For virtual Airbus crews, the changes reach beyond individual switches, addressing both the information presented in the cockpit and the resources needed to display it.
Reducing Unwanted Terrain Warnings
Fenix has reworked its Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, or EGPWS, with improved terrain-detection algorithms and higher-resolution terrain data.
The developer can also configure specific geographical zones to address troublesome alerts. Fenix acknowledges that difficult terrain may still produce unwanted warnings and asks customers to report those cases for investigation.
The aim is a warning system that better distinguishes a developing hazard from an approach that simply passes near challenging terrain. For pilots, dependable alerts are an important part of trusting the aircraft’s systems.
More Detailed Radio Navigation
The new radio model accounts for terrain, Earth curvature, signal reflection and diffraction, aircraft attitude, and antenna shielding. It covers localizer, glideslope, VOR, DME, and ADF reception.
DME tracking is now independent, while stations sharing a frequency can affect reception and identification.
That gives pilots another reason to cross-check navigation information during preparation. The radios have gained some complexity; the approach briefing still deserves its usual attention.
Lower Memory Use in MSFS 2024
Fenix reports reductions of up to 1 GB of VRAM in certain scenarios, with particular attention to the A319 and A321. The developer also lists performance and memory improvements across all three aircraft variants.
The practical benefit will depend on the aircraft, scenery, and settings in use. These are developer-reported improvements rather than results from a Sky Blue Radio performance test.
Available Through the Fenix Installer
The update is free for existing owners and available through the Fenix Installer.
Read the official Fenix post-release announcement for the complete explanation and changelog.
For more aircraft development coverage, see our reports on TFDi’s MD-11 update and BlueBird’s 757 Version 1.1.
