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Software License Levels

Choose the license level that best fits your simulation needs

License Information

All Mindstar Aviation licenses are perpetual licenses with lifetime updates. Once you purchase a license, you own it forever and will continue to receive all future updates at no additional cost.

Installation

Each license level allows installation on multiple aircraft as specified. You can install and uninstall the software as many times as needed on the allowed number of aircraft.

Support

All license levels include email support. Advanced and Professional editions receive priority support with faster response times. Professional edition users also have access to direct communication channels with our development team.

Pricing for Simulator Manufacturers

For simulator manufacturers bundling our software into a retail simulator, the price for both Advanced and Professional licenses is based on a percentage of the full retail price of the simulation device in which they are being bundled or used. In addition to the percentage calculation, each edition has a "minimum licensing price" in effect regardless of the simulator's retail price. Use the pricing calculator to help estimate your cost. For additional information about bundling into retail simulators, contact us.

Governmental Certification (FAA, CAA, etc)

Customers seeking governmental certification of any kind for their simulator, in any country, must purchase a Professional license. You must also comply with certain additional regulatory and contractual requirements as described in our professional license agreement. Contact us for Professional Licenses.

Features Chart for Basic, Advanced, and Professional

BasicAdvancedProfessional
Avionics intended for home use on a simple desktop or laptop computerUsing more than the designated percentage of events (in the G1000.INI or GNS.INI) in any of the following classes of events:If any of the following items is true, you must upgrade to the Professional Edition:
  • # of Common Events > 80%
  • # of PFD Events > 80%
  • # of MFD Events > 80%
  • # of RFD Events > 80%
  • # of Audio Events > 80%
  • # of AFCS MFD Events > 50%
  • # of AFCS Panel Events > 50%
  • # of Keypad Events > 50%
  • # of Failures > 20%

Any level of government certification

Simulator retail price exceeds $16,600 USD

Using 5 or more monitors or using Professional VR headsets

Any Private Labeling (using BitmapsFile option in INI file)

Using any of the following control events in the G1000.INI:

  • HDG_BUG_SET
  • ALT_BUG_SET
  • FAIL_AP_CONTROLLER_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_SERVOS_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_PITCH_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_ROLL_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_PITCH_TRIM_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_YAW_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_UP_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_DOWN_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_AILERON_LEFT_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_AILERON_RIGHT_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_RUDDER_LEFT_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_RUDDER_RIGHT_TOGGLE
  • FAIL_AP_CONTROLLER_SET
  • FAIL_AP_SERVOS_SET
  • FAIL_AP_PITCH_SET
  • FAIL_AP_ROLL_SET
  • FAIL_AP_PITCH_TRIM_SET
  • FAIL_AP_YAW_SET
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_UP_SET
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_DOWN_SET
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_AILERON_LEFT_SET
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_AILERON_RIGHT_SET
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_RUDDER_LEFT_SET
  • FAIL_AP_MISTRIM_RUDDER_RIGHT_SET

Using any of the output or notification events emitted from the G1000 software:

  • Any "OUTPUT" Events
  • Any "FAILURE_STATUS" Events

Note: A professional version of avionics can *only* utilize a professional version of RealNav

Basic Edition
  • Full G1000 or GNS 430/530 functionality
  • Single aircraft installation
  • All standard features
  • Email support
  • Lifetime updates
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Advanced Edition
  • Everything in Basic Edition
  • Install on up to 5 aircraft
  • Advanced customization options
  • Priority email support
  • Access to beta features
  • Lifetime updates
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Professional Edition
  • Everything in Advanced Edition
  • Unlimited aircraft installations
  • Commercial use license
  • Premium support with direct access
  • Custom development consultation
  • Early access to new products
  • Lifetime updates
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