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MSFS24 Creating payware license aircraft

LDemon

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Greetings! Is it legally permissible to develop and commercially distribute models of existing certified aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator without obtaining a license or written permission from the rights holder to use the aircraft’s design, appearance, trademarks, and brand name?How do small studios or solo developers release licensed aircraft in the marketplace - do they actually pay royalties to the manufacturer, or is there another mechanism that allows them to do so?"
 
" do they actually pay royalties to the manufacturer, or is there another mechanism that allows them to do so? "

The legit ones do exactly that, or at least get permission, Royalties arent 'required' just permission

there is no mechanism that allows indi or small devs, or anyone for that matter, to commit Piracy

the only thing that 'allows them to do this' is ...
companies that hold rights simply cant afford to chase everyone, and for a small indi they may not be able to even recover the legal fees just to get a Cease and Desist order
so they tend to only go after bigger companies with more sales, or for small stuff that may make their product/service look bad

that does not make it right to do so, its still Piracy

disclaimer
Im not a lawyer and that is just an Opinion
 
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FSDeveloper doesn't give legal advice, and we don't condone discussions about it. If in doubt, seek a lawyer, and act in a manner that protects yourself.
Sending a letter or email to a company to get permission doesn't take much effort. A YES answer is a yes, and anything else is a NO.
 
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