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/images/notams/notams22/maje0213.jpgNew installers were uploaded to all vendors that sell the MajesticSoftware Q400. The new versions of the PILOT, PRO, TRAINING andCOCKPIT Editions are as follows: PILOT: v1.023PRO: v1.024TRAINING: v1.024COCKPIT: v1.024Listed below are the fixes/changes implemented for each version/edition: PILOT & PRO EditionsAFCS: No aural warning will be given if AP disengaged via AP buttonAIR: Duct temperatures will be kept below 71 deg CANTIICE: Eng intake htr C/L will come on after engine start when no AC power is availAnimations: Pilots will disappear from the cockpit when parked powered offAnimations: Pilots will not show brace position when in playback modeELECTRICS: DC GENs C/L will stay during engine startPRO EditionFADEC: FADEC will fail upon landing with MLG collapsedTRAINING & COCKPIT EditionsFDE: In flight crash due to incorrect gear locationScripts: Added missing engine failure scriptsCOCKPIT EditionELECTRICS: Fixed taxi/flight switch not tripping to OFF with electrics power downFMS: Fixed duplicated waypoints when connecting the proceduresFDE: Tail strike - Runway Touch sensor issue fixedPILOT, PRO, TRAINING & COCKPIT EditionsIntel Gen12 CPU compatibility: COCKPIT, TRAINING, PRO, PILOTVISUAL EXTENSIONCABIN: changes in No Smoking - Seat Belt lights logicSource
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Just Flight Releases Training Edition Of Majestic Dash 8 Q400 P3D
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/images/notams/notams21/just1201/dash8-1.jpgThe New TRAINING edition of the Majestic Software Dash 8 Q400 nowavailable from our web site. This new version provides an even morein-depth simulation of the Q400 for P3D v4/v5. The price reduced untilSunday 5th December. This TRAINING edition is intended for experienced flight simmerswho require an even more in-depth simulation of the Q400 aircraft thanthe PRO edition. It includes all the enhancements which are providedin the MJC84 Visual Extension package. /images/notams/notams21/just1201/dash8-2.jpgAll the functionality of the PRO edition in included along withfeatures such as FMS RAIM simulation, flight controls disconnectsimulation, custom flight data recorder, optional TrueGlassintegration, surface slopes support and failures in the flightcontrols, landing gear and power plant. Source -
/images/notams/notams21/skyl1027.jpgSkyline Simulations offers a new preview video of their upcomingDash 8/100. Although described as "almost here", the videoshows a work in progress with no exterior textures. Source
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/images/notams/notams21/maje0520/majestic-1.jpgIt has been a while since our last update, but this one is going tobe short and simple. The title speaks for itself and we are notreleasing any information regarding any other simulator platform orDeHavilland variant at this time - needless to say questions asked ofsuch will be ignored. A few months ago we put out a feeler for items that the communitywould like to see and so we have decided to provide some enhancementsto the visual aspect of the aircraft. This post will only show someearly work that has begun in the cabin, and so we decided to provide afew early development images. /images/notams/notams21/maje0520/majestic-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/maje0520/majestic-3.jpgWe will be showing more images of the "AIRCRAFT" as they becomeavailable by our modeling team. As always we thank you all for your continued support. Source
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Gift Guide: FS2Crew - Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Special Bundle Pack
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Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Special Bundle PackPublisher: FS2CrewReview Author: Richard NurseSuggested Price: $44.95/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngIntroductionIn almost 40 years of history, flightsimulation has evolved to become an advanced platform that trulyrepresents the real-world aviation industry. Flight simmers areprovided with high levels of immersion, enjoyment, and gain incredibleknowledge as third party products accurately reflect their real-worldcounterparts. FS2Crew's Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Special Bundle Pack is at theforefront of this immersion in the industry, and it represents itsfantastic host software, the Majestic Software Q400 very, verywell. Here is why this product is so good: It uses real-world Dash 8 Q400 SOPs designed in close consultation with Captain Brendan RatchfordVery easy installation and setupIt is a very stable product, with hardly any glitches evident to the userIt offers voice and button control interface options, for those who don't always like to use voice onlyIt uses Dash 8 Q400 specific crew-flows, with the ability for your copilot to control ALL systems completely independent from you, the userYou can even do bleed off or on takeoffs and landingsEasy InstallationThis product is available for Prepar3D versions 4 and 5. Simplychoose your platform and follow the installation instructions: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-15.jpgAfter installation, run the Configuration Manager which should nowbe available on your desktop. Click on the button to Enable VoiceControl. And that's it! /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-14.jpgEasy SetupAs the Pilot in Command, you interact with the system either withVOICE COMMAND, or by BUTTON COMMAND. Voice Control SetupIn order to utilize the speech recognition of this product, youhave to setup the speech recognition feature of Windows. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-10.jpgYou must run the voice training so the computer can learn yourvoice. This is a CRITICAL step. If you don't run the voice training,your speech recognition accuracy rates will not be high. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-03.jpgButton Control SetupYou have to open the User Guide to assign three buttons, which would beused to interact with the system: Main Button or Hard Mute Key: Used for primary interactions with the system such as interaction with the First Officer. In voice mode, this is used when you want to employ mute for extended periods of time.Secondary Button or Soft Mute Key: Used for secondary actions such as interacting with the flight attendant, and acknowledging remarks from the crew. In voice mode, this is used when you only want to employ mute temporarily, such as when communicating with on-line ATC.Opening and closing the Main Panel: Unlike in other versions of FS2Crew, you cannot open the FS2Crew main panel by clicking an area on the instrument panel. This is due to a technical limitation with the Majestic Dash 8 since it only uses a VC cockpit. The only way to open the main panel is by creating a keyboard/joystick assignment. Review of the PanelsThe Main PanelThe Main Panel is the primary interface for the system, and depictsthe stages of the standard operating procedures in the textdisplay. It is a 2D pop-up panel, and opening and closing this panelis done by button, as we discussed earlier: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-02.jpgOverview of the ProceduresThe procedures are based on a real-world checklist which FS2Crewprovides you with, as you are the Captain in Command. 24 Hour System Checklist: If this is your first flight of the day, you must perform the"24-Hour System Checks". Upon pressing the main button, the Captain'svoice will sound, prompting the First Officer (FO) to perform the24-Hour System Checklist. The FO will then prompt you for completingeach item in the checklist. First the Engine Fire Detection Test: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-11.jpgThen the APU Fire Detection Test: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-06.jpgAnd so on... Preflight Procedure: In order to initiate the Preflight phase of the flight you mustclick the PF EVENTS button on the main panel. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-01.jpgThe following actions then take place: Main exits and baggage compartment doors open. The T+30 timer begins to count down, representing the time required for the pre-flight eventsThe First Officer (FO) begins his pre-flight events. At around T+24 he announces that he is out for the Walk-AroundThe Flight Attendant (FA) asks to begin boarding around T+23.At about T+19 the FO returns and performs his pre-flightprocedure. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-07.jpgHe interacts with the cockpit in real time, changing and testingsystems such as the TCAS and weather radar, and ensuring that thecockpit is in the correct state. If a switch is positionedincorrectly, he will correct it. Before Start Procedure and the rest of the proceduresThe FO performs all of his duties completely independent of theuser, and interacts with the Majestic Dash 8 to manipulate systems tomake them appropriate for each phase of flight. The checklist providedshows you all of the procedures you go through with your FO in eachphase of flight: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-16.jpg /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-08.jpg /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-09.jpg The Briefing Panel: The conditions of the aircraft for departure and approach aredefined using the following briefing panels. You use this to determinethe exact configuration of the aircraft, and upon reaching thesephases, the FO will set the aircraft accordingly. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-13.jpgThe Video Marshaller Panel: This product contains a free version of FS Video Marshaller. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-04.jpgA marshaller appears in a video to indicate their hand signals ofeach action such as removing the chock, disconnecting the GPU, andstarting the engines. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-05.jpgThe PA Panel: You can use this panel to initiate voice recordings of PAannouncements for the flight crew and passengers: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-12.jpgConclusionWell, what can I say about a product that simulates the real-lifecrew environment of the Q400, using an event based command system foreasy interaction with a highly trained First Officer (FO)? Thisproduct is the quickest way to utilize the fantastic Majestic Dash 8as if you were the real pilot. This is an excellent product, and one Icannot do without. Easy installation and setupThe FO configures the cockpit independently of the user, providing the relief benefits intended by the FOUses real-world Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Q400Passenger and crew announcements fully integratedVery easy to use /images/reviews/fs2cq400/title3.jpgThis product is one of the best utility add-ons on the market andso I award it a full 5 out of 5. Richard Nurse Purchase FS2Crew - Majestic Dash 8 Q400 for P3D v4/v5 Browse other FS2Crew add-ons -
Review: FS2Crew - Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Special Bundle Pack
Nels_Anderson posted an article in Featured
Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Special Bundle PackPublisher: FS2CrewReview Author: Richard NurseSuggested Price: $44.95/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngIntroductionIn almost 40 years of history, flightsimulation has evolved to become an advanced platform that trulyrepresents the real-world aviation industry. Flight simmers areprovided with high levels of immersion, enjoyment, and gain incredibleknowledge as third party products accurately reflect their real-worldcounterparts. FS2Crew's Majestic Dash 8 Q400 Special Bundle Pack is at theforefront of this immersion in the industry, and it represents itsfantastic host software, the Majestic Software Q400 very, verywell. Here is why this product is so good: It uses real-world Dash 8 Q400 SOPs designed in close consultation with Captain Brendan RatchfordVery easy installation and setupIt is a very stable product, with hardly any glitches evident to the userIt offers voice and button control interface options, for those who don't always like to use voice onlyIt uses Dash 8 Q400 specific crew-flows, with the ability for your copilot to control ALL systems completely independent from you, the userYou can even do bleed off or on takeoffs and landingsEasy InstallationThis product is available for Prepar3D versions 4 and 5. Simplychoose your platform and follow the installation instructions: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-15.jpgAfter installation, run the Configuration Manager which should nowbe available on your desktop. Click on the button to Enable VoiceControl. And that's it! /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-14.jpgEasy SetupAs the Pilot in Command, you interact with the system either withVOICE COMMAND, or by BUTTON COMMAND. Voice Control SetupIn order to utilize the speech recognition of this product, youhave to setup the speech recognition feature of Windows. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-10.jpgYou must run the voice training so the computer can learn yourvoice. This is a CRITICAL step. If you don't run the voice training,your speech recognition accuracy rates will not be high. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-03.jpgButton Control SetupYou have to open the User Guide to assign three buttons, which would beused to interact with the system: Main Button or Hard Mute Key: Used for primary interactions with the system such as interaction with the First Officer. In voice mode, this is used when you want to employ mute for extended periods of time.Secondary Button or Soft Mute Key: Used for secondary actions such as interacting with the flight attendant, and acknowledging remarks from the crew. In voice mode, this is used when you only want to employ mute temporarily, such as when communicating with on-line ATC.Opening and closing the Main Panel: Unlike in other versions of FS2Crew, you cannot open the FS2Crew main panel by clicking an area on the instrument panel. This is due to a technical limitation with the Majestic Dash 8 since it only uses a VC cockpit. The only way to open the main panel is by creating a keyboard/joystick assignment. Review of the PanelsThe Main PanelThe Main Panel is the primary interface for the system, and depictsthe stages of the standard operating procedures in the textdisplay. It is a 2D pop-up panel, and opening and closing this panelis done by button, as we discussed earlier: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-02.jpgOverview of the ProceduresThe procedures are based on a real-world checklist which FS2Crewprovides you with, as you are the Captain in Command. 24 Hour System Checklist: If this is your first flight of the day, you must perform the"24-Hour System Checks". Upon pressing the main button, the Captain'svoice will sound, prompting the First Officer (FO) to perform the24-Hour System Checklist. The FO will then prompt you for completingeach item in the checklist. First the Engine Fire Detection Test: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-11.jpgThen the APU Fire Detection Test: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-06.jpgAnd so on... Preflight Procedure: In order to initiate the Preflight phase of the flight you mustclick the PF EVENTS button on the main panel. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-01.jpgThe following actions then take place: Main exits and baggage compartment doors open. The T+30 timer begins to count down, representing the time required for the pre-flight eventsThe First Officer (FO) begins his pre-flight events. At around T+24 he announces that he is out for the Walk-AroundThe Flight Attendant (FA) asks to begin boarding around T+23.At about T+19 the FO returns and performs his pre-flightprocedure. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-07.jpgHe interacts with the cockpit in real time, changing and testingsystems such as the TCAS and weather radar, and ensuring that thecockpit is in the correct state. If a switch is positionedincorrectly, he will correct it. Before Start Procedure and the rest of the proceduresThe FO performs all of his duties completely independent of theuser, and interacts with the Majestic Dash 8 to manipulate systems tomake them appropriate for each phase of flight. The checklist providedshows you all of the procedures you go through with your FO in eachphase of flight: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-16.jpg /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-08.jpg /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-09.jpg The Briefing Panel: The conditions of the aircraft for departure and approach aredefined using the following briefing panels. You use this to determinethe exact configuration of the aircraft, and upon reaching thesephases, the FO will set the aircraft accordingly. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-13.jpgThe Video Marshaller Panel: This product contains a free version of FS Video Marshaller. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-04.jpgA marshaller appears in a video to indicate their hand signals ofeach action such as removing the chock, disconnecting the GPU, andstarting the engines. /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-05.jpgThe PA Panel: You can use this panel to initiate voice recordings of PAannouncements for the flight crew and passengers: /images/reviews/fs2cq400/t/fs2crew-dash-8-q400-12.jpgConclusionWell, what can I say about a product that simulates the real-lifecrew environment of the Q400, using an event based command system foreasy interaction with a highly trained First Officer (FO)? Thisproduct is the quickest way to utilize the fantastic Majestic Dash 8as if you were the real pilot. This is an excellent product, and one Icannot do without. Easy installation and setupThe FO configures the cockpit independently of the user, providing the relief benefits intended by the FOUses real-world Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Q400Passenger and crew announcements fully integratedVery easy to use /images/reviews/fs2cq400/title3.jpgThis product is one of the best utility add-ons on the market andso I award it a full 5 out of 5. Richard Nurse Purchase FS2Crew - Majestic Dash 8 Q400 for P3D v4/v5 Browse other FS2Crew add-ons -
Skyline Simulations Previews Upcoming Dash 8 for X-Plane 11
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/images/notams/notams20/skyl1110/skyl1110.jpgWelcome to our Dash 8 developing page of Skyline! Our progress is smooth with artistic modeling and painting of theaircraft. Bellow, we are happy to show some of our 3D renderings!Stay tuned for more pictures and more news! /images/notams/notams20/skyl1110/skyline-2.jpg /images/notams/notams20/skyl1110/skyline-3.jpgThe De Havilland Canada DHC-8, commonly known as the Dash 8, is aseries of turboprop-powered regional airliners, introduced by deHavilland Canada in 1984. DHC was later bought by Boeing in 1988, thenby Bombardier in 1992; then by Longview Aviation Capital in 2019,reviving the de Havilland Canada brand. /images/notams/notams20/skyl1110/skyline-4.jpg /images/notams/notams20/skyl1110/skyline-5.jpgSource Skyline Simulations Releases Gibraltar XP -
/images/notams/notams19/maje1224.jpg1.020b PRO Edition Patch Twas the day before Christmas and Majestic Software has arisen fromtheir slumber with a patch for the PRO Edition ONLY which rectifiessome underlying issues in preparation for our upcoming Trainingedition. The Training edition has been in development for a few yearsand amidst a few challenges through the year (technical and personal)work was be steady for the most part. We will have a more detailedupdate regarding its release by mid January. In the meantime, the integral patches for version 1.020b of theMJC8 Q400 PRO edition x32 and x64 are as follows Pre-RequisitsCorrectly installed version 1.020a PRO edition x32 orCorrectly installed version 1.020 or 1.020a PRO edition x64InstallationRun the installer with right mouse click, "run as administrator" windows optionList Of ChangesNumerous stability fixesElectrical SystemEPCU emergency mode logic fixes (contactors K7/K8)Fixed APU logic to prevent flickering of the overhead advisory lightsFlight Management SystemPilot waypoint problem fixedNavmanager_procedures: Corrected the entry type prediction algorithm for the holdingsAuto FlightWhen AP on with TCS in operation, autotrim of the autopilot is deactivatedInterfacesIncluded the network interface for 3rd party developers (UDP Connector 3 in the mjc84.ini file)CockpitFixed the DH/MDA switch (first officer)Fixed CTD caused by the FO gear panel operation.While there are additional bugs that need to be addressed these arethe ones that we found to be priority for this update. If you lookedkeenly to the change log you may have noticed something in thepipeline under "Interfaces" which has been requested by many users,keep your eyes and ears open for a further announcement. The patch may be obtained/downloaded from your accounts whick islocated in the USER AREA of the Majestic Software web site. ThePATCH/UPDATE will not be available from your accounts if the vendorfrom which you have purchased the aircraft. The last few weeks/days the simulation community have seen someoutstanding releases which which should certainly keep us all glued toour pilot chairs, while our wives/girlfriends will wish they neverbought us that add-on(s) or hardware that we drooled over formonths. Congratulations and thank you to all the developers ofrecently released add-ons, and may 2020 bring us many more hours ofcountless simulated learning experiences and fun. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. The Majestic Software Team Source
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/images/notams/notams18/skyl0917/dash8-1.jpgWe're very excited to announce our development of the BombardierDash 8-200/300, filling a much needed gap in the X-Plane aircraftmarket! The Dash 8-200/300 will be a 'study level' (Realistic!) simulationof the real world aircraft, featuring accurate flight dynamics andsystems simulation. In addition, the UNS-1 Universal FMS System willalso be simulated! /images/notams/notams18/skyl0917/dash8-2.jpgWork is underway on the model right now, the pictures below are awork in progress and may not represent the final product. We canassure you that the aircraft's completed model will be extremelyfaithful to the real aircraft and will be impeccably detailed at astandard the XPlane community has come to expect from developers. Our other projects have not taken a back seat though! Progress onTerni and KORD continues every day, and CVG will be receiving a MAJORupdate at the beginning of 2019 (Or possibly sooner!) that willfeature better quality, better performance, and more details,including terminal interiors! /images/notams/notams18/skyl0917/dash8-3.jpgThank you to all of our customers as the community; we look forwardto providing you even more amazing products in the future! Source
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How To...Use The Fanda Dash 8 Panel And Sounds With Other Dash 8 Aircraft By Nigel Grant (31 January 2004) Oleksiy Frolov (Fanda) Panel Probably one of the best loved aircraft for flightsimmers has been the freeware DeHavilland Dash 8 by Oleksiy Frolov (aka "Fanda") and Thomas Herger, particularly for its panel and throaty feathery sounds. It is a complicated aircraft to start and fly, and it is necessary to thoroughly study the manual. But this effort is well worthwhile and I now find it my favourite aircraft to fly. But there are very few liveries available for this aircraft (either in FS2002 or FS2004) although fellow Canuck Vern Opperman is doing a great job of trying to fill this void. So I eventually worked out a method for using the Fanda panel and sounds with other add-on Dash 8's. There are several good looking Dash 8's in FS2002, Bawden and Blaisdell to name a couple, and Barry Blaisdell has now come out with a nice version in FS2004 based on the MS default model. This article relates to FS2004 using the Blaisdell Wideroe Dash 8 (D8WID_24.ZIP), but the same principles will apply to FS2002. Barry Blaisdell Wideroe Dash 8 The basic premise here is to import the Blaisdell visual model into the Fanda Dash 8 folder and make some modifications to some folder names and file paths to allow use of the Fanda panel and sounds. I am not an aircraft designer but I think I am correct in saying that the aircraft visual properties are set in the model and texture folders, the aircraft flying and operational characteristics are set in the .air file, the whole of this being tied together by the aircraft.cfg file. So copy the Wideroe model and texture folders into the Fanda folder (probably called "Dash 8-Q300_2" if you followed its default installation), and rename them as "model.blais" and "texture.WDR". Open the Fanda folder, then the aircraft.cfg file and copy one of the total aircraft entries below the last aircraft entry and give it the next fltsim number, (i.e. copy): [fltsim.0] title=Dash 8-Q300 V1.004. Tyrolean Air livery. sim=DHC8Q3 model= panel= sound= texture=TYR checklists= reference= atc_id_enable=0 atc_id=Tyrolean atc_id_color=Tyrolean ui_manufacturer=AUSTRIA ui_type=Dash 8 ui_variation=Tyrolean Air description=Dash 8 - 300. Tyrolean Air livery. copyright by Oleksiy Frolov 2002. Version 1.004 atc_heavy=0 atc_airline=Tyrolean atc_flight_number=0059 As a couple of asides, the "flight number" I use is the last 4 digits of my phone number, I use this for all my flying aircraft because it is easy to recognise when called out by ATC. Secondly, the "ui manufacturer" name I use is the country of the airline, i.e. if I am going to fly in Austria the first choice would usually be an Austrian airline. Now I change the new entry as follows: [fltsim.11] title=PAD_DeHavilland Dash 8-103_Wideroe sim=DHC8Q3 model=blais panel= sound= texture=WDR checklists= reference= atc_id_enable=1 atc_id=D-BLEJ atc_id_color=0xffffffff ui_manufacturer=SCANDINAVIAN ui_type=Dash 8 ui_variation=Wideroe Airlines. description=FS2004/FS2002 Pro DeHavilland DHC8-Q200\nTwin Turboprop Regional Airliner\nVisit the Premier Aircraft Design Web Site\nwww.flightsimnetwork.com\/premaircraft\nAll Files Copyright 2003 atc_heavy=0 atc_airline= atc_flight_number=0059 You will notice the "model=" and "texture=" entries refer to the visual characteristics of the Blaisdell aircraft. I retain the Fanda "DHC8Q3.air" file as well as the rest of the Fanda aircraft.cfg file (and of course the "sim=DHC8Q3" entry referring the sim to this "air" file), all of which control the panel, sound and flying characteristics of the new aircraft. One caution, some of the Blaisdell aircraft have different names for the *.mdl file inside the model folder, so you will have to import their model folders with different extensions where this is the case, so as to avoid conflict. In summary, you use the Blaisdell model and texture files, and the Fanda air and modified aircraft.cfg files. This should work for other add-ons, I got the Brad Disher Qantas Dash 8 for FS2002 to work in FS2004 using the Fanda panel and sounds. I don't think I am stepping on any copyright provisions by this process, I sincerely hope not. Good luck! Nigel Grant pngrant35@shaw.ca Addendum This is not my work but was posted on the forums a couple of years ago by Gord Noseworthy, and it considerably eases the readability of the Fanda panel: "This is what I change in the panel.cfg file in order to make the panel more readable: In the section: Window01 Change: window_size= 0.590, 0.440 to: window_size= 0.80, 0.60 Under Window02 Change: window_size= 0.140, 0.160 window_pos= 0.010, 0.830 To: window_size= 0.30, 0.340 window_pos= 0.010, 0.60 Under Window03: Change: window_size= 0.220, 0.280 window_pos= 0.000, 0.720 To: window_size= 0.40, 0.510 window_pos= 0.000, 0.480 Under Window04: Change: window_size= 0.470, 0.120 window_pos= 0.540, 0.000 To: window_size= 0.60, 0.150 window_pos= 0.38, 0.000 Under Window05: Change to: window_size= 0.450, 0.580 window_pos= 0.54, 0.410 And finally under Window07: Change: window_size= 0.370, 0.660 window_pos= 0.630, 0.340 To: window_size= 0.50, 0.90 window_pos= 0.250, 0.08 You can also change your screen resolution to 1280 x 1024 (I think?). This will also increase the font size and make the gauges more readable. However, your card and monitor must be able to support this. Hope this helps! Regards, Gord Noseworthy