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Are there going to be any feather updates for Challenger 650? X-Plane 12 is evolving into a great simulator. I have noticed the the cockpit reflection are not the quality on X-Plane 12. No sun reflection on the Pro 21 MFD/PFD. I am not sure if the windshield heat has been fixed after the LUA windshield disabled script. There seems to be no wind, weather radar, runway condition effects for the Challenger 650. Believe me, I do not like sliding out runway, but flying the Challenger 650 in X-Plane 12 is unrealistic and should stay with X-Plane 11 only. I know it is a lot of work to update the plane, but for the cost of this plane I would expect something updated. I like this plane and now have over 1100 hours with the plane. Just do not get stale watching X-Plane advance.

Hi Pils, Question on your windshield frosting up. I normally do not mess with files and looking at the LUA files in Resources I do not see any thing related to CL650. Can you tell which folder or file I need. I tried the Add files via upload and I still have an issue with the windshield frosting up to a nearly zero visibility. A second question is this and its not directed to you just for understanding. Why is it always Laminars fault for issues. This appears to be a simple script fix that X-Aviation should update. Will X-Aviation update the Challenger 650 for Laminars runway conditions like snow, ice, rain? I will agree that Laminar has their issues also,but they need to be addressed. Add files via upload

Hi Pils, can you help me out with LUA file name. I know where file is, but can not fine the file. I appreciate the help.

Made a flight to KDEN today Snow, 3sm, and -11 degrees. Not ban except windshield frosted up with heat on high and making things blurry. I can not find a defrost or heat fan, because there is none. Anyone know a way to clear windshield? On the CDU for approach setup if I try to set runway to wet it will not except it, sorry I don't remember to wording right now. If I set it to snow, it want supplemental information. Not sure what it is looking for. Seems the best thing is to just leave it on dry runway regardless of weather.

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SORRY, I just contacted Laminar and was told this is YOUR problem. I do not like being lied to. When can I expect an update. Message below is Laminar response. Your plane your problem. Hello, This is NOT an issue with 12.0.8 - this is an issue with the Hot Start model. The developers themselves (Hot Start) is responsible for maintaining their models are up to date with our releases. Thank you, --Ben

Are we working on the problem?

Just updated to 8.b1 with Xplane 12 and xplane will shut down to desktop while loading Challenger 650. Other xplane 12 planes allow loading. the attempt of selecting acl650 causes shut down.

Thank You Cameron, for this response. This does clear up the confusion. I want you to know I appreciate all that you do for everyone.

Well, one more request. I feel it's time to start working on the weather radar and stop placing blame on someone else. It is quite frustrating approaching weather and can not see the danger. I not not fly in RED zones. I would rather hold until it clears up. Flying into a RED area on approach is not fun when the CAS fills with YELLOW. For the cost of the Challenger 650 and all the system functions, why can't this weather radar be addressed. X-plane 12 has improved the weather and this business jet is VFR only?

I do not. Just search for what I'm looking for.

I thought this was something I was doing wrong. Having the same issue. Setting up RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 14 at KPBI. In fact, on approach the AP turned right off course; had to be a pilot and fly approach. The only RNAV approach that works sometimes for me is the GPS approach. I normally use ILS. When I entered the approach information in PERF and hit send, I immediately got message VSPEED DISAGREE and a yellow VSPD on PFD.

Frequent License Update. I have no issues with this, but don't understand why I keep getting the message. (X-Plane12) I do not have to enter anything, the message box pops up telling my license have been updated.

Thank Pils for your response. This morning the flight was to KDFW 35L. I used the Jovem5 STAR. The descents went will until SILER. This 12000 @210kts. We arrived there at 12500 @210kts. I had the altitude set to 3000 for DALLN. Normally the FLC will help correct the altitude, but not this time. I then went to VS/2000FPM no luck it would only descend 1000fpm. I slowed to170@20 degree flaps and still no luck. That's when one becomes a pilot, turn AP and ATS off throttle back and nose down. Made a nice landing. I would like to send a video, but I never know when this will happen. I will watch for the signs of this and try getting you a video. I have been watching the ASI close lately because the speed select will not always capture on climbs and descents. My fault for missing the SILER 12000 by 500ft.

Having some small issues with the CL650 speed brakes. They appear to be working okay, that is they go up and down. The problem is during descents or attempting to slow down and loose some altitude, the speed brakes do nothing. They rumble, extend up, but will not even attempt to slow the plane. I have event gone to the extreme to full deflection. I will sometimes use the speed brake for a little assistance to loose a little altitude. Question is, Am I doing something wrong, or is this the plane? (usual speed is150-200 IAS). Is it normal to ride the brakes during taxi. I need just a touch of throttle to start from being parked. after that, it stay on the brakes to keep a reasonable speed (15kts). I've let it go and it has reached speeds of 45kts NO throttle used. The last one. approach to land. At time ending my arrival finial point the plane will not slow down and will will hold a high altitude even though I set FAF altitude is set. Here again, am I missing something. Is any of this a problem? NO. Something my flight instructor told me-Fly the Plane First. The AP is nice but I have the final control.