REP 5.0.7 is now available for all supported aircraft. This update is free for all current users. You can get it using the SkunkCrafts Updater or by re-downloading the full installer from the X-Plane store and reinstalling from scratch.
All Aircraft Are Now on REP 5.0
With this release, every aircraft in the REP lineup is now running REP 5.0. This is a significant milestone.
REP has never faked anything. Every system — engine, electrical, oil, fuel, brakes — runs on a real physical model. Instruments don’t display scripted values. They read real data from the simulation. Therefore, what you see in the cockpit is always a consequence of what is actually happening inside the engine and the airframe.
REP 5.0 takes this further with a significantly improved per-cylinder engine model. Every supported aircraft now benefits from refined CHT, EGT, compression, power output, vibration, and firing order data, all computed on a per-cylinder, per-cycle basis. Propeller motion and engine vibrations are direct consequences of the real combustion process. Therefore, nothing is pre-computed or added as a cosmetic effect.
REP 5.0 also introduces an improved electrical and alternator model. This eliminates several long-standing quirks caused by X-Plane’s default electrical system. Battery behavior, voltage fluctuations during engine start, and the interaction between the starter and the electrical bus all feel exactly as they should.
What’s New in 5.0.7
REP 5.0.7 is a maintenance update. It addresses a number of bugs and brings targeted improvements to several aircraft. Here are the highlights:
- PAE G36 Bonanza: fixed missing prop amps indication.
- SIAI-Marchetti SF.260: improved HSI gyro drift behavior for more accurate and consistent heading tracking over time.
- All aircraft: fixed a bug where the fuel pump could drain fuel even with the fuel selector in the off position.
- PAE A36 & G36 Bonanza: the emergency gear operation no longer produces an incorrect clicking sound; FMOD engine cool-down sounds now only play when the engine temperature actually warrants it.
- PAE A36 Bonanza: added commands to control the Air Conditioning switches; the entry door now closes realistically with airflow.
How to Update
- SkunkCrafts Updater: close X-Plane and let the standalone updater do its job.
- Manual reinstall: re-download the full package from the X-Plane store and reinstall from scratch.
The update is free for all existing users.