Everything in X-Plane operates from real world physics. Aircraft handling, ground effect, wind gusts, and more will give you the most accurate flight sim experience possible.

Sep 13, 2024 · We’ve been fixing bugs, removing old hacks we no longer need, and I’m optimistic that the update should be both better looking and closer to reality. We also have some fixes to the PBR …

If you need help, you can get instructions on installing X-Plane from DVDs or installing the X-Plane digital download. Looking for X-Plane 8, 9, 10 or 11? See the Older Versions downloads page. Note: …

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Everything that comes with X-Plane makes it the most realistic, most robust flight sim experience you can have. But the thriving X-Plane community has spawned countless third-party add-ons to explore …

Oct 27, 2025 · What’s new in 12.2.1? This is the X-Plane update built with the community. In 12.2.1, we’ve brought your voice to the forefront – featuring […]

By default, X-Plane will install to the Desktop. Though it can be installed elsewhere (by clicking the “Change Destination” button), it is strongly recommended that it be left on the Desktop so that the …

The retail version of X-Plane purchased at X-Plane.com is not certified for flight training right out of the box, since certification requires a software and hardware combination.

While X-Plane 11 will run on Linux, we don’t provide support for specific distributions; if you want to run on Linux, you will need to try X-Plane on your distribution to see if it is compatible.

This aircraft in the X-Plane mobile app is a twin-engine, short- to medium-range commercial jet airliner introduced in 1980. It is primarily used for frequent, short-haul flights and can accommodate between …