Category: X-PLANE 12
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X-Plane 12 at Its Best: 50 Community Screenshots, Part One
X-Plane 12 has become a favorite simulator for aviation enthusiasts, not just for its realism but also for the breathtaking views it can create. The following collection of 50 screenshots showcases the simulator at its best, each one captured by members of the X-Plane community who love sharing their flights and adventures. From early morning…
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From Stutters to Smooth Skies: Performance Boost Tricks for X-Plane 12
This article will be updated regularly as new tricks to improve X-Plane 12 performance are discovered, so stay tuned. Tweaking graphics and power settings in Windows 11 plays a major role. Setting your power plan to “High Performance” ensures your CPU and GPU run at their maximum potential, avoiding frequency throttling that can hurt performance.…
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VATSIM or IVAO: Real-World Pilot’s Deep Dive
When I first discovered online flight simulation networks, my sim experience changed forever. Suddenly, I wasn’t flying through a sterile, empty world anymore — I was sharing the sky with hundreds of other pilots and live air traffic controllers. I was listening to real phraseology, following real clearances, waiting in virtual holds, and dealing with…
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Keeping It Real: Why Navdata Matters in Simulators
Navdata (navigation data) is the standardized digital database that provides the essential information an aircraft’s navigation systems need to operate safely and efficiently. It contains details such as waypoints, airways, airports, runways, Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), instrument approach procedures, and restricted or controlled airspace. Without accurate navdata, aircraft could deviate…
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Two Runways, One Mission: MSFS 2024 and X-Plane 12
As a current, real-world pilot who spends my off-duty hours in the virtual cockpit, I’m often asked which simulator is “better” for someone who actually flies for a living. The short answer: there’s no single winner — but there is a clear best choice depending on your training objective. Below I compare Microsoft Flight Simulator…
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Pilot’s Log Entry: X-Plane 12.2.1
Don’t forget to study one of our most-read article, Performance Boost Tricks for X-Plane 12, to gain smoother flying. I’ve flown a lot of hours in the real world and even more in sims, and if there’s one thing my logbook (and my neck) have taught me, it’s that the feel of an airplane lives…
