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* CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF "WHAT PLANE DID YOU FLY TODAY ?' THREAD - 16 PLANES
GIVEAWAY -
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our renowned 'What Plane Did You Fly
Today?' thread on February 2nd, 2024.
With two decades of history, boasting over 6 million views and 90,000 posts,
the thread is still going strong. To mark this milestone, we are hosting a
one-week Giveaway from February 2nd to February 9th.
Participation is simple and free. Just adhere to the following rules:
* Post a new or old X-Plane screenshot (older ones are particularly
welcomed, please specify the X-Plane version).
* Share your screenshot in the 'What Plane Did You Fly Today' thread.
* Limit one post per person per day.
* Please follow our screenshot rules.
* No comments without accompanying screenshots.
* Posts or members not following the rules will not be eligible for a prize.
Prizes will be awarded each day to two randomly selected winners. The
giveaway schedule and prizes are as follows:
* Day 1 (Feb 2nd, 2024): FF A350, Aerobask DA62
* Day 2 (Feb 3rd, 2024): Toliss A320Neo, DeltaWing CRJ 900
* Day 3 (Feb 4th, 2024): Thranda DHC2, VKSYLABS SR71
* Day 4 (Feb 5th, 2024): Colimata F104, Nimbus KJFK
* Day 5 (Feb 6th, 2024): Toliss A321, Deltawing M346
* Day 6 (Feb 7th, 2024): Rotate MD11, LLTV Nhadrian
* Day 7 (Feb 8th, 2024): FJS Q4XP, Mustang P51
* Day 8 (Feb 9th, 2024): X-Crafts E-175, S300CBi XP12
Join us in commemorating two decades of shared X-Plane fun!
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Posted By: nicolas @ 31 January 2024 - 4:30 pm Comments: 1 - View Comments
* KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE IN X-PLANE
Keeping History Alive in X-Plane
By Alan Ashforth
Introduction
Hi everyone, I'm Alan, or as most of you know me by, “alpeggio”.
Alongside a variety of other interests that keep me busy, including a deep
passion for music and playing the guitar, one of my most engaging hobbies is
aircraft modding in X-Plane. It's a fascinating world that allows me to blend
my technical skills with creative flair and share this passion with an
incredible community.
For me, modding is more than just a way to unwind and engage with a global
community; it's about preserving a legacy. Many of the original developers
who created these wonderful aircraft models in earlier versions of X-Plane
are no longer active in the community for one reason or the other, so by
updating and enhancing their models for newer versions of X-Plane, I feel
like I'm keeping their spirit and hard work alive. It's not just about the
technical challenge; it's a tribute to those who laid the groundwork for what
we enjoy today.
In this regard, the aspect of modding holds a special place for me. It's a
bridge between past and present, allowing a new generation of X-Plane
enthusiasts to experience and appreciate these models. There's a certain joy
in knowing that an aircraft mod I've worked on is not only preserving the
original developer's vision but also bringing it into the hands of today's
virtual pilots.
The Tools of the Trade
A crucial part of my modding journey involves the tools that bring my visions
to life. At the forefront is GIMP, an exceptional piece of freeware that I
find indispensable for texturing work. It's the blend of its user-friendly
interface and robust features that makes GIMP such a perfect fit for modders
of all skill levels. Whether adjusting the finer details of an aircraft's
livery or creating textures from scratch, GIMP is my trusted companion in the
realm of digital artistry.
For 3D modelling, I turn to AC3D. It's much easier to get the hang of
compared to something like Blender, especially for those of us who don't come
from a professional 3D modelling background. It's intuitive, and I find it
perfectly suited for aircraft modelling. Another plus is that its
import/export of models is much more robust than that of Blender.
Of course, Plane Maker, which comes with X-Plane, is indispensable. It's
where the magic of flight dynamics comes into play. I spend hours tweaking
and tuning in Plane Maker, ensuring that each aircraft not only looks good
but flies accurately.
The Challenge of Updating Models
One particularly interesting challenge I've tackled is updating old X-Plane 8
models to work seamlessly, or to the best of my ability, in X-Plane 12. This
process involves a lot of patience and step-by-step saves in various versions
of X-Plane. It's like guiding these models through a time machine, making
sure they adapt and function in the more advanced environment of X-Plane 12.
The satisfaction of seeing a model from X-Plane 8 take to the skies in
X-Plane 12, with updated textures, a new cockpit, and improved flight
dynamics, is incredibly rewarding.
Community Feedback
The most fulfilling aspect of modding is sharing my creations with the
community. I've received invaluable feedback and encouragement, which has
only fuelled my passion further. It's a wonderful feeling to know that
something I've worked on brings joy to others across the world.
Advice for the Curious
If you're thinking about diving into modding, I can't recommend it enough.
It's a fulfilling journey, blending creativity, patience, and continuous
learning. The X-Plane community is incredibly supportive and always on hand
to assist newcomers. Remember, if we as a community value the longevity of
our hobby, sharing our knowledge and creations becomes paramount.
It’s All About the Sharing
I've always believed that any work I do isn't just for me – it's for all of
us. Everything I create is open for others to use, modify, and learn from.
That's the essence of our community: a shared, collaborative space where we
all contribute to keep our passion alive and thriving. This ethos of sharing
and collaboration isn't just beneficial – it's vital for the survival and
growth of our hobby. So, when you start modding, think of it as joining a
grand team effort, where every contribution, big or small, makes a
difference.
A Journey Together
Through modding, I've been able to contribute something unique and meaningful
to the X-Plane community. For me, and for many others, it’s not just a hobby;
it's about building connections with people from different corners of the
world, sharing experiences, and continuously learning. It's one of the many
things in my life that brings me joy and satisfaction, and I'm excited for
every new project and the new connections it will bring.
Link to my "history vault"
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Software Links
AC3D
https://www.inivis.com/
GIMP
https://www.gimp.org/
Tutorials
Livery Painting
Repaint a plane in twenty minutes with GIMP or Photoshop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL3HD24z5LI
Plane Maker
Old, but extremely intuitive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os7O-uPhIHk&list=PL83BC4217746786FF
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Posted By: Dominic Smith @ 28 January 2024 - 5:28 pm Comments: 20 - View
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* SUNDAY 28TH JANUARY - WHAT'S NEW IN THE WORLD OF X-PLANE
Sunday 28th January - What's New in the World of X-Plane
Welcome to our weekly roundup of everything X-Plane.
Here you find a snippet of this week's major events, including standout
freeware releases, X-Plane 12 news, developer updates, plus reviews from the
guys and gals at XPlaneReviews.
If you enjoy staying up to date with all things X-Plane, please consider
following the Weekly Digest (remember you need to be registered).
X-Plane 12 News
The above image was taken from one of our featured articles...
Weather Outages
“Thanks for your patience with the weather outages. As mentioned previously,
we experienced issues with our source data that were out of our control. The
majority of these issues should now be resolved. Unfortunately, turbulence
data and some cloud formation data will be temporarily offline while we
continue to work on our weather pipeline, which will also conveniently form
part of our upgrades to 12.1.0 Once again, our apologies, and we'll keep you
posted on any ongoing changes.”
Taken from the Laminar Research Facebook page.
Payware Releases
Leonardo Aermacchi M-346 AJT
https://store.x-plane.org/Leonardo-Aermacchi-M-346-AJT_p_1848.html
X01 - Everglades Airpark, Florida
https://store.x-plane.org/X01--Everglades-Airpark-Florida_p_1665.html
Rutan Model-158 Pond Racer (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/Rutan-Model-158-Pond-Racer_p_1394.html
RJBB-Kansai International Airport, Japan
https://store.x-plane.org/RJBB-Kansai-International-Airport-Japan_p_1847.html
Diamond DA40NG (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/Diamond-DA40NG_p_1519.html
KDEN - Denver International Airport HD (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/KDEN--Denver-International-Airport-HD_p_904.html
Payware Developer News
Bellanca Aircruiser
New previews from the developer:
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/296989-bellanca-aircruiser/&do=findComment&comment=2664332
Boeing 314 Under Development
Overhead panel is nearing completion:
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/207718-boeing-314-under-development/&do=findComment&comment=2664020
For additional insights and updates, make sure to delve into the recent posts
in the portal. Remember, the newsletter and portal work hand in hand to keep
you informed.
Freeware Developer News
F-86D/K/L Sabre Dog
Work continues on the throttle quadrant:
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/291739-f-86dkl-sabre-dog/&do=findComment&comment=2664029
Freeware Files
Here are some of this week's standout freeware files.
Scenery
X-Plane 12
LFMH Saint Etienne Loire 1.0
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89564-lfmh-saint-etienne-loire/
By leroy29
ENTO Torp Sandefjord (November Lima) 1.0.1
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89524-enva-trondheim-ortho4xp-patch-november-lima/
By November Lima
X-Plane 11
KRDM Roberts Field, Redmond Oregon 2023 1.5.1
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/52499-krdm-roberts-field-redmond-oregon-2023/
By November Lima
Aircraft
X-Plane 12
Avro CF-100 Canuck
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89364-avro-cf-100-canuck/
By Herbapotamus
Leonardo C-27 J Spartan XP12
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89432-leonardo-c-27-j-spartan-xp12/
By alpeggio
X-Plane 11
Leonardo C-27J Spartan by Paolo for X-Plane 11 1.1
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89410-leonardo-c-27j-spartan-by-paolo-for-x-plane-11/
By Fred_Perth
If you’re a freeware developer working on a project and have some news you
would like to share, please contact me via PM and I will cover it in the next
update.
XPlaneReviews
Don't forget to check out the latest articles from the guys at XPlaneReviews:
Scenery Review: KJFK - John F Kennedy International Airport XP12 by Nimbus
Studios
https://xplanereviews.com/index.php?/forums/topic/13975-scenery-review-kjfk-john-f-kennedy-international-airport-xp12-by-nimbus-studios/
By Stephen Dutton
Scenery Review: Dortmund XP by Aerosoft
https://xplanereviews.com/index.php?/forums/topic/14066-scenery-review-dortmund-xp-by-aerosoft/
By Michael Hayward
Airport of the Week
Can you guess the name of the airport below?
If so, why not attach a screenshot in the comments section...but DO NOT
mention the name (gives others a chance) ?
Clue: Close to an island made famous by a classic spy film, this airport is
the gateway to a destination known for its vibrant nightlife and tranquil
temples. It's a place where adventures amidst clear blue waters meet the
serenity of hidden retreats, echoing with whispers of cinematic legends.
A big well done to Gason, Benkornflies, WalSch, J.K., MarcXP, and Dennis
Powell, who correctly guessed last week’s airport, which was Canaima Airport
(SVCN), located in Venezuela.
Did You Know
The first ever "stewardess" or flight attendant was a 25-year-old registered
nurse named Ellen Church. Hired by United Airlines in 1930, Church's primary
role was to help reassure passengers about the safety and comfort of flying,
a novel experience at the time. This marked the beginning of the profession
of flight attendants, who were initially required to be nurses, combining
medical skills with passenger service.
This week's X-Plane Videos
Leonardo M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer | X-Plane 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZEb6cwOdwY
Bell 407 by JRX Design | X-Plane 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Y8m8lHKKs
Stay safe and see you next week!
Dominic "Lightman"
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Posted By: Dominic Smith @ 26 January 2024 - 5:43 pm Comments: 16 - View
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* VSKYLABS 'TEST-PILOT': RUTAN MODEL-158 V3.0 RELEASED!
VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Rutan Model-158 v3.0 RELEASED!
Available
here: https://store.x-plane.org/Rutan-Model-158-Pond-Racer_p_1394.html
In the light of the release of the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Rutan Model-158
v3.0, this thread will be dedicated for a very unique aircraft introduction,
the Rutan Model-158 - the 'Pond Racer'.
VSKYLABS developed an enhanced, plausible variant of the Rutan Model-158 for
X-Plane flight simulator. Unlike the real Pond-Racer, which was designed as a
racing aircraft, the VSKYLABS Rutan Model-158 was re-designed as a capable
high-speed cross-country aircraft, powered by twin PT6A-28 turboprop engines,
equipped with comprehensive systems and avionics to extend its usability.
First, we will begin with a short introduction of the real Pond-Racer
aircraft, its main design features and a short deeper analysis of the
aircraft. Then, we will proceed with a short introduction of the VSKYLABS
Rutan Model-158 PT6A variant.
Let's begin!
*The VSKYLABS development of the Rutan Model-158 project for X-Plane flight
simulator was acknowledged/approved by Mr. Burt Rutan. However, it is an
independent VSKYLABS project which is not related, affiliated and/or endorsed
with/by Mr. Burt Rutan.
POND RACER BRIEF HISTORY:
The Rutan Model-158 'Pond-Racer' was a twin-engine racing aircraft, developed
by Burt Rutan (at his company 'Scaled Composites'), for Bob Pond (1924-2007),
a honorable aviator and inventor, to be flown at the Reno Air Races back in
the early 90's.
Bob Pond envisioned modern aircraft racers competing at Reno, replacing the
use of warbirds. The "Pond-Racer" was a twin-boom all-composite (graphite)
aircraft, which was powered by two Electramotive automobile engines capable
of 1,000 hp each.
The Pond Racer made its first public appearance at the Reno Air Races in
1991, but dropped out due to mechanical problems. On September 14th 1993,
during qualifying, the Pond Racer, which was piloted by Rick Bricket, has
crashed following engine failure, killing the pilot. The crash of the
Pond-Racer ended its development.
Here are some details regarding the actual, real-world 'Pond-Racer' aircraft.
POND RACER GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Wingspan: 25.4 ft
Fuselage length: 16 ft
Engine Boom length: 20 ft
Engine Nacelle diameter: 26"
Gross weight: 4150 lbs.
Propulsion: Two counter-rotating, modified Hartzell propellers powered by two
Nissan VG-30 automotive racing engines, designed to produce a 1,000 hp each
(in practice, during test flights, engines configuration could hit only 600
hp each). Propellers were designed for 2,200 rpm.
POND RACER PERFORMANCE SPECS:
The Pond Racer was designed to fly at Mach 0.7 (460 kts), and to be capable
to carry out low-level 6.5-7 G's turn-performance. In practice, the Pond
Racer qualifying speeds at the Reno Air Races was no more than 400 mph (~350
knots).
POND RACER DESIGN FEATURES:
Twin-boom configuration, along with a central fuselage and butterfly vertical
stabs tail section which was designed to increase directional stability. Burt
Rutan's design approach to maximize performance was to design a streamlined
aircraft to reduce drag. Fuselage and booms were designed with an extremely
small cross-sections. The Pond Racer had a streamlined "bubble canopy" as
well.
The Pond Racer was a tail-dragger configured aircraft, having its main
landing gears retracted aft and into each boom.
The Pond Racer aerodynamic design of the wings and propellers was carried out
by the experienced Aerodynamicist John Roncz, who has worked with Burt Rutan
on many of his projects.
Fuel capacity was 84 gallons, allowing approximately 15 minutes of
high-powered flight.
Rutan made the first test flight of the Pond-Racer on March 22nd, 1991.
Throughout its development and test flights phases, the Pond Racer was flown
by four pilots: Rutan, Mike Melvill, Rick Brickert and Steve Hinton.
FLYING THE POND RACER (GENERAL ANALYSIS):
The Pond Racer was a heavy aircraft with a high wing loading. According to
several flight reports, it was very stable and predictable in flight, and
allowed an "easy ride" in non-calm, buffeting conditions.
Visibility was great *above the horizon*, meaning that visibility into the
turn and aft/sideways was excellent. However, forward view *below the
horizon* was extremely bad, as the engines booms wing configuration blocked
down most of the lower section view due to the unique location of the
cockpit.
Landing the Pond Racer was straight forward, based on several quoted
impressions of Rutan, stating that due to the Pond Racer configuration, the
landing gears could be seen quite easily during the landing process, and
touchdown, allowing a good sense of ground proximity.
Ground handling - The Pond Racer was not designed to power-taxi along the
taxiway. Instead, a dolly was used to tow the aircraft straight to the
takeoff
position.
The cockpit was a tight-fit for the average pilot. Seating in the cockpit was
a glider-cockpit-like seating position, with almost no head-room for the
helmet, and a high cockpit floor. The tight cockpit environment was not
designed for maximum pilot comfort, as the aircraft was designed for low
flight duration in racing conditions.
The twin engine configuration consisted a very-close-to-the-centerline
engines layout. This design aspect increased the aircraft performance,
control and stability on a single-engine operation. Throughout its flight
program, the pilots never throttled up the engines above 60% (in power
output). There are several documentations of Rutan comparing the flying
qualities of the Pond Raced to that of a light Jet-Fighter.
VSKYLABS RUTAN MODEL-158 TURBOPROP VARIANT:
The VSKYLABS Rutan Model-158 Project introduces an enhanced yet plausible
version of the Model-158 which incorporates a highly defined and robust
PT6A-28 Turboprop propulsion simulation and other enhancements/modifications
which are aimed to extend the aircraft usability beyond the basic "Stick and
Throttle" Racing aircraft usage.
Enhancements includes the PT6A-28 propulsion system implementation, along
with a set of complementary systems, providing the needed instrumentation,
environmental control, fuel capacity, navigation-aids and all- weather flying
capabilities. The aircraft was fitted with a new fuel-system layout,
pressurization, oxygen, pneumatic, electrical and avionics.
In order to stay truthful to the original design, all enhancements were built
on-top the SOLID CORE of the original Rutan Model-158 design, and with
true-to-life, *plausible* design and integration of systems and equipment.
The process involved a lot of effort to include the "Rutan design approach
spirit". The enhanced cockpit was designed on-top of the original Model-158
general cockpit layout. The goal was to create all within the 90's look and
feel.
Since the VSKYLABS Rutan Model-158 was selected to be powered by two PT6A-28
engines, several structural modifications had to be implemented into the
original design. These included a new and plausible intake design which had
to be fitted in front of each engine boom elements. Landing gears bays of the
original Model-158 are positioned in a way that allows a full PT6A intake
design to fit in, along with a plausible Ice-vanes system (which is fully
simulated in the VSKYLABS Rutan Model-158).
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV86qwSPFp57Aa_jkUrDiNKa9rO1hQKfvm8yCwqxbbrF42_kcKoA7QvY8PemGpvdNXLPA6LckyQro2ZWjGWODpg5bfvcCkix8tofWVt2wXwpkvgZyOzOBc8slSwS_kLjT_nRu4E8aN_P4cNNOaKV74IxYdA=w1914-h996-s-no-gm?authuser=0
One of the fascinating insight from the thorough development and test flying
process of the PT6A-28 powered VSKYLABS Model-158 was that although the
original air-frame design has significant restrictions with regards to fuel
capacity, a plausible fuel tanks design layout allows approximately 1.5 hours
of Long-Range-Cruise flight at true airspeed of more than 300 knots @ 25,000
feet. Added to this performance aspect is the phenomenal high rate of climb
which is similar, if not greater than most light turbojet military trainers.
These performance aspects indicated that such an aircraft can be a plausible
cross country sport aircraft which can cover a LOT of ground from one airport
to another. Depending on the specific flight profile, it can cover more than
500 nautical miles.
VSKYLABS 'TEST-PILOT': RUTAN MODEL-158 PROJECT:
The VSKYLABS Rutan Model-158 variant is an advanced flight simulation model
of a high-performance turboprop aircraft, capable of flying approximately 1.5
flight hours up to ~30,000 feet while cruising and can cover more than 500
nautical miles in a single flight.
As with all VSKYLABS projects, actual and relevant real-life pilot-experience
had a major part in the design, development and test flights process. In this
specific project, several aspects of the aircraft had to be addressed or to
be designed from scratch, to allow all required systems simulation and
integrations.
The core of the project is a highly defined flight dynamics and PT-6A
propulsion model which was built and refined to simulate the Model-158
variant in the most plausible and accurate way. In VSKYLABS perspective, this
project reflects the basic concept of X-Plane flight simulator, where
fictional aircraft concepts can be challenged and tested in the most advanced
flight simulation environment nowadays. Although it is a *fictional* variant
of the Model-158, it is NOT a "science fiction" project. It is a highly
defined concept demonstrator.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
* VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' project.
* Highly defined flight dynamics model of the Model-158.
* Highly defined PT6 turboprop engine simulation (PT6A-28) including its
associated peripheral systems.
* Built around the powerful, native X-Plane's Flight Model environment.
* Fully equipped aircraft with comprehensive systems simulation:
* Full PT6A-28 simulation, including auto-feathering and auto-ignition
systems simulation.
* Electrical system.
* Lighting and warning systems.
* Comprehensive fuel system.
* Fire protection.
* Bleed air and pressurization systems.
* Pneumatic systems.
* Ice protection systems.
* Landing gears system.
* Flight controls.
* Oxygen system.
* Canopy system (seal and locking mechanism for pressurized cockpit).
* VR (Virtual Reality) Ready.
* Multi-Layer FMOD sound pack.
* 50-pages, comprehensive, illustrated Pilot Operations Manual, including
checklists.
* Autoupdater based on the SkunkCrafts autoupdater (XP12 only) - all updates
are being pushed smoothly without the need to re-download the entire base
package (base package will be updated every once in a while to minimize
the gap).
* Included Paint-Kit.
* Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums.
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* AERMACCHI M-346 ADVANCED JET TRAINER IS NOW RELEASED 01/25/2024
DeltaWing Simulations Team is proud to announce the official release of our
newest Aermacchi M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer
Enjoy!!!!! ?
Officially licensed by Leonardo
The Aermacchi M-346AJT (Advanced Jet Trainer) is a twin engine, transonic,
two seat (tandem-seat) jet trainer aircraft designed for advanced pilot
training and light combat.
The first flight of M-346 was performed in year 2004 and it is currently
owned and operated by the Air Forces of Italy, Greece, Poland, Singapore,
Israel and Turkmenistan.
The M-346 was designed as an introductory stage before modern fighter jets,
in order to provide pilots the necessary capabilities for this transition.
It incorporates HOTAS, advanced avionics including 3 MFD screens and a full
authority quadruplex digital fly by wire flight control system which allows
the jet to use various limitations in order to simulate various different
fighter jet profiles.
M-346 includes the PARS system which is a pilot activated recovery system.
When pressed by the pilot, it recovers the jet by returning it in straight
and level flight.
Key attributes also include:
- Carefree handling capabilities in the whole flight envelope
- NVG
compatible cockpit
- Comfortable environment with wide Field Of View in both
cockpits
- Air-to-air refueling capability
We include in our model :
* Highly detailed 3d exterior model
* Highly detailed 3d cockpit model
* Highly detailed landing gear system
* Highly detailed pilot figures
* Dual cockpit
* Custom remove before flight objects
* Custom particles system
* Realistic FMOD custom sounds
* 4K textures
* Realistic startup sequence
* Custom cockpit lights
* Custom external lights
* Custom external fuel tanks (droppable)
* Fully custom electronics system
* Fully custom environmental system
* Fully custom autopilot
* Fully custom Fly-By-Wire system
* 3 individual fully custom MFD displays, as close to the original as
possible
* Supports Skunkcraft updater
* 11free 4K highly detailed liveries included
* Supports VR
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* SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY - WHAT'S NEW IN THE WORLD OF X-PLANE
Sunday 21st January - What's New in the World of X-Plane
Welcome to our weekly roundup of everything X-Plane.
Here you find a snippet of this week's major events, including standout
freeware releases, X-Plane 12 news, developer updates, plus reviews from the
guys and gals at XPlaneReviews.
If you enjoy staying up to date with all things X-Plane, please consider
following the Weekly Digest (remember you need to be registered).
X-Plane 12 News
The above image was taken from one of our featured articles...
X-Plane- 12.0.9-rc-5 has been released:
https://www.x-plane.com/kb/x-plane-12-00-release-notes/
Payware Releases
EGCC- Manchester Int'l Airport
https://store.x-plane.org/EGCC-Manchester-Intl-Airport-_p_1845.html
VSKYLABS F-19 Stealth Fighter (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/VSKYLABS-F-19-Stealth-Fighter_p_1653.html
Mango Studios JARDesign A340-500 Sound Pack
https://store.x-plane.org/Mango-Studios-JARDesign-A340-500-Sound-Pack_p_1844.html
Piper PA28R Arrow III G5 - E1000 XP12 (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/Piper-PA28R-Arrow-III-G5--E1000-XP12_p_1768.html
Piper Twin Comanche PA30 XP12 (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/Piper-Twin-Comanche-PA30-XP12_p_1770.html
GLF550 v2 - Ultimate Business Jet by AKD Studio (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/GLF550-v2--Ultimate-Business-Jet-by-AKD-Studio_p_1655.html
VSKYLABS F-19 Stealth Fighter (update)
https://store.x-plane.org/VSKYLABS-F-19-Stealth-Fighter_p_1653.html
KJFK - New York - John F. Kennedy International Airport XP12
https://store.x-plane.org/KJFK--New-York--John-F-Kennedy-International-Airport-XP12_p_1843.html
SVVG – Juan Pablo Perez Alfonzo El Vigia XP12
https://store.x-plane.org/SVVG-–-Juan-Pablo-Perez-Alfonzo-El-Vigia-XP12_p_1842.html
SVST – San Tome XP12
https://store.x-plane.org/SVST-–-San-Tome-XP12_p_1841.html
SVJC – Josefa Camejo Paraguana XP12
https://store.x-plane.org/SVJC-–-Josefa-Camejo-Paraguana-XP12_p_1840.html
KONT - Ontario International Airport XP12
https://store.x-plane.org/KONT--Ontario-International-Airport-XP12_p_1839.html
Payware Developer News
Bellanca Aircruiser
Project now in beta testing:
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/296989-bellanca-aircruiser/&do=findComment&comment=2661936
For additional insights and updates, make sure to delve into the recent posts
in the portal. Remember, the newsletter and portal work hand in hand to keep
you informed.
Freeware Files
Here are some of this week's standout freeware files.
Scenery
X-Plane 12
KPGA Page Municipal 12.0
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89438-kpga-page-municipal/
By azpilot61
LEIB Ibiza - Eivissa 1.0
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89478-leib-ibiza-eivissa/
By Luis Garcia
Airport Lyudao, Taiwan 1.0.1
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89439-airport-lyudao-taiwan/
By FS Formosa
X-Plane 11
PHLI Lihue Hawaii 1.5
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/77610-phli-lihue-hawaii/
By shizumaat
Aircraft
X-Plane 12
Leonardo C-27 J Spartan XP12
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89432-leonardo-c-27-j-spartan-xp12/
By alpeggio
"Focke-Wulf " Red Tag Fw 190-A4 Würger (Beta version).zip
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89436-focke-wulf-red-tag-fw-190-a4-würger-beta-versionzip/
By Tieman.
DH103 Hornet 3.0
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89138-dh103-hornet-30/
By mikehudson
ASK21 B21 - NHAdrian upgrade
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89447-ask21-b21-nhadrian-upgrade/
By nhadrian
AC COBRA_Spider car 1.0
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/89463-ac-cobra_spider-car/
By jpb63
If you’re a freeware developer working on a project and have some news you
would like to share, please contact me via PM and I will cover it in the next
update.
XPlaneReviews
Don't forget to check out the latest articles from the guys at XPlaneReviews:
Aircraft Review: SR-71-TB Project by VSKYLABS for X-Plane 12
https://xplanereviews.com/index.php?/forums/topic/13949-aircraft-review-sr-71-tb-project-by-vskylabs-for-x-plane-12/
Airport of the Week
Can you guess the name of the airport below?
If so, why not attach a screenshot in the comments section...but DO NOT
mention the name (gives others a chance) ?
Clue: Surrounded by the grandeur of a renowned national park, this airport
serves as a window to one of the world's most majestic waterfalls. Located
close to a town that shares its name with the airport, it lies beside a river
known for its rapids, offering access to breathtaking landscapes.
A big well done to Stefan_Joensuu, Gason, Bob D., cars0199, WalSch, Dennis
Powell, Benkornflies, MarcXP, J.K., and finally royaloak, who correctly
guessed last week’s airport, which was Entebbe International Airport (HUEN).
Did You Know
In a remarkable tale of survival from World War II, RAF tail gunner Nicholas
Alkemade miraculously lived through a freefall from 18,000 feet without a
parachute. In 1944, after his Avro Lancaster bomber was hit over Germany,
Alkemade chose to jump from the burning aircraft rather than face the flames.
Astonishingly, his fall was cushioned by pine trees and a thick blanket of
snow, resulting in only minor injuries.
This week's X-Plane Videos
Mustang P-51D | X-Plane 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dppy9uw3t40
Life at Mach 3 - SR-71 by VSKYLABS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-5hTfzBXe4
Manchester International Airport | EGCC | X-Plane 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGO-SpLKWzE
Stay safe and see you next week!
Dominic
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* GLF550 BY AKD STUDIO V2.07 IS NOW AVAILABLE.
Hi,
We just released the new GLF550 by AKD Studio version 2.07.
Version 2.07 (January 17th 2024)
New features:
• Added improvements to systems(electrical/air-conditioning/oxygen
(XP11/XP12)
• Tuned Cockpit 3D modeling/textures/animations(XP12/XP11)
• Added automatic speed control logic for autopilot system(XP11/XP12)
• Added changeable side panels for Pedestal Panel(XP11/XP12)
• Added FPA autopilot mode(XP11/XP12)
• Added EFB brightness control(XP11/XP12)
Fixed:
• Tuned engine startup sequence which should now better match the real
aircraft(XP12)
• Antiice system working only when there is a AC and DC electric system
(XP11/XP12)
• ENG anti-ice now works only when engine is running(XP11/XP12)
• Fixed EFB Simbrief integration bug with units(XP11/XP12)
• Fixed TOGA system logic(XP11/XP12)
• Fixed CAS system bugs(XP11/XP12)
• Fixed VNAV PATH logic(XP12/XP11)
• Fixed Minor MFD pages bugs(XP11/XP12)
• Fixed Bug with engine start logic(XP11)
• Fixed Audio Panel Fonts(XP11/XP12)
• Fixed Minor Autopilot bugs(XP11/XP12)
• Fixed Minor bugs(XP12/XP11)
Buy now:
https://store.x-plane.org/GLF550-v2--Ultimate-Business-Jet-by-AKD-Studio_p_1655.html
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* NEW ORG STORE BUNDLE: FSFLYINGSCHOOL 2024 COMPLETE BUNDLE
We've bundled FSFlyingSchool 2024 for X-Plane and FS Instant Approach 2024
for X-Plane into one amazing deal for $39.95 ($10 saving)!
FSFlyingSchool 2024 is an intelligent, talking instructor add-on that
monitors your flying and provides feedback in real-time.
FS Instant Approach 2024 has several useful, fun features and will put you
on: downwind, intersecting, or final approach at any runway in the world in a
matter of seconds.
Buy for Windows @ X-Plane.org Store
New in the ORG Store: FSFlyingSchool 2024 Complete Bundle
Owners of our previous bundle: FSFlyingSchool 2023 + FS Instant Approach 2023
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