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'''X-Plane''' is a [[Flight simulation video game|flight simulation]] software initially launched by [[Laminar Research]] in 1995. Commercial [[Desktop computer|desktop]] versions are sold for [[macOS]], [[Windows]], and [[Linux]]. In addition, Laminar Research also distributes [[Federal Aviation Administration|FAA]]-certified versions for professional use. A mobile version has been available for [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]], and [[webOS]] since 2009 as well.
'''X-Plane''' is a [[Flight simulation video game|flight simulation]] software initially launched by [[Laminar Research]] in 1995. Commercial [[Desktop computer|desktop]] versions are sold for [[macOS]], [[Windows]], and [[Linux]]. In addition, Laminar Research also distributes [[Federal Aviation Administration|FAA]]-certified versions for professional use. A mobile version has been available for [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]], and [[webOS]] since 2009 as well.

Revision as of 12:42, 3 July 2024

This article is about the simulator. For the US Experimental planes, see List of X-planes.

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 releaseX-Plane 1.00
1995; 29 years ago (1995)[1][2]
Latest releaseX-Plane 12.1.0 Release Candidate 2[3]
July 3, 2024; 2 months ago (2024-07-03)

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

Screenshot of X-Plane 12.00: Van's RV-10 at Appleton International Airport out of the box

X-Plane implements an aerodynamic model called blade element theory.[4]

Network flight

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

References

  1. ^ "Interview-With-Austin-Meyer". Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Interview : Austin Meyer, the man behind X-Plane!". July 11, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Laminar Research (July 3, 2024). "X-Plane 12.1.0 Release Notes". X-Plane. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "How X-Plane Works - X-Plane". July 18, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  5. ^ "Background info". Nuclear Projects. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  6. ^ "X-Plane Reference". Nuclear Projects. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  7. ^ "How it works". Pilotedge. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  8. ^ "X-Plane Manual" (PDF). Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  9. ^ "Useful downloads". Archived from the original on September 22, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  10. ^ "X-Plane 10 Desktop Manual". Retrieved November 26, 2016.
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