The plan is payware, but nothing is set in stone at the moment. As for Honda, that will be addressed at a later time when it’s appropriate.
On a different note, I can say as a tester/helper, this bird is absolutely a blast to fly and about as high-fidelity as they get. I have no doubt this plane will achieve legendary status in MSFS.
Top of the list in the FAQ section of their Discord server:
F.A.Q.
**1. Freeware or payware?
** Payware.
**2. ETA?
** No release date, but currently in beta. If any rough timeframe had to be given, Q1 2022
**3. Are there typed Hondajet pilots working in the alpha?
** Yes. We have 2 typed pilots and an employee in the Hondajet factory.
**4. Will there be liveries upon release/with release?
** Yes. Work on liveries has already begun.
**5. Study level???
** If you are familiar with the aircraft, it will operate as it does day to day. 1 in a million operations won’t be modeled but things that pop up every so often will be modeled.
**6. How many people are on the dev team?
** Just @Marwan Gharib, who does the modeling+texturing+coding+flight dynamics.
**7. Compatible with the WT G3000?
** Yes. The code has been done in a “plug-and-play” design, so there should be no conflicts.
**8. What’s your work history?
** Marwan is a project manager for healthcare projects as a day job, 10 years of 3D modeling experience. Simmer since 2005 and dev since 2017 but no prior releases.
**9. What code is being used?
** JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and XML.
**10. VNAV?
** Yes, VNAV will be present. In addition, the systems work in tandem with the WT G3000, so the package will evolve in functionality as Working Title does.
**11. How can I test?
** A beta with more users is not too far off; your best bet is looking in discussion-and-feedback or wip-previews for an announcement of it.
So, Marwan has literally polished up the planes (seriously, it looks incredible, take a look below).
Regarding payware, that’s the plan.
Release date: Although the FAQ said Q1 was the hopeful plan, it was never a firm commitment. As such, adopt the popular adage in development: “it’s done when it’s done.” It’s getting MUCH closer, though!
If you haven’t already, join up on the discord for latest info and HondaJet talk! The MG Hondajet
On a side note, I plan to stream the HondaJet later tonight (around 0100 UTC) on Twitch: Twitch
YES!
A Very Light Jet (VLJ), its a category of small business jets seating four to eight people.
VLJs are considered the lightest business jets and are approved for single-pilot operation.
FlightFX and Marwan Gharib Reach Publishing Agreement to get the aircraft released faster due to Partner Applications taking more than a 2 year process.
Yup; same dev, same beta testing team, but publishing under the FlightFX product line for speed purposes but also visibility/largest audience. The price point is set at $24.99, but note this does NOT mean we have been approved by Honda; hence the Hondajet being “debranded” as the HJet for the present moment. I encourage all of you to join the FlightFX discord here: FlightFX
This project went completely quiet after the info that the dev partnered up with FlightFX. No showcases anymore, no info, no nothing. Last info on the release was that it was pushed from end of April to early days of May. We’re moving towards the end of the month.