diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 403f997..7c81bd3 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # CHANGELOG
 
+## v.1.8.1
+
+- Improve the approach to landing
+
 ## v.1.8.0
 
 - The tow plane, after completing its route, returns to the runway from which it took off. For a bush take-off it does not land.
diff --git a/addon-metadata.xml b/addon-metadata.xml
index 816434a..8f8a248 100644
--- a/addon-metadata.xml
+++ b/addon-metadata.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
     <addon>
         <identifier type="string">org.flightgear.addons.Aerotow</identifier>
         <name type="string">Aerotow Everywhere</name>
-        <version type="string">1.8.0</version>
+        <version type="string">1.8.1</version>
 
         <authors>
             <author>
diff --git a/gui/dialogs/about-aerotow.xml b/gui/dialogs/about-aerotow.xml
index ec4f0f6..f2c736f 100644
--- a/gui/dialogs/about-aerotow.xml
+++ b/gui/dialogs/about-aerotow.xml
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
     <hrule/>
 
     <text>
-        <label>Aerotow Everywhere version 1.8.0 - 9th September 2022</label>
+        <label>Aerotow Everywhere version 1.8.1 - 17th September 2022</label>
     </text>
 
     <text>