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Monday, June 10, 2013

Majestic Dash 8-Q400 V1.007 Released

FSX. Majestic Software has released version 1.007 of their highly regarded Dash 8-Q400 aircraft. The latest update includes a number of changes effecting systems, gauges, EFIS, FMS, and more. Great to see continuing updates for this wonderful aircraft. See inside for full change log.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the Majestic Dash 8-Q400, see our first look - click here

Change log as posted on the developers website:
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We've sent the new version 1.007 to the distributors. Please update your version of the software, upon reception of the notification from your store

Changes from 1.006 are:
SYSTEMS
+ Database access framework is 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 contained missing 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)

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To see the official announcement - click here

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

So much for being able to select cold and dark...

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