Bombardier Challenger 300 Latest Topicshttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/forum/120-bombardier-challenger-300/Bombardier Challenger 300 Latest Topicsenxp12 version?https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/273046-xp12-version/ Just wondering if there will be an xp12 version?  Running this in xp12 doesnt quite work right.

 

 

]]>273046Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:06:17 +0000Challenger 300 cockpit buildhttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/109475-challenger-300-cockpit-build/ Hello,

I started building my home cockpit today (well, i got one encoder working more or less correctly which is a success really) and i wanted to know if you guys (ddenn, any other creators) have access to physical dimensions of the instruments and other parts ?

At the moment i'm mostly interested in the glareshield (Autopilot+MFD Controls) but in the end i need all dimensions of each panel :D

I know there is the 140$ Cockpit poster from globaljetservices but i need something in pdf which i can use to 3-d print and cnc mill the given panels

 

Any help apprecieted :D

]]>109475Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:46:31 +0000Can't change cockpit viewhttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/333094-cant-change-cockpit-view/I'm not able to change the cockpit view using the arrow keys or the mouse.

When I first installed the plane I was able to but I died of hypoxia on my first flight I have not been able to change view since. I have reinstalled and downloaded and reinstalled to no avail. Any help would be appreciated

]]>333094Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:29:52 +0000Future Challenger 300 Statushttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/269992-future-challenger-300-status/ Just wandering about the future status of this bird. It's been my favorite since V10 and still flying like a baby every day. I'm more interested on future enhancement.

]]>269992Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:31:06 +0000BUZZ WHEN TAXIINGhttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/269823-buzz-when-taxiing/ why does challenger 300 buzz when taxiing

]]>269823Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:52:50 +0000X-Keypad profilehttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/331734-x-keypad-profile/If anyone is interested - I made an X-Keypad profile for the CL300 - see - https://forums.x-plane.org/files/file/95524-ddenn-bombardier-challenger-300-v2-sd-xl-plus-xp11/

]]>331734Fri, 30 May 2025 16:00:19 +0000How to Assign NAV Button to Joystickhttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/315987-how-to-assign-nav-button-to-joystick/ I can't seem to figure out how to assign the autopilot NAV button to a joystick button.  I'm not referring to NAVSRC, but rather the NAV button between FD and HDG.  Any help will be appreciated.

Flying in XP11.

Thanks,
Paul

]]>315987Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:04:53 +0000Nav data invalid entryhttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/309019-nav-data-invalid-entry/ I am using the current airac cycle of my navigraph subscription and when i plug in the airport i wish to fly from (KCRQ) it gives me an invalid entry. Airports in near vacinity of KCRQ work as well as other aircraft in my hangar.

Any ideas on how to fix this issue if any?

Thanks in advance.

]]>309019Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:33:50 +0000Challenger 350 Winglet mod ?https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/304811-challenger-350-winglet-mod/ Bombardier Challenger 300/350 - Aircraft Recognition GuideBombardier Challenger 300/350 - Aircraft Recognition Guide

]]>304811Thu, 02 May 2024 16:04:30 +0000A loveletter to the Challenger 300https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/67024-a-loveletter-to-the-challenger-300/Small planes never really tickled my fancy. As a seasoned long haul captain I'm into the heavy metals like Peter's A380 or the absolutely magnificent 777 by Ramzess. So purchasing the Challenger 300 was really just a "shiny object" moment. Shortly after it was released I saw the picture and just bought it right away.
 
And then it sat there. Of course it looked beautiful but I didn't take her "round the block". With a range, barely enough to cross the Atlantic it just didn't really fit into my every day flight routine. Seemed like I wasted quite bit of money on a nice looking jet on which the FMC wasn't working.
 
Now, many month after blindly purchasing this plane I got a bit bored with all the worlds major airports. However, the biggies don't really go to smaller airports. An A380 fully loaded just wouldn't make it off the ground at a place like LOWL, let alone ENRA. Since I developed quite an interest for the world of business jets, god I want one, the Challenger 300 seemed to be a good fit.
 
So I took her out for that first training flight familiarising myself with all the different systems. At first I was devastated by the fact that it didn't have an auto throttle system. I hated that about the ERJ-140 and the CRJ-200. So big disappointment.
 
But then as I got to know her it didn't matter. I have never been in a (x-)plane handling so well. The throttle control is phenomenal. Even with my X52 joystick I often struggle to fine tune the throttle on my big jets. Not so on the Challenger. It's very precise and I always get thrust I want.
 
Then there's the steering as such. I consider smaller planes to be "to busy". They seem to wobble around and react too violently to any movement on my stick while a heavy metal is much slower and more controllable in my eyes. For example, I'm a terribly 737 pilot. I hardly hit the runway while I'll put each wheel of the A380 exactly down where I want it to be. Not so with the Challenger 300. It's handling allows me to hit the perfect spot each time. The ~800m runway of ENRA has become one of my favourite spots to practice that.
 
But what about in-flight behaviour. Not too bad! The lack of an auto throttle doesn't matter. All you have to take care about is to reduce thrust on occasion. The Autopilot works a little different from what I'm used to on large airliners but the principles are really all the same. After one flight you get used to it.
 
Setting frequencies and squawks is a pain I think. It's done through two knobs. One selects the desired setting the other does the actual changes. While this works great in real life it's a huge pain in the backside doing it with a cursor on the computer screen. It would be great to have an extra panel for that.
 
Another issue I have is the lack of it's own FMC computing it's own set of navigational data. I went through great length building the tools I need to operate decent online flights with the standard X-Plane FMC using current data. If I wouldn't have had those things in place already I'd be forced to go with old data taking a lot of the fun out of it.
 
Those two are the only real issues I have with this amazing plane. I'm absolutely hooked to this machine. It allows me to visit even the smallest airports, to go off-route and to really enjoy some manual control. The 3D interior is fantastic and matches the great exterior.
 
I'd like to say thank you for this plane. The Challenger 300 really is a fun plane. And even it's limited range which usually isn't enough for a hard core long hauler like me doesn't matter once you get the hang of this plane. To me, it's the perfect plane of choice when I feel like doing a short hop or I only have 6-7 hours available. It's really a work of X-Plane Art and plays in the highest league, just like the CRJ-200 and the B777-200LR.
]]>67024Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:00:14 +0000XP12 Challenger 300 No Lightshttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/293271-xp12-challenger-300-no-lights/ The 300 flies pretty well in XP12 without any mods but there are no lights. Are there any wise guys out there who can mod. this plane (with the owner's permission I guess) to get the lights going in 12. Just putting it out there...cheers

]]>293271Sat, 26 Aug 2023 23:44:09 +0000APR button on the G1000 not locking in the Aerobask DA62https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/292149-apr-button-on-the-g1000-not-locking-in-the-aerobask-da62/ Log.txt

]]>292149Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:37:00 +0000DDENN Challenger 300 V2.013 not workinghttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/249443-ddenn-challenger-300-v2013-not-working/ The aircraft will load on my Mac in X-Plane 11, but the cockpit stays dark even though the engines are running (mind you, the engine/pitot tube covers are on, chocks, etc). Also, the forward with 3D view command does nothing.

]]>249443Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:38:37 +0000How to change the images in the cabin.https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/289132-how-to-change-the-images-in-the-cabin/ I just snatched this plane while it was on sale, I noticed that there is a display in the cabin cycling though some images. I want to change them. Does anyone know how to do this? I tried digging though the files and found nothing.

]]>289132Sat, 27 May 2023 19:09:17 +0000CL300 Control Issueshttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/90777-cl300-control-issues/In this forum (and elsewhere), I have read complaints about the CL300 being overly difficult to land. I agree. I have practiced hundreds of approaches under various payload/CoG settings, landing speeds, flap configurations, and weather conditions, and still find it virtually impossible to consistently execute smooth landings in this aircraft. In particular, it seems that even mild crosswinds cause the plane to become unstable at low altitude; near touchdown I routinely experience seemingly exaggerated pitch and roll effects. Also, there is no flare out at touchdown in this plane; any attempt to pitch the nose up in standard landing configuration, even ever so slightly, leads to porpoising down the runway, and ultimately an ungraceful if not hard landing. Also, I notice that immediately after touchdown the plane is prone to nose over, or to tip sideways (leading to wingtip strikes), and/or to skid uncontrollably (presumably all due to crosswinds, even mild ones). In general, the plane flies at low altitudes as if it has no weight/mass/downward inertia whatsoever. I notice that when shooting a precision ILS approach, leaving the CL300 on AP until just before touchdown dramatically improves one's chances of executing a smooth landing. But again in my experience, trying to land this plane by hand, in any sort of weather, is typically extremely difficult (I imagine much more so than the real bird, despite Ian's reassurances to the contrary). Perhaps this is a problem with XP itself, or my particular XP installation (though I cannot imagine what this might be???). Of course pilot error is also a real possibility. I am not a real world pilot, but I think I have enough sim experience to recognize when something is badly amiss. Btw, I am running XP-10.41 and have the latest version of the CL300 from the .org store. Oh, I should perhaps also mention that I use XP's auto-throttle when flying this plane to ensure steady control over my speed when landing (ideally, I believe, around 125-130kts at touchdown under the conditions in which I normally fly).

 

So, Denis, if you happen to read this post, I implore you to recruit some expert help to correct this issue. Otherwise, I absolutely adore the CL300; it is a beautifully executed model, and everything else works swimmingly. Thanks!!!

]]>90777Tue, 17 Nov 2015 03:33:41 +0000This addon disables my car traffic on roads, any help/fixes?https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/287102-this-addon-disables-my-car-traffic-on-roads-any-helpfixes/ just bought it in sale, runs great but i get no cars moving on roads😆

]]>287102Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:07:53 +0000A few newbie questions :-)https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/286988-a-few-newbie-questions/ Just bought the Challenger 300 yesterday - an amazing bargain in the Org sale! Loving it...

I have a few questions, which maybe folks who have been flying this aircraft for some time might easily be able to answer:

1. I'd like to be able to map the FLCH, AP/YD DISK buttons (etc.) to my Saitek joystick.. I fly VR and doing this via the VR handsets is not always convenient (i.e. you need to keep your hands firmly on the yoke to fly the plane at that juncture). Any way? I can't see there's a mapping provided. There have been some really weird choices made for what can be mapped to a joystick: Toilet door open/close, but no AP disconnect or similar!

2. The AviTab is nicely placed on the yoke, but for me it's too low down: I find it very hard to see the map clearly for instance without stooping or zooming in. Is there any way the 'console' can be tilted upwards? In several other a/c I have which incorporate AviTab, it can be manipulated in that way - but I can't seem to do it in this one. Not sure if there's a 'grab' spot I cannot find..

3. Does anyone know if the real-world aircraft is quite this 'racy'? The main thing that strikes me as 'unrealistic' is the constant need to use spoilers to descend.

I think there was something else, but if there was, I can't remember what it was as I type this! I'll add it if necessary 🙂 

Thanks

]]>286988Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:49:02 +0000FAQ/Troubleshootinghttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/53029-faqtroubleshooting/ A: Please remove gizmo.plugin from \X-Plane 9\Resources\plugins\ folder. Gizmo is not compatible with sound system of CL300

Q: I'm having considerable FPS drop when switching from cockpit view to external view on Linux system.
A: Use this tip to solve the problem - [url="http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=46192"]http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=46192[/url] (was tested on Mint 9 32bit) If it does not help, please install latest openAl driver (version 1.13, tested on Gentoo)

Q: I use MAC system with a small amount of VRAM. And I having problem with FPS in the cockpit view.
A: Take a look at this post - [url="http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=46645&view=findpost&p=588342"]http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=46645&view=findpost&p=588342[/url]

Q: I installed the plane but I don't see any menus and hear no sounds. I use MAC OS 10.5.
A: Solution for the problem is here - http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=53029&view=findpost&p=589780

Q: I have very low FPS when using the CL300, gizmo plugin is removed.
A: Please try to disable Dynamic Shadows in the x-plane settings. Or you can use this version of plugin - [attachment=105575:mac.zip] Unpack the archive to the \Challenger300\plugins\xap\ directory and overwrite existing file.]]>53029Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:13:45 +0000Help with autopilothttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/74885-help-with-autopilot/I'm trying hard to find my answer, it's probably stuck away somewhere unseen to me so please excuse my question.  Scenario.

 

I'm in AP, 12 miles fm my destination, alt 10000 and speed of 150 knots.  I don't know yet how to do anything else with the 300. I'm only knowing the alt and heading for now.

 

How do I reduce alt whilst in AP please?  I mean do I have to disengage AP first?  I've tried to alter the alt knob but nothing happens. 

 

I apologise if the answer to this is as plane as the nose on my face but I would look forward/appreciate  some help from you pilots please.

 

]]>74885Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:10:52 +0000No avionics/fan sound in cockpit?https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/280952-no-avionicsfan-sound-in-cockpit/ Hi all,

I did a fresh install of this plane (V2.013) in XP11.55 from my store account, and there is no avionics/fan sound in the cockpit after applying power - it's completely silent.  I noticed 3 different avionics wav files in the /sounds/systems folder, none of which seem to play when power is supplied to the plane.  Anyone else having this problem?

Thanks,
Jim

]]>280952Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:06:29 +0000Cheaper than a decent burgerhttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/280244-cheaper-than-a-decent-burger/ I am not affiliated with developers of this plane in any way but at the price of a decent hamburger, at least an Aussie one, this fantastic bird is the deal of the year. If you are sticking with XP11 for a while I would grab it.

]]>280244Sat, 24 Dec 2022 08:04:11 +0000Bombardier challenger 300 Making the simulator close by itself on the loading screen.https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/271153-bombardier-challenger-300-making-the-simulator-close-by-itself-on-the-loading-screen/ Hey friends, I have a problem with my Bombardier Challenger 300 from DDENN,
 in relation to the current version of SAM, which I try to log in with the
 Bombardier Challenger 300 from DDENN At an airport that has SAM and the Simulator closes on the loading
 screen after i selected the Bombardier challenger 300 .

]]>271153Tue, 23 Aug 2022 23:47:26 +0000No engine sounds while flying in VRhttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/273843-no-engine-sounds-while-flying-in-vr/ Whenever I fly the Bombardier 300 in VR, the engine sounds do not work; everything else is fine. If I remember to start VR before I start X plane 11 the engine sounds are all there. The Bombardier is the only aircraft this happens with. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

]]>273843Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:45:33 +0000Challenger300 - Will not open and cause XP to crash.https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/265544-challenger300-will-not-open-and-cause-xp-to-crash/ (MAC Monteray 12.3.1)  I have now downloaded this aircraft twice from the Org store. It appears in X Plane but when 'start flight' is selected, it does not open and X Plane crashes and shuts down.  It is installed in the XP Aircraft Folder along side other payware products (which all work fine) and is visible in the file structure. The message I get on Crash is as below and I have attached a Pdf of a screen shot. Currently product is unusable so would appreciate some help / clues about how to resolve this.

Process:               X-Plane [2540]
Path:                  /Users/USER/Desktop/*/X-Plane.app/Contents/MacOS/X-Plane
Identifier:            com.laminar-research.X-Plane
Version:               11.55r2 (398)
Code Type:             X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process:        launchd [1]
User ID:               505

Date/Time:             2022-04-20 10:02:09.9329 +0100
OS Version:            macOS 12.3.1 (21E258)
Report Version:        12
Bridge OS Version:     6.4 (19P4243)
Anonymous UUID:        6819B4D7-0465-EC7F-5E61-46DE2679DCEA


Time Awake Since Boot: 5100 seconds

System Integrity Protection: enabled

Crashed Thread:        0  Main Thread  Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread

Exception Type:        EXC_CRASH (SIGILL)
Exception Codes:       0x0000000000000000, 0x0000000000000000
Exception Note:        EXC_CORPSE_NOTIFY

Termination Reason:    Namespace SIGNAL, Code 4 Illegal instruction: 4
Terminating Process:   X-Plane [2540]

Application Specific Information:
 

Screenshot 2022-04-20 at 09.53.28.pdf

]]>265544Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:09:57 +0000Warning Cabin Altitudehttps://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/269541-warning-cabin-altitude/ I just purchased V2 of the 300 at FL280 I get this warning, I cannot find a way to set the cabin altitude or do anything to stop the audio warning.

I see some posts from 2011 but nothing for this version. Can anyone tell me how to disable it, I read the manual but can't find anything I also 

looked on smart cockpit.com, any help would be appreciated

Thanks

]]>269541Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:38:52 +0000