As of mid-2026, this is a known issue for users who have not applied the final v1.1.3 or later patch or who are running the aircraft in an unsupported simulator environment (e.g., P3D v5/v6 without proper updates).
Despite the fix in v1.1.3, users still report this error due to:
To fix this and get your Dreamliner back in the air, follow these steps: 1. Update to the Latest Version beta 9 has expired qualitywings 787
Fixing the "Beta 9 Has Expired" Error for the QualityWings 787
The “Beta 9 has expired” error for QualityWings 787 is a left in early retail builds, fixed in v1.1.3. For users on P3D v4 or FSX , the solution is to obtain and apply the v1.1.3 patch (or full installer) from archival sources. For users on P3D v5 or v6 , the error indicates fundamental incompatibility – there is no permanent fix; you must switch to a different 787 add-on. As of mid-2026, this is a known issue
: Set the calendar year back to 2017 or 2018 (the active period for the QW 787 beta phase).
If you try these fixes and still run into trouble, let me know: For users on P3D v4 or FSX ,
suggest switching to a different livery and waiting 30 seconds for the gauges to initialize properly. Product Status & Support Version History
Sometimes, Windows security structures copy old, expired Beta 9 gauge files into a hidden cache folder called the VirtualStore. Even if you install a newer version, the simulator might keep reading the old, expired beta files from this cache. Press the Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog box. Type %localappdata%\VirtualStore and press .