X-Plane (simulator)
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| X-Plane | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the latest version | |
| 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[1][2] |
| Latest release | X-Plane 12.1.2 beta 3[3] October 3, 2024 |
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
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X-Plane implements an aerodynamic model called blade element theory.[4]
Network flight
[edit]X-Plane can connect to other X-Plane instances via UDP or TCP[5][6] for multiplayer flight simulation, networked multi-monitor X-Plane configurations or to plugins, such as Pilot Edge,[7] which themselves communicate with other X-Plane instances.[8][9][10]
See also
[edit]- FlightGear Flight Simulator
- Microsoft Flight Simulator (Flight Simulator 2024)
- Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- Digital Combat Simulator
- GeoFS
- FlightSimCon
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
External links
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