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Navigraph AIRAC Cycle 1804

March 29, 2018 | 0 comments

Another Navigraph AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control) period starting on March 29th, 2018. Let’s give some background information about the AIRAC Cycle.

The AIRAC cycle was adopted in 1964 and further improved over the years. Key are the worldwide effective dates with 28 days intervals (e.g. 4 August 2005, 1 September 2005, 29 September 2005, …). Effective days are always on a Thursday. It may look indeed like a long period, 28 days, or even 56, but it should be understood that aeronautical information changes, mostly published through so called AIRAC Amendments.

Back to our Navigraph Cycle 1804, effective from March 29th. By following this link you reach the download section of Navigraph.

x737 EADT 373-700 Screenshots

March 28, 2018 | 0 comments

For our special Boeing 737 Series e-Newsletter we’ve added – logically – the X737project 737-700 series. This freeware aircraft is presented by the European Aircraft Developer Team (EADT) and not only comes with the -700 series, but also with the -800 series.

This screenshot impression should give you a good idea what this freeware model offers, externally and internally. Although it was just flight to make those screenshots, I’m impressed by the razor sharp text on the panels. It’s amazing to be honest. You can zoom in on the panel as far as you want, the text stays sharp.

Anything else to say?
Just have a look at these exclusive screenshots and don’t forget to visit the EADT x737project website and feel free to donate and/or download the x737-700 or x737-800 models with a bunch of liveries being available too. Enjoy!

Zibo 737-800 mod Impression

March 28, 2018 | 0 comments

This Boeing 737 model needs attention too although the origin of the aircraft is the default X-Plane 11 737-800, but these people has modified the aircraft a lot which can be seen on these exclusive screenshots. Ok, what and who is the Zibo 737-800?

The centre is all about X-Plane.Org user “Zibo” and according to him “This is modified default B737-800 by me. You don’t need extra 3rd plugin, only X-Plane 11. This plane is free and it will be always free. This model aircraft shows what are the possibilities of this plugin and X-Plane 11. Special thanks to all team of Laminar Research (for default XLUA plugin too). Thanks to @AeroSimDevGroup, @Fay, @twkster and others for help with test and improved plane. And thanks to @audiobirdxp for amazing sound for this plane.”

Ok, so far the people behind it. How the default aircraft is modified can be seen on the following exclusive screenshots. Enjoy!

X-Plane 11 UHD Mesh Scenery v4 1.0.0

March 25, 2018 | 0 comments

On behalf of alpilotx, we’re pleased to inform you that they have released a brand new UHD package for X-Plane 11.

UHD Mesh Scenery v4 can be seen as a vastly improved version of the default scenery shipping with XP11. It is using/referencing the exact same set of artwork files (textures, object, autogens, forests) which ship with XP11, so you do not need other art assets to be installed while UHD Mesh Scenery v4 will also benefit from any artwork improvements (autogen, texture) coming with future XP11 versions.

General Characteristics of UHD Mesh Scenery v4 are identical to those of HD Mesh Scenery v4 (you can read those on its own page). The advantages of UHD Mesh Scenery v4 are:

  1. Uses 30m DEM data (instead of 90m DEMs)!
  2. Landclass data for some areas (USA West, Europe Alps, Europe Pyrenees, Japan, New Zealand) was re-created with very high resolution (compared to the data used in HD Mesh Scenery v4) resulting in even better landclass representation.
  3. The triangle mesh resolution a lot higher than in HD Mesh Scenery v4: this give – obviously – even better representation of the 30m DEM data (slopes, mountains etc.) BUT this also vastly(!) improves the landclass data representation (which in X-Plane is very closely coupled with the triangle size in the mesh). This is most obvious with forest detail.
  4. OSM data is updated (its “date stamp” is 10th January 2018) . Which makes it newer than the data in UHD Mesh Scenery v4.

All other (continuously updated) information, download links and important instructions can be found on the official UHD Mesh Scenery v4 Site: http://www.alpilotx.net/downloads/x-plane-11-uhd-mesh-scenery-v4/
Please read the instructions carefully, as not following them might result in a broken installation!

Here are the official screenshots accompanying the release of UHD Mesh Scenery v4. Just follow the links to my Google Photos albums: UHD Mesh Scenery v4 (for X-Plane 11)

Carenado CT210M Centurion II for X-Plane 11

March 20, 2018 | 0 comments

We’re pleased to inform you on behalf of Carenado, that they have released a brand new X-Plane 11 GA aircraft. the CT210M Centurion II.

The aircraft is only and only for X-Plane 11. It’s as we know from Carenado a state-of-the-art configurable FPS-friendly logic system and largely VR compatible. Further on, it offers full PBR (Superb material shines and reflections) and has specially designed engine dynamics forX-Plane 11.

What else:
– Flight physics optimized for XP11 standards.
– Ground handling adapted for XP11 ground physics.
– Physically Based Rendering materials and textures throughout.
– PBR materials authored with industry-standard software used by the film and gaming industries.
– X-Plane GNS530 (FPS friendly)
– Support for RealityXP’s GTN750* (integrated into 3D cockpit, when available).
– Goodway Compatible.

And finally, it has realistic behavior compared to the real airplane. Realistic weight and balance. Tested by several pilots for maximum accuracy. Curious? Then you must check out the dedicated Carenado web page.

Navigraph Supports FlightFactor A320 Ultimate

March 16, 2018 | 0 comments

We’re pleased to inform you about the following Navigraph news.

After many development hours, and many hours in testing, we are proud to announce the release of FMS Data for the FlightFactor A320 Ultimate for X-Plane.

How Do I Get the Data?
The FMS Data Manager will automatically detect the addon. Press the “Scan” button under the “Addon Mappings” interface. The dataset is also available as a manual installer.

Subscription Needed
Downloading the dataset requires a Navigraph Ultimate or FMS Data Subscription which can be purchased on this page.

Where Do I Get the Airplane?
The A320 is available via the X-Plane Store.

Support
In the unlikely event you encounter any anomalies or have questions on how to use the dataset, please post in the FMS Data section of our Support Forum. For questions regarding the addon, please use the FlightFactor support ticket system.
All for now,

The Navigraph Development Team