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February 23, 2024
What’s new in X-Plane 12.1.0 – oh boy…
X-Plane 12.1.0 is packed with new features and improvements. Let’s get a rundown! As most of you know, the X-Plane […]
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February 7, 2024
Introducing: The X-Plane Store
Introducing: The X-Plane Store! We’re taking the X-Plane add-on experience to the next level by creating a marketplace where developers […]
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October 3, 2023
Coming in X-Plane 12.0.8 and beyond – Roadmap Update
Hey X-Plane Community and Greetings from the Team! Thomson here. Now that X-Plane 12.07 is shipping for all, I wanted […]
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New in X-Plane 11
You asked. We listened.
Photometric Lighting Engine
Light brightness, intensity, spread, and more – all computed in real time with the laws of physics.
3D Water
Gorgeous global water rendering, complete with wave height controls and floatplane interaction based on feedback from expert pilots.
Seasonal Effects
Tree color and leaf coverage vary to show season – snow accumulates, too!
Tropical Water Colors
Gorgeous, geographically-aware water colors.
3D Forests and Vegetation
Large variety of 3D trees with variation of species, size, and seasonal effects. They even sway in the wind.
Ambient Sounds
The entire world now comes to life with FMOD sound – birds in the forest, cars in the cities and of course, ground service vehicles.
Robinson R22 Beta II
The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two-seat, two-bladed, single-engine light utility helicopter that has been in production since 1979. It has a cruise speed of 96 kn and a range of 209 nmi. It has been popular as a primary rotorcraft trainer, a livestock management tool, and for radio broadcasting.
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Our Fleet of Aircraft
The Cessna Citation X is an American business jet produced by Cessna that made its maiden flight in 1993. The Citation X was the first aircraft from Cessna to use a Rolls-Royce engine and fully integrated avionics.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. It made its first deployment in 1974 with the U.S. Navy, and was retired in 2006. It has a max speed of Mach 2.34, a range of 1,600 nmi, and a ceiling of 53,000 ft.
DetailsAirbus A330-300
The Airbus A330 is a medium-size, wide-body aircraft, with two engines that was introduced in 1987. The A330-300 variant has a cruise speed of Mach 0.82, a range of 11,750 km / 6,350 nmi, and typically carries 277 passengers.
DetailsCirrus SR22
The Cirrus SR22 is a single-engine four- or five-seat composite aircraft built by Cirrus Aircraft. The SR22 series is the most-produced GA aircraft of the 21st century and makes up over 30% of the entire piston aircraft market.
DetailsPiper PA-18 Super Cub
The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a two-seat, single-engine monoplane introduced in 1949. It’s known for its ability to takeoff & land in very short distances, as well as its unmatched ability to handle harsh environments. It has a cruise speed of 100 kn and a range of 460 mi/740 km. Bush pilots love the Super Cub for STOL and off-airport operations.
DetailsLancair Evolution
The Lancair Evolution is an American pressurized, low wing, four-place, single engine light aircraft supplied as an amateur-built kit, first delivered in 2008. It can carry 3 passengers 1,027 nm with a maximum speed of 300.0 kn. Our Evolution was modeled directly after the aircraft of our Founder, Austin Meyer – N844X.
DetailsVan's Aircraft RV-10
The Van’s Aircraft RV-10 is a four-seat, single-engine, low-wing airplane, first delivered in 2003. It can carry 3 passengers 825 mi/1,328 km with a cruise speed of 171 kn. In real life, the RV-10 is sold as an assembly kit to homebuilders.
DetailsCessna 172SP
The Cessna 172SP is a single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft with a tricycle landing gear. It has a cruise speed of 122 knots and a range of 696 nautical miles. More C172s have been built than any other aircraft, making it the most successful plane in history.
DetailsAero-Works Aerolite 103
The Aerolite 103 is a single seat, high-wing, pusher configuration ultralight aircraft that was introduced in 1997. It is sold as an assembly kit aircraft that can take between 60-80 hours to complete the airframe.
DetailsBeechcraft King Air C90
The King Air is a twin turboprop plane produced by Beechcraft. It was the first turboprop and has outsold all its competitors. The King Air can seat up to 7 passengers, has a cruise speed of 226 knots and a range of 1,321 nm.
DetailsBoeing 737-800
The Boeing 737 is a narrow-bodied, short- to medium-range airliner. It has 10 variants that can carry 85 to 215 passengers. It is the best-selling commercial jet airliner and has been in continuous production since 1967.
DetailsBeechcraft Baron 58
The Beechcraft Baron 58 is light, long-body, twin-engine piston aircraft that sits at the top of the light aircraft hierarchy. It cruises at 200 knots with a range of 942 nautical miles.
DetailsCirrus Vision SF50
The Vision SF50 is a single-engine, very light jet aircraft manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft. The first prototype was shown in 2008 and the first flight occurred later that same year. The Vision can seat 6 passengers and has a cruise speed of 300 knots.
DetailsMcDonnell Douglas MD-80
The MD-80 is a twin-engine, short- to medium-range commercial jet airliner that was introduced in 1980. It is primarily used for frequent, short-haul flights and can accommodate between 130 to 172 passengers with a cruise speed of 504 miles per hour.
DetailsSchleicher ASK 21
The ASK 21 is a mid-wing glider aircraft that seats two in a tandem arrangement, with a T-tail and a body made of glass-reinforced plastic. This glider has been in production since 1979 and makes a great training glider.
DetailsSikorsky S-76
The Sikorsky S-76 is a commercial utility helicopter with twin turboshaft engines, four-bladed main and tail rotors and retractable landing gear. The S-76 was the first Sikorsky helicopter designed for commercial, rather than military, use and can seat 12 passengers. It cruises at 155 knots and has a range of over 400 nautical miles.
DetailsStinson L-5 Sentinel
The Stinson L-5 is a World War II-era tail-dragger aircraft that was typically used for observation. It can carry a pilot and observer in a tandem-seating configuration with a range of 375 statue miles.
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X-Plane 12 features completely reimagined weather, clouds, trees, wind, light, seasons, and more. It’s an unparalleled flight simulation experience for anyone who wants to feel the thrills and real-world challenges of flying.
X-Plane 11 B747 Landing at Sunset
X-Plane 11 B747 Overhead Panel
X-Plane 11 Cessna 172SP
X-Plane 11 MD-80
X-Plane 11 King Air C90B Cockpit
X-Plane 11 Sikorsky S76
X-Plane 11 B737 with Service Trucks
X-Plane 11 European Autogen
X-Plane 11 Weather Settings UI
X-Plane 11 KSEA Location Map
X-Plane 11 Flight Configuration UI
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