RIM&Co Pittsburgh now available
UNITED STATES – After a long period of silence, Pittsburgh International Airport is out for X-Plane 11. Source: X-Plane.org store
Ddenn Global 6000 on hold
Looks like the highly anticipated Ddenn Global 6000 for X-Plane 11 is now ‘on hold.’ Source: X-Plane.org forums
New previews and info concerning Seychelles by Maps2XPlane
SEYCHELLES – Maps2XPlane, in cooperation with Albert Ràfols, have posted a new development update concerning Seychelles4XPlane including new pics and info. Source: Maps2XPlane
Digital Replica Cessna 310L for X-Plane 11, V1.1.2
Digital Replica has posted a new product update for the developers acclaimed Cessna 310L – X-Plane 11. The release brings the software up to Version 1.1.2 and features several additions and improvements to the existing aircraft build including a new Garmin G5 PFD and HSI with a GFC600 digital autopilot. Please see below for a complete update changelog. New Garmin G5 PFD and HSI with GFC600 digital autopilot: This includes new features as Flight Director, Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP), … Read More
Drzewiecki Design Chicago City XP, Night Preview
UNITED STATES – Drzewiecki Design has posted some WIP images showcasing the developers upcoming Chicago City scenery for X-Plane 11. Specifically, the screenshots highlight night lighting detail. Keep in mind, similar to the existing FSX/P3D version, the project is expected to include a large coverage area including not only downtown Chicago but approximately 2000 square kilometres of photoreal coverage complete with extensive autogen, high quality watermasking, and custom buildings. Check out the images below. To view the original preview images, … Read More
JustSim Chania for X-Plane 11, Released
GREECE – Already available for Prepar3D V4.4+, JustSim has now released LGSA, Chania International Airport “Ioannis Daskalogiannis” for X-Plane 11. Similar to the P3D version, the scenery is a highly detailed and comprehensive rendition of the real world airport facility as well as the surrounding area. Features include detailed buildings, high resolution textures, glass reflections, custom autogen for the entire island, night effects, performance optimization, and much more. For those unfamiliar with the area, the airport is a joint civil-military facility … Read More
FlightFactor Boeing 757, V2.3.6 + FPDS Now Available
FlightFactor, in partnership with StepToSky, have posted a new (and free) product update for the Boeing 757 Professional V2 – X-Plane 11. Further, the team have also released the payware FPDS avionics upgrade. First, with respect to the free product update, the release is designated Version 2.3.6 and features a number of additions, adjustments, and fixes to the existing aircraft build. Moreover, according to the official release announcement, the update is available using X-Updater or via the x-plane.org store. Please … Read More
Frank Dainese and Fabio Bellini, Mont Blanc Group, Ongoing Progress
ITALY / FRANCE – Frank Dainese and Fabio Bellini have posted some new preview images showcasing Mont Blanc Group for X-Plane 11. The latest screenshots highlight Courmayeur (Italy) and surrounding area. Keep in mind, the package is expected to include approximately 900 square kilometres of coverage between Italy and France including 3D models of the entire Mont Blanc Group, detailed mesh, the resort areas of Courmayeur and Chamonix (complete with grass runways), custom autogen, several heliports, and numerous landmarks including … Read More
AOA Van’s RV-8, Version 1.3.1 Now Available
AOA Simulations has posted another product update for the Van’s RV-8/8A – X-Plane 11. The release brings the software up to Version 1.3.1 and features a number of additions and improvements to the existing aircraft build. Items of note include new canopy reflections and additional display info in relation to the G1000 MFD. Please see below for a list of changes. Added generator on/off toggle switch and repositioned battery, avionics and fuel pump switches. Improved [FMOD] engine sound and added … Read More
Now Final, X-Plane 11.36
Laminar Research has released X-Plane 11.36 – the build is now final. According to the official release announcement: X-Plane 11.36 is a minor patch that includes a pretty phenomenal improvement: bungee steering for the default Cessna 172. We worked with a few real world pilots on this change, and they confirm it truly captures the feel of steering a real C172 around an airport. The wheel can be steered through rudder linkage up to a small deflection angle, and by … Read More
Rotate MD-11, New Cockpit Previews
The development team at Rotate have posted a couple new preview images showcasing both the cockpit and primary flight displays in regard to the highly anticipated MD-11 for X-Plane 11. According to atgcab of Rotate, “Instead of continuing with the systems updates we have decided to share a couple of general shots of the cockpit and the main displays.” Shortly thereafter, atgcab continues, “As you can see, all the main Display Units are alive. Although this is a work in … Read More