Ultimate BAe146/Avro RJ Collection - Release Plan

[Corey]

Hello folks,

Since the end of Q3 is coming closer, let us give you a little bit more information on the release of the BAe146/Avro RJ.

As I already indicated in some posts, we unfortunately won't be able to release at the end of September (end of Q3). To be honest, we underestimated some tasks of this project.
Overall I'd see the Avro Variant at about 95%, it's the last 5% which take the longest though.
Rather than making the mistake of a somewhat rushed release, we hope you understand that we prefer to take our time and do it properly instead.

Additionally, we decided to split up the release (not the package). What does this mean for you?

Release Stage 1:
Avro RJ70, RJ85 and RJ100 for FS9

Release Stage 2:
Avro RJ70, RJ85 and RJ100 for FSX

Release Stage 3:
BAe146-100, -200 and -300 for FS9 and FSX

The reason for this is the sheer size of this package. If we decided to release all at once, that would mean
we would throw three different panels with two different FMCs and two different Autopilot logics as well as six different exterior
models at our beta testers. All this for two Platforms (FS9 and FSX).

We decided that it's just too overwhelming for both, the beta crew and us to handle the workload.

Note:
Right from the beginning the product will be sold at the full price. All updates will come at no cost afterwards.
We know that some won't like the idea and might be afraid of never getting the promised updates.
For those we strongly recommend to wait until the complete product is available!

Timeframe-wise we're looking at a release of Stage 1 towards the end of Q4. You'll find out when beta testing starts.

[Ben F.]

Thanks for the update Corey!

[Renzo Marcus]

Lovely news! Thanks guys!

[adsuk]

Thanks guys!

[Bry]

Just wondered on a little clarification

As I already indicated in some posts, we unfortunately won't be able to release till the end of September (end of Q3).

Now, are you literally saying the first stage will be released at the end of September?
If so, there hardly seems to be an 'unfortunately' about that! That'd be great news and even if it is the 'end' of Q3, surely no one would be disappointed.

Or did you mean that "unfortunately we won't be able to release at the end of September (end of Q3)"?
That would make more sense.
Just checking!

EDIT: Nevermind, saw that little bit at the end about the end of Q4. Might suggest altering that line earlier in the post to avoid confusion! =)

No bad thing. The release schedule for video games is hectic enough from September through to November, with many games such as Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, Batman: Arkham City, Gears of War 3, F1 2011, Forza 4, Elder Scrolls 5 and Battlefield 3 hitting the shelves

[Lars]

Might suggest altering that line earlier in the post to avoid confusion! =)

Changed that line. Thx.

Lars

[groundwolf]

Fine by me how your doing it QualityWings I really want this one done right so take your time in my opinion, and from what I have seen the wait will be more than worth it ! count me in for the first package release I can wait for the others no problems

[Nils]

Count me in as an customer for Stage 1!
Any Idea how much it will cost?

[NickP]

I've just dusted down my copy of FS9, re-installed it, loaded FS91upd.. I'm ready.....
Nick.

[luispotter]

Count with me too, can't wait can't wait can't wait!, i think it would be my christmas present Haha.

[cosnowboarder777]

When can we expect the release for fsx?

[Lars]

When can we expect the release for fsx?

We don't know yet...obviously not within 2011. We plan to wrap things up quickly though.
It all depends on how well the conversion goes and which issues arise. You never know what FSX throws at you

Lars

[cosnowboarder777]

Thanks for the update, looking forward to it!

[ca177]

Will we be able to look through the windows into the passenger cabin in the fsx version?

[Lars]

Not disclosed yet but very likely.

Lars