I have a similar issue and raised a support ticket. For me it only affects the amphibious version. The passenger version installed perfectly fine. I suspect the installer is having trouble finding files that are not included with the amhipious version. Even having long paths enables in Windows doesn'y prevent this error.

@batkizoltan Just to let you know... Even without the patch I can confirm the following: I made several flights with her flying from Wichita in Kansas, USA to Friedrichshafen in Germany. Due to the range restrictions of the airplane I took the "northern route" crossing Canada and flying over Greenland to Iceland and UK (several hops / flights). I was able to tackle severe storms with very low temperatures (sometimes manually because the AP, realistically, couldn't manage any more) and I also think I had several times icing effects. However, I was always able to manage without crash... and I didn't care that much about the weather in advance ;-). The only issue I had was the cabin temperature (but this is another thread and fix is coming up). Here's what I did (please be aware I am no real pilot): 1.) Avoid moist air, namely clouds... Icing equipment shouldn't be an excuse to take needles risks. Of course many times I was not able to outclimb the clouds, etc. Then you have to rely on your Anti-ICE defenses. 2.) Use the Bypass handle if any Clouds or FOD 3.) Bleed Air always on while in climb and cruise (not for Take off and Landing !) ... and in order not to crash ... 4.) If I had any icing on the cockpit window I took the windshield and prop heat to on. But if there was any weather change (or I was coming out of the clouds)... I turned them off again... In doing so I "ensured" that I can see the icing conditions if they happen on my cockpit window and wings and reapply the procedure.

@Black-Square I would like to ask — and also kindly request — whether the upcoming update will address the glass effect and instrument reflections on the cockpit gauges, as this is currently something that is noticeably missing from the overall visual experience. I understand what the developer previously mentioned: that there are limitations on the Asobo Studio side regarding this aspect, and that this issue may not be resolved until those limitations are addressed. However, it is also visible that since release, the developers of Microsoft Flight Simulator have not really focused on this problem, and in my personal opinion, they are unlikely to do so in the future. For this reason, I would like to ask the Caravan developer to consider implementing their own solution for instrument glass effects and reflections. Even an interim or custom solution would significantly enhance immersion and visual quality for users, at least until — or if ever — Asobo addresses this limitation.

@asnamara I was thinking of doing same. Make sure the temp probe is not in direct sunlight tho...

@hangar_101 I know, but since Andy suspected that Chaseplane may be the reason that only the Copilot shows up for him but no passengers, I wanted to clarify that it does indeed work with Chaseplane installed.

@Buzz It’s not about staring at the plane from the outside, it’s about visual consistency. Since the spinners are part of the pilot's field of view, a static ice effect on a rotating part looks like a glaring oversight. Black Square is known for 'study-level' systems, so the visuals should match that level of detail. As I mentioned, Just Flight has already proven it’s possible to do it right.

@Tadeus72 said in Your favorite medium-long range cruise altitude: Thank you, often when crossing the States I actually look for a scenic route, this might be a great inspiration, will check it out. If you fly it, please let me know how you like it. I think there's one small "error" in it near the Grand Canyon, one airfield you can get into but the runway might be too short to get out of again. Of course, if you're not flying it for the VA you can skip it no problem. I've yet to fly it myself.

@09tir98 Oh, of course, thanks for the answer! I can't believe that explanation didn't cross my mind, but I guess I have spent too much time facing forward in the cockpit.

@django1489 there is icing on the windows

As MiRexer already suggested I would start with an almost empty community folder to make sure it is not caused by any other add-on.

@JayDee Thanks!

Ah bummer. I wonder if they're working on that though. Might be worth keeping an eye on it!

@Zacke I had this issue last night on my first attempt, and then I did "send to avionics" a second time and it worked. It's the only time I've tried though, so I'm not sure how consistent your issue is.