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Video game series
X-Plane | |
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Genre(s) | Flight simulation |
Developer(s) | Laminar Research Austin Meyer |
Publisher(s) | Laminar Research Aerosoft |
Creator(s) | Austin Meyer |
Platform(s) | Android iOS Linux macOS WebOS Windows |
First release | X-Plane 1.00 1995; 29 years ago (1995) |
Latest release | X-Plane 12.1.2 beta 3 October 3, 2024; 2 months ago (2024-10-03) |
X-Plane is a flight simulation software initially launched by Laminar Research in 1995. Commercial desktop versions are sold for macOS, Windows, and Linux. In addition, Laminar Research also distributes FAA-certified versions for professional use. A mobile version has been available for Android, iOS, and webOS since 2009 as well.
Flight model
X-Plane implements an aerodynamic model called blade element theory.
Network flight
X-Plane can connect to other X-Plane instances via UDP or TCP for multiplayer flight simulation, networked multi-monitor X-Plane configurations or to plugins, such as Pilot Edge, which themselves communicate with other X-Plane instances.
See also
- FlightGear Flight Simulator
- Microsoft Flight Simulator (Flight Simulator 2024)
- Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- Digital Combat Simulator
- GeoFS
- FlightSimCon
References
- "Interview-With-Austin-Meyer". Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- "Interview : Austin Meyer, the man behind X-Plane!". July 11, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- Laminar Research (October 3, 2024). "What's new in X-Plane 12.1.2? (Beta)". X-Plane. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- "How X-Plane Works - X-Plane". July 18, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- "Background info". Nuclear Projects. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- "X-Plane Reference". Nuclear Projects. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- "How it works". Pilotedge. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- "X-Plane Manual" (PDF). Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- "Useful downloads". Archived from the original on September 22, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- "X-Plane 10 Desktop Manual". Retrieved November 26, 2016.
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