Posted November 29, 2025 by simfly
#release #beta
Version 1.3.0
Released: November 29, 2025
Welcome to the combined SimFly Live BETA update!
This Beta release merges all our improvements into a single, polished version featuring new weather systems, major WebRTC upgrades, mobile optimizations, stronger security, and overall platform stability.
Weather Overlay System (New)
Live overlays: clouds, precipitation, wind, snow, temperature
Weather selector with on/off toggles
Real-time date generation
Faster, more reliable weather layer loading
Clear UI indicators for active overlays
PTT binding now works with all Bluetooth and wired controllers, including USB-C controllers on mobile and Bluetooth keybinds. (New/Improved). We had this feature before had to remove it due to issues but have brought it back after resolving a lot of bugs with it not working with some devices.
Map Improvements
Updated OSM map controls
Cleaner UI and better visual feedback
Flight level display now uses proper FL formatting
Connection Fixes
Removed zombie PeerConnections
Multi-user audio conflicts resolved
Guest audio restored
Frequency switching cleanup improved
Duplicate connections removed
Automatic reset for stuck PTT
Fixed asymmetric WebRTC cases
More tolerant ICE handling
Improved reconnection timing
Diagnostics
WebRTC health checks
2-second stall detection
Connection degradation monitoring
Asymmetric audio diagnostics
Mobile Fixes
Mobile audio unlock fixed
Mobile WebRTC failure cases resolved
50–70% fewer unnecessary UI re-renders
Logout freeze fixed
Guest users no longer stuck on frequencies
Proper cleanup of inactive users
Mobile Stability
Passed 24+ hour reliability tests
Improved long-session performance
Zero unbounded memory growth
Unified cleanup system
Memory management improvements
Expanded global airport database
Dark-themed toast notifications
Faster reconnection handling
Cleaner interface and more predictable UI behavior
Authentication & Account
Password hashing with bcrypt
Password strength validation
Email & password update systems
Display name controls
Protection Systems
Login rate limiting
Failed login tracking
Email enumeration prevention
Optional IP logging (privacy-friendly)
Fully encrypted TURN relays
Real-time WebRTC voice system
Frequency-based audio channels
Improved PTT behavior
Guest listening mode stabilizations
Flight plan tools
Active user list upgrades
ATC icons & nameplate improvements
Hardcoded date issues resolved
Removed startup “no peers” warnings
Memory bloat from unclean peer maps fixed
Eliminated stale/duplicate connections
Better cleanup on disconnect
More reliable long-session behavior
Weather overlays use additional bandwidth
Mobile performance is improving but still in BETA
UI layout is still being refined
Your feedback drives the next updates — please report issues!