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Hit the Brakes!

Speed Brakes

You can now hold 'Throttle Down' to extend your speed brake and reduce your speed faster than before. The effect isn't dramatic, but should help you get down to landing speed with the faster jets a little easier. If you feel you need some more brake power, you can buy the new upgrade "Advanced Speed Brake" and you'll surely notice the differance!

Landing eye-candy

The aircraft's landing gear can now move up and down a little, like suspensions. I've added a nose dip effect when the wheel brakes are applied. The landings should now look more appealing and maybe even a bit more realistic.

First win of the day

From now on, there is a repeating 'First win of the day' challenge that gives a small reward of wings. Try to jump in and give your aircraft a spin on a daily basis, to keep your skills in shape!

If you haven't already, please join us on Discord!

Best regards
//Bankler

Patch notes

1.2.3

  • Implemented speed brake. When fully holding throttle down at low throttle settings, the speed brake will extend and slow the aircraft down at a slightly more effient rate than without.
  • New aircraft upgrade "Advanced Speed Brake" that provides an extra effient speed brake.
  • You now unlock the Chaff upgrade at level 2 and External Fuel Tank at level 4 instead of vice-versa.
  • New static "First win of the day" challenge giving 5 wings each time it's completed.
  • Fixed an issue where you in rare cases could hit yourself with gun fire in the F-5E.
  • Muzzle flashes should now be better aligned with the direction of fire.
  • Added a small amount (approx 1 degree) of random spread for aircraft gunfire.
  • Aircraft now engage wheel brakes 2 seconds after touchdown (instead of right away) but also brake 1.5 times harder.
  • Aircraft nose gear now compress when the aircraft brakes on the runway.