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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

/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

/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

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

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

/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