Attention to detail and realism is a priority at Laminar Research. In X-Plane 11.30 we’re striking a balance between cutting edge flight model changes and stability with a new experimental flight model option in General Settings. The “use experimental flight model” checkbox allows developers and users to try the changes for quite a while before they […]
The latest Gateway airports are included in X-Plane 11.30. Artists have been making excellent use of the new resources such as ground textures and markings, as well as terminal and jetway kits, for unique airports worldwide. Here’s a small sampling of the over 1300 airports with new or improved 3D scenery in this update. Screenshots
X-Plane 11.30 introduces new facades and objects for the creation of embankments, sea-walls, piers, and docks in scenery packs. Scenery artists can use them in the same manner as the terminal and jetway kits. Check out some samples in the images below, or see this article for more details.
Here are some of our favorite add-ons from the month of November, 2018! Scenery Orbx released another UK airport for X-Plane this month – Shoreham (EGKA). This release features a classic Art Deco terminal as well as the local commuter rail line at the airport. X-Codr released an excellent model of Denver International (KDEN) this […]
X-Plane 11.30 includes two new UI features: joystick curves and large text. The new joystick curves allow you to set custom curves on any axis type. This option (pictured above) is available by clicking on the “Add Response Curve” button in the joystick settings screen. When applied to a pitch, roll, or yaw axis, this will override the global […]
X-Plane 11.30 includes a new set of landmarks for the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a major business and transport hub in the Middle East. It currently claims the prize as the location of the world’s tallest building: the Burj Khalifa. X-Plane’s latest custom scenery pack models this iconic building as […]
X-Plane 11.30 includes a new particle effect system that creates smoke, fire, mist and other ephemeral effects in the sim. Aircraft developers can now use this system to create highly customized and unique effects. Sim pilots may notice new, more realistic effects with heat and light, including updated contrails, heat blur, and wing tip trails. The […]
X-Plane 11.30 includes updates to the United States autogenerated scenery. New buildings and facades were added to increase visual variety for high rise buildings. Urban autogen ground tiles were improved, and additional street level details such as fences, bins, and new vegetation were added as well. Finally, industrial autogen was completely overhauled, again with updates […]
X-Plane 11.30 has a revised, flexible ATC voice system for improved realism. ATC commands can now be prefaced with your tail-number, your airline, flight number and more. The old system had just over 100 phrases that could be spoken. The new system already has over 50,000 and they will continue to grow with the system. […]
Here are some of our favorite addons from the month of October, 2018! Scenery Our friends at Orbx released the first part of their TrueEarth Great Britain line. This southern package includes over 40,000 square miles of South England and Wales. It even includes famous London landmarks like Buckingham Palace! Aviotek released their Dubai International […]