Open Beta Program

This program aims to collect feedback from a broader user base. Get early access to the pre-release versions of our products and help us ensure they are stable even after our lates updates.

ERJ FAMILY 2.0 - Open Beta Active

Latest Version: ERJ FAMILY v2.1.0-rc2

Released on 26th March 2026
Full release notes can be found here

Work in progress Disclaimer

Our open beta allows you to test our latest features and fixes before they are officially released
Install at your own risk, all betas are Work in progress and you may encounter issues or crashes

USE THE LATEST SKUNKCRAFTS UPDATER 3.2

You must update using Skunkcrafts Updater 3.2 ! Older versions won’t properly clear outdated files.

activating products

You will have to reactivate your product every time you try a new version
Please reach out to us through the contact form if you run out of activations

We always need your feedback!

With every new beta version you try, please answer the question below based on your results:

Can we release this version, or did anything significant stop you from finishing a flight?

YES

If you completed your flight, please select one of these options:

Yes, you can release this version. Tested on Windows

Yes, you can release this version. Tested on Mac

Yes, you can release this version. Tested on Linux

NO

Critical issue - This version should not be released

Click here to tell us why you couldn't complete your flight

Critical bugs could be one of the following:

X-Plane crashing
The autopilot suddenly not follow the route
The FMS not loading the flight plan correctly
Your computer combusting into flames

The Open Beta Program is not intended for reporting minor bugs. We have our internal beta testing team which ensures the new features work as intended or you can submit minor bugs in our bug report forum.

How do I participate?

Every customer can use the SkunkCrafts Updater to access the beta channel of their product. The updater allows you to access the beta versions, or backroll to the last stable version in seconds.

- All our betas can only be accessed via the SkunkCrafts Updater.
- The updater allows you to easily update to the beta using the updater.
- It also allows you to backroll to the production (store) version.
1. Make sure you see a skunkcrafts_updater_beta.cfg file in your E-Jets product folder. If not, please run the updater to get it.
2. Open the Skunkcrafts Updater, locate the E-Jets Family product, and enable the Beta channel.
3. Press on "Check available updates" - If a new beta is available, you will see it listed.
4. Click on "Update and repair Addon" and wait until the Status shows "All files successfully updated or repaired"
5. Click on "Reload configuration". Confirm that the Version now shows the beta version
6. Then load the plane in X-Plane, re-activate, and confirm that you can see the version pop-up shows the Beta version
1. Open the Skunkcrafts Updater, locate the E-Jets Family product, and disable the Beta channel.
2. Check for available updates
3. It should list the production version is available
4. Click on “Update and repair addon”
5. Open the plane in X-Plane, reactivate, and reload the aircraft
6. Confirm that the version pop-up now shows v1.0.3 which was the last production version