X-Plane is one of the most popular virtual flight programs. And, most often than not, offers some of the most authentic virtual flight experiences on the market. Part of that experience is the scenery, and how real or authentic it looks. With this in mind, we will examine some of the best freeware photorealistic scenery add-ons currently available.
Perhaps before we attempt to answer the above question, we should point out that whatever Flight Simulation program you opt for – and many simulation pilots have both – each are sound platforms from which to tour the virtual skies. And each has its pros and cons.
Once you have installed your basic version of X-Plane you will now probably be looking to customize your experience and add to it by way of the best available, and free, add-ons.
Despite being one of the most beautiful nations in the world, the snow-swept land of Norway lies rather barren in the simulation world. Not only does it tend to lack the solidity of detail such a country deserves, many of its airports feel extremely sparse. Bergen Airport is the second largest airport in the nation, and this Aerosoft modification looks to try to provide it with some extra detail.
As X-Plane 11 continues to see all manner of new additions added to it, Carenado has released an interesting take on the Beechcraft 1900. This comprehensive platform is just what you need when you want to experience the B1900D as it should feel.
As one of the most popular cities in Italy, Genova is a place of true beauty and class. However, it’s always been rather poorly represented in simulators despite that immense popularity. Thankfully, you can correct this oversight with the help of BC Sceneries’ latest update for Genova. With the LIMJ Cristoforo Colombo Airport included, too, this manages to capture both city and transit point.
For simulation fans, it’s time to rejoice. The latest edition of X-Plane has finally arrived on our desks. X-Plane 11 is a newly released product that many users have already have the pleasure of using thanks to the highly successful BETA. However, with the full release out now, we wanted to let people know what it’s like. If you have yet to try it out yourself, then this guide should hopefully help you understand and appreciate that numerous new checks, changes and improvements which have been put in place. So, what’s the latest and greatest new additions?
As part of the vFlyteAir collection, this remake of the Grumman Tiger is worth installing. If you’ve got the original then you should definitely grab the new, updated version 4.1 edition. If you have never had the pleasure of flying this before then you would do well to make the time. Out of all the aviation experiences that you could enjoy, version 4 provides such a deep, engrossing experience.
A simple and easy to use new modification has been released for X-Plane users. This mod is a fine night experience mod that helps to improve flying at night. Otherwise known as Night XP, this works to help improve night-time scenery drastically. Sick of flying around at night and feeling like everything just vanishes? Then this can help with that regard.
For any flight simulation fans today, realism has become the norm and the expected demand. With the scope of how detailed we can be in the cockpit and beyond, nothing other than realism should be the aim. With this vFlyteAir take on the excellent Cherokee 140G, you get just what you are looking for and expect.
Are you using X-Plane and want to make it easier than ever to have some fun on the go?
As one of the most actively engaged with and powerful communities around, flight simulation videos tend to be very popular. However, like every other form of video, there’s always the aim and the ambition to do better.
Having long been involved in the creation of high-end and professionally managed add-ons and packages for flight simulators across the board, Aerosoft have captured the attention and the excitement of many.
Having long been seen as one of the genuine authorities within flight simulation, Alabeo have recently added another top release to their selection – the Diamond DA-40. Created for exclusive use with X-Plane, this provides users with a chance to finally hop into the cockpit of one of the most beloved aircraft of its era and enjoy a far more realistic and creative representation of what this aircraft is all about.
Flight simulators might have been around for a while now, but I don’t anyone expected to see such a high quality rendition for a mobile device anytime so soon. Well, Laminar Research have taken that next step to the benefit of the entire flight simulation community.
The X-Plane series have been immensely popular for many years now, and it has been a source of huge modding and customization from fan websites for many years now. Laminar Research is the team behind the popular X-Plane series, and they have worked regularly on the Airport Scenery Gateway & World Editor that has been released for each edition of the game. The idea behind the editor is to give the users of the series far more control over the game itself, and let them take the engine to new levels in terms of realism and design.
Carenado has released its Beechcraft B58 Baron add-on for X-Plane.
X-Aviation and JGX-Designs have released Cessna Corvalis TT (C400) for X-Plane. The aircraft has a highly functional Garmin G1000 panel, and this is the first time G1000 simulation is run locally in X-Plane without using external software.
VMax’s Boeing 777 Worldliner is a very realistic model with outstanding quality on graphics, interior, exterior, wings, landing gear, and so much more.
Beechcraft Sundowner belongs to the Beechcraft Musketeer family of single-engine; low wing aircraft produced by Beechcraft, an American manufacturer of general aviation and military aircraft.