If you’re having issues with your Carenado C210 or Piper 31 Navajo in X-Plane 12, it is likely due to compatibility problems with the SASL license system used by Carenado. These planes cannot be unlocked if installed from scratch on X-Plane 12, preventing them from being ready for use with the Reality Expansion Pack (REP).

The Issue

The SASL licensing system embedded in these aircraft is not fully compatible with X-Plane 12. As a result:

  • The planes remain locked and non-functional if installed directly into X-Plane 12.
  • This incompatibility prevents further installation of the Reality Expansion Pack.

The Solution

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

Install on X-Plane 11:

  1. Install your Carenado C210 or Piper 31 Navajo in X-Plane 11.
  2. Enter the license information to unlock the aircraft.

Copy to X-Plane 12:

  1. After successfully unlocking the aircraft in X-Plane 11, locate the aircraft’s folder in your X-Plane 11 Aircraft directory.
  2. Copy the entire aircraft folder to the appropriate Aircraft folder in X-Plane 12.

Install the Reality Expansion Pack (REP):

With the aircraft now unlocked in X-Plane 12, proceed with installing the REP as per its installation instructions.

Additional Notes for Mac Users

If you are using a Mac with an M1 or M2 processor, it is necessary to use Rosetta to ensure the Carenado SASL licensing system works correctly. To enable Rosetta:

  1. Right-click the X-Plane 12 application in Finder and select Get Info.
  2. Check the box labeled Open using Rosetta.
  3. Launch X-Plane 12 and proceed with the above steps.

This process ensures compatibility and allows you to enjoy your Carenado aircraft fully in X-Plane 12 with the Reality Expansion Pack.

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