MJC8 Q400

Project News

Patch version 1.025a release (All editions)	The 1.025a version patch of the MJC8Q400 software is now available. This patch adds a number of fixes to the instruments and the FMS. For the list of changes and the download link please log into your SUPPORT->USER AREA
Version 1.025 release (All editions)	The 1.025 version of the MJC8Q400 software is now available under SUPPORT->USER AREA section of the website. This new version brings multiple impovements of the Q400 systems and the FMS. For more information please see the list of changes
TRAINING edition release	The long awaited MJC8 Q400 TRAINING edition is now released. This edition is intended for experienced flight simmers who require in-depth simulation of the Q400 aircraft. The TRAINING edition includes all of the functionality of the MJC8Q400 PRO edition, plus the following features FLIGHT CONTROLS DISCONNECT SIMULATION The flight controls can be disconnected and the respective independent flight controls system will account for the pilot flying position (based upon the pilot head position in the Virtual Cockpit, or the type of the main panel in the 2D cockpit). The disconnect option is designed to operate correctly in both virtual or hardware based cockpits FMS RAIM SIMULATION FMS provides the RAIM prediction, and simulates the changing GPS accuracy accordingly CUSTOM FLIGHT DATA RECORDER The Flight Data Recorder (2D panel) which can be used to record and visually reproduce a flight, such allowing for the classroom demonstration or analysis of the particular situations in the aircraft operation. WING TYPE FLIGHT DIRECTOR An option for the wing type (flying wing) flight director SURFACE SLOPES SUPPORT The surface normals (surface angle) of the Prepar3D are integrated into the Q400 FDE, allowing for the correct visuals and physics when operating on addon runways with a slope TRUE GLASS PRECIPITATION LIBRARY INTEGRATION (optional) The TFDi Design TrueGlass (optional) provides the precipitation visuals on cockpit windows FLIGHT CONTROLS, LANDING GEAR AND POWERPLANT FAILURES The System Panel application includes the system pages which can be used to monitor and trigger the failures in the flight controls, landing gear and power plant systems. The application as well provides several extendable remote control scripts for the engine failure training EXTENDED JOYSTICK COCKPIT HARDWARE INTERFACE The Extended joystick cockpit hardware interface allows for linkng every cockpit control to a joystick compatible hardware VISUAL EXTENSION PACKAGE INTEGRATED The TRAINING edition includes the enhancement otherwise provided in the MJC84 Visual Extension package
Virtual Cockpit re-design and the TRAINING edition release	Some exciting news is coming from the development team. First of all – the long-anticipated training edition of the MJC8 Q400 is in the final testing stages and is scheduled to be released until the end of November this year. For the customers who already own a PRO edition of our Q400, a special discount will be provided. The release will be supported by all participating online stores and the functionality can be found on the product page comparative matrix We are also busy with significant re-design of the Virtual Cockpit of the Q400. The changes will affect both 3D objects, cockpit structural elements (roof, walls and so on) and the instruments. Both the instrument texts and the EFIS screens resolution will be improved. When finished, the upgrade will be released for free to the owners of the Visual Extension package, as well as the Training edition of the Q400. Stay tuned for the progress updates
MJC8 Q400 Cockpit Edition	15/09/21. We have released a COCKPIT edition of the MJC8 Q400 dedicated to building home and professional cockpits The COCKPIT edition includes all of the functionality of the MJC8Q400 PRO edition, plus the following features FLIGHT CONTROLS DISCONNECT SIMULATION The flight controls can be disconnected and the respective independent flight controls system will account for the pilot flying position (based upon the pilot head position in the Virtual Cockpit, or the type of the main panel in the 2D cockpit). The disconnect option is designed to operate correctly in both virtual or hardware based cockpits FMS RAIM SIMULATION FMS provides the RAIM prediction, and simulates the changing GPS accuracy accordingly CUSTOM FLIGHT DATA RECORDER The Flight Data Recorder (2D panel) which can be used to record and visually reproduce a flight, such allowing for the classroom demonstration or analysis of the particular situations in the aircraft operation. WING TYPE FLIGHT DIRECTOR An option for the wing type (flying wing) flight director SURFACE SLOPES SUPPORT The surface normals (surface angle) of the Prepar3D are integrated into the Q400 FDE, allowing for the correct visuals and physics when operating on addon runways with a slope TRUE GLASS PRECIPITATION LIBRARY INTEGRATION (optional) The TFDi Design TrueGlass (optional) provides the precipitation visuals on cockpit windows COCKPIT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALITY MULTIMONITOR 2D PANELS is a set of 2D panels, sliced in sections in order to facilitate building a multiple screen flight training device. A screenshot of the panels layout can be found in the product screenshots section TOUCH SCREEN SUPPORT an alternative set of 2D panels, which when used with touch enabled monitors allow for a more realistic user interface, such us using the finger to turn the knobs or tune frequencies. The touch logic of the panels is adjusted in a such a way that the mouse is not required to operate the controls SEPARATE EFIS SCREENS A windows executable application allowing to show all vector screens, such as EFIS, FMS, ARCDU, CAUTION LIGHTS PANEL or STANDBY INSTRUMENT on a separate networked PCs EXTENDED JOYSTICK COCKPIT HARDWARE INTERFACE The Extended joystick cockpit hardware interface allows for linkng every cockpit control to a joystick compatible hardware RPC INTERFACE The RPC Cockpit Hardware Interface allows to access the data of the Q400 from within a flight simulator module or a custom made gauge. Examples of the integrations are provided NETWORK HARDWARE INTERFACE Is a UDP based network interface, which allows the network-enabled cockpit hardware to access all of the Q400 addon cockpit data HARDWARE INTERCOM SUPPORT An array of audio matrix (inputs->outputs) coefficient variables, facilitating a building of a hardware audio intercom

Visual extension package

05/08/21. Prior to the anticipated release of the Q400 COCKPIT and TRAINING editions, we are releasing a visual extension package, utilizing the PBR technology, the True Glass library and a variety of other features, listed below

Improved realism due to usage of PBR materials for the exterior model and the virtual cockpit
Improved visual model smoothness
Textures adjustments for better detailing of the airframe elements
More realistic modelling of the passenger cabin with seatbelts/no smoking indicators simulated
Visible wheel chocks, pitot tube and the engine intake covers while parked
Visible wing supports in a case of damage wheel/landing gear assembly
Improved resolution of the exterior markings
Several improvements of the virtual cockpit markings resolution
Improved virtual cockpit night lighting
Added simulated reflections on the cockpit controls and switches for the better night visibility
Improved landing/approach/taxi lights
Integrated True Glass library from TFDi for the realistic precipitation effects on windshield
Includes bonus Fly Baboo livery

Patch 1.020b for the PRO editions	12/12/19. The patch 1.020b adds a 3rd party connector to the Q400 PRO editions. Apart of that it also includes a number of system and stability fixes, specific to the MJC8Q400 PRO editions. For more information, please consult the patch readme published under the SUPPORT->USER AREA
Patch 1.0.20a	20/11/17. Majestic Software have released a Q400 version 1.020a patch for the existing 1.020 version of the 64 bit editions. The patch addresses several problems reported by the users, please find the detailed description and the link to the download in the User Area here on this site.
Prepar3d v4	19/10/17. To all our customers who are looking forward to fly their favorite Dash 8 Q400 addon under Prepar3D V4, we are happy to say that the x64 bit version of the Q400 addons is successfuly going through beta tests, and the release date is now being set for Monday 23rd of October 2017. May we say that significant effort was put into the new x64 version of the product, which included replacing a number of basis functionalities, such as Navigational database engine, 2D panel graphics engine, network and interfacing - to enable them to function and take the full advantage of the 64 bit platform. Current owners of the 32 bit editions of the Q400 will get significant discounts in getting the new versions. In particular: 14.95 euros for the PILOT x64 edition, and 19.95 euros for the PRO x64 edition of the Q400. Otherwise, the pricing of the x64 versions will be the same as those of the 32 bit. The discounts will be provided by the stores where the original purcases were made, or by Just Flight Ltd for the Boxed editions.

news 2016

Patch Pilot 1.019b Pro 1.018e	07/10/16. The patch to make the MJC8Q400 compatible with Prepar3D V3.4 have been released and can be downloaded from the Support->User Area on the website. The patch has a version 1.019b for the PILOT editions and 1.018e for the PRO editions of the MJC8Q400 addon.
Patch Pilot 1.019a Pro 1.018d	29/06/16. The patch to make the MJC8Q400 compatible with Prepar3D V3.3.5 have been released and can be downloaded from the Support/User Area on the website. The patch has a version 1.019a for the PILOT editions and 1.018d for the PRO editions of the MJC8Q400 addon.
Patch 1.018c	16/03/16. The new patch version 1.018c has been released. This patch addresses Prepar3D V3.2 compatibility and fixes several Flight Management System, 3rd party addon integration and other issues. Please see the readme text file within the zip package for the installation instructions as well as the list of changes.

news 2015

PRO EDITION Release	18/11/15. Dash8-Q400 PRO EDITION is now released and available as both standalone purchase or an upgrade from the PILOT edition from our partner stores. Please note, it may take some time for the individual stores to bring the PRO edition online due to the different time zones.
OVPA Video Broadcast	10/11/15. The Online Virtual Pilots Association (OVPA) will host a very special, not to be missed one hour video broadcast on November 14 th at 1900 GMT and will include the special announcement concerning the release of the Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Professional. It will be joined by Mathijs Kok of Aerosoft and Oleksiy Frolov of Majestic Software. The broadcast hosts will be Dave Hodges, OVPA founder, and Collin Biedenkapp of TFDi Design. The broadcast will feature three individual audio/video streams which can be viewed at the same time on the OVPA Website. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions via text message on the stream page and if their question is selected for use on the broadcast they will be entered into the drawing for free software (Majestic and Aerosoft). Official rules for the drawing are provided on the OVPA Website.
Patch 1.017RC2	02/11/15. We are happy to release the new version of the MJC8Q400 PILOT edition RC2. This update includes a number of changes to the systems, FMS, documentation and the general behavior of the add-on. The update is available via SUPPORT/USER AREA. This patch must be installed over the MJC8Q400 Pilot Edition v1.016. Note that there is a beta version of the Prepar3D V3.0 - compatible gauge dll file included in the /panel folder upon installation. If desired this gauge file can be renamed into mjc84_main.dll in order to check the operation of the aircraft under Prepar3D V3.0 click here to see the list of changes. AUTOPILOT Added ALT OFF mode on pitch wheel change during ALT mode Changing pre-selected altitude in ALT Acquire mode will re-select ALTSEL and engage the PITCH mode SYSTEMS EGPWS: bank angle test will not be performed if already done prior to saving the situation Main Gear: Included the blown tyre simulation and breaking alterations on hard touchdown Pressurization: Opening emergency hatch will depressurize the aircraft Pressurization: Bleed air packs will be able to provide the air to the other side air-condition units Electrics: APU DC Gen Voltage reduced by 0.5V to simulate correct load Electrics: STBY Battery will no longer disconnect from LEFT MAIN BUS during battery assisted engine start Electrics: Fixed strobes and position lights working without power Electrics: AUX PUMP will no longer be able to operate without AC power Electrics: IAS Mismatch will cause Elevator Trim and Elevator Feel C/Ls to come on MTOP button- an alternate function is implemented ADC: ADC will restore the last qnh after test Hydraulics: Normal braking and steering will no longer work without hydraulics AFCS: AFCS mode Acquire flag in LNAV mode only comes when LNAV is engaged Antiice: Fixed the airframe - boot inflation sequence on the wings step 3 Sound: Modified Engine sounds to make the Nh sound cone prop rpm dependent Sound: Chime will only repeat after previous chime ended (Seat belts case) FMS Fixed the PVOR page Added Crossfill progress indication TUNE Page is fully re-designed Holding will correctly terminate if PROCEED is allowed upon the next passing of the holding waypoint Info page: Fixed the bug of forcing every waypoint to be of type NAV, added the correct waypoint type identification ListAirways page: Fixed incorrect airway to waypoint designation VNAVPage: Fixed VNAV offset functionality VNAVPage: Target VS indication will be replaced with VS estimate with 45 seconds intervals during VNAV operation VNAVPage: Fixed VNAV disconnect message on Cruise mode activation FPLPage, FPLTemplate, LISTPage: each next fpl page will begin with the last waypoint from the previous page FPLDepart, FPLArrive pages will show the last data. Added MENU function FPLArrive: Cursor will move to approach select line after STAR is selected FPL: Fixed the NO LINK indication FPL: Manually entered altitude for waypoint will read as @ FPL: Disallow entering the altitude less than specified at waypoints with restriction @orAbove FPL SUMMARY: Fixed local time calculation Fuel Page 1: Changing average pax weight on fuel menu page will update pax total weight on fuel page 1 Fuel page 1: total reserve will show is all 3 (alternate, holding, reserve) exist (0 or more entered) Fuel page 1: Default setting for Fuel entry is "total" INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES replaced Hydraulic STBY and PTU pushlights with newer versions PFD: WPT alerts are magenta with inverse indication PFD: Fixed AFCS warnings logic PFD: Added DG AHRS mode annunciator PFD: Altitude bug will turn to CYAN 300 feet from target altitude PFD: Fixed the TCAS test IVSI indication PFD: Barometric connection will default to 1013.25 (29.92 in) PFD: Flight Director is now centered inside the aircraft sign (not over it) ND: FORMAT button will not reset the RANGE and DATA settings when alternating between MAP and ARC ND: Color of the EGPWS elevation peaks will represent the color of the respective elevation ED: Added AF TEST ABORTED message ARCDU: Added timer to DIM/BRT function ARCDU EXP and PG1/2 behavior fixed ARCDU Removed ATC STBY setting from the ATC expanded page ARCDU channel will switch to 1 after passing 8 Fixed manual pressure INC/DEC switch on the overhead panel, having opposite effect. Added spring-loaded function Setting EFIS screens brightness to zero will not cause them to report a failure Stby VHF panel: Fixed the fonts, implemented 888.88 indication on test Gear horn switch left/right clicks for LEFT down, RIGHT up Fixed tooltip on prop deice mode selector Steering Caution Light is permanently off since we don't simulate castoring properly Aligned FMS screen with LSKs on FMS Popup Corrected the throttle quadrant TRIM and FLAP indicators back-lighting SIM INTEGRATION Added support for engine start during GSX add-on -assisted pushback Setting MSFS Engine1 and Engine2 Mixture according to engine running flag for other add-ons DOCUMENTATION Included the new Control Panel guide version System Description guide includes the FPL WIND function Added the Performance manual Sample Flight guide is updated OTHER MS Windows 10 compatibility-related modifications
Patch 1.016	05/08/15. We are happy to announce that it is now possible to fly your favorite addon under Windows 10. The 1.016 version patch can be found in the USER AREA under SUPPORT on our website. 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 use to calculate the en-route time, fuel and so on.
Patch 1.015 RC1	30/06/15. MJC8Q400 Patch 1.015 RC1 PILOT edition. This patch fixes the following issues: click here to see FMS TUNE PAGE: Fixed the COM frequency range FMS VNAV vwpt sel: fixed 10 wpts shown instead of 9 APManager: Fixed OBS heading inconsistency on switch to approach Fixed the (FD) path INSTRUMENTS STBY VHF: Fixed the COM frequency range Fixed the problem with elevator deflection during full sensitivity (`ELEVATOR_EFFECTIVENESS = 1.0`) operations SYSTEMS Added Windows XP compatibility Added FSX Steam version 3 (10.0.62613.0) compatibility The patch can be found in the Support / User Area section on our website.
Version 1.014	25/03/15. MJC8Q400 Version 1.014 PILOT edition. This version fixes several issues, among them the crash on resize under Prepar3D when mipmap panels option is off as well as the audio problems in the Cabin views. In addition, it now allows usage of several copies of the Q400 software on the same computer even when installed on the different hard drives. Please note: the package is a full installer, there will be no patches issued due to changes in the copy protection structure. If you own a download edition, please download the new installer package from the vendor. If your copy is on CD, you may get the new CD version installer via Support / User Area here on this site.
Patch 1.013	23/02/15. MJC8Q400 Version 1.013 PILOT edition patch is released. It provides compatibility with Prepar3d v2.5. The patch can be installed over the MJC8Q400 Pilot version 1.009, to 1.012. As usual, the patch can be found in the Support / User Area section on our website.
Patch 1.012	13/01/15. MJC8Q400 Version 1.012 PILOT edition patch is released. It brings compatibility with Prepar3d v2.х and FSX Steam. The patch can be installed over the MJC8Q400 Pilot version 1.009, 1.010 or 1.011. Click here to see what has been fixed since 1.009 SYSTEMS: NavReceivers: optimized math for angle calculation NavReceivers: now correcting distance to GS for antenna offset from the runway Stall volume up 30% SCRIPTING: Removed the script line count limitation allowed arbitrary number of internal vars Redeveloped the scripting to support the named labels instead of line numbers Added AND and OR logical operarions Doc: updated scripting specification to eliminate the .mjs files The patch can be found in the Support / User Area section on our website.

news 2014

Patch 1.011	21/08/14. MJC8Q400 Version 1.011 PILOT edition patch is released. It brings compatibility with Prepar3d v2.3 and corrects a certain number of bugs. Click here to see what has been fixed Changed the String variable format (please see the scripting docs) Fixed the Rudder PFCS travel indication P3D: Fixed the speed loosing during repositions Fixed the yaw moment at AP disconnect Fixed the incorrect camera Near View Clipping Made compatible with P3D V2.3
Patch 1.010 & Prepar3d compatibility	23/07/14. MJC8Q400 Version 1.010 PILOT edition patch is released. It brings full compatibility with Prepar3d v2.2 and higher. Click here to see what has been corrected 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 The complete list of changes can be found in the patch readme document, available under Majestic Software Support / User Area
Patch 1.009	12/05/14. MJC8Q400 Version 1.009 PILOT edition patch is released. Click here to see what has been corrected DME/VOR incorrect readings under certain conditions are fixed Electrical system switching for abnormal operation is improved Glideslope problems on certain runways are fixed EGPWS elevation coloring is corrected Numerous FMS LNAV and VNAV modifications are introduced in order to for FMS to better fly the approaches Control Panel Weight & Balance page saving and loading of the parameters to the ini file is fixed The complete list of changes can be found in the patch readme document, available under Majestic Software support→User Area
Patch 1.008-1-2-3	27/03/14. 1.008-1-2-3 cumulative patch was released in order to replace the previous hotfixes, and to provide compability with the upcoming Fs2Crew package. This patch has to be installed over the MJC8 Q400 PILOT edition versions 1.008, 1.00801 or 1.00802 Click here to see the summary of changes INSTRUMENTS: Incorrect altitudes propagation of the LNAV waypoints on the ND is fixed Fixed the FORMAT button timing Fixed the yoke movement in VC SYSTEMS: Composite Brakes temperature simulation improved Livery-specific passenger announcements logic fixed incorrect DME receive ranges are fixed BC mode is working added AUTO_RUDDER_FACTOR into the [FLIGHTCONTROLS] section of mjc84.ini. This factor will be taking into account when the autocoordination is enabled in the FSX Receiving range for NDB/VOR/DME adjusted Morse codes playback after "Y" letter fixed Cone of Silence simulation repaired VOR OS mode is repaired Mode 21 (BANK ANGLE) will come at any altitude (1.00803) Fixed the bug of VOR/ILS mix up when frequency only differs by 50 kHz (1.00803) Fixed the bug of navaid is received beyond the range (1.00803) FMS: Procedural Turns navigation fixed RCL function fixed Manual overfly waypoints selection fixed Overfly flag retrieval as part of the procedure from the database is implemented RNP based NAV deflection is added LNAV turn anticipation logic is re-done Automated activation of VNAV during approach is added VNAV transitions between waypoints with different altitudes will be smoother SIDs will be scanned for runway transitions when presented by the FMS (LFPG case) Fixed Intercept to AF Curve transition Fixed approach course activation timing Fixed VNAV governing within the arc path FAF course will now be set the same as EOA course VNAV will not provide a slope for offset approaches New LNAV algorithm for line to curve, and curve to line transition Fixed the incorrect IAF course for some approaches Fixed airway legs do not show for length of airway >100 wpts (1.00803)
Hotfix 1.008-02	08/03/14. 1.00802 fix mostly addresses FMS issues Click here to see what has been fixed This fix has to be installed over the previous one (1.008-01). INSTRUMENTS: Incorrect altitudes propagation of the LNAV waypoints on the ND is fixed SYSTEMS: Composite Brakes temperature simulation improved Livery-specific passenger announcements logic fixed incorrect DME receive ranges are fixed BC mode is working added AUTO_RUDDER_FACTOR into the [FLIGHTCONTROLS] section of mjc84.ini. This factor will be taking into account when the autocoordination is enabled in the FSX FMS: Procedural Turns navigation fixed RCL function fixed Manual overfly waypoints selection fixed Overfly flag retrieval as part of the procedure from the database is implemented RNP based NAV deflection is added LNAV turn anticipation logic is re-done Automated activation of VNAV during approach is added VNAV transitions between waypoints with different altitudes will be smoother SIDs will be scanned for runway transitions when presented by the FMS (LFPG case) Fixed Intercept to AF Curve transition Fixed approach course activation timing Fixed VNAV governing within the arc path FAF course will now be set the same as EOA course VNAV will not provide a slope for offset approaches New LNAV algorithm for line to curve, and curve to line transition Fixed the incorrect IAF course for some approaches

news 2013

Hotfix 1.008-01	27/12/13. 1.00801 fix provides turbulence tuning, and a number of other modifications. Click here to see what has been fixed The fix should be installed over the last update (1.008). INSTRUMENTS: Fixed the FORMAT button timing Fixed the yoke movement in VC SYSTEMS: Added ini file parameter TURBULENCE_FACTOR in the [FLIGHTCONTROLS] section Fixed the Glide Slope antenna positions for the ILSs not known by the FSX Whenever available the DME antenna position for ILS DME will be taken from the FSX Power Levers taxi correction from the tiller position will be disabled when in the air Stick Shaker sound Volume up by 25 % Brakes will start warm when the plane is selected Incorrect variation and inbound course for the right hand procedural turns is fixed FMS TUNE page ATC code and the recall function is fixed
Update 1.008	09/12/13. The third update to the MJC8 Q400 has been released. It addresses a large variety of issues, from the navigational framework (LOC/GS disconnects, NAV receiving ranges), to the FMS, performance and system stability. Click here to see what has been fixed FDE: Added turbulence and windshears - both intristic and triggered by FSX weather SYSTEMS: Fixes in 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 for numerical entries GAUGES: Partial P3D compatibility Reduced 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 behavior logic (external views) Fixed the First Officer VC camera position Added the joystick connector to send joystick button commands to the internal Q400 variables (see Special Features Guide for details) Setting fuel flows via fsuipc (for XAcars) Added XML variable interface for reading the internal Q400 system variables (specification available on request) DOC: Added maneuvres section to the System Manual Added the joystick connector manual to the Special Features guide
Update 1.007	10/06/13. The second update to the MJC8 Q400 has been released. It's a big update centered mostly on navigation issues but also correcting many other bugs. Click here to see what will be fixed SYSTEMS: Database access framework was migrated to a newer platform FDE System: Fixed incorrect Heading on reposition Sound will not mute during the video (or instant) playback Interfaced the speed bug values to be used scripts (see the updated .xls file, EFIS system) Added Windows 7 sound compatibility setting (mjc84.ini SOUND section) to address the reported Windows 7 sound problems FMS: Numerous approach selection fixes (approach types will be identified correctly) Fixed the airways selection Fixed the approach points sequencing logic Approach mode HSI sensitivity is up 50% SIDs will be filtered correctly, based on the runway (ex. LFPG with too many listed SIDs) NAV page will be updated upon the SID selection, or FP deletion Fixed the Track to Fix logic when the previous wpt is of a dynamic type LNAV and VNAV approach activation method is updated Runway MAP point will lead to the landing zone, not the rwy threshold VNAV logic is adjusted for smoother approach following Procedural Turn leg will allow for an intermediate waypoint between the turn zone and the turn reference navaid (some approaches have errors of this kind (CYQM 06ILS). Only done when flying the approach. Terminal PTurns will be flown normally Fixed the holds with the time entry Entering the hold at non-hold wpt will create a prior wpt prior to the hold, to fly to before entering the hold VTO Page: Fixed the waypoints listing for selection VNAV disconnect due to momentarily incorrect VNAV distance upon VNAV approach engagement fixed Included the new Nav Data database. Important: the Navigraph Nav database included in the 1.006 was missing several navaids. Please use the included in the 1.007 database, or re-download your navadata from Navigraph to obtain the latest GAUGES: ISI: During initialization the A/C field will indicate the dll version (ex. 1.007) EFIS: From point will be displayed on the ND Procedural Turn and HOLD leg bearing/distance indication fixed DOCS: Sample Flight Tutorial is updated to use a correct STAR procedure APPS: Installer now allows selection of 2 Virtual Cockpit versions (wing view/no wing view)
Update 1.006	05/05/13. We are happy to announce the release of the MJC8-Q400 version 1.006. This version fixes numerous issues, found in the initial MJC8-Q400 (V1.005) addon release. Click here to see what will be fixed FDE: aircraft.cfg: updated gear positions for smoother repositions Now writing Vert Speed to FSX for addon compatibility mjc84.ini : PLs set for 0 position at DISC to enable the Reverse using F2 button SYSTEMS: Secondary bus will be powered by the APU Sound : modified for Windows 8 usage Nav: Fixed the DME antenna position VHFs: Fixed the COM range to include 136.XXX EFIS : Fixed the incorrect inverse text output FMS: NavManager: Fixed Heading to Altitude procedural navigation NavManager: Fixed Course to Altitude procedural navigation NavManager: Fixed Course from Fix to Altitude procedural navigation TERMINAL navigation, leg termination threshold is now 1.0 nm MODEL: Included the wing and propeller views in the Virtual Cockpit Corrected specular component on the night textures OTHER: Fixed the un-installer
Release	The MJC8 Q400 addon has been released to the stores on Saturday, 20th of April 2013 (available from 09:00 GMT). Only PILOT version is available so far. PRO and TRAINING versions will be released separately later.
Forum	The project support forum (navigate to SUPPORT / FORUM) is now available
Upgrade	Just Flight and Simmarket confirm that the owners who have purchased the Majestic Dash 8 Q-400 for FSX from their stores will be able to upgrade to the next editions when they are available, with the upgrade cost simply being the price difference between the current owned version and the next version with no additional cost.
Distributors	The official distributors of MJC8 Q400 addon are :