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And just a heads-up from my side: I will be away flying DLH507 from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning, landing around 8:45Z in EDDF. I won´t be able to man the forums and give technical advice and log problems until later that afternoon, plus I have a family outing planned on Saturday night to celebrate my 53rd birthday that I spent here in Sao Paulo, away from my family. So give us a chance to catch up with everything over the weekend, I will certainly try to get through the backlog on Sunday. There are bound to be some problems and issues that slipped by me and my testflights, but as Tom already said, we are going to be on deck in the days and week after the launch and the plan is to have a very short turnaround time on critical fixes. I am excited to hear what you guys think! Cheers, Jan

We do appreciate your support Hermann, but your conclusion here is a subjective one. The product pages at XA are provided "for prospective customers consideration when evaluating a purchase", They are not policy pages, warranties or guarantees. Once one has made a purchase, that page, conceptually, goes out of context. I find this reasonable. I bought a Dell monitor a year ago. For me to keep an eye on Dell's "sales page" and try and argue that "current deals offered to prospective customers" on those pages should be retroactively applied to my purchase over a year ago is not reasonable in my opinion. I respect you have your perspective though mine is different. Certainly your perspective will be taken into consideration for future wordings so your points are noted. On a broader level though...you stated previously that you thought the IXEG was great and I thank you for that. If we didn't charge for this update, then I would have never started the update and we would have absolutely declared the IXEG end of life at Version 11 and I would have moved on from X-Plane development. As it stands, I hope to now support the IXEG for years to come and also develop new products. Your support, whether you agree with some elements of the effort or not, does play a part in that. If you choose to purchase the upgrade, I hope you still find the IXEG to your liking and we'll endeavor to keep at it making it better. -tkyler

We can't say exactly. We wake up (GMT -5/-6), start our 'deploy checklist' and when everything is a go, its a go. Not unlike a rocket launch. Sometimes its earlier, sometimes its later. All I can tell you is I myself like to get these things out the door before it too late in the evening local time. Its a tiring process which requires recouperation before the release support, which of course is in demand immediately. So I like to try and get some sleep while folks expect us to be sleeping. Of course, this is always a bit rough on those waking up on the east side of the pond....waking up many hours before we do and having to wait a bit. Obviously my evening is close to their next day. I'm sorry about that in advance....darn global economy! The ultimate goal is to "...allow folks to have it as early as possible for the weekend"...which is why we commonly target Fridays, so the eastern hemisphere folks get it for the weekend. Folks just on the western side of the dateline will have it the roughest...might even go into Saturday for them. The whole 'Friday' context applies to our local time here in the US. That's the best I've got. -tkyler

Hi Nice to hear about the release, many many thanks to the developpers for your efforts! Concerning the price and to the people criticizing it, I wonder if they can understand the efforts behind these developments. I wonder if they can understand that a company needs also money to survive. I am afraid not. Another thing I don´t care much what was said in the past about the price. You cannot warranty the price for such a long time full of uncertainties. It is up to the developpers to fix the price and update it according to their estimations. The customers can pay it or not. I will do. Again many thanks for your development!!!

Captains, Mark your calendars! This Friday, September 15th, we're releasing the IXEG 737 Classic Plus! This is a next era re-brand for what the IXEG 737 Classic has become after many months of labor. The primary goal in this endeavor was to bring full X-Plane 12 compatibility to this amazing aircraft, squeeze in a few new features, and set the stage for improvements in the future. To us, it's a rebirth of a classic, tailored for X-Plane 12. Truly, stepping into the cockpit feels so good in the new X-Plane 12 environment! A Special Note on Pricing: For our customers who acquired the IXEG 737 Classic on or after February 7th, 2022, this update is for free for you to honor our promise of a free update at the time you made the purchase. As for our dedicated pilots who've been with us since the beginning and purchased the IXEG 737 Classic on or before February 6th, 2022, the upgrade to the Classic Plus version will be available at a nominal fee of $14.95 USD. We believe this price point offers tremendous value, and you'll have 60 days to take advantage of this upgrade offer once the product is released. The IXEG 737 Classic Plus doesn't just bring new features; it rejuvenates the entire flying experience, making this aircraft feel brand new. Here's a quick rundown of what's been brewing over the past 9 months: Fixes & Enhancements (from the XP11 version): Engine Bleed Configuration: Now accurately impacts Takeoff N1. FMS PERF Page: Resets to blank entries post-landing and deceleration below 60kts. Code Optimization: Streamlined and revamped for quicker future updates. Brand New Features for the XP12 Version: Wingflex: Experience the subtle flex of the 737's sturdy wing in our 3D model. 3D Cabin: Dive into a fully detailed cabin, complete with operational galleys (Fancy a cup of coffee?). Moving Cabin Doors: Open and close each cabin door, influencing differential pressure just like the cockpit windows. Loading Stations Concept: Assign weights to specific seat rows and cargo holds for accurate physical effects on the aircraft. Cockpit & Cabin Lighting: Updated for XP12's lighting engine, including interactive cabin lights. X-Plane GUI Integration: Set up your load and fuel seamlessly. GUI Enhancements: A fresh look for the IXEG interface, now VR-accessible. Hide Yoke: With default XP12 key assignment. FOV Slider: Added to preferences for a tailored viewing experience. Cockpit Windows: Upgraded to XP12 tech, showcasing rain and ice effects. Outside Lighting: Balanced for an immersive XP12 photometric experience. Aerodynamics & Engine Tuning: Optimized for XP12's advanced modeling. To our loyal customers transitioning from the X-Plane 11 version, we've poured countless hours into this upgrade, ensuring it's worth every penny. We're confident you'll find the enhancements enjoyable, and with the help of full X-Plane 12 compatibility, transformative! We can't wait for you to take to the skies with the IXEG 737 Classic Plus this Friday. Clear skies and happy flying! IXEG and X-Aviation

From the KAP-140 Pilot's Guide: We simulate the software versions 03/01 and later, so you have to push and hold the button for more than 0.25 seconds.

Oh dear, there you got me into a corner where I never wanted to be in. Back then when the upgrade was announced I said I would buy it once it really brings the fixes I've been waiting for (most notably the FMS). But I'll certainly not pay the full price again, so I can now only chose between biting the bullet and paying for a promise (with not too much confidence it will be delivered this time tbh), or scrapping the 733 for good.

Really looking forward to this one. The upgrade pricing is more than fair for the amount of work that the team has done.

One word……buzzing!!!’ :-)

First, happy birthday! Second, I hope you had yourself an awesome lunch/dinner in the restaurants in São Paulo (Av. Paulista) area, if it's closer to where you guys have the hotel. But since it has been 5 years since I left São Paulo, I cannot provide any good suggestions, unless you're looking for a late night munchies, go to any black dog hot dog place for the most delicious, infamous, monstrosity, that my people do with hot dogs.

Enjoy your well-deserved break. if you happen to bump into 74-Gear, say "Hi" from Ireland

I wish there was a pre-release payment option for previous owners just to save time. Talking about time; what time will the IXEG B737 be released on Friday? I am looking forward to see the results of the work on the XP-12 version,

Congrats on the release of the DC-3. I have several hundred hours in a real one. looking forward to checking it out. Also looking forward to the new Sundowner.

Not for the forseeable future. This is simply a matter of time and logistics atm. I have 'X' number of plates I have to keep spinning, not only for this X-Plane work, but also life in general. I'm creeping up on that age where the less things I have to think about the better. I have given this some thought, but unable to work it in so don't think about it currently. -tkyler

Congrats to the IXEG team. I am very excited to fly the 733 again. I purchased it in 2016 and have flown it hundreds of times since. I was missing it in X-plane 12. I can’t believe it has been that long. There is something about her that is hard to describe: the sounds, subtle vibration, and sense of mass. I'm not sure what it is, but it is remarkable. For me to only pay $15 more is ridiculous. I will find a way to pay it forward. I can’t wait till Friday. By the way, the old ixeg YouTube channel is/was so good. I learned so much from Jan's videos that I would practice the techniques repeatedly. (The first preview video of the IXEG 733 was published 12 years ago) https://www.youtube.com/@IXEG1/videos

Thats about the price of 1 beer in Perth West Australia

I spent so much time studying the 737 using IXEG model. This is with emotion that I would have bought directly the update in X-Plane 12 if I would have been able... Congratulations for the achievement. It's a great model.

Just to put this in perspective, $15 is the price of two beers in a pub in Ireland.

Bummer... has from the outside though! Will be fixed with the first update.

Looks great! Nice improvements~ Thanks @tkyler and team!

As soon as you offer state of the art Mac support I will of course immediately purchase.

I purchased this aircraft on 11 February 2018. On the XAviation site it states clearly "X-Plane 12 update will be free." (Screenshot) No mention at all of having to pay for it again! What a farce! In the e-mail newsletter received 13 September 2023 it says that "customers purchasing on or before 6th February 2022, the upgrade will be available at $14.95 USD! XAviation got us again! I've been using this aircraft since 2018. Surely I should get the better deal being such a "dedicated pilot". The second time in a week that XAviation gives us a raw deal. First the LES Douglas DC3 which is to all purposes unusable and now the IXEG B737 sold again to loyal customers.

It might have been mentioned elsewhere but their website as he shows in the image clearly states FREE update - no mention of on or before date in 2022 so it is misleading. I have no issues with the nominal fee but as above they should have been clear.

Yeh I agree here .. I got mine in 2020 so guessing us loyal customers from the start have to pay more Should be the other way around