable Pop-up Displays: Single-click on the pilot PFD or copilot MFD glass screens to open scalable 2D popups.
  • Zero-Overlap Touchscreen Layout: Relocated Back and Home navigation buttons to the right bezel margin (POS 460.0), permanently eliminating overlapping text boxes.
  • Native Contrast Palette: Clean, crisp Garmin metallic styling with no background color banding.

• ⚙️ Flight Dynamics & Systems:

  • Certified FL310 maximum operating ceiling, Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan high-altitude thrust tables, and accurate V-speeds ($V_{SO}$ 67 KIAS, $V_{FE}$ 150 KIAS, $V_{MO}$ 250 KIAS / 0.530 M).
  • Functional Nose Wheel Steering (NWS) toggle with active indicator, operational Cabin Pressure Dump (CABIN DUMP), and working TKS/IPS anti-ice boots.
  • Native XP12 3D rain/ice windshield shaders (ATTR_rain_glass), photometric exterior and cabin lighting, and 64-bit binary XLua architecture.

• 📖 Complete Bilingual Pilot Handbooks Included:

  • 🇬🇧 Autothrottle_Operating_Manual_SF50_G2.md
  • 🇮🇹 Manuale_Operativo_Autothrottle_SF50_G2.md

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📥 Installation Instructions

1. Download the pre-packaged archive below: Cirrus_Vision_SF50_G2_XP12_v2.0.0.zip.
2. Extract the folder into your X-Plane 12 aircraft directory:

   X-Plane 12/Aircraft/Cirrus Vision SF50 G2/
   

3. Launch X-Plane 12, select the Cirrus Vision SF50 G2, and enjoy!