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Ready for Departure: Happy New Year 2026!

Dear readers and fellow flight simmers, As 2025 prepares for its final landing, we want to take a moment to look back on a fantastic year of virtual aviation. The entire simFlight editorial team wishes you a smooth transition into the new year and a successful, healthy 2026. Whether you are flying high-altitude airliners or […]

X-Plane v12.3.3 Hotfix is now available

Laminar Research is pleased to announce the release of X-Plane v12.3.3, a hotfix release. Release Date: December 9, 2025 Fixes Graphics SDK This update is publicly accessible for all users. The next stop will be 12.4.0 – The C-Check Update. So named because a C-Check is a periodic inspection of an aircraft after a certain amount […]

miniCockpit Launches miniOVHD – Compact Airbus Overhead Module, Optional “Not-So-miniOVHD” Pre-Registration Opens

miniCockpit has officially introduced the miniOVHD, a compact Airbus overhead replica designed as a realistic desktop companion for the miniFCU. Priced at 189 USD (plus tax – global shipping included), the unit aims to bring overhead workflow into even the smallest cockpit setups. The device features high-resolution injection-molded switches that restore full tactile detail, custom-designed […]

ToLiss – Airbus add-ons for X-Plane – Up to 50% Off at SIMMARKET Until December 3rd

ToLiss has launched a new promotional sale at SIMMARKET, offering discounts of up to 50% on its Airbus aircraft add-ons for X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11. Known for their high-fidelity system modelling and Airbus-certified flight dynamics, the ToLiss series has become a key reference for simmers seeking accurate and reliable Airbus simulations. The promotion includes […]

X-Plane 12.3.0 – Beta 5 is now online!

X-Plane 12.3.0 | Beta 5 is now online! This update includes a number of stability fixes, and an update to airports and navdata. Release Date: October 15, 2025 Fixes and Enhancements General Aircraft Beechcraft Baron 58 ATC External Visuals Weather SDK

X-Plane 12.3.0 – Beta 4 is now online

X-Plane 12.3.0 | Beta 4 is now online! This update includes some general stability improvements. Version History Release Date: September 30, 2025 Important Upgrade Note If you are currently running X-Plane 12.3.0 Beta 3, please follow these steps to upgrade to Beta 4. macOS Users Microsoft Windows. macOS and Linux Users Fixes and Enhancements General Info from […]

Weather Radar tutorial with a Real 737 Pilot

Beginning with X-Plane 12.3+, there is a new Weather (WX) radar display with advanced behaviors available to aircraft authors. In this YouTube video below from “Flightdeck2Sim” he takes you on a flight in X-Plane 12 to showcase the brand-new weather radar in the Zibo Mod 737! In this tutorial he will show you real-world techniques he use’s in […]

Limited-Time Offer: 20% OFF All ToLiss Aircraft for X-Plane!

X-Plane pilots, here’s your chance to expand your fleet at a discount! Until Tuesday, September 2nd at 23:59 CET, SIMMARKET is offering 20% off all ToLiss aircraft. From narrow-body classics to wide-body giants, this promotion covers the full ToLiss lineup. Featured aircraft include: Whether you’re looking for the agile A319 for regional hops or the […]

X-Plane 12.3.0 Preview – Laminar Research Showcases 3D Weather Radar Upgrade

Laminar Research has released a video preview of the upcoming X-Plane 12.3.0, offering an exciting look at major improvements to the weather radar system. For the first time, X-Plane will support true 3D spatial scanning for onboard weather radar, allowing sim pilots to visualize cloud structures using tilt-adjustable, two-dimensional cross-sections. The G1000/X1000 avionics suite will […]

[video] Aerosoft – Airport Hamburg coming soon for XP12 – Official Trailer Released

Aerosoft has just released the official trailer for Airport Hamburg (EDDH), coming soon to X-Plane 12 in partnership with the talented team of Sim-Wings ! This detailed scenery features HD custom buildings, realistic vegetation, custom ground markings, and immersive night lighting. Expect animated jetways, numerous airport vehicles, and a lively apron environment. A must-have for […]

Review: Findel – Luxembourg Airport ELLX

The only international airport of Luxembourg is one of the most frequently implemented in the history of flight simulation: Christoph Rieger brought the airport (together with the visual flight airfields Noutrange and Useldange) with his then label CR Software http://www.cr-software.com first in 2000 as freeware under the title “Luxembourg Airports” for FS 2000. In 2002 […]

X-Plane – v12.2.0 Beta 5

Some day’s ago there was a new update in the Beta program for the other flightsimulator X-Plane v12. It’s now on beta 5. Here’s the forum-topic. Below the Fixes & Enhancements: Aircraft Piper PA-18 Super Cub ATC General Graphics Core Engine Graphics SDK And thanks to the YouTuber “Swiss001” you have to see this. With […]

WINGFLEX Launches the CUBE Series: A Modular Cockpit Ecosystem that includes an Overhead Panel

WINGFLEX, a company known for its expertise in professional pilot training tools, has announced the release of the CUBE Series Modular Cockpit Ecosystem. This new product line is designed for flight simulation enthusiasts who want a professional-level experience at home, even with limited space. The CUBE Series offers a collection of compact, high-quality cockpit modules […]

Little Navmap 3.0.14: The Ultimate Free Flight Planner with MSFS 2024 Support

Little Navmap (LNM) is a free and open-source program that has established itself as a comprehensive tool for flight planning, navigation, and airport information. It is compatible with a wide range of flight simulators, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11, X-Plane 12, Flight Simulator X, and Prepar3D. With the latest update to version 3.0.14, […]

X-Plane – What’s new in X-Plane 12.1.4?

There is not only Microsoft Flightsimulator, but also X-Plane. With a new version v12.1.4. The first release of 2025 is packed with exciting new stuff for newcomers and experienced users alike. To kick things off, they introduced a set of new flight lessons designed for beginners exploring the world of X-Plane for the first time […]

miniEFIS by miniCockpit – In Stock | Public Release Now

Priced at $169 USD (excluding tax and shipping), order with a discount 10% OFF with “SIMMARKET” code, or click the banner above, or click the link here. The miniEFIS by miniCockpit has officially launched to the public, offering seamless integration with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This module, designed to complement the miniFCU, enhances situational awareness […]

X-Plane – Release v12.1.2 as Final

The latest X-Plane 12 version has gone out of beta testing, and that v12.1.2 is now noted as “Final”. This v12.1.2 was listed as the “Caribbean Update”, and it was a very substantial update. Including four lovely heavy ships, and five leisure watercraft, including Austin Meyer being chased by sharks…  to highlight the Caribbean release […]

miniCockpit – miniEFIS Airbus Series Progress

The development of the miniEFIS for the miniCockpit Airbus series is making progress as the manufacturer carefully analyzes the first prototype and identifies key areas for improvement. In their detailed review, they noted that the typeface used for the “PULL STD” label needs to be more accurate to enhance the overall authenticity of the display. […]

X-Plane 12.1.0 | Beta 4 – What’s New ?

The latest X-Plane 12.1.0 Beta 4 update brings significant enhancements to the weather system, including voxel-level cloud blending to eliminate unnatural shapes, improved METAR station blending, and a rewritten weather downloader for faster updates. A new weather server enhances resiliency and allows replaying flagged weather. Additionally, world space cloud shadows improve registration with the environment, […]

Flight Procedures Simulation – FPS Embraer 190 X-Plane 12

Experience the epitome of flight simulation with the FPS Embraer 190 for X-Plane 12, developed by the skilled creators behind the acclaimed Supercritical Simulations Group. This realistic aircraft add-on offers an unparalleled level of realism, faithfully replicating the performance and functionality of the Embraer 190/195. From comprehensive FMS navigation capabilities, including VNAV/LNAV/SPEED paths and various […]

X-Plane 12.1.0 Incoming Update – New Particle Effects

X-Plane enthusiasts are in for a treat with the upcoming 12.1.0 update, which goes beyond its initially graphics-focused scope. This release showcases the X-Plane Team’s commitment to enhancing various aspects of the flight simulation experience. The graphics overhaul introduces stunning features such as cloud shadows on water, bloom lighting effects, and improved anti-aliasing options, creating […]

Aerosoft Advent Sales Part III – 25% OFF at SIMMARKET

Go to SIMMARKET where you can take advantage of an exclusive sale of Aerosoft products in their Advent Sales series. This part III offers a 25% OFF discount on many X-Plane airport sceneries for XP12, XP11 or XP10 until December 23. Do not miss this special offer to make yours the detailed sceneries in :

Just Flight – General Aviation News for X-Plane 12 with Thranda Design

Just Flight, in collaboration with Thranda Design, has unveiled a groundbreaking product line for X-Plane 12, featuring a fleet of General Aviation aircraft. Developed natively for X-Plane 12, these aircraft promise a host of new features and take full advantage of the platform’s capabilities. The Duchess Model 76 is set to be the first release, […]

X-Plane 12.08 Beta Released

X-Plane 12.08 has arrived with a host of exciting new features and improvements that enhance the flight simulation experience. One of the key highlights is the significant engine model improvements, which make aircraft performance and behavior more realistic. Additionally, the landing gear physics have been enhanced with improvements in wheel inertia, weld modeling, and ABS […]

Aerosoft Sale 30% OFF X-Plane Airports at SIMMARKET

Aerosoft runs an exclusive Sale 30% OFF all their X-Plane airports available at SIMMARKET until August 14th. You can purchase for example Milano Malpensa, Bergamo, Berlin Brandenburg, Istanbul, London Heathrow, Madrid, Bercelona, Genova and More. Complete your airports shopping with the realistic Airbus series of ToLiss for X-Plane 11/12, featuring their popular models A319, A320neo, […]

iniBuilds – A300-600R(F) and A300 Beluga XP12 Update

Existing owner of the iniBuilds Airbus A300-600R(F) or of the A300 Beluga in X-Plane 11 or new flight simmer in X-Plane 12 ? The developers team recently made their advanced airliners packages compatible with the latest version of Laminar Research flight simulator. You can update for free your existing products, or you can order as […]

FunnerFlight – San Diego Scenery for X-Plane 11/12

FunnerFlight’s San Diego Scenery for X-Plane 11/12, available at SIMMARKET, is an excellent add-on that aviation enthusiasts and gamers will surely enjoy for their flight in South California. This package is a triple scenery because it includes 2 airports, San Diego KSAN and the Naval Air Staton North Island KNZY) plus the Naval Base San […]

X-Plane 12 Update – Airbus A330 MCDU Added

Among the numerous fixes and enhancements provided by the latest public Beta version 12 .05b1 released by Laminar Research for X-Plane 12, you will find the anticipated MCDU for the Airbus A330. The airliner includedin the default stock of aircraft will have now many more features to explore and enjoy during your next virtual flights […]

X-Plane 12 – Release Final Version and Cirrus SR22 Tutorial [Video]

Laminar Research announce the official release of the final version X-Plane 12.00 ! Get the installer and free demo on their website here. Their YouTube channel has also an interesting tutorial video to practice approach and landing with the Cirrus SR22 equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics.

X-Plane 12 Official Trailer

As X-Plane 12 betas are still flowing in, the final version is nearing completion. In partnership with AviationLads, they decided it was the right time to publish their official trailer to promote the new flight simulator version developed by Laminar Research. Let’s take a look at the following features introduced in X-Plane 12. For more […]

simMarket Newsletter – Special X-Plane

simMarket newsletter is one way to receive direct information from the store, their products selection is sent to the customers e-mail. Join them and subscribe for free here. This week, they introduced X-Plane products, including for example the new scenery of London Heathrow EGLL for X-Plane 12 designed by iniBuilds Origami Studios.

X-Plane 12 – Early Access Available

The Early Access version of X-Plane 12 is officially released to the public : order and download from the official website x-plane.com , for sale at USD 59.99. It includes also a serial key for the previous version X-Plane 11. You can also try the free demo first if you want. The homepage introduces the […]

X-Plane 12 – Imminent Release

It’s not probably at the official website of X-Plane.com that you will find, right now, more information on the imminent release of their new flight simulator X-Plane version 12. They are working on setting the page to welcome the release. Meanwhile, you can follow their X-Plane Official Twitter account for example. The Public Beta may […]

X-Plane 12 Development Update

Laminar Research is getting close to open the Early Access to the new version 12 of X-Plane. Their blog gives a lot of details on the technical and visual innovations, the simulator world content in terms of airports and aircraft fleet by default, and about how is planned the keys delivery, platform. The “3D water […]

Aerosoft – Black Friday at simMarket 25% OFF X-Plane Sceneries

Nearly 60 quality airports and sceneries for X-Plane, that’s the big offer launched by Aerosoft at simMarket for the Black Friday. Save 25% OFF on almost the whole range of airports that include Zurich, Rome, Nuremberg, Lugano, Seychelles and many more. Enter the showroom here. Valid until November 30th.

ToLiss – A321 X-Plane Update

After the A319 in X-Plane,  the A321 of ToLiss received its update too. It benefits of the same improvements : the PFD, ND drawing performance, RAD NAV page reworked… and FMOD sounds support. The complete changelog v1.1 is copied below. Major new features: Sound system fully transitioned to FMOD sounds including new sounds such as […]

X-Plane 11.50 Official Update with Vulkan / Metal

Laminar Research announce the release of their final update  v11.50 for X-Plane After many months of beta-testing and integration development, Vulkan (PC) and Metal (Mac) are the new rendering APIs used by the graphics card for faster and enhanced visuals, instead of OpenGL. Most users should display higher framerates and less stutters when flying. Use […]

Aerosoft – New Products for X-Plane 11

Aerosoft launched quality sceneries again for X-Plane 11, a mix of Holiday airport destination, and beautiful little islands with detailed airfields. Click on the following links to get directed to their respective product page at simMarket. AIRPORT BARCELONA XP X-PLANE 11 : The popular Spanish airport LEBL with PBR ground textures, 4200 sq. km of […]

Aviator For X-Plane 11

Useful utility for X-Plane 11, with Aviator you can use your mobile device as a secondary monitor where you can display a moving map, lights switches, weather settings, COM/NAV radio panel, views control panel and more. Read more about Aviator at simMarket.

X-Plane Update v11.35

Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane flight simulator franchise, is proud to announce the latest update of X-Plane, version 11.35, an incremental update of its flagship desktop simulation product, X-Plane 11. Over the years it has always been the policy of Laminar Research to continually improve X-Plane, providing the most realistic flight simulation available, with […]

X-Plane v11.30 Pics

Let’s share some pics taken by Laminar Research before they release the latest version 11.30 of X-Plane. Since it’s available for the public, check by yourself the Autogen improvements in US, the landmarks in Dubai, the new ATC voice systems, and many more items in the update content according to the release notes.

FSXcenery – KPIH, KMTH and KGFK in XP11

FSXcenery group have started to build their X-Plane 11 airports collection in USA with three new sceneries : KPIH Pocatello Regional, KMTH Florida Keys Marathon and KGFK Grand Forks ND. DIscover each of them at simMarket at their respective product page.

HSimulators – Greenland Sceneries Version 3 for X-Plane

The Greenland mesh V3 completes the global scenery of X-Plane, and installs two Earth orbital textures according to the altitutde of flight. CFS Alert is a settlement scenery with its extreme airport, for X-plane 10/11 too. The northern American airbase of Thule is also reproduced with its airport, buildings and intercontinental missiles ramp launcher.

X-Plane 11 – DVD or Download ?

If you don’t like to wait after purchase, prefer the download version of X-Plane 11 at simMarket. The boxed product on DVD is now also available in store to avoid you to download 60 Gb. In all cases, the Aerosoft Edition will get you the latest generation flight simulator with three detailed airports included : Lugano, […]

HSimulators – North Canada Mesh V1 X-Plane 10/11

With HSimulators, it’s now possible to upgrade the mesh of the North Canada in X-Plane version 10 and 11. In the coming weeks and months, HSimulators will develop the volume 2 to cover the rest of Canada and to install detailed airports on this accurate basis.

Alabeo – PA31 Chieftain 350 X-Plane 10/11

It’s equipped with the G500 gauge of Alabeo, and their PA31 Chieftain 350 pack comes with two models : the commuter and standard. X-Plane pilots will quickly note the compatibility with the new version 11 of the flight simulator, and the 64bit mode.

Aerosoft – Berlin-Tegel XP 10/11

Explore the photoreal scenery of Berlin-Tegel EDDT in X-Plane 10 or 11. Aerosoft raised the quality with advanced features that include animations, night effects and tiny details on the buildings roofs.

Another Release From Carenado This Week, But For X-Plane

httpv://youtu.be/YiXEDhFEmjg The HD Series of Carenado has a parallel existence for X-Plane, and it has been completed with the PA34 Seneca V. It’s directly compatible with the latest X-Plane 11, and the previous X-Plane 10.50 or higher. It requires a 64bit version of the flight simulator, but no matter what is your system OS : […]

X-Plane 11 – Content and Hardware specs

Browsing the Internet on different websites let us gather here and for you more information about X-Plane 11. The above video shows you how the environment effects will look in the new version, thanks to the new lighting, reflections and fog effects. Other efforts will be seen in city design in Europe, with new buildings and route […]

X-Plane 11 – Animated Ground Vehicles

httpv://youtu.be/gMoBc2hcrcY New in X-Plane 11 to be available in a few days, various dynamic services vehicles will come around your aircraft. Baggage tugs, baggage loader, fuel tanker, catering truck, pushback truck and even more can be called to serve your plane.

Aerosoft – Frankfurt Egelsbach XP

Don’t think only about Frankfurt Main EDDF. Coded EDFE in ICAO airports repertory, Egelsbach is located a little bit further in the South of Frankfurt city. This little airport is much more oriented to general aviation flights than EDDF, although it’s also decently equipped with a 4593 feet long asphalt runway with ILS to receive larger aircraft too. Find […]

Drzewiecki Design – Moscow City XP

Believe in Drzewiecki Design experience when they design large cities sceneries, and make this new pack yours : Moscow City XP for X-Plane 10. Of course, the Metropolitan area of the Russian capital is modelled in great detail with thousands of custom buildings, but there are also heliports and 7 lite airports included.

Ramzzess’ 767-300ER update

The Boeing 767-300ER by Ramzzess for X-Plane improved again with its last update. A new click system, improvements to the FMS and Autopilot systems have also been added. Check the full update content here.

Justsim – LOWI Innsbruck for X-Plane

The latest Austrian airport by Justsim, Innsbruck LOWI FSX P3D, is currently the most popular scenery at simMarket. X-Plane pilots have now also their chance to enjoy the beautiful landscape and airport details, with X-Life Traffic and World Traffic compatibility.

SkyMaax Pro v3.2.2

Since its version 3.1 SkyMaax Pro has advanced features like light illumination of clouds, variation in cloud shapes and accurate cloud altitudes. For this weathers solution in X-Plane, there’s a new update 3.2.2 that brings adjusted METAR parsing code or slight adjustments of cumulus clouds.

PMDG – DC-6 now for X-Plane / Mac

As promised by PMDG, their DC-6 Cloudmaster for X-Plane can now be used on Mac OS systems too. It is sold as a separate product, you choose either for Windows or for Mac : check it out at PMDG website. Windows users get an updated version by downloading again the new installer to set up over their […]

Digital Design – LOWS Salzburg for X-Plane

Following their policy, Digital Design adapted the Austrian scenery of LOWS Salzburg for X-Plane ! “Optimized for excellent performance”, it’s also compatible with X-Life traffic.

X-Plane 11 preview at FlightSimCon 2016

httpv://youtu.be/oMJIkoNA4_0 This is the integral video of X-Plane presentation that starts with the next update v10.50 preview we have already covered in an earlier announcement here. The presentation included also a preview video of the next generation X-Plane 11 (it starts about 39 min 30), to show the new user interface for instance.

X-Plane 10.50 update preview

If you visit X-Plane developers’ blog, you will see a new pic of X-Plane in its future version 10.50. In the next update, the team is working on night effects enhancement, and another improvement on the Autogen buildings especially in the US urban areas. Scenery makers will also be able to manage static aircraft at the parking […]

Freeware : Let L-410 for X-Plane

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEpOkoPd9t8 Manufactured by Let Kunovice, a Czech company, fly the Let L-410 thanks to the Free package that you can download here. You will even be able to fly the freight and the passengers variants, all of them are made for X-Plane.  

Flight Factor 767 X-Plane features list

Maybe the Boeing 767 of Flight Factor for X-Plane 10 is on your wishlist of Christmas gifts if you hope it could be released before or during next holidays. You’ll be much excited by the extensive features list : flexible avionics setups, 2 FMC styles with dual and independent CDUs, IRS systems, triple channel Autopilot […]

Free SFO Airport and city V2 for X-Plane

It’s clearly a major freeware for X-Plane, and it’s now even better. The complete scenery of San Francisco comes in its version 2. Thanks to MisterX, you can download at no cost the city and airport here.

Alabeo C404 Titan for X-Plane

Simulate private regional flights, or even business aviation flights of more than 2’000 nm. It’s cruise speed just below 200 mph allows quick flights between quite distant destinations. Onboard the C404 Titan model of Alabeo for X-Plane, you’ll appreciate both exterior and interior visuals for sure.

Drzewiecki Design – EPWA Warsaw Chopin for X-Plane

If you have been impressed by the FSX/P3D scenery of Warsaw Chopin airport (EPWA) designed by Drzewiecki Design, you will pleased to see its new X-Plane 10 variant coming on the market. Users of Laminar Research flight simulator, can now purchase the highly accurate and detailed airport featuring “animated jetways with safedocks”.

DMAX – Tecnam P2002 Released X-Plane

New on the simMarket store, The DMAX Tecnam P2002. The P2002 is a 2 seater low wing aircraft, which you can now enjoy in X-Plane 10. To get your copy, Head over to simMarket today.  

Aerosoft Manchester Released (X-Plane)

Aerosoft Manchester has been released for X-Plane 10. It looks like a very high quality rendition and I know many of you X-Plane pilots will be enjoying it already. Now, Where’s the FSX/P3D version that Aerosoft has in the works? Get your copy on simMarket today.  

JARDesign – Ground Services plugin XP preview

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlIQY619wsM The team of JARDesign can be proud of their development progress of Ground Services plugin for X-Plane 10. In their video description, they confirm the first thoughts any virtual pilot will have when he watches such animations : they are adapted to the aircraft type and size, with editable path and objects.

Alabeo – DA40 Released For X-Plane 10

Alabeo’s DA40 has literally just been released on their store. You can head over to their store and get yours today although its for X-Plane 10.30 or higher. It features; Two Default X-Plane 10 GNS430, Volumetric side view prop effect, Vision Microsystems VM 1000 Engine and more.

PMDG – DC-6 X-Plane Previews

Some Beta previews have emerged of the DC-6 being made by PMDG. Included below is most of the previews so head over to their post on Avsim to see the rest as they emerge.

Carenado G1000 Announced For X-Plane

Here’s a nice little announcement for all X-Plane pilots: Carenado have a G1000 created for their range of X-Plane products. The first product to be released which will feature this update is the CT182T Skylane which shall be available “Soon” according to themselves. The features are as follows: Full topographic color map, Terrain awareness –  functional color screen, Flight […]

Flight Factor – Boeing 777 v1.8 Released

FlightFactor released an update labeled v1.8 on the ORG Store. The update includes: A totally new cockpit, New HDR lighting in the cockpit, Mouse wheel support, Some new animations along with the right hand MFD now working although its a mirror of the left one. All you need to do is download the update from your account.

Drzewiecki Design – Warsaw City XP

A very big project of Drzewiecki Design has landed at simMarket for X-Plane users : Warsaw City XP is an advanced scenery of the capital of Poland. Hundreds of custom buildings are placed on 5’000 sq. km of photoreal terrain, with numerous landmarks, and not tless than 14 detailed airports and heliports.

X-Plane10 Passengers ready to board

  X Plane X Passengers, or XPX Passengers, is a new add-on for XP10 running on Windows OSs only, allowing you to experience new interaction with a virtual first officer and cabin within the sim. The list of current functionality can be seen on the product page, but it should also be noted that the […]

X-Plane 10.35 now available

Regular users of X-Plane 10 will probably have already seen this pop-up as a download when they ran the sim, but in the early hours of this morning, for those in Europe, Laminar Research formally released version 10.35 of the sim, with a very extensive changes and updates list. One of the primary updates in […]

X-Plane News

Many things are happening in the world of X-Plane: Update of the TwinOtter by RWDesigns to version 1.1 +++ There is a new NOAA Plugin (version 2) at x-plane.org  or on the webpage of the developer which handles upper level winds and smooth weather changes +++ First Infos about the X-Plane 10.40 alpha version+++ Next […]

Xavion free to use in XP10

Real-world aviation iDevice application Xavion, by Austin Meyer, is now available to use free with your home PC when flying the author’s X-Plane 10 simulation platform. To read the full press release text, click “read more“, or to visit the application’s website, click here.

New Screenshots of Rotatesim MD-80

The in development MD-80 “Mad Dog” for X-Plane from Rotatesim can now be previewed at the developers’ website, with 7 screenshots uploaded to this page. While the developers say that some flaws may still be visible, the intent is that “you can now fully appreciate where we are headed“.

X-Plane News

X-Plane 10.35 Beta 2 released +++ Flight Factor A350 got an Update to version 1.1.2  +++ A very good freeware version of KLAX released on x-plane.org+++Aerosoft London Heathrow  will be equipped with AutoGates and Aerosofts own version of ground traffic +++ New pictures of the MD-80, that rotatesim is currently working on+++ Payware airport Atlanta […]

30m “UHD” Mesh Scenery for X-Plane 10

You may already be familiar with the work of Andras Fabian of alpilotx.net, but to quote the press release received from hos earlier today, “After the successful release of “HD Mesh Scenery v3” last December, the new “UHD Mesh Scenery v1” tries to push the limits of the X-Plane 10 scenery engine even further.” The push […]

X-Plane gets Drzewiecki New York Airports

Polish developers Drzewiecki Design have expanded their coverage in the X-Plane world, with the release of this pack, containing no fewer that six airports in and in the vicinity of New York City. The six locations covered comprise three international commercial airports; Kennedy, Newark and La Guardia, plus three smaller GA/business airports; Teterboro, Essex County and […]

Donationware XP HD Mesh Scenery v3 Updated

The X-Plane 10 mesh scenery products by alpilotx are more than just mesh, as the name would imply. In addition to the terrain itself, they also include  landclass, forests, road/railroad networks, all water features and autogen data. They have also recently been updated to version 3, including numerous improvements and a whole new area; Australia. […]

X-Plane 10 mobile released

Laminar Research have announced the release of X-Plane 10 Mobile for iPhone and iPad, adding a new level of realism to the travelling pilot, away from their primary sim, or those who just want to visit the world in a portable format. Having tried the single free aircraft in the new sim, as well as several […]

FlightFactor A350 X-Plane released

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daTB5xydwF0&feature=player_embedded Watch and listen to the Airbus A350 cockpit introduction by FlightFactor before you seat and you’re on command in X-Plane ! It got released so you may enjoy more airlines liveries before you make it yours.

Further Carenado updates for XP10

Once again, we have a swathe of updates from Carenado to their X-Plane fleet to announce as available today, with no fewer than five aircraft and one expansion receiving the XP10.30+ “V3” treatment. The latest batch includes the C337H Skymaster shown in the video above, plus the CT210M Centurion II, B58 Baron, A36 Bonanza and the […]

FlightFactor – A350 in X-Plane 10 preview

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppvi7Pj7Ygo&feature=player_embedded FlightFactor have big ambitions in their A350 WXB project for X-Plane, like the ground crew and special equipments simulation. Today they published the above video to allow the simmers take a virtual tour with external and internal views, including the 3D virtual cockpit and passengers cabin.

Aerosoft – Mykonos video in X-Plane 10

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBE19Q24j5Y&feature=player_embedded Released a few months ago already, Mykonos airport scenery in X-Plane published by Aerosoft got his promo video today ! The HD textures, the upgraded surroundings and the numerous details in and around LGMK in Greece can be appreciated from multiple angles of views in this new video.

Aerobask – Diamond DA-42 Twin Star 3.0 X-Plane 10

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi-nenHq_gU&feature=player_embedded Install a detailed Diamond DA-42 Twin Star for X-Plane 10.30. The french developers behind Aerobask already produced other GA airplanes, and they deliver now this modern 2 seats equipped with the GNS530. Its wide canopy has animated reflections effects, but you will enjoy even more the numerous custom sounds and the ground power unit.

Alabeo – Cruz Pipersport X-Plane 10

Alabeo launch the Pipersport model for X-Plane 10.30 or higher at simMarket ! This two seats single engine airplane will be a nice choice for spectacular sceneries visits thanks to its wide canopy. Check the other commercial screenshots and product content here.

XP DA-42 version 3.0

Aerobask‘s DA-42 Twin Star for X-Plane 10 has been updated to version 3.0 and is now available – with a discount as well – at the X-Plane.org store. The headline fixes/additions for the new version are the inclusion of the new XP10.30 GNS unit functionality in the MFD, improved EFIS and textures, plus 8.33KHz frequency […]

Carenado offer more X-Plane extensions

More of Carenado‘s X-Plane model fleet have been updated to include XP10.30 specific features and mouse wheel support, among other things. Taking to the skies this week are updates for the F33A and V35 Bonanzas, the C185F Skywagon plus bush expansion pack and the Seneca II piston twin. Please note that while the new versions are […]

PMDG and X-Plane

Robert S. Randazzo gave a bit more of info about the X-Plane projects, in their  “long term plan”. PMDG team want to bring the 737 NGX, the 777, and the 747-400V2 to the pilots using X-Plane 10.

Carenado’s X-Plane GA updates

The PA-28-181 pictured above is one of five Carenado GA models for X-Plane that have been updated to version 3 and are now available, compatible with XP10.30+ only. The five aircraft upgraded are the PA-28-181 Archer II, C172N Skyhawk II, C152 II, PA32R 301 Saratoga SP and Mooney 201 M20J. All of the models are 32-bit […]

X-Plane updated – version 10.30

Laminar Research have released update 10.30 for their X-Plane 10 Flight Simulator, described as being “…the largest and most significant X-Plane update to date“. To read the full press release, click “Read more”. Existing users of the XP10 platform can update by simply running their sim and accepting the download from the presented dialogue box.

SkyHighSim – Belgrade X-Plane revealed

For the first time, SkyHighSim is working on a scenery project for X-Plane : Belgrade LYBE. Actually, they are adapting Belgrade X v2 for Laminar Research flight simulator. By the way, this one will be supported by AES in its version 2.36.

X-Plane 10 Global 64bit Best Of

X-Plane 10 is a new generation flight simulator, benefiting of regular updates with new features, and it’s adapted for 64bit home computers systems, using either Windows, Linux or Mac. Known for its ultimate flight dynamics engine, X-Plane 10 has also its global scenery automatically generated, with innovative lighting effects and ATC simulation. Nice (LFMN), Paderborn-Lippstadt (EDLP) and […]

HD Mesh Scenery V2 X-Plane : Japan

The HD Mesh Scenery V2 project covers now Japan for X-Plane, and still for free. alpilotx.net hosts a perfect companion : Tree Lines and Farms V2, to complete the previous scenery package with randomly placed trees in lands. See the results in the screenshots found via the previous link.

Tugmaster Deluxe for X-Plane 10

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HYZtSDAt2c&feature=player_embedded This plugin is perfect for virtual pilots in X-Plane 10 that would like a custom pushback tug, with three sizes available to select from. There are also different modes for pushback operations according to the product description as you check by yourself at simMarket.

El Reg seeks X-Plane aeroplane maker

Many people in the IT industry – although particularly those based in Britain – may be aware of “The Register“, a slightly irreverant, but often entertaining, IT news and views site which has recently been participating in its own aeronautical endeavours. Their current project, the Low Orbit Helium Assisted Navigator (LOHAN – yes, it’s a backronym […]

Replacement HD texture set for XP10

If you’re a user of X-Plane 10 who’d like some higher resolution textures for your sim, Al Muntassir has released this, which contains HD overlays for many of the default effects and objects, from waves to clouds to sky colours. Find out more here.

732 Twinjet released for XP10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkHbqbJPghA The world’s most popular narrow body jet airliner is back on the front page again, this time in the guise of a B737-200 turbojet variant, for X-Plane 10. The model, by FlyJSim, whose B727 is a staple for many X Pilots, features the late model B737-200adv with no flight management system, but does include […]

Alabeo’s Cutlass II for XP10

Alabeo‘s C172RG Cutlass II for X-Plane 10.21+ is now available from simMarket. As usual, the developers are people of few words, most of which are stating that the model has the usual level of graphical fidelity and quality that you would expect from their design studio, as well as that it has accurate flight characteristics. The […]

FlyJsim – 737-200 incoming release

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fg6cGEV-gk&feature=player_embedded Is there an X-Plane shortcut in your programs list ? If yes, FlyJsim is about to release their superb 737-200 for Laminar Research flight simulator. As it is coming really soon, there are more preview pictures in their forum so you can evaluate at least the virtual cockpit graphics.

X-Plane 10.30 beta 1 available for download

Over at the X-Plane Developer blog, the first public beta of the upcoming version 10.30 has been announced, access to which is available to all users of the sim. The big announcement of the update is new GPS systems, although there’s a lot more besides, which you can see by visiting the blog page linked at […]

Navigraph adds support for XP10

The latest Navigraph newsletter contains good news for users of X-Plane 10, as beta support to update the sim’s internal navigation data has been added for the remainder of AIRAC Cycle 1405, with full support to be added with Cycle 1406. Two examples are provided to show the difference between the default data and Navigraph […]

XP10 B777 updated with new model

The XP10 B777 “Worldliner” produced by VMAX has been updated to version 1.60, now including an additional model, the B777-200ER, for users of the “Pro Extended Pack”. Licensed by Boeing, the 777 pack includes huge amounts of both system depth and eye candy, more about which can be found at X-Plane.org’s store.

What to expect from X-Plane 10.30

The X-Plane developers blog gives an overview of what to expect from the next X-Plane 10.30 upgrade. One of the big new features is the new GPS Navigator. They will also enhance the visuals of clouds, fog and increase the scenery distance display. Maybe the Oculus Rift device support will be included as well.

MLADG – Messerschmitt 262 for X-Plane 10

MLADG designed their  Messerschmitt 262 Schwalbe A-1a version for X-Plane 10 upon real documentation of the WWII fighter. After purchase and download, you’ll have your hands on the first operational jet fighter.

Aerosoft – Mykonos for X-Plane 10

The beautiful greek island of Mykonos and its landmarks have been modelled in X-Plane 10 by Aerosoft. Animated ship traffic around the island, and animated windmills make part of the included features.

Carenado B200 flies to X-Plane

As they are one of the most prolific cross-platform developers in the FS industry, it is unsurprising that Carenado yesterday added their B200 business turboprop to the list of their packages available for X-Plane 10. As the list of features Carenado provide on their site is so long, if you’re an X-Plane pilot interested in what […]

Alaskan “Final Frontier” version 10… in XP10

Alaska has been a draw for simulated pilots for about as long as it has been available to visit. With many communities only reachable by air, sea, or long mountain and forest hikes, the area is reliant on bush aircraft to live at all and commercial air travel for communication with the ‘lower 49’ and […]

SSG 747i updated with Service Pack 2

SSG‘s Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental for X-Plane 10 has been updated with a new service pack, by the developers. Version 1.03 (Service Pack 2) brings a large number of changes and improvements, which can be found by clicking “Read More“.

New GPS for XP10.30

A Press Release received today from Laminar Research, the team behind X-Plane, announces that the sim will be getting a new GPS system, based on the popular Garmin 430 unit, with upcoming build 10.30.

X-Plane gets Alabeo’s R66 helo

The R66 helicopter produced by Alabeo, previously only available for users of MS FSX and L-M P3D, is now also available through simMarket for X-Plane 10 pilots.

350hp for the PA46 Malibu Mirage by Carenado in XP

The latest Carenado GA aircraft model is a PA46 Malibu Mirage powered by a 350hp engine for X-Plane 10.21 or higher. Its numerous features include HD textures, 3D gauges, and many other advanced features like realistic sounds with special effects.

XP B757 updated, new engines added

The Boeing B757-200 for X-Plane 10 by FlightFactor and produced by VMAX has been updated to version 1.1.1, including a long number of fixes, a full list of which can be found on the X-Plane.org forums, here. The headline addition from the new version is that two engine variants are now available in the package […]

Take Command ! Saab 340A X-Plane v1.1

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOIdHNDlRw4&feature=player_embedded Well known in X-Plane community, the developers of Leading Edge Simulations sell the the recently released Saab 340A in the “Take Command !” series. Both visuals and systems features should make this product a must-have for X-Plane pilots using the Version 10 / 64 bit with Windows or Mac OS. Even more now, since there […]

Aerosoft CZST Stewart in British Columbia

Aerosoft take care of X-Plane 10 pilots, and especially the bush fanatics. Soon you will find  at simMarket store CZST Stewart airfield scenery, located in British Columbia, Canada. The beautiful and impressive mountains close to the runway are just like an invitation to fly. Visit Aerosoft Facebook gallery for the last promotional screenshots set.

Pottier P130UL “Bleu Citron” for X-Plane

Amongst the many interesting designs that have resulted from the ever expanding fixed-wing ultralight/microlight market is the French Pottier P130UL – now made available, with the assistance of an owner and the original blueprints, by Hydroz for X-Plane 9.70+ and 10. The package includes a switchable gear model, from tricycle to taildragger configuration, with checklists, […]

Steam Greenlight adds X-Plane 10 to line-up

Steam‘s Greenlight scheme, where they gather user input as to which titles should be added to the online-distribution system, has been building rapidly since launch and the latest batch of ‘Greenlit’ titles includes a couple that could well be of interest to the simFlight readership – the first of which, as the banner says, is […]

Stewart, BC, gets a major X-Plane Makeover

It’s unsurprising that the area of Canada around Stewart, British Columbia, has for years been popular with flight sim fans and developers. The airport sits in an area of fantastic scenery, which has now been recreated for X-Plane 10 by beti-x and is available to purchase through their site. The add-on not only covers the […]

XPlane Scenery Map

Thanks once more to our colleagues over at simFlight.de for spotting this one, which will almost certainly be of interest to X-Plane users, if you don’t already know about it. XPScenery.net has been compiling a database of scenery for the sim, both pay and freeware, and have correlated them onto Google Maps, with download links […]

Grumman AA-5 at X-Plane.org

vFlyteAir‘s Grumman AA-5 Traveller for X-Plane 10 is now available via the store at X-Plane.org The model features 10 high definition liveries, plus a plug-in which references that to the built in ATC, so this will refer to you by the correct callsign. The gauges feature reflective glass and are built to mimic those from […]

SSG 747-8i at X-Plane.org

Newly released for X-Plane 10 is SSG‘s 747-8 Intercontental Advanced – a high end add-on representing Boeing’s latest 747 passenger variant, licensed by the real world manufacturer and produced by VMAX. Rebuilt from scratch for commercial release, rather than being a development of SSG’s freeware releases, the package includes many complex systems, gauges and a […]

X-Plane 10 HD Mesh Scenery v2 released!

Andras Fabian of alpilot.net has announced the release of version 2 of the donationware X-Plane 10 HD Scenery Mesh, reporting that “It covers many of the “interesting” regions of the planet”, using over 55 Gbytes of data, across Europe and North America. If you already know about the project and just want to skip straight […]

Carenado King Air C90B for X-Plane

The C90B is the smallest of the King Air range and has been available for MS/L-M sim users for some time, but Carenado have now released their model additionally for X-Plane 9.7/10.21 and higher. The package includes custom gauges and coding, as well as high resolution textures (1GB graphics RAM required), pressurisation system, custom lighting […]

IXEG 737 project still alive

The IXEG developers team are willing to demonstrate to the interested X-Plane pilots that their 737 Classic advanced simulation is still a project “much alive”, even on the comments of simFlight.com recently, and on their blog. Their last blog post detail another feature they have been coding, that I let you discover here, about the […]

Taburet recreates IOW Airport for X-Plane

Bembridge, on the Isle of Wight off the South Coast of Hampshire in the UK, is the location of Taburet‘s latest scenery release. Created for use in X-Plane 10, with or without G2xpl/any photoreal scenery, the airfield is advertised as having the sole hard runway on the island and is close enough to many other […]

Taburet adds London Landmarks to XP10

Taburet‘s coverage of the world of X-Plane has increased again – this time not by covering an area with OpenStreetMap data, but concentrating on the disinctive skyline of the United Kingdom’s capital – London. Featuring a number of iconic or landmark buildings, taken from the OpensceneryX library, the developer has done the work of putting […]

Carenado’s fleet now fully XP10 compatible

Carenado have issued a Press Release to state that all aircraft in their X-Plane fleet are now compatible with the latest version 10 of the Laminar research simulator. The range available includes both single and twin engine GA and business aircraft, featuring custom modules, gauges and code, plus appropriate sound sets. The full range can […]

Bonanza for X-Plane updated to v2

Carenado‘s newest update to version 2 for X-Plane users is their A36 Bonanza single engine GA monoplane. As ever, the updates include support for XP10 and 64-bit in addition to 9.6+, sound updates, plus gauge updates including Aspen EFD1000 and KFC225 Autopilot. The package retains its four liveries plus a blank, custom 3d gauge suite […]

X-Plane 10.22 new version

Start X-Plane 10 to enable the automatic download of the latest version 10.22. Visit the developers blog to read further details and even potential features to be developed in the future.

IXEG 737-300 preview screens

The 737-300 project for X-Plane by IXEG started like three years ago. From time to time, there’s a development update : the designers take time to explain their in-depth systems simulation accompanied with nice looking pics !

Taburet’s Tromso in X-Plane

Taburet has taken a break from his usual area sceneries for X-Plane to bring you Tromso airport in Norway (ETNC), with photoreal scenery surroundings. Designed for use with XP10 and the OpensceneryX library, it can either be used standalone, or alongside g2xpl. For more screenshots and to purchase, click here.

Hong Kong VHHH for X-Plane early preview + LJPZ Portorož V2

It’s gonna be probably one of the most detailed and realistic airport ever for X-Plane. Aerobridge Studios (shortened as ABStudios) are the makers of the upcoming Honk Kong VHHH, prepared for both X-Plane V10 and the older V9. Beside this current development, they are also about to release a version 2 of LJPZ Portorož V2 in Slovenia. […]

FSInventions discounts at simMarket

From today until next Friday, 4th October 2013, all FSInventions products at simMarket are on a 30% off sale. With products including FS Flying School and FS Instant Approach Pro, available for FS9, FSX, Prepar3D and X-Plane 9/10, the full FSInventions line-up can be found here.

Taburet Duesseldorf for X-Plane

X-Plane 10 fans will probably know Taburet‘s sceneries by now, based on OpenStreetMap data converted with Bennyboy’s Osm2xp tool and stating that it has “100 % Your house – Office – Fields – and all that is around you in real life is there for you to fly it over it !!” While the reality […]

X-Aviation & LES – Saab 340

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOIdHNDlRw4&feature=player_embedded Leading Edge Simulations and X-Aviation publisher announce their new Saab 340 for X-Plane ! You also have a lot information and screenshots (for example here) to learn more about them.

Alabeo’s Staggerwing for X-Plane

A lot of people believe that the D17 Staggerwing is one of the most attractive aircraft in aviation history. A lot of users also believe that Laminar’s X-Plane is the most attractive sim in history… So isn’t this a match made in simming heaven for those people? Alabeo’s B17 is now available from simMarket for […]

C337 for X-Plane updated

One of the customer reviews of Carenado’s C337HD Series for X-Plane, over at simMarket, states “This has to be one of the best aircraft for X-Plane.” While any review is always a personal opinion, the developers’ aircraft across all platforms are undoubtedly very popular – and that review was posted before this latest updated to […]

Carenado CT210M updated for X-Plane

The second recent aircraft release through simMarket for X-Plane is the version 2 update of Carenado‘s CT210M Turbo Centurion. The largest of of the single piston engined high-wing fleet designed by the real world manufacturer, this updated rendition of the full cantilever monoplane is now designed for both 32 and 64-bit versions of X-Plane, including […]

JARDesign A320neo for X-Plane

X-Plane pilots who are fans of detailed aircraft may already be aware of this, but JARDesigns‘ Airbus A320neo for the sim is now available through simMarket, sporting significant system depth, as well as eye candy and custom sounds to enhance your experience. Although certain systems, such as Step climb/descent, Expedite level change, ECAM pages and […]

Carenado – PA-34 200T Seneca II X-Plane version 2

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHuIyRSFhA&feature=player_embedded simMarket received a new version 2 of the PA-34 200T Secena II for X-Plane from Carenado. The product page clearly details the new features they included : ” New Throttle, RPM and mixture control system, Prop disc effect, Cameras and viewpoints change system, Surround and integrated sound system“.

Ramzzess 757 X-Plane preview

Philipp of Ramzzess group shares new informations about the hydraulics system simulated in their 757 for X-Plane. Of course, the pumps and valve settings will affect the flight control surfaces as you can see here.

AWG Simulations Scenery: Asia XP

X-Plane fans might like to take a look at this new package from SceneryTechXP, released through AWG Simulations, improving the look of Asia in the XP10.20+. Built using OpenStreetMap data, the scenery gives options for OSM data only, or OSM + autogen and covers all of Asia and Australia. Full details can be found here.

Carenado bush classic in X-Plane

The latest aircraft to emerge from Carenado‘s X-Plane hangar at version 2 is the venerable C185 Skywagon – a true stalwart of back-country flying and off-airport operation. Compatible with XP9.6/9.7 or 10.21 and later, including 64-bit, the full Skywagon package comes in two parts – the standard “base pack“, which comprises conventionally wheeled taildragger variants […]

Aerosoft 777 Worldliner Professional v1.42 X-Plane

Owner of the 777-200LR in X-Plane ? Yes i mean Ramzzess/Aerosoft model, of course, the advanced and realistic heavy sim. There’s an update version 1.42 for it. Many fixes and improvements are including, demonstrating again how far they want to go in systems simulation and accuracy.

DreamFoil Jetranger Bell 206 X-Plane v1.20

The helicopters specialists in X-Plane finished the update 1.20 for their Bell 206 JetRanger III. You’re cleared for takeoff with X-Plane 9.67 or X-Plane 10 32/64bits ! Access to the complete installer in your order history.

Carenado TBM 850 has a SP 2

Is the Carenado TBM 850 already in your FSX / Prepar3D hangar ? Go update it, there’s a service pack 2 for you to download. Infos here. Both Bonanza V35 and F33A for X-Plane have been also updated : they are now working with X-Plane 9.7, and X-Plane 10 32/64bits on PC, Mac or Linux OS.

PANC in X-Plane from Aerosoft

Anchorage‘s airport is the main point of entry for most people to the state of Alaska, so it seems a fairly obvious target for developers. Aerosoft have now made their version of the airport available to X-Plane 10 pilots. The scenery features not only PANC itself, but also includes the Lake Hood airports of LHD, […]

Two New X-Plane aircraft by Carenado

Two beautiful and light airplanes developed for X-Plane by Carenado can enlarge your virtual collection. Sold separately, the Bonanza V35 and Bonanza F33A come in Version 2, each with great 3D modelling, detailed textures, custom gauges and soundset.

Colimata’s MiG-29 version 1.5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpzCht5BzOg The second update today is also for Laminar Research X-Plane, this time Colimata‘s MiG-29 fighter – updated to version 1.5. The change listing, unfortunately, lists all the updates since version 1.0 of the package, so we can’t tell you exactly what has changed (other than that the stick can be hidden from view…) but […]

Boeing 757 by Ramzzess X-Plane

Ramzzess group will get even more famous after their popular 777 for X-Plane. They’re good at modelling airliners, have a look now at their upcoming 757 planned for next month.

TA Software – Plan G free flight planner v3.0.4.59

The new build v3.0.2 of the free flightplanner is a good reason to promote the great work shared by TA Software (Tim Arnot) with the FS Community. Since the V3, their tool loads a PDF charts viewer, an enhanced user interface and more features to to edit flight plans in a easy manner. Of course, there […]

Visit X-Plane’s Africa with AWG Simulations

The use of OpenStreetMap data for X-Plane add-ons definitely seems to be ‘taking off’, if you’ll pardon the pun. SceneryTechXP, through AWG Simulations, have now taken that to Africa, bringing the more accurate open source data set into use to provide either pure OSM data, or OSM + default autogen, to fill in the gaps […]

More Carenado GAs at XP Version 2

Derided by many pilots as “spam cans”, the General Aviation training fleets of the world are still dominated by aircraft such as the C152 and PA-28. Pilots of the types either looking for a blast from the past, or a bit more practice in their current mount, along with non-fliers who just want something to […]

Dusseldorf for X-Plane in a box

Aerosoft‘s Mega Airport Dusseldorf (EDDL) for X-Plane is now also available in a box. Based on aerial photography from 2012, the airport is capable of handling anything up to the A380 in size, is compatible with X-Plane’s default AI traffic, includes major structures both inside and outside the airport perimiter fence and features high resolution […]

Peters Aircraft A320 X-Plane

Ever heard about Peters Aircraft A321 for X-Plane ? There is now the A320, available in two variants : winglets or sharklets. At http://petersaircraft.com/, you can also download Freeware aircraft from their large collection.

V2 X-Plane products from Carenado

Carenado have released updates to two of their larger piston singles for X-Plane – the PA32R 301 Saratoga SP and Mooney 201 M20J. Both updates – which can be accessed via the links above – are designed to bring 64-bit compatibility and add the SASL module functionality. Full details can be found on the appropriate […]

ND & Dreamfoil add XP AS350 to simMarket

Nemeth Designs have teamed up with Dreamfoil Creations to bring the Aerospatiale/Eurocopter AS350B+Ecureuil (Squirrel/Astar) helicopter to X-Plane. Featuring four variants, plugin-driven systems, easy access menus, numerous animations and effects as well as DreamEngine sounds, the developers say that the aircraft can be started and shut down according to the real aircraft checklists, amongst other features. […]

JustFlight – Canberra PR9 announcement

In JustFlight newsletter, we found some interesting news to report here. The British publisher reveal their project of Canbera PR9 for FSX. Their 800XP BizJet, already existing for FSX, will see an X-Plane version on the market in the next weeks.

Aerosoft bring Dusseldorf to X-Plane

The German Airports team have brought another airport conversion to increase the realism of X-Plane, adding Dusseldorf as a new destination or start point for flights in the sim. EDDL has been developed to the state of the airport in 2012, with high resolution textures, a photoreal base image, 3d grass and much more. Full […]

MLADG – MIG-15 for X-Plane

Perfect for both civilian and military flights, you get two kind of liveries in this Mig-15 package for X-Plane. We have already seen their Aero L-29, but now you can fly an early jetfighter created in the 1940’s at the end of the World War II.

Cancún for X-Plane 9/10

FlyXPlane have released their scenery of Mexico’s second busiest airport – Cancún International Airport (CUN/MMUN) – for X-Plane 9 and 10. Described by the authors as having been “modelled to its exact real world counterpart“, the scenery features static aircraft and includes the bridge connecting runway 12L/30R to the rest of the airport. More details […]

Update for Dash 8 Q400 X-Plane

It’s now equipped with a pushback option from X-Plane menu, and the developers also enhanced the flight model along bugs fixed. The turboprop developed by FlyJsim, Dash 8 Q400, can be purchased with a reduced price and an updated product installer.

Alabeo – C188B AGTruck X-Plane

The C188B AGTruck designed by Alabeo can be installed to X-Plane 10.11 or also in version 9.6/9.7. They simulated the “chemical fumigation liquid effect” and “Dynamic weight” with a”chemical loader interface“.

Kawasaki BK117 X-Plane heli

It’s a wide variety and quality models selection that can make people try X-Plane 10. ND Art and Technology sells a new Kawasaki BK117 helicopter adverstised to load “all avionics, fuel and electrical systems that have been recreated” . Indeed, the screenshtos reveal tons of details on textures and 3D models. The virtual cockpit looks like the […]

Taburet – Stuttgart Photorealistic X-Plane 10

Next time you launch X-Plane 10, think you can fly VFR and explore Stuttgart skies in Germany. That’s what released Taburet for Laminar Research flight simulator with VFR features : buildings and photoreal ground textures.

Dubware seeks XP users of FSCabinCrew

Drubware are seeking existing users of their FS Cabin Crew addon who also use X-Plane, to test a new upcoming version. “At drubware we are finishing the X-Plane version of FS Cabin Crew and we are looking for users who want to test it. If you already have FS Cabin Crew and do you have […]

Carenado – A36 Bonanza X-Plane

For X-Plane 9.6/9.7 or 10, Carenado has made another delightful little airplane. Have your hands on the A36 Bonanza, and you’ll pilot with the two GNS430 installed, and an original Aspen EFD1000 EFIS.

North America for XP from AWG Simulations

The latest area to get AWG Simulations‘ attentions, adding OpenStreetMap based autogen and features, is North America – although the detail for the pack states that it covers “United States of America (including Alaska), Canada, South America and Central America“. While the source data and tools used may well mean that you could create much […]

AIRAC 0313 : Navdata update for everything

Every month, we report the Airac Cycle update by Navigraph for MSFS aircraft addons and compatible softwares, the latest one being 1303. There are also navigation database accurate updates available for X-Plane, and FS default database. This last one allows the default GPS or EasyFMC to use the current waypoints and navaids with actual flightplans […]

X-Plane updated to 10.20

A new update for Laminar Research‘s X-Plane 10 was officially released yesterday, bringing the sim up to version 10.20, with a long list of fixes and updates following through an equally long testing process! New users of the sim will download version 10.20 upon installation, while existing users can update by going to the “About […]

AWG Simulations – Terrain North America X-Plane

For users of X-Plane 10.10 with OpenScenery Library installed, AWG Simulations sell their new product Terrain North America, covering all America, from South to North including Alaska with Autogen, VFR landmarks, HD Glaciers.

FlyLogic – Altenrhein X-Plane 10

FlyLogic latest scenery of St. Gallen – Altenrhein LSZR in Switzerland can be installed also in X-Plane 10. It is made of photoreal textures and accurate buildings, even charts are included in the package.  

KBOS for X-Plane

X-Plane native scenery is pretty rare even now, so it’s nice to see this release, covering Boston Logan International (KBOS)  from FlyXPlane for XP10 only. The gateway to the US North East is now ready for you to purchase via the product page at simMarket.  

Carenado – A36 Bonanza X-Plane preview

At Carenado workshop, the A36 Bonanza model is receiving its X-Plane gauges and virtual cockpit textures. See the work-in-progress results in the Incoming section of their website here.

Carenado A36 Bonanza X-Plane

Maybe a FS design stage by Zorro made them build a 3D virtual cockpit faster than their shadow. Carenado is already showcasing their A36 Bonanza for X-Plane with the ASPEN EFD1000 avionics integrated. Click to load the screens.

Carenado – A36 Bonanza X-Plane

As Carenado is trusting the General Aviation aircraft catalogue for X-Plane, the A36 Bonanza that they have just announced will confirm their position. There is no interior view yet, they will come in just a few weeks.

Aerosoft – Frankfurt Hahn X-Plane

The product description of Frankfurt Hahn  is attractive : photoreal and seasonal terrain at 0.5m per pixel, including night textures, all buildings modeled up to the inoperative military installations, with photoreal vehicles and buildings complete.. Aerosoft really wants to enlarge their sceneries catalog for X-Plane 10 with quality design airports.

Alabeo – Waco YMF5 X-Plane

X-Plane versions 9.6 and 10.11 can see the new Waco YMF5 flying with aerobatic smoke effect. Alabeo wrapped the product package with custom sounds and high definition models and textures as usual.

FlyJSim – 727 Series for X-Plane

The 727 means a lot for classic airliners fanatics and nostalgic people of commercial aviation in 1970’s and 1980’s. And there are still a part of them in service, so you can simulate both historic and actual flights in X-Plane, with the new models provided by FlyJSim. After their Q400, FlyJSim sells the 727-200F, -200ADV, […]

X-Plane being sued for patent infringement ?

Copyrights and patents registration have been set to protect the creativity of authors, to ensure they earn the revenues of their creations to develop some more. Logical and balanced until the process is not hijacked. According to thestate.com, Laminar Research – that has published X-Plane since 1994, currently in sale for PC, Mac, Linux, iPad, […]

x737project : Update v4.7.5

The freeware  x737 should make part of any X-Plane airliner pilot aircraft collection, and you’re invited to get it updated to its latest version 4.7.5. It’s now compatible with X-Plane 10.20 32 or 64 bit and still for X-Plane 9.70.

No PMDG 777 in 2012 but more features announced

Robert S. Randazzo broke PMDG silence of the past 2 months with some news about their development group. The PMDG 777 is about to be introduced to their Technical Advisors team made of 777 certified pilots or instructors, engineers in charge of 777 maintenance …. And this stage comes before the Beta with their second […]

X-Plane UK Photoreal scenery in a box

VFR Photoscenery for the United Kingdom is fairly well known and thought of within the MSFS community, but how many people know that it is also available for X-Plane 9 and 10? Thanks to Flight1 Europe, you can now pick up each of the four individual areas or the whole set in one go. Full […]

Aerosoft box ATR-72, Heraklion

Aerosoft have released boxed versions of two of their recent products – Heraklion X (video above) for FS9/FSX/P3D and the ATR-72-500 for X-Plane. Both products are also available as download versions for those that prefer almost instant use, but for those who still prefer physical media, the ATR can be found here and Heraklion here.

Wednesday’s release update

There have only been a handful of releases through simMarket to report today and the headliner of the four has to go to the first release from the RU Scenery`s Design Team through Aerosoft: “Kamchatka – The Lost World“, for FSX and Prepar3D. For those that don’t know, Kamchatka is a peninsular in the far […]

Heads-up for X-Plane

The use of heads-up displays, or HUDs, used to be the realm of the military fast jet pilot, but these days their use has expanded beyond that, to helicopters, airliners, general aviation aircraft and even some high-spec cars. With the improved safety and situational awareness of not having to switch your vision between inside and […]

MegaPack HD free for the ATR 72-500 X-Plane

This week, X-Plane 10 welcomes a new advanced aircraft addon : the ATR 72-500 by Aerosoft / McPhat Studios. Don’t miss the free MegaPack adding 11 liveries of ultra high definition textures (UHDT). 1,75 Gb to download after free registration here.

simMarket Release Round-up

We’ve not posted new releases at simMarket for a couple of days, so rather the fill the frontpage with lots of posts – often containing information that if you’re interested in a product, you’ll find on the product page, we’ll post a round-up again to just let you know what’s there. First up, we’ll cover […]

Sneak Preview ATR 72-500 for X-Plane

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLi4pZh3aMk&feature=player_embedded McPhat Studios and Aerosoft will publish soon this advanced ATR 72-500 product for X-Plane 10. For more preview and airlines liveries screenshots, find out more here.

Multiple X-Plane Add-ons at simMarket

The last couple of days have brought a number of new and updated products for X-Plane to simMarket, whether your preference lies with airliners, helicopters or VFR flight in general. First up is an expansion of the offering from The Avroliner Project – a group that have been around for a while, but which now […]

X-Plane 10.20 supports 64bits systems

Go tickle your Update button of X-Plane 10. It should suggest you to go version 10.20 to support 64bit systems. What does this mean ? Modern computer hardware can support more complex data communications between components, to allow larger memory management for instance. If needed, X-Plane hosts a 64bit FAQ to answer all questions you […]

Carenado bring the C337 to X-Plane

Carenado‘s support for X-Plane continues strong, adding the twin engine, twin boom, C337 Skymaster to their collection for pilots of that sim. With five paint schemes, a full custom virtual cockpit and sounds, as well as all the eye candy and details that make their aircraft so popular, this is likely to be a popular […]

XPEarth Alaska

Thinking a bit bigger than his usual fare, Taburet has covered the entire northernmost state of the US with his latest phototexture release – “XPEarth Alaska for X-Plane“. According to the developer, XPEarth is “…a Lod Controlled Photorealistic scenery designed using 15 m resolution satellite images which are perfect for design photorealistic scenery to be […]

X-Plane 10 gets Helsinki from Truscenery

Truscenery have released their version of Helsinki‘s Malmi airport (EFHF/MEM) for X-Plane 10, providing users with, it has to be said, a very nice looking home base for their aeronautical activities. The airport uses a 10cm/pixel photoreal backdrop, high resolution textures on the custom airfield structures and buildings as well. In all, their are 230 […]

Aruba for X-Plane from TropicalSim

TropicalSim have released their 2012 version of Aruba, an island in the southern Carribbean Sea, for Laminar Research X-Plane 10. Featuring the same custom objects and textures as its FS9/X/P3D stablemate, the scenery uses XP10’s lighting system amongst other features. If you have already purchased the Microsoft/Lockheed-Martin sim version through simMarket, there’s also an existing […]

Hardware controller for X-Plane 9/10

We’ve seen dedicated hardware controllers for other simulation platforms before, well now here’s one for Laminar research X-Plane 9 and 10, in the form of X-Simulations’ X-DirectControl USB universal control panel. Utilising an X-Plane plugin, all of the buttons and sliders on the unit are freely programmable to whatever task you wish to assign them […]

Aerosoft’s Hamburg for X-Plane

Aerosoft are continuing their support for Laminar Research X-Plane 10, with the addition of Hamburg Airport (EDDH/HAM) for the sim. Situated in Northern Germany, EDDH is a sizable airport, less than 10km from Hamburg city centre. It has two terminals, two runways and an extensive route network serviced by most of Europe’s major airlines as […]

SBGR for X-Plane from Tropicalsim

Brazil’s major airport, serving the city of São Paulo, has been brought to the X-Plane world by developers Tropicalsim. The scenery is compatible with XP10 and utilises the lighting features of that simulator, but as with Tropicalsim’s previous scenery release for X-Plane, it currently requires “Runways Follow Terrain Contours” to be turned off. It does, […]

Carenado’s B58 Baron for X-Plane

Carenado have released their latest product for X-Plane to resellers, in the form of the Beechcraft B58 Baron. The package comes with an extensive features list including reproductions of the KFC225 autopilot and twin GNS430 GPS units within the interactive virtual cockpit, as well as an  options page for controlling much of the “eye candy” […]

X-Plane 10.10 released

  The latest update to X-Plane 10, version 10.10, has been released today. X-Plane users should be prompted to install this the next time they run the software. Click “read more” below to read the full newsgroup post by lead developer Austin Meyer, complete with his trademark CAPITAL LETTERS and overuse of exclamation marks!!

Aerosoft – Amsterdam Schipol for X-Plane 10

Amsterdam Schipol is in the top 5 of European busiest airports. And now with Aerosoft, you can taxi and overfly a detailed rendition of EHAM airport in X-Plane 10. Available first as a download product, a boxed version comes later on October 18th.

KDCA for XP10 from Tropicalsim

If you’re looking for a new destination to visit in X-Plane 10, Tropicalsim have added their rendition of Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport (KDCA/DCA) to the options available. The airport has an interesting location, with some quite complex approaches and limitations of use due to its proximity to the heart of the United States […]

X-Plane Jet Trainer Version 1.21

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00lWD8IfZdg Version 1.21 of MLADG’s Aero L-29 jet trainer is now available through simMarket, adding weapon features and the militarised “S” model to the lineup, along with changes to the visual model and aerodynamic surfaces, adding a pilot and numerous other features. For the full features list – for all versions – visit the product […]

Freeware Airbus A330/A340 for X-Plane

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rozek3tgHQ4&feature=player_embedded X-Plane Paint Shop brings nice models of Airbus long haul airliners as freeware. The popular A330 and A340 are yours for free, ready to fly in X-Plane skies.

McPhat ATR 72-500 for X-Plane

Turboprop lovers, McPhat Studios show off more screenies of the upcoming ATR 72-500 for X-Plane 10 ! Scroll down that Facebook album to load the newest pics of the virtual cockpit and exterior model.

Freeware X-Italy

Instead of the boring and repeated textures tiles in X-Plane, X-Italy hosts a full coverage photoreal terrain for X-Plane 9. I linked to the English translated webpage, original URL is http://www.x-italy.it/index.html. The large scenery is divided in regions and there’s already the X-Plane 10 update. Price ? It’s freeware. Say… thanks you ! Be warned all […]

Aerosoft box Challenger for X-Plane

Previously available as a download product only, the X-Plane pilot who prefers their add-ons in a more “physical” format can now purchase a copy of Aerosoft‘s Challenger business jet in a box. The extensive features list of the boxed version is the same as that of the download version and can be found by visiting […]

Ramzzess B777 Worldliner X-Plane

With this new 777 Wordliner officially licensed by Boeing and designed by Phillip, maybe you’ll give a try to X-Plane 10. it’s described to come with advanced and realistic systems, especially in relation with navigation and performance management.

Alabeo – Sukhoi SU-26 X-Plane

Alabeo sells at simMarket their new Sukhoi SU-26 for X-Plane 9.6 or 10. It was initially developed for FSX/P3D so the developers specify they will deliver a specific and free update to “take advantage of all the new features.”

Two aircraft for three sims from Carenado

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00NmkjXqwmg The video above shows the latest release from Carenado‘s stable; the C182T Skylane with a G1000 glass cockpit fit, designed to provide more information to the pilot in a way that doesn’t overload their senses and capability to deal with the input. In this instance, Carenado have also strayed a little outside their usual […]

Aerosoft’s Toulouse for X-Plane

Aerosoft are another developer/publisher who have promised to bring their catalogue to multiple platforms and are delivering on that promise – the latest proof being Toulouse airport in Southern France, which is now available for X-Plane. Home to aircraft manufacturers Airbus and ATR, Toulouse has been recreated by Aerosoft with as many features the same […]

The Saab 340 Is Alive! X-Plane 10

Leading Edge Simulations, developer of the DC-3 for X-Plane 10, announces that their Saab 340 project that was stopped has been proceeded into X-Plane 10 platform. Two screenshots, the throttle quadrant and the overhead panel, are posted on the forum of X-Pilot.com.

NMG Trading cross-platform South African airports

The image above shows Johannesburg International (FAJS), but that’s far from the only airport release from NMG Trading today, as they have also made three others available – Cape Town (FACT), King Shaka (FALE) and Lanseria (FALA). Each of the airports comes as a single installer supporting three different developers’ sim platforms – Microsoft FSX, […]

777 Preview – in X-Plane

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBbsILoRu8&feature=player_embedded This triple 7 project for X-Plane is being designed by Ramzzess Aviation Design & Philipp, a designer also involved in the CRJ 200 of Javier Rollon. While the project is still at Beta stage, there are preview materials around there like this video and more infos about the FMC preview here, and FMC calculations […]

Virtavia transports C-17 to X-Plane

Virtavia‘s rendition of Boeing’s iconic C-17 cargo aircraft has been released for service into Laminar Research’s X-Plane version 9+. The package includes many custom features and functions, such as FMS, custom systems and lighting designed to work best with XP10’s HDR functionality. It comes in 12 liveries including the civilian scheme worn by Qatari Air […]

Update for X-plane 10

The X-Plane developer blog has interesting content to read in the last post. It links to the latest update improvements and fixes list, and details one of them. The mouse-look feature is back, but a new code enables a better handling. X-Plane 10 box is at simMarket.

Aerosoft Toulouse airport

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hs080-aCLI&feature=player_embedded This video has been produced and uploaded by Patrick Ratei. At least a good and wide view of Toulouse Blagnac airport scenery by Aerosoft ! While the designers made a nice job and had access to high definition aerial photos of the terrain, the screenshots used on the product page don’t achieve to reproduce […]

Alabeo’s first XP release added to simMarket

As announced a couple of weeks ago, Alabeo have been working on support for Laminar Simulations’ X-Plane, to add to their current support for both of the most popular Microsoft sims and Lockheed-Martin’s Prepar3D. The first release for X-Plane from the team is the Pitts S-2S aerobatic biplane. Developed for X-Plane 9, but functional in […]

X-plane 777 Worldliner

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuaq2gePlN0&feature=player_embedded Combine the latest flight simulator on the market X-Plane 10 and the modern long haul airliner of Boeing, the “triple seven”. X-Plane pilots should have the ability to fly a realistic simulation of the Worldliner variant, 777-200LR, in next August according to this preview video. I guess this is the XP Jets product.

X-Plane 10 Tree Lines and Farms

One of the most common criticisms of X-Plane 10‘s default world is that it is all the same. The rolling fields and grasslands have very little to look at when flying VFR at low level, which isn’t particularly like the real world, to be honest. Tree Lines and Farms, by alpilotx.net is a free add-on […]

Hyvinkää Flying Club welcomes XP10 pilots

To X-Plane 10‘s Finland now and Hyvinkää airport from Truscenery. The developers have gone the extra mile with this small scenery, laser measuring buildings to model and using photographic textures for maximum realism. The scenery requires Open Scenery X 2.0 to be installed, but because it uses OpenStreetMap to place autogen buildings, these can be […]

Alabeo to develop for X-Plane

Having recently announced that they will be supporting Lockheed-Martin Prepar3D, simFlight has today received not one, but two, press releases saying that Alabeo are also going to be adding Laminar Research X-Plane products to their line-up. The difference between the two? Alabeo’s own Press Release states that X-Plane will become the third platform they support, […]

How goes the IXEG 737 project ?

This International X-Plane Engineering Group has been working at this classic airliner with indepth systems simulation for X-Plane for more than a year already. Their last blog post explains a little part of their actual work, the FMS programming. And that’s a large amount of work, involving navigation and performance, 2D displays and 3D geometry.

Aerosoft DASH8 for XP9.6+

Third up on the day’s X-Plane releases is FlyJSim‘s Bombardier DASH8-Q400, marketed by Aerosoft. Unfortunately, the details provided don’t give a level of sophistication for the package in terms of systems, but we are told that it has accurate flight characterstics backed by Q400 pilots, plug-in controlled systems to give greater system depth than default […]

X-Plane add-ons come to the fore

I posted a comment yesterday that X-Plane add-ons were coming along in leaps and bounds now that more developers were getting involved and it seems that someone, don’t ask me who, decided to prove that I had at least a bit of a point. Of four new releases at simMarket today, three of them are […]

X-Plane gets Challenger from Aerosoft

Just in case you’re hoping, no, Aerosoft haven’t dusted the plans off their potential competing simulator, but instead are continuing and expanding their support for Laminar’s sim with the release of this Bombardier Challenger 300 executive jet for X-Plane 9 or 10. Described as having a “fully functional” virtual cockpit and having been tested and […]

X-Plane v10.10 in the works

Along with FSX and Prepar3D, X-Plane 10 is one of the best ‘serious’ flight simulators on the market and, as such, is very deserving of peoples’ attention. As you may have seen over recent months on these pages, there are ever increasing numbers of advanced and complex add-ons becoming available. The developers blog has been more […]

Aerosoft add Swiss destination to X-Plane

Aerosoft are continuing in their plans for X-Plane scenery domination by redeveloping their Zurich scenery from its previous Microsoft only platforms into X-Plane 10 format. The scenery is presented with all the usual Aerosoft features, including high resolution textures and lots of little touches around the aprons and buildings such as vehicles, baggage/cargo and taxiway/runway […]

Aerosoft – Lugano X-Plane 10

X-Plane 10 pilots have a new detailed airport scenery in Switzerland to explore thanks to Aerosoft designers. Lugano LSZA has a sloped runway and of course, advanced night lighting effects in real time. This the download version, and the boxed product will ship in a few days.

Peter´s Aircraft Airbus A321 released!

This impressive nose is Peter’s new Airbus A321 for X-Plane. Not new at all in the business, Peter and his team spent years in this advanced simulation that you can now purchase and enjoy. First step, open their homepage : http://petersuv.vs120062.hl-users.com/. That’s another realistic airliner addon for Laminar Research flight simulator !

QPAC A320 X-Plane Freeware

Complete your X-Plane aircraft collection with the A320 Freeware offered by QPAC (QualityPark Aviation Center ). This packaege features Fly-By-Wire, FCU, Overhead, detailed and animated 3D exterior model… nice stuff to download here.

Dassault Falcon-7X free for X-Plane 10

The growing community of X-Plane will welcome a new long range bussiness jet : the Dassault Falcon 7X. Do not think it twice, it’s free and comes with a 3D virtual cockpit. The download link is just one click away.

Aerosoft upcoming X-Plane 10 sceneries

Guess what’s the common point between Toulouse X, Zurich X and Lugano X. OK, all of these airports sceneries are published through Aerosoft but no, all of them are not on the market yet. Let me give you a clue ? X-Plane 10 ! All those three airports will be adapted or partially remade from FSX to […]

MLADG bring the L-29 to X-Plane

The Aero Vodochody L-29 is one of those jets that is better known by aviation enthusiasts now than it was when it was in active service. Produced as a trainer for Warsaw Pact air forces between 1963 and 1974, the single engined tandem seat aircraft has been recreated here by MLADG for X-Plane 10 in […]

More Screenshots of AMS for X-Plane

Mathijs Kok from Aerosoft has today posted more images of their upcoming Amsterdam Schipol for X-Plane to the preview forum. The ten new images show everything from tulips and roadsigns to 737s stacked on a ramp, so whether you are a user of Laminar Research’s sim, or just interested in what Aerosoft have been up […]

X-Plane Seneca from Carenado

Looking for a light twin to explore the world of X-Plane? Carenado might have the answer with their version of the venerable, but still popular, PA-34 Seneca II. The Seneca is used around the world for twin engine training, air taxi, light business aircraft or just a simple tourer with the capability to lift more […]

Carenado updates available

Carenado have released Service Packs for their two most recent releases – the C90B King Air for FSX and PA-34 Seneca for X-Plane. In addition to releasing the updates for existing customers  who purchased through their site, they have also updated the base installers, so new customers after 1930GMT on 30th April 2012 do not […]

IXEG 737 Classic Hydraulics systems demo

X-Plane community is demonstrating the nice activity and hardcore airliners add-ons versatility that are under development beside the first titles already available. Almost a year after our last post about them, IXEG uploaded a very interesting video to demonstrate how works the hydraulics system of their upcoming 737 Classic in X-Plane : switches, guards, gauges […]

Boeing 747-200 development for X-Plane

After the DC-3, Leading Edge is making a 747-200 for X-Plane. Be impressed by the level of 3D details seen in the development screenshots. A very nice way to talk again about the 747 Classic !

XHT Labs – X-Plane scenery design

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3SJCp1V8Kk&feature=player_embedded This demo video demonstrates what XHT can be achieved in X-Plane scenery design with XHT Labs Smart Scenery Design for X-Plane 10. They retrieve data from Open Street Maps and use advanced algorithms for a good looking result. Video published by Aerosoft.

Aerosoft Keflavik for X-Plane

Another demonstration of Aerosoft dedication to X-Plane pilots can be seen in this new release of Keflavik, now available for X-Plane 10. It’s still easy on framerates performance, with photoreal textures  according to the publisher specifications and the specific X-Plane features like runways following the terrain, dynamic lights etc).  

Javier Rollons CRJ update 1.4.5

Flying the CRJ-200 of Javier Rollons in X-Plane skies should demonstrate you the hard core simming capabiliy of Laminar Research simulator. And it keeps being updated, the latest version 1.4.5 adds more features to the FMS and fixes remaining bugs. Details in their forum here and there.

simMarket General Aviation newsletter

simMarket dedicated its last newsletter issue to General Aviation aircraft, introducing helicopters and private aircraft, nice references beside some of the best and latest entries in their FS / X-Plane catalogue. Remember you can subscribe here to receive a weekly selection plus a monthly special theme as you can see in the Archives.

Aerosoft – Twin Otter Extended

Aerosoft designers are working to produce a Twin Otter Extended for FSX at least, and intended for X-Plane 10 as well. Built from scratch, it will have a much more detailed 3D model than the actual and highly popular Twin Otter.

X-Plane 10.04 Update

Run your X-Plane 10 installers to get the latest update ! Looking at the wiki, the last Release Candidates bring some bugs fixes to electrical systems for example.  

Freeware x737 for X-Plane 9/10

Airliners pilots using X-Plane 10 or 9 should get in touch with European Aircraft Developer Team to fly their x737, a freeware model now in version 4.5. Have a look at their videos here and take advantage of these web-based checklists. Then you could complete your flying experience with payware modules for realistic FMC and […]

XP Bonanza from Carenado

Following the release of their FS2004 and FSX versions of Beechcraft’s Bonanza V35, GA specialists Carenado have now released the aircraft for Laminar’s X-Plane simulator. Featuring an interactive VC with KFC150 Autopilot and GNS430 GPS among other avionics and both tip-tank and non tip-tank models, the V-tailed Bonanza has HQ sounds recorded from the real […]

Taburet Prague for X-Plane 10

Taburet‘s attempts to cover European cities with photoreal textures continues, this time covering Prague in the Czech Republic. You probably know what these are by now, so we’ll just refer you to the product page at simMarket.

Amsterdam for X-Plane from Taburet

The next release from Taburet for X-Plane 10 invites you to visit the canals and byways of Amsterdam in The Netherlands. With the help of OpenStreetMap and Bennyboy’s OSM2XP, Taburet has blended and edited the city to create an autogen-driven city that claims “all that is around you in real life is there for you […]

Peter’s A321 Project

When you visit the Coming Next section of Peters Aircraft webpage, you can discover the A321 Project for X-Plane only. Already at an advanced development stage, he’s working on the manual, and fixing the last bugs found. It may be released in the upcoming weeks.

JRollon project announcement

Bae Jetstream 31/32 will be the next aircraft to be developed by JRollon for X-Plane. You can discuss this topic with the team in their support forum.

X-Plane 10 Global : the final release

Great news, X-Plane 10 in its final release is now ready for shipping in its metal case. It takes advantage of multi-core setup and can display a dense and live world around you, still with high accurate flight behaviour and opened for external creations of aircraft, sceneries and tools. The community around X-Plane has always kept […]

Freeware sceneries for X-Plane

New to X-Plane ? Remember how you started gathering multiple add-ons for your first flight simulator ! I bet your first one was a freeware, let me give you a hand to find some of them. NZCH Christchurch is a photoreal and detailed airport in New Zealand, and there is also HESH Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt […]

Javier Rollon CRJ-200 XP version 1.4.3

Flying in X-Plane skies only, the CRJ-200 XP of Javier Rollon received the update version 1.4.3 this week. Detailed in this support forum thread, some tedious problems are fixed and there are good news for Mac users of the Safari browser.

Butnaru’s KMIA for X-Plane

As user take-up and developer expansion of Laminar Research’s X-Plane 10 increases, we’re finally starting to see the world improving to a better state than default. The latest airport to be enhanced, by Butnaru, is Florida’s Miami International Airport, KMIA. Quite apart from being a popular holiday destination, Miami is also the primary entry point […]

New Issue of FSMagazin

The latest issue of German language “FSMagazin” is now available, whether in hard copy on news stands, or as a PDF download from simMarket. Featuring an editorial on upcoming MS FLIGHT along with reviews of scenery and aircraft add-ons, this issue also comes with 12 pages of coverage on X-Plane 10 and your chance to […]

Carenado C185 for X-Plane

Here’s one for the pilot who likes bush flying in X-Plane’s superb looking “Plausible World” – Carenado have released their popular C185 taildragger, previously only for MSFS titles, into the alternative sim. Featuring “Accurately Reproduced Flight Dynamics” and “realistic weight and balance” according to the spec sheet, the aircraft comes in three liveries plus a […]

McPhat ATR 72-500 X-Plane

Pilots already flying in X-Plane 10 skies, or who consider to do so, can note that McPhat Studios ATR 72-500 project is well on its way. Visit their Facebook album to check the new screenshots they shared.

X-Plane CRJ-200 rolls out at simMarket

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTVNZSy6cgE Although the video shows JRollon’s CRJ-200 in the earlier incarnation of the sim, whether you are using X-Plane 9 or 10 and want something more complex than the default, this one might be for you. Be warned though, apparently there’s a bit of a learning curve! With a considerable list of features, many of […]

Aerosoft Frankfurt Hahn preview

Not only we have a nice looking preview from Aerosoft about Frankfurt Hahn EDFH airport, but at the same time, we know they are close to release it. There shouldn’t be much time left before we can land there. The photoreal seasonal textures already wet my appetite with that snowy design ! First made for FSX, […]

The best AW139 helo available for X-Plane 10

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n60Cxtpbjyw&feature=player_embedded An helicopter : the Agusta Westland AW139. The latest PC / Linux / MacOS flight simulator generation on the market : X-Plane 10. Maniacs of 3D details and systems simulation : X-Rotors development team. Mix it all and you get  the Agusta Westland AW139 for X-Plane 10 by X-Rotors. That was easy, why did you […]

X-Plane French add-ons

FranceVFR workshop has a planning full for 2012 starting this month with XP France website launch. In a few days, their new portal will showcase items for X-Plane 9 and 10 : the freeware Robin DR400 version 3, and two products : X-Terrain France (Mesh, Roads, Railroads, Landclass..) and “Obstacles et Repères VFR France” installing […]

Panel Builder for FSX and X-Plane

Here’s a tool that may interest those of you who want both a bigger view of the outside world and instruments at the same time – provided you have a second networked PC or a second monitor, anyway. Available for both X-Plane 9 or greater and MS FSX, Panel Builder is a package that creates […]

XP Catalina Splashes Down at simMarket

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hT22hq1M8w Newly available through simMarket for X-Plane 9 or later is Hydroz.net’s Consolidated PBY Catalina – The iconic 1930s-designed flying boat best known for its transport, patrol and reconnaissance duties on behalf of most Allied nations during World War II. With many “Cats” surviving the war intact, they were sold on into civilian hands and […]

ATR 72-500 in development for X-Plane

The ATR 72-500 has its fans, and an advanced replica for X-Plane 10 in the works. McPhat Studios completed the preview album on their Facebook page.

X-Plane 10 ATC System notes

Whether you are used to fly or not with ATC engines (FS default, or Radar Contact expansion for instance), you may be more or less surprised by the ATC system brought by the latest X-Plane 10. On their development blog, Chris Serio explains what you cannot expect from controllers. He lists it does well for […]

Simultools – Simtiles Full

Simtiles Full is a tool to raise developers’ interest in photoreal sceneries for X-Plane. Compatible up to the latest X-Plane 10, it produces night and winter textures based on your actual photoreal terrain tiles. Watch a video here, and more infos are available at simMarket.

X-Plane 10 demos available – UPDATE

It’s time to have your hands on X-Plane 10 and test it yourself. Grab the downloadable demo, visit the screenshots as there are some more you may have not seen yet like airports preview with ground vehicles and static objects. As usual, X-Planes works on PC, Mac and Linux. The final product should be on the […]

777 for X-Plane

As fanatic of the triple seven, I’m excited to share with you the Boeing 777 advanced sim project for X-Plane handled in XP Jets workshop. The available development infos and previews at this time look already promising. There are much more screens of the 3D VC and exterior model, and even some YouTube videos, but […]

X-Plane 10 official presentation by Austin Meyer

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLJLfdtlI-Q&feature=player_embedded Austin Meyer was at the FS Weekend in Netherlands a few days ago. The visitors could attend his presentation of the X-Plane 10 beta, recorded and uploaded to YouTube in 6 parts. Here’s the first one, then go here.

X-Plane 10 by night

Time is running and the planned release date is getting closer. This may explain why we’re getting more regular previews of X-Plane 10. Here you can see a quick and interesting night shot of X-Plane with illuminated city roads.

X-Plane 10 engine and roads

When the development team of X-Plane 10 exposed their Autogen engine, hope and admiration were spread in a much larger community than just in X-Plane users circles. Maybe another wave of supporters will wait for X-Plane 10 release when they see this new run of roads automatically generated by X-Plane 10.

X-Plane 10 AI Traffic preview

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmX6n26VQSA&feature=player_embedded Although it is drawn with X-Plane 9 graphics engine, it gives an idea of how the AI aircraft will behave in the next version. The X-Plane development blog details that the AI traffic (including up to 20 aircraft) are now under control of the ATC, and it has been enhanced.

X-Plane 10 skies preview

Aerosoft will publish the DVD of X-Plane 10, developed by Laminar Research so they had the chance to get their hands on some preview sneaks. Open Aerosoft forum to see various skies made possible in the next version of X-Plane. The simulator development blog explains why a high bandwidth video card and motherboard will help […]

Aerosoft – New Beaver ?

Mathijs Kok of Aerosoft asks their customers and visitors what they would like to see included or avoided in a new Beaver project for FSX and X-Plane 10. Of course, it wouldn’t be just a technical upgrade. They want to make a full new aircraft model according to the latest techniques without FS2004 in limitations […]

Carenado F33A Bonanza for X-Plane

A classic of Carenado hangar will now fly also in X-Plane Skies. Purchase now the F33A Bonanza for X-Plane 9.6 and it will be compatible with the forthcoming X-Plane 10.

Javier Rollons CRJ – Version 1.2

It’s time to update the X-Aviation CRJ 200 designed for X-Plane. With the version 1.2, they added sounds, fixed the crash and corrected other features like the APU, now burning fuel. The update 1.2 announcement is here, and the official website is there.

Another helicopter by Dreamfoil

The partnership between Dreamfoil and Aerosoft keeps on its way to deliver more realistic helicopters for X-Plane 9 (and then 10). The next aircraft will be the Robinson R22 as you can see in their previews forum, with even the features list.

REX for X-Plane on sale

Many users of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator series are familiar with and will suggest others use the Real Environment Extreme (REX) add-on, but were those of you with X-Plane aware that it was available on that platform too? If you weren’t, or were but haven’t yet got the package, then you may be interested to know […]

Real Environment Xtreme Service Pack 3 for X-Plane

From my point of view and many of the X-Plane users will agree with me, the first expansion to install for X-Plane is Real Environment Xtreme,it’s a whole and big enhancement. Enjoy more realistic clouds and environment textures, along a weather engine which has been fixed with the new Service Pack 3.

X-Plane 10 Release Schedule Announced

According to this post at X-Plane.com, the release schedule for X-Plane 10 has been finalised and announced: XP10 will be available “on Christmas 2011” for Macintosh, Windows and Linux PCs. The announcement says that on this date you will be able to order the software from the site, so whether it relates to boxed or […]

Aerosoft – Dreamfoil Bell 206 JetRanger III X-Plane

The latest helicopter of Aerosoft has been developed by Dreamfoil for X-Plane 9.67, and the most successful commercial chopper – the Bell 206 JetRanger – has an impressive features list. Not only you can expect a fine detailed model, but also a start procedure simulation and accurate systems using custom plugins, and 3D sound based […]

X-Plane 10 development : more vertices

Read on X-Plane 10 development blog, the latest topic explains how the global lighting and dynamic shadows should lead the scenery and aircraft makers to design more vertices than before, when they tended to use flat textures. The simulator engine will be able to handle the latest technologies for further realism in objects display, such […]

SimAVIO featured on CBS News

Fly This Sim is proud to be featured on CBS Evening News, pretty cool guys ! Their Instrument builder software simAVIO appeared a few days ago in a video filmed with former NASA astronaut.  

Navdata Update for X-Plane

Interested in using X-Plane 9 as a serious simmer ? Do not worry about navigation data updates as there are regular data cycle available for global airports of course, but alose fine details. The latest cycle 2011-08 includes for example “several highly-detailed general aviation airports in California”.

Carenado – C172N for X-Plane

X-Plane 9 can feature a great C172N rendition thanks to Carenado. You’re just one click away to discover the realistic model with interactive virtual cockpit, custom sounds and similar behaviour of the real one.

X-Plane 10 and default Boeing 747-400

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Ox–mzFok&feature=player_embedded Javier Rollon is famous for his X-Plane aircraft like the latest CRJ-200. His fame should raise again with this Boeing 747-400 he prepared to get it included with the upcoming X-Plane 10 : bump mapping, reflective textures, dynamic shadows, virtual passengers cabin, detailed virtual cockpit..

McPhat Studios will make an ATR 72-500 for X-Plane

I’m not the only one who didn’t know about McPhat Studios 3D design work, am I ? At least with this one, we’ll discover another side of McPhat Studios activities apart from the HD liveries expansions for existing aircraft add-ons. They revealed various screenshots of the interior and exterior 3D models they’re preparing of an […]

X-Plane 9.70 for Android

You have no excuse anymore if you are not in flight anytime anywhere because you don’t have your laptop with you. X-Plane 9.70 is now released for Android equipped devices, bringing 3 new aircraft, failures and bird strikes. I hope this won’t break the glass screen, because we’re not talking about the iPhone 4 here.

Paderborn preview in X-Plane

Aerosoft announced they would convert and develop products for X-Plane, as MS Flight may not fit their expectations. Mathijs Kok reveals their Paderborn airport project for X-Plane, previewed here in X-Plane 9 but will be compatible with X-Plane 10 as well after release of course.

XAcars is back online

XAcars brings a flight tracking software compatible with major operating systems for Virtual Airlines administrators and users of Microsoft Flight Simulator and Laminar Research X-Plane. They suffered a server crash a few months ago, but they are now back online and still for free. Pay them a visit at least www.xacars.net.

X-Plane scenery and mesh tools

There are new versions of scenery and mesh tools for X-Plane available for download from X-Plane development blog. The incoming X-Plane 10 may come with new versions of these utilities to support the new technologies they developed.

X-Plane 9.70 beta

X-Plane has its update 9.70 beta ready for download. According to Austin Meyer’s message, it “just” brings fixes for the last video drivers.

Aspen Evolution PFD1000

Another combination of good old GA aircraft and modern navigation equipements in X-Plane 9 has been showcased by Fly This Sim, one of the numerous talented developer/publisher at simMarket. Look for all screens and details in the following message of Eric N. Paton / Fly This Sim or go directly to this forum thread.

X-Plane 10 development blog

Enter the X-Plane 10 development blog to read their designers’ last adventures and bugs investigation. Written with a bit of humor, the blog posts have some tips to get you out of X-Plane problems and brings some news about X-Plane 10 on-going design.

Carenado – PA28 181 Archer II X-Plane

Users of X-Plane 9.6 or higher can experiment a very detailed and realistic PA28 181 Archer II just released by Carenado. Able to perform IFR flights, your new aircraft is delivered with 4 paintschemes and custom sounds.

Patch for Yak-40 X-Plane

The Felis Team updated their Yak-40 for X-Plane. They fixed the autopilot, added the anti-icing system, and the complete features list can be read below.

CRJ-200 for X-Plane

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTVNZSy6cgE&feature=player_embedded There are more materials available about the CRJ-200 project for X-Plane of Javier Rollón. More infos to follow the development in this forum.

OpenStreetMap and X-Plane 10

As X-Plane goes version 9.69, the version 10 development keeps going. It will have a new world scenery database (OpenStreetMap OSM) far better for Europe, and even more detailed for USA. Add to this the database will be opened for users edits, to benefit to all other people.

New pictures of PA28 Archer II for X-Plane

It’s not just a feeling, things are moving around X-Plane. Great publishers with great products are getting more and more numerous. Look at Carenado‘s website in Incoming section, they published new screenshots of the upcoming Piper PA28 Archer II for X-Plane.

CRJ-200 Release Candidate 1 for X-Plane

Good news for X-Plane pilots, the CRJ-200 project of Javier Rollón got suspended at the beginning of this year, but it’s now back on track. With Philipp Münzel teamed up, the CRJ-200 reached RC1 step. It will use the vasFMC, compatible with Navigraph updates. More information here and more aircraft of Javier Rollón there.

X-Plane 10 trailer

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpdhRE5QxxI The next version 10 of X-Plane by Laminar Research is still being prepared and will feature, among other, a new world scenery engine. It can be described as an Autogen-like generator of cities and country made of roads, streets, buildings and houses to paint different styles of scenery using realistic and photoreal detailed 3D […]

DAFSim Tools Version 2.2.9

Flying in a multiplayer session is another fun than simulating a flight crowded by other airplanes driven by Artificial Intelligence. The kind of people who will take these places will depend on the network you will connect to. On your own multiplayer network, you can fly only with friends and without strict rules for instance. […]

Carenado – Cessna C152 II X-Plane

Enjoy the Carenado’s detailed C152 II in X-Plane 9.5. With four different paints included, the package also brings a realistic model with many animated parts and a full custom panel.

Artymowicz Aviation – Augusta Westland AW139 X-Plane Soundpack

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8-sqkUV9E8&feature=player_embedded This short video introduces a new soundset released by Artymowicz Aviation for the Augusta Westland AW139 in X-Plane 9. The full helicopter package from X-Rotors is another product found here.

FSInventions – FSFlyingSchool for X-Plane 9 C172 Edition

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIgVxfLQ4Og&feature=player_embedded Pilots on X-Plane 9 can access the FSFlyingSchool : take lessons of every phase of flight anywhere in the world. The team of 3 flight instructor will rate your performance and guide you at each step. You can also add the Voice Command module.

Carenado – PA32R 301 Saratoga SP X-Plane

Carenado is taking care of their X-Plane customers releasing the Piper PA32R 301 Saratoga for X-Plane 9.5. The package feature Altimatic IIIC Autopilot with manual, original Collins radios and instruments and many others eye candy and functional items.

Virtualcol – Colombia Virtual Xtreme Edition 2011

A bundle package is often the opportunity to purchase various items at low cost, and it seems that Virtualcol would suggest you to get. In Colombia Virtual Xtreme Edition 2011 for FSX and FS2004, or XP edition for X-Plane 9, you can have 40 colombian airports and cities, with animated jetways and updated navaids.

Free How-to guide from Fly This Sim

Fly This Sim provides stand alone instruments for X-Plane, maps and gauges and they had the idea to build a complete guide on how to achieve the best from such products. This free guide brings infos on your required hardware, controls and even how to set it up. “We understand that everyone has their own […]

FTS – X-Plane WAAS GPS

It exists softwares solutions for advanced gauges displays and functions for X-Plane. FlyThisSim developes one of them : avsimmap II, and informed us of an upgrade. “Stand-alone avionics Version 1.1.1213 Integrates the X-Plane VORs and HSI’s with our WAAS GPS.”

FTS – Avionics Stack – Avsimmap II

For X-Plane pilots on Windows O/S, Avsimmap II is an avionics stack standalone program. It simulates the Garmin GNS430X, the STEC-55X autopilot and AvSimMap II. You need first FTS SimAvio.

FTS – Simavio

SimAVIO is the needed to load any of the seperately available add-on panel packs for X-Plane. And it includes two aircrafts panels. Get all details here.

Carenado – Mooney 201 M20J X-Plane

If you are using X-Plane 9.5 or higher, Carenado suggests you to welcome the Mooney 201 20J in your virtual warehouse. The aircraft comes as complete package up to the checklists and performance tables, and yes, there are many details !

Garmin G1000 simulator for X-Plane

“FTS has just completed the Garmin G1000 simulator for X-Plane.  Short of buying the real hardware, it does not get any closer to the real thing than this.”

X-Rotors – Agusta Westland AW109

Thanks to X-Rotors, take control of an Agusta Westland AW109 in X-Plane 9.55 or higher. Modeled with great attention, it includes photoreal and functional flightdeck with realistic flight performance. Full features list and video at simMarket.com.

REX Real Environment Xtreme for X-Plane

REX for X-Plane is now available at simMarket.com. It’s not a basic textures add-on for replacement of sky and clouds. The environment textures are weather influenced or can be user selected from various pre-arranged themes, all made of photoreal and high definition textures for your clouds and sky, in X-Plane. A dedicated server for X-Planes […]

New X-Plane Aircrafts

Various new and complete aircrafts package were released as paywares for X-Plane, like ERJ-140 and IL-14 among others. More information on X-Plane homepage.

REX for X-Plane announced

After FS2004 and FSX succes, Real Environment Xtreme is announced for X-Plane. “REX is an environmental add-on, and manipulation program which includes a robust selection of beautiful user-selectable sky and cloud themes, an advanced weather spotter search feature, archived data weather, enhanced METAR.. ” Learn More..

Yeah… last thing you need: X-Plane for iPad

A serious flight simmer might laugh at this (i know some that do) but the ever amusing Austin Meyer has the terrain already covered for today’s release of Apple’s iPad. Apart from also having released some Giant Fighting Robots game, that looks like it needs heavy licensing from Lucas ‘Star Wars’ Arts, we now can […]

Another X-Plane CRJ-200 Video Posted

X-Aviation announced a second video of their CRJ-200 project for X-Plane today. “…..  it shows off a good portion of our systems programming for the CRJ-200. This video goes through the startup to taxi from a cold and dark scenario, and demonstrates the many months and thousands of hours of work that have gone into […]

CF-104 For X-Plane

Two gentlemen who form the Classic Jet Sims group have modeled a highly detailed ‘Starfighter’ for X-Plane, including the ability to drop ordnance and shoot out the pilot in his ejector seat. It also features the brake chute, and more importantly appears to have a lot of special flightmodel features included. Read all about it […]

X-Plane CRJ-200 Project News

Cameron Son of the X-plane add-on maker X-Aviation mentions that “….. X-Aviation is proud to announce that the CRJ-200 project announced months ago is now on it’s final approach to the public domain. As we gear closer more videos will be produced, but for now we’d like to start out the series showcasing our lighting […]

VRInsight Compatible With X-Plane

VRinsight & Wilco Publishing Latest News Continuously improving the product range, VRinsight and Wilco Publishing today announce : X-PLANE compatibility for three VRinsight modules : MCP Combo – M Panel – Instrument Radio Stack. & Newly updated manuals and software available from : http://www.wilcopub.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=products_vri Fred Goldman of the Belgian Wilco Publishing reports that the latter’s […]

X-Plane Nav Data

Robin Peel from Seattle reports that “…. New (navigational) data is now available for X-Plane. This is data cycle 2009.12 valid from 19 November 2009 to 17 December 2009. This data release includes very highly detailed airports at KORD (Chicago O’Hare), VTSP (Phuket) and LFLL (Lyon). It also includes many new airports in northern Germany, […]

EFB for X-Plane 1.2 with GMap Support Released

FSWidgets from Australia reports that EFBXP (Electronic Flight Bag for X-Plane) Version 1.2 has been released adding many new features including support for the free GMap moving map system, X-Plane 8 and 9 compatibility, PNG weather image handling and support for systems with 120 DPI (Large Fonts). This is a free update for registered users. […]

FSBreak’s Podcasts

FSBreak is a weekly podcast dedicated to all Flight Simulation topics. “…… This week Austin Meyer of X-Plane & Laminar Research joins us for about an hour to talk about X-Plane, the future of Flight Sim, and shares his tips & secrets about X-Plane. He also takes a listener question regarding Aerosoft’s recently announced Flight […]

X-Plane Toys On…..

Austin Meyers, the creator of X-Plane, has invented yet another new toy for his customers. He calls it ‘X-plane REMOTE’ and writes  “…… X-Plane REMOTE is a cool little app for you iphone that lets your iphone act as a joystick for x-plane! it also acts as an external cockpit, and a moving map! With […]

GMap for X-Plane Released

FSWidgets has released GMap for X-Plane, a free moving map system that connects to Google Maps, displays X-Plane FMS flight plans and loads aeronautical charts. The FSX editions have been very popular and we hope the X-Plane community will also have fun with this navigation aid. This freeware release is a stand-alone application for Windows […]

Tecnam P92 For X-Plane

Gradually more developers start making products for the X-Plane flight simulator and of course simMarket will bring you their products. Here is a  TECNAM P92 for X-Plane by Stefano Arruffati from Italy that includes three versions: the Echo-S, the certified version JS and the float version SeaSky. “….Now with the “dummy” GPS-moving-map on all the […]

New Helicopter For X-Plane

There’s a new helicopter for X-Plane fans. It is the Agusta A109E Power from IFLY.IT The A109E Power is a versatile aircraft that offers the highest level of benefits, combining optimum performance with cost-effectiveness. It is a world famous helicopter manufactured by Agusta of Italy. It is a light-weight, twin engine, eight seat multipurpose helicopter. […]

A Javelin for X-Plane

A product for X-Plane as reached the simMarket shores, an ATG Javelin MK-20 made for X-Plane v 9.21 and above. It comes with: Full Function 3D Cockpit in pilot and copilot seats. Custom dataref, and instruments. Easy click buttons. 10 Liveries of 2048 pixels each, with night and day textures. Real HUD (one of the first planes […]

New X-plane airport and nav Data by Robin Peel

New data is available for X-Plane. This is data cycle 2008.10 and includes many new global airport details, including updates for North America (eg.CYEG, KRAL, KORS, KOAK, KLSV, etc), Poland, Russia, and an updated EHAM. Different versions of the data files are available for X-Plane 8.10 – 8.60 and for X-Plane 8.61 and later (including […]

Flight Illusion Gauges Now X-Plane Compatible

Mark Verschaeren of Flight Illusions in Belgium reports “…… Great news for cockpit builders using X-plane as their simulator program. Flight illusion is releasing an X-Plane compatible version of their interface, allowing all the FI gauges to be connected and tweaked. There is even better news for X-plane pilots. Compared to MS-FS the advantage is […]

X-Planner For X-Plane

Austin Meyer, designer and owner of X-Plane, writes “….. X-Planner is a flight-planner that runs no your iPhone or iPodTouch. Here is how it works: You enter the performance parameters of your airplane one time (takes maybe 15 minutes?) Then, after that, you just enter the departure and destination for wherever you are flying, and […]

X-Plane 9 Is Here For iPhone

Austin Meyers, the developer of X-plane, reports “…….  X-Plane is now here for the iPhone, and it is FUN! The iPhone is not QUITE as powerful as a Quad-Core desktop, so I had to really scale it down to a perfect little ‘slice’ of X-Plane. You can choose from the Cirrus Jet, Columbia-400, Cessna 182, […]

X-Plane Trees From Aero-Files

Simon Nordental in Iceland writes “……. X Plane 9 Forests offers you a high quality real life colors for your vegetation in the game, and comes with 8 sets plus backup. X Plane 9 Forests is the first of other great texture products to come. If you are a bush pilot flying at low altitudes, […]

RealScenery X-Plane News

RealScenery announces “……. the release of all new scenery covering the entire State of Florida, USA! The new Florida scenery is available as two separate scenery packages for X-Plane 8 & 9, North Florida and South Florida. This is a scenery extension to X-Plane and allows you to fly over the actual terrain for a […]

X-Scenery’s New Volumes

The German X-Scenery has released 3 more volumes of their German scenery collection for X-Plane 8.x and higher. Volumes 5, 6, and 7 add rivers, forests, cities and fields in original colors, thereby making the landscape more realistic to navigate. This is a German-language product! Available on simMarket.

X-Plane 9.20 Beta-2 Released

Austin Meyers, the author of X-plane, reports that he released a new Beta Version of his program; X-plane 9.20 Beta 2. More information can be obtained here. According to Austin the ‘new’ stuff consists mostly of ‘boring bug-fixes’ and he’s provided a list below.

RealScenery’s Washington For X-Plane

RealScenery announces “…… the release of all new scenery for the State of Washington, USA. The new Washington scenery is available as two separate scenery packages for X-Plane 8 & 9. These packages cover the entire State of Washington…..”.