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