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I have to agree with the above statements. I have several planes rotting in the hanger because of updates promised and never delivered. The Challenger 650 desperately needs the weather radar to function and properly. It appears that the plane was made for X-Plane 11 originally and changed to woke with X-plane 12. Laminar Research has made giant strides is the improvement of the Flight Simulator and I truly believe it should the plane developer to bring that experience to their customers. Laminar has created a real time weather with cloud condition for your flight route. The Weather Radar is not just a color changing screen to look at, but critical flight data to avoid dangerous weather ahead. Would you really get on a commercial flight knowing the plane did not have radar heading into sever weather. Yes, this aircraft is very much in need of updates. Not become complacent with your thinking I'm good and so is my plane. Since the CL650 has no Weather Radar maybe a price reduction to $70 US Dollars is needed. Laminar is working overtime on their planes. UPDATE NEEDED: The cabin switch (Mics Lts) on the overhead panel does nothing. What is this switch for? The anti ice switch for the Wing works backwards. To move the switch down you must direct the switch up. Therefore, to move the switch up you need to direct the switch down.

Are there any planes to update the challenger 650 to have weather radar? Seems everything is simulated, it would be disappointing not to have the weather radar.

I have started flying the Challenger 650 again after a year or so, and have been unable to get the ground terrain and weather radar to function. I have tried different setups without luck. I have also noticed that the PFD and MFD nav rose seem connected. If I change one side it also changes the other side.

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.