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# Change Logs

Release notes to keep your crew up to date

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## **24 September 2026 – Version 1.0.27**

### Fixed

* Fixed an issue associated with logging.<br>

## **24 September 2026 – Version 1.0.26**&#x20;

### New

* **Hard Mute Keyboard/Joystick Assignment**
  * New option to create an assignment for Hard Mute
* **Option to force English-only responses in the Comms Center**
  * This is an experimental option for users who speak English but whose accent might be identified as, for example, French, leading the AI responder to speak in French.
* **Headset option now saves automatically**
  * If you select the headset option on the main panel, it will load automatically the next time you fly.
* **Birds and Turbulence added to possible threats in Briefs**
  * The range of threats in the Departure and Approach briefs now includes birds and turbulence.

### Fixed

* Fixed an issue with the preflight events.
* Fixed other minor issues.

## **23 September 2026 – Version 1.0.25 - The "Big Update"**

### New

* **Local AI Speech Recognition (Much faster!)**
  * Added a new **Local AI** option for speech recognition.
  * Local AI can dramatically improve speech-recognition response times.
  * **To install:**
    * Open the **Audio Settings** panel in FS2Crew Generation AI.
    * Download and install the **Local AI Runtime**.  \
      *Note: Some antivirus programs like Kaspersky can interfere with the Local AI installer.*
    * Restart FS2Crew Generation AI.
    * Select **Local AI** as the speech-recognition option.
* **Super Premium Voices**
  * Added new **Super Premium Voices**, including **Stephanie**.
  * Super Voices are available only to Voice Pack owners.
  * Super Voices are at the bottom of the Voice Pack list and are marked with a star.&#x20;
  * Super Voices are multilingual. For a Captain Cabin PA, the same voice is used for both languages, whereas previously the voices needed to be separated.
  * Super Voices cost us significantly more to provide, which has increased the Voice Pack price.
  * Please note that we may need to increase the Voice Pack price again in the future as we add additional Super Voices.
* **Custom Thrust Reduction Height & Minimums**
  * Added the ability to enter a **custom text value** for Thrust Reduction Height and Minimums in the **Approach and Departure Briefings**.
* **Open Mic Mode**
  * Added Open Microphone Mode option
* **Enhanced Home Cockpit Support**&#x20;
  * Added option so FO does not flip switches during flows

### Updated / Improved

* **Flight Controls Check**
  * Improved reliability of the Flight Controls check.
  * Users no longer need to say **"RUDDER"** to advance.
* **Number Readbacks**
  * Improved number readbacks so they match the language of the surrounding speech.
* **Line-Up Checklist**
  * The Line-Up checklist no longer checks for **rudder trim**.
  * This prevents external hardware configurations from interfering with the checklist.<br>
* **Use Keys when in Focus**
  * The use keys-only when app in focus option now works when MSFS is in focus, not the app.
* **Support for IATA airline codes**
  * IATA airline codes may now be used. A new option is available on the Flightplan / Simbrief panel to use IATA instead of ICAO airline codes.

### Removed

* **QRH Checklist Response**
  * Removed the word **"QRH"** from checklist responses because the TTS FO voices could not pronounce it reliably.

### Fixed

* Fixed an issue where the FO could press **External Power** when a GPU was already available during preflight events.
* Fixed an issue where the FO did not turn the **packs back on after acceleration altitude**.
* Fixed an issue where the FO would never return from the **walkaround** when **Hide Model During Walkaround** was enabled.
* Fixed an issue where the **wing lights** were not turned off when parking at the gate.
* Fixed an issue where, when crossing a runway, the landing lights turned on, but the strobes did not.
* Fixed an issue where the **strobe lights remained in AUTO** when entering the runway after the Line-Up call.
* Fixed an issue where the FO did not turn off the **fuel pumps** after shutting down the engines and turning off the beacon and seatbelt signs.
* Fixed an issue where the **nose light** was not set to the T/O position during landing.
* Fixed an issue where the Animated FO's hand could become **frozen over the CDU** while running checklists with **Paper Checklist** disabled.
* Fixed an issue where the PF always responded **"5%"** for pitch trim during the After Start checklist, regardless of the actual pitch trim setting.
* Fixed an issue where **V1 and VR** speeds were announced approximately **10 knots too early**.
* Fixed an issue where the FO did not turn on the **Runway Turn-Off lights** before taxi.
* Fixed an issue that caused the **THRUST SET** callout to trigger prematurely.
* Fixed various GUI issues.

## **11 September 2026 – Version 1.0.23**

#### New

* **AI Fenix Airbus Version**
  * Released the **AI Fenix Airbus** version.

## **9 September 2026 – Version 1.0.22**

#### Updated / Improved

* **Cosmetic Updates and Bug Fixes**
  * Minor cosmetic updates and bug fixes.

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**8 September 2026 – Version 1.0.21**
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#### Updated / Improved

* **System Stability**
  * Improved overall system stability.
* **Flight Control Check**
  * Updated Flight Control check callouts.
  * The FO/PM now calls out **elevator and aileron positions** during the Flight Control check.

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## **5 September 2026 – Version 1.0.20**

#### New

* **Non-English Keyboard Support**
  * Added support for non-English keyboards when assigning keyboard buttons.

#### Updated / Improved

* **Animated FO Lip-Sync**
  * Improved Animated FO lip-syncing.
* **Other Improvements**
  * Various other minor improvements.

#### Fixed

* **Flight Details**
  * Fixed an issue where flight details could be lost when switching menus while using manual flight plan entries.

## **1 September 2026 – Server-side upgrade only (No Version Number Change)**

#### New

* **AI In-Game Help System**
  * Added a new AI-based in-game help system.

#### Updated / Improved

* **SimBrief Panels**
  * Improved SimBrief pop-up panel and display panel logic.
* **Comms Center**
  * Improved Comms Center chat responses.

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## **29 August 2026 – Version 1.0.19**

#### Updated / Improved

* **General Improvements**
  * Improved Animated FO lip-syncing.
  * Improved callout reliability to ensure certain callouts trigger consistently.

## **27 August 2026 – Version 1.0.18**

#### New

* **Animated FO Support**
  * FS2Crew Generation AI – FBW Edition now supports the **Animated First Officer**, bringing the virtual FO to life with synchronized cockpit animations and interactions.
  * Requires **FS2Crew: FBW Animated FO (Foundation Series)** to be installed.
  * If you don't own the Animated FO for the older Foundation Series FBW A32NX, you can purchase it on the FS2Crew website.

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#### New

* **AI Is Now Completely FREE!**
  * Removed the credit system.
  * **No credits. No subscriptions. No additional fees.**
  * All FS2Crew AI features are now completely free to use.
  * Thanks to new advanced techniques for managing AI usage costs, FS2Crew can now absorb the cost of providing AI services.

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#### Updated / Improved

* **General Bug Fixes & Improvements**
  * Resolved various issues to improve overall **stability, reliability, and performance**.

## **25 August 2026 - Version 1.0.17**

#### New

* **"SET ACTIVE MODE TO TAKEOFF MODE" Voice Command**
  * Added a new voice command that allows users to switch directly to **Takeoff Mode**.
  * Ideal for VR users who start on the runway and cannot access the main panel to manually set the active mode to Takeoff.
* **"LET'S START GETTING SET UP" Voice Command**
  * Added a new voice command to initiate **preflight events**.
* **New Preflight Event Scenarios**
  * Added two new random preflight event scenarios involving **deplaning passengers** and **passenger no-shows**.
* **Ice & Rain Dialogues**
  * Added new crew dialogues covering **icing and rain conditions**.
* **Control Handover Briefing**
  * When passing control in **Button Control Mode**, the PF now provides a brief aircraft-status update before handing over control.
  * The briefing includes information such as **autopilot and lateral mode status** to support good Crew Resource Management (CRM).

#### Updated / Improved

* **Custom Airline Names**
  * Improved handling and recognition of custom airline names.
* **COM Radio Voice Commands**
  * Improved recognition of the **third frequency digit**.
  * Frequencies can now be spoken naturally, such as **"one twenty-one point five"** instead of **"one two one point five."**
* **Preflight Events**
  * Made general improvements and refinements to preflight events.
* **Flight Plan Handling**
  * Improved flight plan loading and processing.
* **Approach Checklist**
  * The Approach checklist now accepts **any altitude value** without requiring the pilot to say **"QRH"** or **"ALTIMETERS."**

#### Fixed

* **SimConnect Startup Crash**
  * Fixed a possible SimConnect crash that could cause FS2Crew to exit during startup.
* **ATIS Runway Designations**
  * Fixed an issue where ATIS did not correctly speak **Left, Right, and Center** runway designations.
* **"SAY INTENTIONS" Voice Commands**
  * Fixed an issue with Say Intentions commands used to make ATC clearance requests.
* **Secondary Button Assignment**
  * Fixed an issue affecting secondary button assignments.
* **Language Selection**
  * Fixed an issue where the main and secondary languages could revert to **English** when changing menus.

## **13 August 2026 - Version 1.0.16**

#### New

* **"POINT OF INTEREST" Captain Cabin PA**
  * Added a new Captain Cabin PA announcing notable local landmarks during the flight.
  * For example: *"Ladies and gentlemen, if you look out to our right, you'll see the Statue of Liberty."*

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#### New

* **Custom Airline Names**
  * Users can now customize the **airline name** in the Flight Plan dropdown.
  * This is especially useful for **Virtual Airline** users whose airline may not appear in real-world airline databases.
  * You can then use the custom airline name in **Cabin PAs**.

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#### Updated / Improved

**Comms Center Integration**

* Expanded the Comms Center's integration with both the aircraft and the outside world.
* Users can now request **NOTAMs, ATIS, and essential flight information** directly through the Comms Center.
* The First Officer can quickly identify the **nearest suitable airfield for an immediate diversion**.
* **Note:** NOTAM and ATIS data are sourced from SimBrief. These features are therefore only available for cities included in your **active SimBrief flight plan**.

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* **Added:** Preparation for Animated FO (Generation 1) support  (new Animated FO options in Flight settings panel).\
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  *Note: Animated FO will be available in the next update.*

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* **Fixed:** Landing lights issue.
* **Fixed:** Non-English ground staff for users without a language pack.
* **Removed:** Inappropriate voice actor (US Maya).
* Other minor bug fixes.

## **4 August 2026 - Version 1.0.15**

* **New:** Voice command: "SET SQUAWK CODE XXXX."
* **Fixed:** Minor layout issue.
* **Updated:** For Language / Voice Pack owners: Updated bilingual FA Cabin PAs so that when a bilingual announcement plays, a region-specific voice actor is used to maintain the local accent.
* **Added:** More random FA drama scenarios ("Crash Pad Drama").

## **1 August 2026 - Version 1.0.14**

* Public Release.