I hope all is well with everyone. Here is an update for folks who are wondering about the progress regarding the MJC Q400. As we mentioned in our previous post a few months ago, work is progressing. The following images that are being shared are "renders only" and not in-Sim images.

We will be providing MSFS screens when it is permissible to do so.

Cheers,

The Majestic Software Team
-kroswynd

Op System: Win 11
FS Version: P3D V5.4
Add-on: Majestic Q400 Training edition
AIRAC Update No: 2507 rev 1

The EFB sync from the Simbrief OFP is a great feature. Unfortunately not all the fuel values are transferred, although they are available at the Simbrief OFP. Especially Alternate, Hold and Extra are not set.

Find enclosed a Simbrief OFP and how it's transferred to the fuel page:

Would it be possible to add these values to the sync?

Rgds
Reinhard

A few weeks ago we posted some renders of the MJC Q400's progress, and we mentioned that when the In-Sim images were ready we'd post a few of them.

So, here is an update of early W-I-P of the MJC Q400 within the simulator. The model being displayed is not the final model and is being rebuilt but we are aggressively working on bring her to life.

As we progress we will be provide updates as we deem necessary.

Cheers

The Majestic Software Team
-kroswynd

2024 has been a year that has been very busy for all of us here at Majestic Software, and we have seen/experienced several changes surrounding our business model. Unfortunately our 3D designer was no longer able to continue working with us, so work in that area was put on hold. We are working towards a new team and plan on getting back into full work mode once this has been finalized.

Progress:
It is no secret by now but as most of you already know the Q400 for the MSFS platform will be a port-over, and while we anticipated a heavy workload, the more we dug into what was required we realized that the only thing that we could carry forward from the existing Q400 was the systems logic and to some extent the sounds. Everything else including the vector graphics, along with a re-design of the visual model has to be re-done.

Present State:
At this point we have already completely re-worked all of the EFIS screens and integrated the custom flight dynamics into the MSFS aircraft. We have also introduced an EFB which will be available to MSFS versions and Prepar3D, and it will include Navigraph Charts integration. Some readers are going to throw shade at the P3D engine or the fact that we still develop for it, but bear in mind we service this platform not only on the edutainment spectrum, but also the Commercial as well.

Ready State:
A timeline on when this project will be close to completion will not be discussed at this time as we will not be, nor never have falsified hope on release dates. We are hoping that we can near completion sooner than planned, but we do not foresee being close to completion till sometime in 2025 "if everything goes as planned". Many folks are bantering/suggesting that we partner with other developers but that is not something that we can easily do for business reasons not to be discussed.

As I have mentioned previously MJC will not be giving weekly/bi-weekly etc. regarding updates on the momentum of the project. Many may not agree with our stance or approach in sharing our progress, but we most certainly will give updates as we see fit. Being a small team we do have other obligations and priorities apart from the business side of Majestic Software. As the development phase gets closer to Beta testing we will share some images of our progress.

We are thankful everyone's patience and support and we too are eager to see what MSFS 2020/2024 holds in store for the MJC product line.

Cheers.

Kroswynd & The Majestic Team

Please note that this is an update specifically for Prepar3D v4.x or later, only.

Announcing the release of Majestic Software's Electronic Flight Book Addon for Prepar3D v4.x or later.

The Electronic Flight Book (EFB) is an addon to the MJC8 Q400 aircraft that allows a pilot to calculate the performance data based on the actual or planned conditions. The EFB can run on the local network on any web browser, or inside the Virtual Cockpit as a 2D window. The EFB addon can be purchased from one of the Majestic Software vendor affiliates:
- Aerosoft
- Simmarket
- Just Flight
- Real Flight Shop

Compatibility:
- All 64bit versions of the MJC8-Q400 for Prepar3D v4.x or later

Data sources, synchronization and SimBrief flight plans:
- The EFB collects as much data as possible for the performance calculations, only querying the pilot for the data that is not currently available.

The data for the performance calculations comes from the following sources:
- Current conditions at the aircraft location, such as QNH, winds, temperature, available fuel and weights
- FMS flight plan - for example the departure/arrival runway, FPL winds
- SimBrief operational flight plan (OFP)
The aircraft EFIS speed bugs can be synchronized with the takeoff and landing speeds calculated by the EFB

Shared cockpit support
- If the Shared Cockpit is active and the OFP import is done by the Master party, the fuel page on the Slave instance will also update with the OFP data.
- The fuel and weight data from OFP is also propagated to the aircraft state and to the Shared cockpit slave party.

Units supported:
- The units presented on the EFB page are synchronized with the metric/imperial units setting in the Control Panel of the Q400 addon

Note: This addon requires the MJC 8 Q400 version 1.026a (x64) or above to run. Please proceed to the SUPPORT page at http://majesticsoftware.com in order to download the 1.026a version patch for your Q400 addon.

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Additional Information regarding MSFS 2020/2024:

Development on the Q400 is on going but we are still in the process of working to source a modeler to begin on the tasks that need to be done, which will be very time consuming. as progress on this becomes available we will share more information when we deem it necessary to do so.

The aircraft on the back end works very well with MSFS2020 although there will need to be some additional work for MSFS2024 as it is fairly new to us as it has new technologies that will certainly provide new opportunities for development.

Happy Flying!!

The Majestic Software Team

Fellow Airmen,

UPDATED 05/15/2023
While running some final checks we omitted to add some last minute corrections to the patch, which have been updated and can be re-downloaded via the Majestic Software Support - User Area.

Patch v1.025a is now available!!!!!

***************************************** List of changes *****************************************

Instruments:

. PFD, MFD: Fixed numerous graphical artifacts
. ED: Added missing left oil temperature arrow
. ALL VECTOR DISPLAYS: resolution in VC increased by a factor of 1.5 (x64 editions only)
. HUD: Fixed the missing font symbols (PRO edition) - added 05/15/23
. HGS control panel: Fixed the wrong font (PRO edition) - added 05/15/23

Systems:

. CFMSSystem: Fixed erroneous indication of the altitude in the Flight Plan at FAF
. CFMSSystem: Corrected approach names
. CFMSSystem: Fixed a crash when selecting some procedures due an error in the Navigraph database
. Installer: Added the missing /routes folder inside the /nav

The patch can be downloaded via the Majestic Software Support - User Area

If you encounter any additional issues/bugs be sure to post them at the official Majestic Software forum.

The Majestic Software Team
-kroswynd

Life in the simulation world for Majestic Software lives on, however it has been at a very slow pace due to several reasons, some of which I will address. This post is primarily to provide an update regarding where we are and our outlook for development with the flight simulation platforms moving forward.

FSX & Prepar3D v3.x:
Yes, we still have users who still actively use FSX & P3D 32bit platforms, however while we will still support active products developed for FSX and P3D v3 we will not be doing any further development for those simulation platforms.

Prepar3D v4.x & v5.x:
We will continue to support the Q400 in v4.5/5.x and very likely the next version offered by Lockheed Martin. Regarding further development (additional features, etc.) of the Q400 for P3D will not likely continue as the TRAINING and COCKPIT Editions have been released as planned, but of course updates when completed will continue. We did however mention several months back that we would push an update for the virtual cockpit, this is still the in the works but there have been some delays in getting this completed.

While MSFS is the newer simulation platform for which many are drawn to, Prepar3D offers unique features not yet applicable to MSFS which makes it a viable platform for MJC's TRAINING and COCKPIT Editions, and we very likely will continue development for the P3D platform as well, however it would be fair to say that P3D development will be subject for evaluation which would depend upon how well the platform will be supported by the customers in the future.

The Q300 v2 project is still on the drawing board and is very much alive, but at a slow pace as well.

MSFS 2020:
Flight Simulator 2020 has certainly made considerable strides over the last two years and the team has been feverishly working on updates making the platform more accessible for development.

Q400:
Folks frequently interject we used the SDK as an excuse for bringing the Q400 into MSFS and at the time of its initial release that was very much the case for us to be able to implement porting the Q400 over to MSFS. As each update is pushed by Asobo's team many things are improved thus allowing for progress. There are still a few things that we require which I am sure will be eventually addressed.

We will be pushing the Q400 to MSFS as a port over as mentioned previously, and this required our developer to completely re-write the code for the gauges and systems which is not a quick process and will be the major delaying component of the project (very much the same as almost starting from scratch). It would be unrealistic to provide a timeline for when we would like to see this port over ready for delivery at this time. However, once this phase is complete we can look at the Alpha testing phase.

Q300 v2:
This I think is one of the most anticipated aircraft that we have on our development board, which will be done from scratch for MSFS. This project's development will ramp up once the Q400 port over to MSFS is complete. The same is to be said of the other variants such as the 100/200.

As some of you already know the MJC is a small team of developers who also have daily jobs and families. So, the fast-paced development that is expected from some of the other dev teams is in no way feasible with the size of the MJC dev team. A timeline at this time of project completion cannot be provided, but when we are satisfied with the progress of projects in work we will provide updates with images and or video relating to such.

For many this may not quite be the news that was expected but we will get there.

Cheers
Turboprops RULE!!!

The Majestic Software Team

8.33 kHz VHF spacing is now available via update version 1.025b. This update allows the Q400 addon to utilize the 8.33 kHz VHF spacing functionality via the following virtual ATC networks such as VATSIM and IVAO. Works with IVAO and vPilot clients but does require unregistered or registered FSUIPC to work.

The update can be acquired from the USER AERA of the Majestic Software website.

Cheers
The Majestic Software Team
-kroswynd

Hopefully I am just making a stupid error somewhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The Majestic Software Q400 Visual Package has been released for Prepar3D versions 4 and 5. Available at the vendors from which you purchased your Q400.

• 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 modeling 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

After doing some investigating it was realized that while making adjustments for the another version of the Q400 we inadvertently broke these items which have been since been fixed and will be released in an upcoming patch in the near future

We have also corrected the issue of the missing no.1 engine oil temp indicator.

Thanks for your patience as we address the matter.

Cheers

The Majestic Software Team
-kroswynd

We have released an updated version (1.025) for Prepar3D v5.x & in development v6. There are some interaction issues on the P3D v4.x platform that are not correctable so our support will be primarily for v5.x and v6.x when it becomes an active version by LM, this however does not prevent one from using ver 4.x, as it is still considered to be backwards compatible.

There have been users providing misleading information among various user groups speaking to LM's newer P3D v6 which is currently in development. Yes, our new installer does show an option for the new version but this was merely for our in-house testing purposes. Majestic does not have any information or knowledge as to when LM plans on releasing the newer version, nor would we share/hint any info even if we knew as it is not information for us to share.

The updated version can be obtained from your User Area on the official Majestic Software website.

CHANGES for 1.025 version MJC8Q400

ALL EDITIONS (PILOT/PRO/TRAINING/COCKPIT)
Systems
• PCU System: PEC lights will come up on overspeed >1060
• PCU System: After engine failure with prop un-feathered, rpm will slowly drop to 400 (IAS dependent)
• Oil System: When alt feather pump is activated, the system will not delay the feathering due to oil pressure
• FADEC System: Fixed the PEC failure detection due to overspeed
• C&L system: ELEVATOR FEEL will light when all 3 systems power the elevators
• C&L system: Master warning will blink with C/L test
• C&L system: No more FADEC caution light when the engine failure externally triggered
• C&L system: Caution lights will go out faster after N3 hydraulic system test completed
• Navigation system: Allow Back Course for the same ILS/LOC frequency for both runways, when the flight sim scenery has correct nav aids.

FMS
• Corrections to linking logic between the Leg types
• Various improvements of STAR/IAP linking logic
• Re-design of the VNAV logic and the FAF identification logic
• Re-design of the altitude calculations for VNAV
• Flight plan pages: ETE/ETA and altitude will not be shown on some legs where it can not be calculated
• Fixed incorrect holding entry type detection
• FPL arrive / FPL depart pages will insert the procedure when FPL key is pressed

Instruments
• Improved clock night lighting in VC
• PFD: AP inhibit is no longer indicating in place of AP Disengaged
• MFD: No longer 2 different holding patterns shown for a single holding
• Standby: fixed baro hint
• Fixed the TX/RX indication link to the vatsim/ivao clients

TRAINING EDITION
Systems
• SysPan: Added EDP failure to the POWERPLANT page
• Flight Dynamics: Fixed the problem with aircraft crash or going underground when positioned on some airports

FMS
• Added RAIM error factor gpsRAIMErrorFactor as a multiplier 0.0 to 1.0 to mjc84.ini file

COCKPIT EDITION
Interface
• EFIS config data is sent over the network
• Main gear blown tyre on touchdown will not be simulated with WearOffFactor=0.0 mjc84.ini file entry
• Force Feedback outputs will be provided with ElevatorInFSXmode = 0 mjc84.ini file entry
• Introduced new variable elevatorTrimFromFsx in mjc84.ini to control the elevator trim directly via a variable
• mjc84.ini (Flight Controls): Added the trim factor setting
• Oil System: Introduced failures EDP_failed[0][1] variable
• FD type added to the interface to be synchronized between the Q400 and the EFIS application
• PEC System: published the PEC failure variable
• Docs (Joystick connector) : published FLIP operator in connector description

Systems
• Flight Dynamics: Fixed the problem with aircraft crash or going underground when positioned on some airports
• Added EDP failure to the POWERPLANT page

FMS
• Added RAIM error factor gpsRAIMErrorFactor as a multiplier 0.0 to 1.0 to mjc84.ini file.

If you encounter any bugs/issues kindly post them in the official Majestic Software forum

As always we thank you all for your continued support and patience.

Turboprops Rule!!
The Majestic Software Team
-kroswynd

We were not active participants of the Alpha or Beta testing process so we don't have much insight regarding the inner workings of the platform, we have been patiently awaiting an SDK, but will more than likely have to wait for an official version to be released. before determining how we move forward. That being said, we can not and will not provide a time frame as to how soon the Q300 or Q400 will enter the MSFS 2020 arena, BUT we will certainly be joining the band-wagon with the PILOT, PRO and TRAINING Editions (we'll have to evaluate the COCKPIT Edition to see how that will work.)

Development & Support:
Development for the P3D 64bit platform will however continue, and there will be continued "support" for all versions of the 32bit platforms (FSX and P3D) as well as the current 64bit versions.

We are finally getting closer to a Beta release for testing as the development of the FDR functionality nears completion. In a few weeks, we'll show some footage of the FDR functionality which can be used for various applications (be it professional or for fun), i.e, reviewing departure and approach performance profiles, VA's can also see its benefit by reviewing a Shared Cockpit check rides, and the list goes on.

We thank you all for your continued support and we look to the exhilarating future with the new MSFS 2020.

The Majestic Software Team

For some reason i cannot get these removed even when the aircraft is fully started both engines at max RPM on conditioners
brake released,yet still as shown in screenshot i cannot get them removed, Control panel is set to "Ready for Boarding"

Thanks

FEATURES SPECIFIC TO TRAINING EDITION:

+FLIGHT CONTROLS DISCONNECTED SIMULATION
The flight controls can be disconnected and operated independently in the event of a malfunctioning flight controls. The 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).

+EXTENDED JOYSTICK COCKPIT HARDWARE INTERFACE
The Extended joystick cockpit hardware interface allows for linking every cockpit control to a joystick compatible hardware

+FMS RAIM SIMULATION
FMS will provide the RAIM prediction, and simulate the changing GPS accuracy accordingly

+CUSTOM FLIGHT DATA RECORDER
The Flight Data Recorder is a 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.

+SINGLE CUE/WING TYPE FLIGHT DIRECTOR
An option for the single cue/wing type flight director

+SEPARATE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE 2D POPUPS
Training and Cockpit editions include separate pop-ups for each EFIS screen (left and right) as well as each ARCDU and MCDU (FMS)

+SURFACE SLOPES SUPPORT
The surface normals (surface angle) of 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

All support questions are handled via the Official Majestic Software forum.

We would like to thank everyone for their patience and continued support.

FLIGHT CONTROL INTERFACE

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM STATION

POWERPLANT INTERFACE

FDR INTERFACE

All the best from the MJC Team:-

PILOT: v1.023
PRO: v1.024
TRAINING: v1.024
COCKPIT: v1.024

Listed below are the fixes/changes implemented for each version/edition:

PILOT & PRO Editions

• AFCS: No aural warning will be given if AP disengaged via AP button
• AIR: Duct temperatures will be kept below 71 deg C
• ANTIICE: Eng intake htr C/L will come on after engine start when no AC power is avail
• Animations: Pilots will disappear from the cockpit when parked powered off
• Animations: Pilots will not show brace position when in playback mode
• ELECTRICS: DC GENs C/L will stay during engine start

PRO Edition:

• FADEC: FADEC will fail upon landing with MLG collapsed

TRAINING & COCKPIT Editions:

• FDE: In flight crash due to incorrect gear location
• Scripts: Added missing engine failure scripts

COCKPIT Edition:

• ELECTRICS: Fixed taxi/flight switch not tripping to OFF with electrics power down
• FMS: Fixed duplicated waypoints when connecting the procedures
• FDE: Tail strike - Runway Touch sensor issue fixed

PILOT, PRO, TRAINING & COCKPIT Editions:

• Intel Gen12 CPU compatibility: COCKPIT, TRAINING, PRO, PILOT

VISUAL EXTENSION

• CABIN: changes in No Smoking - Seat Belt lights logic

Cheers

The Majestic Software Team

The COCKPIT edition is developed primarily for the cockpit builder looking for in-depth simulation solutions and the feasibility of configuring/integrating complex hardware setups.

The COCKPIT edition includes the functionality and features of the MJC8Q400 PRO edition, plus the following:

• 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 RAIM prediction and simulates the changing GPS accuracy accordingly

• CUSTOM FLIGHT DATA RECORDER
  The Flight Data Recorder (2D panel) can be used to record and visually reproduce a flight, allowing for classroom demonstration or analysis of the particular phases of the operation during your SIM session.
  

• SINGLE CUE FLIGHT DIRECTOR
  Single Cue or Dual Cue flight director modes can now be selected via the CPAN.
  

• SURFACE SLOPES SUPPORT
  The aircraft will now correctly interact with sloped surfaces allowing for the correct visuals and physics, which have been integrated into the Q400 FDE.
  
  

• TRUE GLASS PRECIPITATION LIBRARY INTEGRATION (optional)
  The TFDi Design TrueGlass (optional during the product installation) provides precipitation visuals on cockpit windows

COCKPIT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALITY

+ MULTIMONITOR 2D PANELS
A set of 2D panels, sliced in sections in order to facilitate building a multi-screen flight training device. A screenshot of the panels layout can be found in the product screenshots section


UNDOCKED - NON FULL SCREEN MODE

DOCKED - FULL SCREEN MODE

• TOUCH SCREEN SUPPORT
  An alternative set of 2D panels are provided, which when used with touch-enabled monitors allow for a more realistic user interface, such as using the capability to use one’s finger to turn knobs or tune frequencies. This touch logic of the panels allows for eliminating mouse manipulation of the flight 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 separately networked PCs.
  
  

• EXTENDED JOYSTICK COCKPIT HARDWARE INTERFACE
  The Extended joystick cockpit hardware interface allows for linking 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 integration are provided.

• NETWORK HARDWARE INTERFACE
  Is a UDP-based network interface, which allows the network-enabled cockpit hardware to access all of the Q400 add-on cockpit data.

• HARDWARE INTERCOM SUPPORT
  An array of audio matrix (inputs->outputs) coefficient variables, facilitating the building of a hardware audio intercom

• SYSTEM CONTROL APPLICATION OF ALL SYSTEMS
  The SYSPAN application allows for the failure of all simulated systems within the aircraft.

SYS PANEL (SYSPAN) IMAGES:
Electrics:-

Hydraulics:-

Avionics:-

Power Plant:-

Flight Controls:-

While we anticipate that this long-awaited upcoming release of the COCKPIT Edition will suit/meet the requirements of many (mostly amateur/non-professional cockpit builders) there is still a vast majority of folks that are awaiting the TRAINING Edition which will be the next tier of the MJC Q400 add-on to be released pending a visual update to the virtual cockpit, which will be followed by an update to the visual extension package.

As always, we thank everyone for your continued patience and support.

Turboprops Rule!!
The Majestic Software Team

Fellow Aviators,

The year is closing in to an end, and we would like to share some exciting news from the MJC development team.

The "long-awaited/anticipated" TRAINING Edition of the MJC8 Q400 is in the final beta testing stages and is scheduled to be released around the end of November this year (provided that no major snags are encountered). Customers who already own a PRO edition of our Q400, a special discount will be provided from the vendor from which you made your original purchase. The release will be supported by all participating online stores and the functionality can be found on the product-page

While this was a planned to-do-task, we know that many folks were not pleased with the level of detail provided in the Visual Extension Package, so we are implementing a significant re-design of the Virtual Cockpit of the Q400 for the P3D platform. Changes to be expected will for done on the 3D objects and cockpit structural elements (roof, walls and so on) including the instruments. Both the instrument texts and the EFIS screens resolution will be improved.

Completion of this phase of the VEP 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

The Majestic Software Team

It has been a while since our last update, but this one is going to be short and simple. The title speaks for itself and we are not releasing any information regarding any other simulator platform or DeHavilland variant at this time - needless to say questions asked of such will be ignored.

A few months ago we put out a feeler for items that the community would like to see and so we have decided to provide some enhancements to the visual aspect of the aircraft. This post will only show some early work that has begun in the cabin, and so we decided to provide a few early development images.

We will be showing more images of the "AIRCRAFT" as they become available by our modeling team.

As always we thank you all for your continued support.

Cheers
The Majestic Team

Fellow Simviators,

We have been quiet over the few weeks since the posting of the virtual cabin for the Majestic Software Q400. While still cranking code on the TRAINING Edition, we have been developing a "Visual Extension Pack 2021" for the Q400 with a few of the suggested items requested a few months ago. Beta testing is underway and going rather well thus far, there is still some tweaking to be completed, but most of the heavy lifting on this project has been done.

A list of the features included with the release of the Visual Extension Pack 2021 in the following weeks to come has been provided.

Features list:

• 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 modeling 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

We will provide further details regarding pricing and availability in the upcoming weeks.

We thank you all for your continued support.

The Majestic Software Team

Fellow Airmen,

Well, November is upon us and almost coming to an end. We hope that everyone is doing their best to stay safe and follow required protocols in doing so when and where possible.

That being said the raging question in the room "what is the status of the TRAINING Edition"? We had hoped that by this time we would have been getting ready for an official release, but unfortunately, that is not the case. The development progress of the MJCQ400 Training/Cockpit Edition was temporarily stopped due to adaptations required for the PILOT & PRO Editions prior to the official release of Prepar3D v5. We still await LM's implementation of the PDK feature set required for full functionality of the Control Panel (CPAN), which we hoped would have been addressed in v5.1.

We are still working on, but getting closer to the completion of the FDR (Flight Data Recorder) functionality. Many have asked so what is so important about the FDR and why can it not be added later. Implementing a good quality Flight video recording feature requires numerous changes to the communication platform of the Q400, which affects all of the systems, and for this reason, it can not be postponed until after the release.

As most of you are aware there is now a Cockpit Edition and this too is being worked on alongside the TRAINING Edition and coming along quite well. While many are still asking about estimated release times, this is simply a path that we dare not venture on as estimates for tentative release are often postponed causing more disappointment among the community.

Our plan moving forward:
Upon completion of the TRAINING/COCKPIT Editions ALL versions of the Q400 add-on will be updated. We are looking into a few visual enhancements and also addressing some of the outstanding bugs. So what we plan on doing is getting some feedback from you our users to see what enhancements for the Q400 would like to be seen (yes, we know TrueGlass and PBR are among the top few). A SUGGESTIONS post has been created in the forum allowing users to provide some input. Granted not everything will be added, but we'll look at the more practical and feasible ones for consideration.

Regarding FS 2020 there really isn't anything further to add from what we expressed in our previous post. Asobo seems to be busy updating the platform which is always a good thing, and we can only hope that in the background an SDK allowing for our continued development on this platform will become available.

[NOTAM 20202311]

As always, we thank you for your continued patience and support.

TURBOPROPS RULE!!!

The Majestic Software Team
-kroswynd