![]() One result of that are larger updates that touch more aspects of the X-Plane experience and 12.1.0 is no exception! Originally a Graphics-focused release, our team has also implemented new aircraft systems, flight model improvements, weather, ATC system improvements, enhancements to X-Plane Professional and a physics-based camera that makes you feel like you’re actually moving with the aircraft. Let’s get a rundown!Īs most of you know, the X-Plane Team is growing faster than ever. A free demo version is also available.$79.99 X-Plane 12.1.0 is packed with new features and improvements. X-Plane 12 is available as a download from for $59.99. X-Plane 12 comes with a detailed model of the Airbus A330. Access to X-Plane 11 is also included in case any add-ons are not yet compatible with X-Plane 12. Like with previous versions of X-Plane, free updates will be available for the lifespan of v12. ![]() The Early Access version of X-Plane 12 is available on Windows, Mac and Linux. Additionally, seven new aircraft have been added, including the F-14 Tomcat, Airbus A330, Cessna Citation X, Cirrus SR22, Robinson R22, Van's Aircraft RV-10, Piper PA-18 Supercub and the Lancair Evolution. The default aircraft from X-Plane 11 have been extensively upgraded with improved flight dynamics and systems to bring them to modern-day standards. ![]() The Early Access version includes 19 high-quality aircraft with full 3-D cockpits. A weather engine sports 3D volumetric clouds. Moreover, precipitation now accumulates on surfaces with freezing or thawing based on the actual temperature. Various effects such as wake turbulence, microbursts and thermals are also modelled. Laminar Research WeatherĪ new weather engine features realistic 3D volumetric clouds and a proprietary weather algorithm to inject data from the real world into X-Plane. ATC allows realistic procedures to be followed. Air traffic controllers now have different accents depending on location and will follow real-world regional ATC procedures. The ATC system has also been improved to allow realistic procedures to be followed. The amount of cracking, oil spills and pavement material is modelled. A new tower kit features different control towers and animated jetways as well as a library of pavement effects to customise the level of cracking, oil spills, pavement material, etc. The suite of utilities enabling artists to create custom airports has also been upgraded. X-Plane 12 includes detailed 3D scenery for more than 17,000 airports worldwide with new ground textures, towers and pavement effects. 3D forests contain a variety of trees that sway in the wind. Tree colours and leaf coverage also change depending on the season. Seasonal and weather effects are also modelled with snow, ice and rain accumulation. New 3D forests contain a variety of species and trees that sway in the wind. Version 12 features a new photometric HDR lighting effects. The float plane physics is also modelled based on feedback from actual pilots and aircraft will interact with different wave conditions. The wave height is also weather dependent and will change according to the weather conditions. Laminar ResearchģD water rendering has been upgraded globally so the water colours will match the real world for example, tropical regions will have tropical water colours, etc. The X-Plane world now features ambient FMOD sounds for the entire planet with birds in forests, cars in the cities and ground service vehicles at airports. The global scenery features a new photometric HDR lighting system with varying brightness, intensity and spread, which is computed in real time. The Cessna Citation X is a new arrival in X-Plane 12. ![]() Highlights include an upgraded lighting and sound environment, seasonal effects, new aircraft and a realistic weather engine. X-Plane 12 is a significant upgrade of the platform, with almost every component being rewritten based on first-principles physics and real-world data. Laminar Research has announced X-Plane 12 has been released in Early Access. ![]()
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