While PSS Dash 8 is great, I think it is now outdated.Do any of you peeps think there might be somebody that dares to create a new Dash 8? Would it be for FSX only? Or both FS9 and FSX?Is there a more current Dash 8 that I don't know about?

Well PMDG is doing a Dash 8 for FSX only.

Also check the Majestic Software dash 8.

Also check the Majestic Software dash 8.

Tried it, didn't like it.

Tried it, didn't like it.

As a possible customer, I'd like to know: what didn't you like? Visuals? Systems?

I think he might've not liked the way it looks,as panels and VC use rather poor graphics.Also the model isn't the greatest,it is hard to repaint and because of that there's few liveries,I think.Other then that I can't find anything wrong with it.Solid performance,no CTD's or nasty surprises,it even is one of the few that flies procedures correctly,I don't have the snaking I do get with some otheradvanced addons.Now that it has Navdata support,it blows the PSS dash 8 out of the water,as it is very good systemwise.It is good enough to be used for pilot training and when flown correctlyit is a joy to handfly too.the strongest points of the package for me are the sounds (these are real turboprop sounds,and you should turn up the speakers to enjoy 'm),the airfile/general handling,and the systems,it does what the real dash does,and imho it is excellent.I take the poor panel graphics for granted,as visuals are second when it comes to systems for me personally.JP.

I think he might've not liked the way it looks,as panels and VC use rather poor graphics.Also the model isn't the greatest,it is hard to repaint and because of that there's few liveries,I think.Other then that I can't find anything wrong with it.Solid performance,no CTD's or nasty surprises,it even is one of the few that flies procedures correctly,I don't have the snaking I do get with some otheradvanced addons.Now that it has Navdata support,it blows the PSS dash 8 out of the water,as it is very good systemwise.It is good enough to be used for pilot training and when flown correctlyit is a joy to handfly too.the strongest points of the package for me are the sounds (these are real turboprop sounds,and you should turn up the speakers to enjoy 'm),the airfile/general handling,and the systems,it does what the real dash does,and imho it is excellent.I take the poor panel graphics for granted,as visuals are second when it comes to systems for me personally.JP.

You are dead on the graphics part. I didn't know it had Navdata support already. That changes a lot. The PSS one is not so bad systems wise, me thinks. What led me off the Majestic was the bad panels (graphic wise) and no Navdata updates.Is there a way to put the PSS panel on the Majestic while maintaing the Majestic functionality?

I think he might've not liked the way it looks,as panels and VC use rather poor graphics.Also the model isn't the greatest,it is hard to repaint and because of that there's few liveries,I think.Other then that I can't find anything wrong with it.Solid performance,no CTD's or nasty surprises,it even is one of the few that flies procedures correctly,I don't have the snaking I do get with some otheradvanced addons.Now that it has Navdata support,it blows the PSS dash 8 out of the water,as it is very good systemwise.It is good enough to be used for pilot training and when flown correctlyit is a joy to handfly too.the strongest points of the package for me are the sounds (these are real turboprop sounds,and you should turn up the speakers to enjoy 'm),the airfile/general handling,and the systems,it does what the real dash does,and imho it is excellent.I take the poor panel graphics for granted,as visuals are second when it comes to systems for me personally.JP.

The above goes for me too exactly. Systems modelling and sound . . . second to none!

You are dead on the graphics part. I didn't know it had Navdata support already. That changes a lot. The PSS one is not so bad systems wise, me thinks. What led me off the Majestic was the bad panels (graphic wise) and no Navdata updates.Is there a way to put the PSS panel on the Majestic while maintaing the Majestic functionality?

I don't think you can do that,as the systems all communicate with each other.It would take a rewrite of the gauges I think.On the other hand,you might have succes using the PSS panel bitmap and throwing out all the PSS gauges,then adding all the majestic gauges,but I think that'll be a mammoth task.I have merged the Majestic panel with the PSS model though,as that has more liveries available.It aint perfect (night lighting doesn't work correctly,etc etc)but it is flyable,and at least I have sideviews when looking left or right.For all the bad grapics of the Majestic bird,I still find myself flying itas my preferred plane,only this month I've logged about 15 hours in it.and the month is 6 days old.I am hoping they'll update the panel and vc graphics once the -Q400 is out but regardless I love it to bits.It's just so solid,relatively fast and perfect for the short european hops I prefer.It'd be a dead on winner if they took care of the graphics part,as it is systemswise as good as it gets.

It'd be a dead on winner if they took care of the graphics part,as it is systemswise as good as it gets.

Completely agree with you JP

The Majestic Dash 8 is truly second to none in systems and flight model. If you want a preview of it look up the Fanda Dash 8-300 in the library. The visual model is well below average but the systems modelled are extraordinary for a freeware aircraft.

I am hoping they'll update the panel and vc graphics once the -Q400 is out but regardless I love it to bits.

Don't count on it. For starters, the Q400 will be FSX only (I read so on the forums), so I doubt they'll go back to their older, FS9 products.

The Majestic Dash 8 is truly second to none in systems and flight model. If you want a preview of it look up the Fanda Dash 8-300 in the library. The visual model is well below average but the systems modelled are extraordinary for a freeware aircraft.

is The fanda dash 8 worthy??? I am in desperate need of a dash 8, I have the pss version but for some reason dont care too much for it, I have to many prbklems with it. Maybe ill check out the fanda model. Whats the main diffrenec between the payware majestic and fanda freeware?The main problem i have with the pss model is that I cant increase heading bug by a single degree, only in increments of 10, which is useless when in autopilot mode.

is The fanda dash 8 worthy??? I am in desperate need of a dash 8, I have the pss version but for some reason dont care too much for it, I have to many prbklems with it. Maybe ill check out the fanda model. Whats the main diffrenec between the payware majestic and fanda freeware?The main problem i have with the pss model is that I cant increase heading bug by a single degree, only in increments of 10, which is useless when in autopilot mode.

the fanda dash 8 most certainly is worthy,but the majestic dash 8 is better.granted,the panels don't look as nice as the pss ones do,but the rest of it isway beyond pss country.I have bought it after not liking the Flight 1 ATR very much (just couldn't get used to it,even though that too is a beauty of a simulation)and as I said above,I love it to bits.the only worthy replacement for it is their new Q400 and when that one is here I willinstall FSX for that one alone.On my system I have zero problems with the Majestic dash 8.

I just downloaded the fanda dash 8, looks really well made, just curiou though is the fms just a dummy gauge or is it functional???If I had the cash for the majestic it would already be in my hanger, however it is not in the budget :(