Glider Sim News

New Features:
-Added option to manually set cloud base height in Weather Settings.
-In multiplayer, cloud base height now syncs to the host’s settings.
-Restored the ability to “Fetch Nearby Sites” from paraglidingEarth.com in Earth Online.
-Automatically retrieves and applies launch direction from selected paraglidingEarth sites.
Improvements:
-Thermals are now slightly larger and last longer — approximately 10–15 minutes each.
-Increased cloud size for improved realism.
-Improved UI for terrain loading screens.
-Wind particles now reset with every new terrain load.
-Reduced overall terrain brightness on the Swiss Alps map.
Fixes:
-Fixed an issue where thermals could spawn at an abnormally large scale.
-Resolved a bug where other players' aircraft appeared tilted in multiplayer.
-Fixed a glitch where the map could be toggled on while terrain was still loading.
-Addressed a bug in Mouse + Keyboard mode where controls could freeze unexpectedly.
Licensing Note:
-The Home Edition now displays “Not for Commercial Use” on all loading screens.
-For commercial licensing and to remove this watermark, please contact: [email protected]

-Fix Earth Online issue where Bing maps API was no longer working.

-Earth Online map selection is now available in-game!
You no longer need to end your session to change global locations—explore the world on the fly.
-Real-time multiplayer across the globe.
See your friends anywhere on the planet and jump to new locations instantly during a multiplayer session.
-Improved Map Selection UI.
Maps are now clearly labeled as either “Default Maps” or “Earth Online” to highlight the difference between local and streamed environments.
-Major architecture overhaul.
This update includes significant backend changes to Earth Online—please expect some bugs and report any issues on our Discord!

-Fix VR not working in SteamVR OpenXR runtime.

-New Featured Location Added: Laveno-Mombello, Italy is now available as a featured map in Earth Online.
-New Challenge Released: The Hang Gliding Championships – Training Day (2024-06-02) challenge has been added to the Laveno-Mombello map.
-Based on Real Events: This challenge replicates the real-world coordinates and route of the “Training Day Task” from the FAI World Hang Gliding Class 1 Sport Championship held on June 2, 2024.
-Your Feedback Matters: This is an experimental feature to gauge community interest in flying real-world tasks and race routes. Please report any bugs, issues, or suggestions!