Majestic Dash8 Q400 version 1.009 patch released

[Sandy]

Majestic has recently released patch 1.009 for the Dash8 Q400. Here's the readme detailing the updates made:

MJC8Q400 Version 1.009 PILOT edition patch


Installation:

This patch must be installed over the MJC8Q400 pilot edition version 1.008 base installer, or the updated versions 1.00801, 1.00802 or 1.00803


Fixed issues list since Version 100803 PILOT edition


SYSTEMS:
+ Fixed the "ghost" dme reading for VORs
+ Electrical system: better reconfiguring during abnormal operation
+ Electrical system: fixed TRU loads
+ Electrical system: improved the electrics physical model calculation speed
+ Hydraulic system: better reconfiguring during abnormal operation
+ NavSources: Fixed the Glideslope signal power calculation
+ NavSources: Fixed the Glideslope disappearing during the operation on the runways equipped with 2 sided ILSs operating on the same frequency
+ NavSystem: Added an extra database driver (ACE) if the NAV database fails to open using the default driver
+ SoundSystem: Stick shaker sound is set louder
+ EGPWSSystem: Fixed the green color fill on the ND which sometimes appears during the cruise


FMS:
+ Fixed the overfly functionality
+ Fixes in the approach path prediction
+ Fixes in the VNAV operation to reduce VNAV disengage issues
+ Improved detection of the offset approaches
+ Apon manually changing the VNAV waypoint, subsequent VNAV waypoints will resequence automatically
+ FMS will be able to fly towards the Initial Fix type of waypoint
+ VNAV Approach logic is improved for non-precision and offset approaches
+ Manual Holding will no longer be automatically entered if not manually armed by a pilot
+ Holding VNAV descend speed is set to -1200FPM
+ Implemented negative altitudes indication on the FPL and VNAV pages


APPS:
+ Control Panel: Fixed the problem with 0 DOM on the Weight and Balance page

To obtain the patch, you will want to visit either the vendor from whom you purchased the Dash8 (though I see JustFlight still has only the 1.008 base version available for some reason.) Alternately, you can go to the Majestic site's support page (here: majesticsoftware.com/mjc8q400/support.html), click the "User Area" button, then supply your JustFlight order number and email address. Then a page will come up with a valid download link for the 1.009 update (~35mb download.) 

[Deleted]

Thanks Sandy. Yeah, we'll see. I'll try the approach into Salmon Arm tonight if I get time and see if they actually did fix the RNAV function THIS time. They keep saying they have fixed it, then you go to do an RNAV approach and it cuts the WP's off by so much you either fly into the side of a mountain or you are so high when you get to the FAF you have no hope of making the runway. Like I said, we'll see. If it's not fixed this time, I unload the thing for good.

Appreciate the heads up.

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Well, it is better. The VNAV seems to work a LOT better. However, on the approach into Salmon Arm, it typically missed the WP's by about 2 to 3 nm, ETMAS being the worst which means it was well off course on the way to VIVUL. Pretty dangerous when flying down a mountain valley. Not sure I'm convinced the most serious issue is fixed. Time will tell.

[Deleted]

Sandy, how do you like the Q400?
Been thinking about getting it

[Sandy]

I like it, but as a ground-pounder in real life I can't really comment on how well the detail stuff is modeled (as Glenn points out above.) I like that you can't simply jump in, hit ctrl-e and fly away. You have to study it, learn it and then begin flying. It pushes my "suspension of disbelief" factor, so that I try to fly it smooth to keep my (virtual) passengers happy and my cargo from shifting. It's those moments when I recognize that I actually care about how I'm flying the aircraft that the sim experience punches me in the guts, and I let out a "Yesss!"

[Deleted]

Just got it, my first plane since not having flown for over a year.
Love it. Thanks for the response