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General Requirements

Minimums:

• Microsoft FSX, Steam FSX, Prepar 3D V2 or V3.
• A microphone if you intend to use Voice Control.  Otherwise you can use Button Control.

Required Aircraft: Majestic Dash 8 Q400 

Version: 1.009 or later

For more information, please visit Majestic Software at: http://majesticsoftware.com/mjc8q400/

You can download the latest Q400 hotfixes and updates from wherever you purchased the Q400.

Speech Recognition Requirements (Voice Control only):

• XP users must install SAPI if it's not already installed. 
• Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 and Windows 10 users, particularly those from outside the United States, must be able to set their Speech Recognition language setting to ENGLISH - US.  Please consult the Speech Recognition Setup page for more information. 

Recommended (Voice Control only):

• USB headset.
• Windows 7 - 64 bits or Windows 8 - 64 bits or Windows 10.

1. A generic, no-name brand USB headset is usually sufficient.  An expensive, noise-cancelling headset is a plus, but it's hardly necessary.  FS2Crew highly recommends USB headsets because they are much easier to configure and setup compared to the old style 'plug-in-a-jack' type headsets.
2. Windows 7 64 and Windows 8 handles memory much better than XP or Vista.  If you're still using XP or Vista, FS2Crew recommends upgrading to Windows 7 64.  In addition, if you have a non-English version of Windows, FS2Crew recommends that you purchase Windows 8 from Microsoft as it easily allows you to install the required English - US voice pack.
3. If you cannot meet the requirements for Voice Control, you can still use Button Control.