NOTE: Purchase with confidence. If you wish to upgrade to the Pro or Trainer version when these become available, you will be doing so at no extra cost, just pay the difference.
Changes since version 1.019 version PILOT edition of the Q400
INSTRUMENTS
+ Shared Cockpit: Debouncing is improved on the LSK8 key of the ARCDU (to switch the transponder mode) (PRO)
+ FMS graphic artifacts fixes
+ Alternate gear release: inhibit switch is not required to open the nose gear doors by pulling the release handle
+ ND: Improved overlay display logic
+ ELEVATOR ASYMMETRY incorrect light fixed
+ EFIS: CRS1/CRS2 tooltip course will be from the NAV, if FMS is selected
+ ARCDU, FMS Tune page: increased ADF range to 1999kHz
+ Numerous fixes to the mouse acceleration in rotating knobs
+ EFIS FC system page: Fine tuned the rudder indication to correspond exactly to the real aircraft indication
+ PFD graphics fixes
SYSTEMS
+ FlightControls: Steering NSW system activation delay of 7 seconds is implemented
+ CEGPWSSystem: WarningGenerator: 4B mode (flaps) will account for flaps override switch
+ AFCS: GA button modes activation is fixed
+ CAntiiceSystem: Engine door lights stay lit without electrical power, fixed
+ Flight Controls: Fixed the rudder travel restriction versus flaps, when the rudder sensitivity factor in the mjc84.ini is below 1.0
+ Flight Controls: Free steering is added (free caster mode)
+ mjc84.ini: added TillerDeadZone variable to tune the dead zone for the steering tiller
+ PCU AUPC module: added delay of 1/2 seconds prior to feather protection, to prevent inadvertent feather for the props in flight
+ Electrics: DC BUS TIE will not close if both DC Gens failed
+ Engine control: Re-written the mouse drag procedure of the Condition Levers sync with the simconnect
+ FMS: Fixed the incorrect MAP elevation detection
+ FMS TUNE page: Fixed entering ATC code 0001-0004 result in memory selection
+ FMS ETP/PNR: Fixed incorrect FOB fuel kg input on page 2 (PRO)
+ FMS: Added EXITS page under SERVICES
+ FMS: 7 seconds unilink delay instead of 1 second (to improve the shared cockpit sync)
+ FMS: Fixed the incorrect index for waypoints beginning with NAN
+ Nav system: Navaids data will be re-loaded after the aircraft reposition
+ TCAS system: Added audio warning supression for <400ft on approach and <600ft on departure
+ TCAS System: Will not initialize to TA/RA on the ground and <900 ft agl
+ TCAS System: INCREASE DESCEND is blocked <1450ft
+ HGS: Forcing the windshield non-transparent to increase the "IMC" effect triggered from the System Panel
+ Maintenance: Refinements to the wear-off (random failures)
+ NAV framework: Migrated the database from the MS Access to SQL Lite format
APPS:
+ Syspan: Removed the restriction for the systems which can be used by the user pages, and added the restriction of 3 pages limit (PRO)
+ Syspan: Additional failures on the avionics page (PRO)
+ Syspan: Added failure re-set buttons on all of the pages
DOCS:
+ syspan specification: Added failure0TextValue to the page specification
What's new in version 1.016
We are happy to announce that it is now possible to fly the MJC8Q400 addon under Windows 10. The correspondent patch version 1.016 can be found in
the USER AREA under SUPPORT on Majestic Software website: http://majesticsoftware.com
As an additional surprise, this new version also adds FPL WINDS functionality to the FMS, allowing entry and prediction of the en-route winds. The wind data is then used to calculate the en-route time, fuel and range.
What's new in version 1.014
- + Fixed the problem with Q400 crash on resize under Prepar3D 2.5 when
- mipmap panels option is off
- + Fixed the Prepar3D audio problems in the Cabin views
- + Modification to the copy protection, allowing usage of the Q400 under
- several simulators on the same PC
- + Fixed the non-transparent windows in the Cabin views when the cockpit
- dome light is activated
- + Aileron to Tiller control will disengage at 50 percent Power Levers
- angle, and center automatically for takeoff
What's new in version 1.010
- Prepar3D V2.2 compatibility
- New simplified scripting format is introduced
- Glideslope and DME receivers will add accuracy by using the newly added by Navigraph Glideslope and DME antenna data
- Numerous performance related fixes
- FMS airway listing and procedure joining fixes
- Improved compatibility with multiplayer by using the standard lights assignments for taxi/landing/nav lights
What's new in version 1.008
FDE:
- Added turbulence and windshears - both intrinsic and triggered by FSX weather
SYSTEMS:
- Fixes the elevator disconnect logic
- Optimization of the system performance and the CPU cores utilization
- Fixed the COM2 microphone switching for online flying (Vatsim/IVAO)
- Fixed the landing spoiler extension timing on touchdown
- Fixed the nav radios reception ranges
- Fixed the autopilot disconnects during the NAV/APPR modes of operation
- Fixed the logic of Weight on Wheels detection
- New VOR/ILS type detection routine
- Implemented the composite brakes temperature and efficiency simulation
- Simulating the FADEC "NO DISPATCH" flag
- Corrected the Vertical Speed reversion when alt selected crosses the current altitude
- Flight Director re-developed to allow the correct manual operation (pitch/roll axis)
- Fixed rudder shutoff logic
- Fixed a bug in the Sound System, that sometimes result in the CTD upon exiting the simulator
FMS:
- Minor fixes on the VNAV pages
- Minor fixes in the airway selection logic and insertion into the FPL
- FPL DIstance to Destination page will update the distance in real time
- Added the FPL SUMMARY page (visible on the ground only)
- Added the overfly time indication for the waypoints on the FPL page
- Removed the blinking coursor and updated the cursor entry alignment forn numerical entries
GAUGES:
- Partial P3D compatibility
- Reduced the mouse click zones on the disconnect handles
EFIS:
- PFD Display: Added dumping to the IAS indication
- PFD Display: Fixed the CDI width flickering when MFD->PFD reversion is in use
- NAV Display: DATA function will not show the VORs which are shown as part of Flight Plan
- Performance optimization by using the faster memory cleanup during display output
- Fixed the incorrect SAT indication on the ED
- NAV Display: No FMS flight plan will be presented in the VOR mode
- PFD Display: Flight Director sometimes showing without active FGM modes fixed
APPS:
- Control Panel will save the last Weight and Balance values entered
- Fixed the incorrect fuel setup when the APU is running
INSTALLER:
- Fixed the inability of the installer to accept more than a single word as a last name input
- Added a new directX components updater
OTHER:
- Fixes in the pilots visibility logic (external views)
- Fixed the First Officer VC camera position
- Added the joystick connector to send joystick button commands to the minternal Q400 variables (see Special Features Guide for details)
- Setting fuel flows via fsuipc (for XAcars)
- Added XML variable interface for reading the internal Q400 systemvariables (specification available on request)
DOC:
- Added maneuvres section to the System Manual
- Added the joystick connector manual to the Special Features guide
The MJC8 Q400 addon for Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a highly realistic rendition, built after the Bombardier (tm) Dash8 Q400 aircraft. There are 3 available editions, differentiating in the price and the included features.
- "PILOT" is an edition, designed for home flightsimmers, who want a state-of-the-art hardcore add-on but do not require the complex features, such as the instructor panel system monitoring, circuit breakers simulation, failures simulation, or the shared cockpit.
- "PRO" edition is for advanced users, or airline pilots wishing to improve their knowledge of the Dash8 Q400 airplane. This edition has all the features of the PILOT edition, plus the Headup Guidance System simulation, the shared cockpit feature and several more (please see the comparative table below for the full list).
- "TRAINING" edition is dedicated to the airlines, wishing to have a good quality inexpensive solution for the Dash8 Q400 technical and procedural training for both technical staff and the flight crews. The table below enumerates all the main features per version.
FEATURESPILOTPROTRAININGCUSTOM FLIGHT DYNAMICS ENGINE
•••WEATHER RADAR•••TCAS
•••FMS NAVIGATION, FUEL MANAGEMENT AND BASIC PERFORMANCE
•••USER DOCUMENTATION•••VIRTUAL COCKPIT AND EXTERNAL MODELS•••ADDITIONAL LIVERIES AND PAINTKIT
17 high resolution liveries from around the world :
- Air Berlin
- Air Canada Express
- Alaska Airlines (Horizon Air)
- ANA (blue)
- ANA (green)
- Austrian
- Croatia
- FlyBe
- Lufthansa Regional (Augsburg Airlines)
- Luxair
- Qantas Link
- Porter
- SAS Commuter
- SATA
- Skywork
- United Express (Colgan Air)
- Wideroe
- EuroLOT
- Air Baltic
•••PASSENGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
•••FMS FPL WINDS (from v1.1)
•••SAVING AND LOADING SYSTEMS' STATE
•••CUSTOM SOUND SYSTEM
•••ADDON CONTROL PANEL APPLICATION
•••SOUND SYSTEM ADVANCED MODE
••AUTOPILOT TCS MODE
••FMS ETP/PNR FUNCTIONALITY
••2D PANELS
••WORKING CIRCUIT BREAKERS SIMULATION
••ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION
••SCENARIO BASED FAILURES
••HEADUP GUIDANCE SYSTEM
••SHARED COCKPIT FEATURE
••SYSTEM CONTROL APPLICATION
••FLIGHT CONTROLS DISCONNECT SIMULATION
•COCKPIT HARDWARE INTERFACE
•PANELS AS SEPARATE EXECUTABLES
•FMS RAIM SIMULATION
•FMS ARINC WEATHER
•ARCDU MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS
•SIMULATOR TRAINING MANUAL
•CUSTOM FLIGHT DATA RECORDER
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Hier findet man wirklich mal ein Meisterwerk geistigen Handwerks. Und das auf vielen Ebenen. Hier haben sich sehr faehige Entwickler und Kenner sehr kreative und immer praxisnahe Gedanken gemacht und umgesetzt.
Nirgendwo wird geprotzt - das ist auch bei dieser Qualitaet nicht noetig. Sowohl die optische Darstellung als auch die Systemtiefe sind, soweit ich das beurteilen kann, einwandfrei.
Aber das Beeindruckendste ist fuer mich dabei, WIE sich dieser Flieger ( auch die Anordnung der Instrumente auf dem Zweitbildschirm ) konfigurieren laesst. Immer pragmatisch, uebersichtlich und schnell.
Da macht sich sich wohl auch( aber nicht nur da )die hauseigene Engine sehr positiv bemerkbar.
Alle Vorteile aufzuzaehlen, wuerde wohl Seiten fuellen.
Anbei moechte ich bemerken, dass ich ein Laie als Flieger bin und mir alles selbst anlesen/schauen muss/darf, da ich niemand mit diesem Hobby persoenlich kenne.
Ich war auch mal bei IVAO und die sind bestimmt auch gut, aber von den vielen tausend Mitgliedern, die dort registriert sind, ist oft niemand in den Kanaelen. Oder die sind soweit fortgeschritten in ihren Themen, dass ich da eh nicht mitkomme. War mir zu kompliziert.
Zurueck zum eigentlichen Produkt: Ein M E I S T E R W E R K
Ich wuensch euch allen "GUTEN FLUG"
Got the dash 8 and active sky next as an xmas gift and i'm completely stunned at the sheer quality of this aircraft, not just visuals but also mechanics. Truly the most realistic plane for FSX in my opinion!
Of course it's not the plane for someone who does not want to learn it. It's also not for those who want to fly in semi or long distances, because Dash is not a demon of cruise speed. But if you give enough time and attention to this airplane, it will reward you a very real representation of the real turboprop.
I can only say: Majestic Software - very well done!
Extraordinary addon! 10 stars!
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