Review | JRollon Jetstream 32

A comprehensive review, written for you on request ….. the JRollon Jetstream Super 31 or also known as the Jetstream 32. Yes yes, your personal reporter Angelique van Campen did check this older X-Plane 10.51 and X-Plane 11 compatible aircraft for you. You’re curious what she has to say? Then it’s worth to read her in-depth JRollon Jetstream 32 review.

Review | Alabeo C207 Skywagon

Big, bigger, biggest … the Alabeo Cessna C207 Skywagon. Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen flies with the C207 during IFR and VFR flights and comes to the conclusion that this Alabeo model is still worth every penny. According to Angelique “What can I say … I enjoyed flying around with the Alabeo C207 Skywagon. It’s as usual a nicely modeled GA aircraft, with some new features and luckily, an old-fashioned “original” cockpit.” You can read all about it at Angelique’s comprehensive Alabeo C207 review.

Review | Alabeo PA44 Seminole

A welcome to Andy Clarke, our new reviewer. On behalf of Andy Clarke we’re pleased to offer you his in-depth Alabeo Piper PA-44 Seminole review. Andy took the time to explore all the options, all the inside and outside modelling and how it flies while testing the model with X-Plane 11.01. And what has Andy to say about it ….. “The presentation of the aircraft and the special touches, such as the push pull trolley when the aircraft is parked with engines off, really draws the user in to the whole experience.” Curious? There you must read Andy’s review. Enjoy!

Review | Carenado Cirrus SR22 GTS

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen continues with her Carenado and Alabeo adventure. Today it’s time to explore, to investigate, to maintain and to fly the Carenado Cirrus Aircraft SR22 GTXS Turbo. Is it a beast, is it a beauty, it is … yes, it’s all of it! According to Angelique “The overall quality, as you may expect from Carenado, of the 3D SR22 Turbo modeling of the aircraft body itself and the 3D cockpit/cabin are of a high level, but there’s so much more to tell, to see and to read about this beauty! Check out Angelique’s in-depth review of the SR22 GTXS Turbo.

Review | Carenado Beechcraft B1900D

Fasten Your Seatbelt. Ladies and Gentleman, welcome on-board our brand new Beechcraft B1900D. We’re pleased to inform you that this brand new aircraft is developed and produced by the Carenado team. We hope you have a pleasant flight with us. We will keep you informed about any issues on this flight and our expected landing time at Auckland International Airport. Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen flies with Air New Zealand in a Carenado Beechcraft B1900D and is she enthusiastic? Want to know all about it? Then it’s time to read Angelique’s comprehensive B1900D review.

Review | Carenado Beechcraft Baron 58

According to your personal reporter Angelique van Campen reviewing the old-fashioned Beechcraft Baron 58 is/was fun. Yes, it’s not the newest twin engine GA aircraft, neither less, a lot to see, a lot modified since version 1.0 which came from 2012. And no, it’s not old-fashioned. Ok, is has no modern EFIS instruments or whatever is possible these days, but it’s not an old-fashioned aircraft to fly with.” Worth the review and the read? Yes, absolute worth to read her comprehensive review.

Review | B-52 Stratofortress by “depas57”

Hmmm …. the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was not a review title I had in mind. On the other hand, it’s an impressive aircraft, so why not review it and it’s fun too? I found this “modified” aircraft a while ago on X-Plane.Org, uploaded by depas57. So, what’s then so special? The aircraft gets, besides many other things, a 3D cockpit. You can read Angelique’s B-52 3D cockpit review via this link.

Review | Carenado Malibu Mirage

One of Angelique’s favourite Carenado aircraft, besides the C337, the Piper PA-46 Malibu Mirage. Why you would ask …. because she’s seen this aircraft in real at Texel Airport (EHTX). A gorgeous looking model although some find the nose a bit long, but further on, a well modelled and accurate created GA aircraft. Curious to what Angelique has to say about the modelled Malibu version 3.2? Sit back, relax, take a cup of coffee, tea or something else and enjoy her comprehensive PA-46 Malibu Mirage review.

Review | Salt Lake City International Airport

Our dedicated reviewer Jude Bradley gives you an inside story of ……. if you’ve used X-Plane for any length of time, you’ll be sure to have come across MisterX6 sceneries. Now, for the first time, he’s entering the payware scenery market, and the best of luck to him under the brand Short Final Design. Jude tries to find out all the ins and outs of Salt Lake City International Airport. Curious? Check out Jude’s comprehensive KSLC review.

Review | Rotate MD-80 Pro Series v1.3

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen dives into the Rotate MD-88 (-80) Pro version 1.3. It seems that she can’t stop testing and writing. That must be good! How good and how realistic this McDonnell Douglas MD-88 is, that’s what you can read in her comprehensive review. Angelique warns you in advance … take your time, take something to eat and drink with you since it will be a very longgggggggg read. Curious? I’m sure you are. Just follow this comprehensive review link and enjoy!

Review | Robin DR400 140B by XPFR

Your personal GA investigator Angelique takes a close look at the, already for a while on the market, XPFR Robin DR400 140B. Originally, the aircraft was designed for X-Plane 9.70 (ohh, that’s a long time ago), but it still performs well with X-Plane 10.51. And because of that, Angelique decided to check this aircraft once more with X-Plane 10. That said, worth reading our in-depth review and worth the download. Enjoy!

Review | NAPS Hilo International Airport

Still being in Hawaii, Angelique’s next airport stop is from the NAPS developers NAPS (North Atlantic and Pacific Sceneries) PHTO Hilo International Airport version 3.0. Angelique tries to find all the ins and outs of the modeled Hilo replica. Is she happy, is it worth the download? Oh yes, it is! You can read it all in her in-depth review.

Review | Stampe et Vertongen SV-4 by XPFR

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen thinks that many flight simmers, including me, aren’t familiar with the old fashioned Stampe SV biplane aircraft. That said, time to highlight the XPFR Stampe et Vertongen SV-4. Ok, now we know that, how’s the model, how does it look like, how does it fly and so on. You can it all at our comprehensive Stampe review

Review | NAPS Kahului International Airport

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen flies to Hawaii … yes, yes, I’m aware she has been there before, but this time she’s visiting a couple of NAPS (North Atlantic and Pacific Sceneries) airports. Kahului Airport?
According to Angelique “I’ve never heard of it! That’s not so strange because I live in the Netherlands and Hawaii is far away for me. This is one of the worldwide destinations that I’ve never been to, but I know I’ll get to in the near future.” Curious …. surprise …. here’s Angelique’s PHOG review.

Review | The Ultimate X-56 Rhino H.O.T.A.S.

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen had the opportunity to test the Saitek X-56 Rhino HOTAS unit. And was it worth the writing and testing or ….? According to Angelique “I’m impressed about the integration of the X-56 Rhino hardware with Laminar Research X-Plane for Windows 10 Professional and macOS Sierra. And yes, the X-56 works quite well with X-Plane on a Mac although there’s no Saitek software available for this OS.” But there’s more. Curious to the rest? Then Angelique warns you in advance … relax, take a coffee, tea or something else and enjoy her comprehensive X-56 Rhino H.O.T.A.S. review.

Review | Montpellier Airport by XPFR

Your personal reporter Angelique flies to the XPFR created X-Plane 10 airport of Montpellier. Is it fun, is it worth the download, is it worth to add ZonePhoto photo-real ground textures around it, is it ….. Oh, so many question, and one simple answer … read the short review of her experiences. The runway and taxiways tarmac is great as well as the night lighting system. Curious? Then it’s time to check out her Montpellier XPFR review.

NAPS Hawaii Island Hopping

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen takes you this time on a virtual Hawaiian trip. She offers you a flight adventure. Not just a flight adventure, no, a Hawaiian flight adventure! This impression has everything to do with island hopping. Due to the length of the review, the review is split into part I and part II. Enjoy Angelique’s Hawaii Island Hopping Part I and here’s also Island Hopping Part II.

Review | JustSim Hamburg International

Since it’s not to far from Rick’s home town, our dedicated reviewer Rick Verhoog decides this time to drive to Hamburg International Airport (EDDH). Arriving there, he’s impressed by JustSim’s EDDH creation. According to Rick “This scenery is definitely recommended for those who like to visit German airports. Also a great place for online flying!”. You can read it all in Ricks in-depth review at X-Plained.Com.

Review | Belga12345 KJGG

On behalf of Marc Leydecker aka Belga12345, we’re pleased to announce the release of a new Virginia airport, Williamsburg Airport (KJGG). And together with that, we’re pleased that Angelique van Campen took a look at KJGG. Here’s the link to our in-depth review, while this is the link to our dedicated download page.

Review | Peters Aircraft VFW 614

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen offers you a thorough look into the Peters Aircraft Fokker-VFW 614. The review offers three different test flights, all from EDDM to EDDL. The difference lies in how to navigate or what nav aid is used; ordinary VOR beacons and/or flying a HDG, using the build in VFW INS with and without the CIVA INS installed. Curious to what she has to say? In case you are … take a cup of coffee or tea, relax and enjoy her in-depth review.

Review | PilotPlus Gatwick International

Our dedicated reviewer Jude Bradley takes a look at this PilotPlus add-on airport. According to Jude “There is a lot of effort put into this product and I feel that it is a valuable addition to X-Plane and there are plenty of real-life routes that can be used with this airport, and it’s good representation of the airport at this point in time.” Curious what Jude has to say more? Then you must read his comprehensive review at X-Plained.com.

Review | Rio de Janeiro Airport v2

We’re pleased to offer you from Richard Nunes “Riogaleao – SBGL International Rio de Janeiro Airport version 2.0“. Richard decided to upgrade his airport with the latest developments after the Olympic Games in 2016. Want to read all about it? You can at X-Plained.com via this comprehensive review link. Enjoy the reading and comments are welcome.

Review | SSG E-Jet Evo E-170 Series Part II

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen, finally finished my part II review of the SSG Embraer E-Jets Evolution E-170. I had a lot of fun flying this aircraft with X-Plane 10 and X-Plane 11 although X-Plane 11 gave me a lot of Saitek X52 Pro issues. Neither less, it’s full with extra information and some step-by-step procedures. When you want to know how she feels about the SSG Evolution E-170 aircraft and if it’s worth to buy it? You can read it all in her comprehensive review part II.

Review | FlightFactor/StepToSky 757-200 v2

This time something refreshing for you from our dedicated reviewer Rick Verhoog … a comprehensive review of the FlightFactor aero / StepToSky Boeing 757-200 Version 2.x. While the difference between this and the 767 isn’t enormous, this aircraft is a must buy for people that own and love the original FlightFactor 757. Want to know all about it? Then you must read Rick’s in-depth 757-200 v2.x review. Enjoy!

Review | SSG E-Jet Evo E-170 Series Part I

Since when are we at X-Plained.com able to do a “SSG E-Jet Evolution E-170 Series Inspection”? Since today! Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen dives into the world of SSG, Embraer and E-Jet technology. That said, she has taken more then enough time to explore the modelled Embraer E-Jet E-170 Evolution Series from Supercritical Simulations Group (SSG). Check it out via this comprehensive review link.

Review | vFlyteAir Grumman Tiger AA-5

Is it the vFlyteAir Tiger versus Traveler or … ?
No, this aircraft review has everything to do with the vFlyteAir Grumman Tiger AA-5. Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen loves to test, explore and fly this well-developed aircraft above the Dutch landscape. With the help of several flight stretches, she explores all the ins and outs of this tiny, but beautiful aircraft. Want to know all about it? Then you should read her in-depth review right her at X-Plained.Com.

Review | X-Crafts E-195 v2 Part II

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen continues with her X-Craft E-195 v2 exploration and is pleased to inform you that she has finished part II of the Embraer E-195 v2 review. Curious what she has to say in part II and what’s her overall impression? Then you must read her comprehensive Part II review too.

Review | X-Crafts E-195 v2 Part I

Your personal reporter Angelique is pleased to offer you part I of the X-Crafts Embraer E-195 v2 review. Curious what she has to say? Then you must read this comprehensive review link.

Review | FunnerFlight KLAX

Jude Bradley flies “virtually” during his Christmas holiday to the west-coast of the United States, or to be more precise … to FunnerFlight’s Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX). Jude thinks that without doubt the Theme building is the centrepiece of this product along with the light show included. But there’s much more to explore in Jude’s review. You can read Jude’s in-depth review at X-Plained.

Review | Alabeo Diamond DA42 G1000

On behalf of Rick Verhoog, our dedicated reviewer, X-Plained is pleased to inform you that we’ve release Rick’s comprehensive Alabeo Diamond DA42 Twin Star G1000 review. According to Rick “For anyone who likes GA aircraft that aren’t much bigger than the average Cessna, but carry more modern technology, along with sleeker and modern looks and powerful, fast engines, this DA42 is a treat.” Want to know all about it? Then you must read Rick’s review.

Review | vFlyeAir Piper Arrow III

It was time to test it once more since the vFlyteAir aircraft model has had many updates. That said, your personal reporter Angelique van Campen tries to find out all the ins and outs of the Piper Arrow III. Was it worth a review ….. the answer is YES. You can read her review via this review link.

Review | FlyJSim 727 Series Study v2

Let’s go back to the oldies, back to the good old days, back to the Boeing 727 Series. Should this FlyJSim 727 Series Study v2 be in your hangar? Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen figured it out for you and tested the FlyJSim Boeing 727 Series Study v2. You can read Angelique’s in-depth via this review link.

Review | JustSim Klagenfurt Airport

Flying to Klagenfurt from Ireland is not a long flight and that’s what our reviewer Jude Bradley had in mind … visiting JustSim Klagenfurt Airport and city (LOWK). According to Jude “Although this is a small airport, with little flights in reality, there are quite a few gems here and theres’ so much more. You can read Jude’s review link.

Review | Carenado C152II

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen is sitting in her PPL aircraft, a Carenado Cessna 152 II. This takes her back to the summer of 2003, when she struggled to fulfil her wish in getting a FAA PPL license within 28 days. However, for this review she didn’t use X-Plane 10.51, but X-Plane 11pb9. That said, lets go for it! Want to read Angelique’s review? Check it out via this review link.

Review | Khamsin HU-16 Albatross

This was a special review, a special review about a special aircraft .. the Grumman HU-16 Albatross. When I first saw the Albatross, I wasn’t really impressed, but after I found this nice YouTube movie, I felt more and more in love with this tiny boat aircraft. Check out Angelique’s in-depth review.

Review | Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida Airport ….. that’s where your personal reporter Angelique flies to to find out how it’s made! According to Angelique “Even though the real KRSW a basic airport, just one runway, a terminal with three concourses, some hangars, the modeled airport reflects the real airport.” Worth a review. Therefore we invite you to read Angelique’s comprehensive review

Review | FlyJSim 732 TwinJet

Angelique van Campen reviewed for you once more the FlyJSim 732 TwinJet. Angelique thinks that “the way systems work and how the aircraft flies, are awesome. Not knowing how it’s in real, but in the sim it flies quit realistic”.
Worth to read Angelique’s in-depth review. Have fun!

xEnviro, the Impression

I never thought I will make it, a comprehensive review/impression of xEnviro, the Ultimate Environment Engine. This was really a complex review/impression because it’s not always something that can be compared or can be seen. All together Angelique concludes that she has a strong preference for xEnviro. Curious what Angelique figured out? Check it out at her in-depth xEnviro impression.

Impressions | EFB

This impression has everything to do with FSWidgets EFB for Mac, a “remote map” visualization app. You can read all about the FSWidgets EFB for Mac by reading Angelique’s comprehensive impression.

Review | FlightFactor QPAC A350

X-Plained is pleased to offer you an comprehensive impression of the FlightFactor aero/QPAC Airbus A350-900 Series v1.3.1. According to Angelique van Campen “The modeled Flight Factor A350 is the Advanced model that comes with a lot of features and offers many possibilities to make every flight a success, but there’s so much more she has to tell. Pick up first a cup of coffee or tea, relax, sit back and enjoy her in-depth FF aero/QPAC A350 impression.

Review | Carenado TBM850 G1000

Rick Verhoog, our Carenado/Alabeo G1000 review specialist, is pleased to offer you an in-depth review of the Carenado TBM850 G1000. The TBM850 may not be as well-known as some of Carenado’s other creations, but it certainly is a welcome addition to the roster of X-Plane General Aviation aircraft. But Rick has so much more to tell. Therefore, I encourage you to read Rick’s comprehensive review.

Review | IXEG 737 Classic

Our dedicated reviewer Jude Bradley takes a dive into the world of the IXEG Boeing 737 Classic. According to Jude “I cannot be but blown away by how smooth this aircraft is, the knobs and buttons move flawlessly and the framerates are excellent. The immersion factor is superb on this model and it’s the Gold Standard in X-Plane at this time.” But Jude has to say so much more. Therefore you must read his comprehensive review at X-Plained.

Impressions | JARDesign X-Life

You Are Not Alone in the Sky! … what’s that for title or what does it do? Is deals with JARDesign’s X-Life so this impression has everything to do with the X-Life Traffic plugin from JARDesign. This was even for me a complex impression, but it all worked out fine. Want to read how Angelique experienced X-Life? Read it all at X-Plained via this comprehensive impressions link!

Review | vFlyteair Cherokee 140

What will it be this time …. the vFlyteAir Piper Cherokee PA28-140 Series. Oops, that’s and old, almost historical aircraft, but it must be said, it’s very well modeled and flies like an angel. If it flies like an angel and if it’s well modeled, that’s the task of Angelique van Campen who tries to find out all the ins and outs of this old-fashioned vFlyteAir GA aircraft. I would say … time to check out Angelique’s in-depth Cherokee 140 review.

Impressions | ZonePhoto

I felt I needed to write a short impression about photo-real sceneries. A perfect alternative are the packages from ZonePhoto. Although a ZL16 packages aren’t of the same quality as ZL17, it’s still a nearly perfect alternative to download, implement and explore you own flying area in X-Plane 10 scenery. At the end of this short impression, you’ll be amazed that it was worth the downloading. Read Angelique’s informative impressions at X-Plained.

Review | Nimbus Chicago O’Hare

Our dedicated reviewer Jude Bradley flew to KORD or better known as Chicago O’Hare Airport to check out the modelled airport from Nimbus. According to Jude “It fills a gap in the market for mid-U.S Sceneries. It’s well worth the price. The performance is very good even taking into account the aircraft I tested this with. In short, this is a good airport and yes, I would definitely recommend it.” Curious? Via this review link you can read all about it.

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Quick Look and Feel Flight Factor A320

April 6, 2018 | Aircraft Screenshots, All New Layout | 0 Comments

While your personal reporter Angelique van Campen had been very busy with reviewing the Flight Factor A320, Andy Clarke has been busy too with reviewing his part of the aircraft. Soon, very soon, we're pleased to offer you a comprehensive review of the Flight Factor...

X-Plane 11 UHD Mesh Scenery v4 1.0.0

March 25, 2018 | All New Layout | 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...

Carenado CT210M Centurion II for X-Plane 11

March 20, 2018 | All New Layout | 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...

Navigraph Supports FlightFactor A320 Ultimate

March 16, 2018 | All New Layout, Articles | 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...

ToLiss A319 Air France Evening Impression

March 16, 2018 | All New Layout, Articles | 0 Comments

While playing around with X-Plane items, issues, and testing this and that, I missed something in my recent released ToLiss A319 review ... an evening flight impression. Yes, I know, I had a couple of external screenshots, but not too many and nothing of the 3D...

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JARDesign A330 v3 Review

March 30, 2018 | Aircraft Impressions, Look and Feel | 0 Comments

You've waited long for this, we've all waited for this as well as your dedicated X-Plained reporter/reviewer Andy Clarke. Andy took a look into the JARDesign A330 version 3. Not just "a" look, a thorough look to be honest on how this renewed X-Plane 11 aircraft works,...

x737 EADT 373-700 Screenshots

March 28, 2018 | Aircraft Screenshots, Look and Feel | 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...

Zibo 737-800 mod Impression

March 28, 2018 | Look and Feel | 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...

Update … simHeaven X-Europe 2.0

March 5, 2018 | Articles, Look and Feel | 2 Comments

We would like to inform you with an updated X-Europe from SimHeaven. X-Europe 2.0 for X-Plane 10/11 is released and ready to download, test and discover, download size is 4.6 GB. This version 2.0 is a major update, to solve crashes few people had using version 1.0,...

SSG Embraer Evolution E-195 Review

February 28, 2018 | Articles, Look and Feel, X-Plane 11 | 0 Comments

Who doesn't know the Embraer E-195? Who has never heard of X-Plane developers group Supercritical Simulations Group? I'm quite sure you know both and therefore, our dedicated reviewer Andy Clarke took a look at this SSG Embraer Evolution E-195 X-Plane 11 aircraft...

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Aerosoft NavDataPro AIRAC Cycle 1805

April 26, 2018 | Articles, Tips and Tricks | 0 Comments

Aerosoft released on April 26th a new AIRAC Cycle 1805 for their NavDataPro. For operationally significant changes in information, the cycle known as the AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control) cycle is used: revisions are produced every 56 days...

Navigraph AIRAC Cycle 1805

April 26, 2018 | Articles, Tips and Tricks | 0 Comments

Another Navigraph AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control) period starting on April 26th, 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...

Additional JARDesign A330 v3 Info

March 30, 2018 | Aircraft Impressions, Tips and Tricks | 2 Comments

On behalf of Evgeny Romanov, lead developer of JAR Design Group, I would like to share with you some notes we received from him in respect to the A330 v3 review. According to Evgeny "I would like to highlight a couple of interesting items for the simmer. Let me point...

Aerosoft NavDataPro AIRAC Cycle 1804

March 29, 2018 | Articles, Tips and Tricks | 0 Comments

Aerosoft released on March 29th a new AIRAC Cycle 1804 for their NavDataPro. For operationally significant changes in information, the cycle known as the AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control) cycle is used: revisions are produced every 56 days...

Navigraph AIRAC Cycle 1804

March 29, 2018 | Articles, Tips and Tricks | 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...

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Aerosoft NavDataPro AIRAC Cycle 2014

December 31, 2020 | Articles | 0 Comments

Aerosoft released on December 31st a new AIRAC Cycle 2014 for their NavDataPro.For operationally significant changes in information, the cycle known as the AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control) cycle is used: revisions are produced every 56 days...

Navigraph AIRAC Cycle 2014

December 31, 2020 | Articles | 0 Comments

Another Navigraph AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control) period starting on December 31st, 2020. 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...

Ho Ho Ho …. A Merry Merry Christmas to All

December 24, 2020 | Articles | 0 Comments

On behalf of the whole X-Plained.Com team, we would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas!2020 isn’t yet finished, I’m aware of that. Let’s hope we will never face such a disaster for all of us again. With lockdowns in many countries around the world we kept on...

Homer Jay ToLiss A321 Neo Liveries

December 24, 2020 | Articles | 0 Comments

X-Plained.Com is pleased to announce, in consult with and the approval of X-Plane.Org user Homer Jay, that we’ve decided to promote several of his ToLiss A321 NEO liveries.The Toliss NEO add-on comes with 2 additional engine types for the ToLiss A321. The 3...

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Aircraft Review | DeltaWing Simulation F-16

January 19, 2021 | Aircraft Impressions | 0 Comments

Our dedicated X-Plained reviewer Andy Clarke and your personal reporter Angelique van Campen are pleased to inform you that they both decided to write a comprehensive review of the F-16C BLOCK 52+ from DeltaWingsim.Com.According to Andy "the external and internal...

Aircraft Review | FlyingIron Lockheed P38L Lightning

November 6, 2020 | Aircraft Impressions | 0 Comments

Back to the good old days. Our dedicated reviewer Andy Clarke takes an depth look into the FlyingIron Simulations Lockheed P38L Lightning. This will be fun as Andy starts with. But there's more according to Andy.Andy thinks that "This is a very realistic model with...

Aircraft Review | Khamsin DHC-1 Chipmunk

October 31, 2020 | Aircraft Impressions | 0 Comments

This is such a nice and easy aircraft to fly and should get a place in your hanger. I'm talking about the Khamsin DHC-1 Chipmunk version 2.0 for X-Plane 11.50+. That said, your personal reporter Angelique van Campen rented in the south of England a virtual Chipmunk...

Aircraft Review | Nimbus Britten Norman Islander

October 29, 2020 | Aircraft Impressions | 0 Comments

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen and dedicated reviewer Andy Clarke explored, investigated and flew the Nimbus Simulation Studios BN-2 Islander. On behalf of X-Plained.Com are pleased to offer you an in-depth review of the Nimbus Britten-Norman BN-2B...

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Airport Review | Fresno Yosemite International

January 4, 2021 | Scenery Impressions | 0 Comments

Many years ago your personal reporter Angelique van Campen visited the famous US National Parks like Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. While in this region, we passed and stayed during our trip from these NPs to San Francisco in the city of Fresno. Not that we...

Airport Review | DC Sceneries Design KX06

October 18, 2020 | Scenery Impressions | 0 Comments

Your personal reporter Angelique van Campen takes you on a Floridian cross country trip from Arcadia Municipal (X06) to Coral Creek (FA54), at least, that was the plan. Ho ho, hold on, what was that plan then and why is it not done and what can we expect?That's what...

Airport Review | Globall Art Vancouver CYVR

September 5, 2020 | Articles, Scenery Impressions | 0 Comments

It's not that far from England to Vancouver International Airport. That said, our dedicated reviewer Andy Clarke took a virtual flight to Canada and explored all the ins and outs of the latest Globall Art airport development.And what has Andy to say? According to Andy...

Scenery Review | TrueEarth US Florida

April 16, 2020 | Articles, Scenery Impressions | 0 Comments

Your personal X-Plained.Com reporter Angelique van Campen took a virtual flight to Orlando and drove to Venice, situated on the West coast of Florida. The reason for this virtual flight was to explore Orbx TrueEarth US Florida. And I can tell you, it was an awesome...

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Utility Review | SkyScout for X-Plane

November 9, 2020 | Articles, Utility Impressions | 0 Comments

Your personal reporter and dedicated reviewer Angelique van Campen is pleased to inform you that she made it. Yes, she finished a comprehensive review of XPlane Aviator SkyScout.Angelique says "It wasn't an easy review. It took a while to get the right flow. That has...

Utility Review | SAM World Jetways

September 5, 2020 | Articles, Utility Impressions | 0 Comments

Your personal reporter and reviewer Angelique van Campen virtually travelled around the world to check out Stairport SAM World Jetways. She visited default Laminar Research airports, but also a lot of payware add-on airports. The last one she visited for her...

Utility Review | JARDesign Co-Pilot ToLiss A319

July 14, 2020 | Articles, Utility Impressions | 0 Comments

Our dedicated reviewer Andy Clarke took a new challenge in reviewing products; the JARDesign Co-Pilot plugin for the ToLiss Airbus A319. According to Andy "Usually when flying X-Plane models we may be assisted by autopilots and other automated systems and we may be...

Utility Review | Laminar Research Control Pad app

November 13, 2019 | Articles, Utility Impressions | 0 Comments

It's time for another utility review. Time for a freeware iOs or iPad OS review. It's time for Laminar Research Control Pad app.According to your personal reporter Angelique "When you own an Apple iPhone or iPad, and using X-Plane 11 on your Mac, Windows or Linux,...

Utility Review | Agi FTU Advanced Clouds

July 26, 2019 | Articles, Utility Impressions | 0 Comments

Since our in-depth FlyAGI Tweak Utility (FTU) review, published at X-Plained.Com, the FlyAGI utility has changed a lot. Agi added many new features, and one of these new features or expanded features is the modification or manipulation of clouds. Apart of the...

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WIP JARDesign A340-500 Series

March 23, 2020 | Aircraft Screenshots, Articles | 0 Comments

On behalf of the JARDesign Group I'm please to offer you some exclusive screenshots of there WORK IN PROGRESS A340-500 Series. As you all know, JARDesign offers the A330 and the A320Neo and with all their knowledge, they've started a while ago with the development of...

Impression Carenado Fokker F50

August 31, 2019 | Aircraft Screenshots, Articles | 0 Comments

I’m aware that I love Fokker aircraft. Yes, I’m also aware that Fokker doesn’t exist anymore as it was in the good old days at Schiphol-East. Anyway, I know the Fokker F27, but more familiar with t5he Fokker F28. While being a mechanic with Martinair, I worked on the...

Exclusive Screenshots Cheyenne II

July 27, 2019 | Aircraft Screenshots, Articles | 1 Comment

During these days it's fun to fly over my own country. In my case that's the Netherlands, Europe (for those simmers who have no idea where the Netherlands are situated). It gives me a moment to relax, a moment to test all the aircraft I have in my huge hangar.This...

Carenado’s Saab 340, so beautiful

February 28, 2019 | Aircraft Screenshots | 0 Comments

No no, this is not a comprehensive review, and it’s also not an in-depth impression although it’s an exclusive screenshot impression I made today, February 28th while test flying in Germany. It was during this short flight, departing from ShortFinal Design...

Special FF/QPAC A350 RR ALPS Livery

January 31, 2019 | Aircraft Screenshots, Articles | 0 Comments

And now, coming soon to you for the Flight Factor A350 v1.5.x …… the Advanced Low-Pressure System (ALPS) virtual CTi fan blades and modified engine cowling and much more ... even a complete livery.After flights test in 2014 of CTi fan blades with a titanium leading...

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Photo-real Norway From East to West

August 12, 2019 | Articles, Scenery Screenshots | 0 Comments

The following exclusive screenshots are representing a flight from East to West which are left-over screenshots from a “test” flight I did from ENHA to ENOV, near the coast. Some other screenshots will be used in my Norwegian review Part II where I review the freeware...

FTU plus ASXP Clouds

February 26, 2019 | Articles, Scenery Screenshots | 2 Comments

FTU Advanced Clouds + ASXP HiRes Cloud TexturesOops, for those who don’t know what all those abbreviations mean … FTU mean FlyAGI Tweaker Utility and ASXP stands for Active Sky for X-Plane. Anyway, FlyAGI Tweak Utility main menu can be opened by clicking on the menu...

Exclusive X-Codr Sedona Screenshots

February 11, 2019 | Scenery Screenshots | 1 Comment

Welcome to America’s Most Scenic Airport! Sedona Airport (KSEZ) is located in Sedona Arizona, a popular tourist destination for Arizona tourists. Due to its location atop a 500 foot mesa Sedona Airport is a destination that pilots often go out of their way to land...

Munich Winter Wonder World

February 2, 2019 | Scenery Screenshots | 5 Comments

In-between the many things your personal reporter Angelique van Campen does on my iMac on a daily base, is trying to find some time to visit SFD EDDM and preparing herself to start with the Short Final Design EDDM review. Today, Saturday February 2nd, she found some...

Impression ShortFinalDesign EDDM

February 1, 2019 | Articles, Scenery Screenshots | 1 Comment

Short Final Design, known from many payware and freeware airports. The designer/developer behind SFD is also MisterX, known from his famous MisterX6 Library and much more.Anyway, this page deals with the high quality and accurate modeled EDDM or Munich Airport or also...

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Hold Advisor by Alan Wright

May 27, 2017 | Articles, Tutorials | 0 Comments

We proudly present to you from Alan Wright (Teignmouth) his “hold advisor” ….. a quick and easy means of obtaining the correct join path to fly to enter a hold. You always wanted to fly the perfect holding? From now on this is possible with the “Holding Pattern...

Belga12345 refreshed Saitek FIPs

January 29, 2017 | Articles, Tutorials | 1 Comment

We’re pleased to offer you, on behalf of Marc Leydecker aka Belga12345, his remodelled, renewed, refreshing Saitek FIP (Flight Instrument Panel(s). At X-Plained we’re exited about what Marc did. Yes, we all know Marc from his gorgeous airports, and once and a while...

Belga tutorial … Saitek FIP Interface Part 2

January 16, 2017 | Articles, Tutorials | 0 Comments

At X-Plained.com we're pleased to offer you part 2 of Marc Leydecker (Belga12345) his Saitek FIP (Flight Instrument Panel) adventure. This time Marc. Starts with "A picture tells a thousand words …. The screenshots used in this part2 tutorial are of a Bendix King...

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Video | vFlyteAir C150 Commuter KEVB-KCDK

February 21, 2020 | Aircraft / Scenery Videos, Aircraft Highlights, Articles | 0 Comments

It's a beautiful and sunny day in February. Time to do another cross country flight in Florida, USA. Todays flight departs from New Smyrna Beach (KEVB) via DeLand, Leesburg and Ocala to Cedar Key (KCDK).The flight is performed with the vFlyteAir C150 Commuter with...

Roger2009 “DC-9-30 Series”

May 4, 2016 | Aircraft Highlights, Highlights | 0 Comments

Good old workhorse, the Douglas DC-9-30 Series. Angelique van Campen explores Roger2009 his Dc-9-30 Series. Although I've written a while ago this product story, I found it worth to pinpoint it again on the highlight X-Plained list. Ah! The good old days of the...

UPDATE | FunnerFlight KLAX Released

November 15, 2016 | Articles, Highlights, Scenery Highlights | 0 Comments

UPDATE November 16th: Exclusive screenshots provided by FunnerFlight. On behalf of FunnerFlight, X-Plained.com is pleased to inform you that FunnerFlight airport designer Jeff Mueller has released Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX). This extremely detailed...

SpainUHD Part II “Majorca Impression”

August 10, 2016 | Articles, Scenery Highlights | 0 Comments

Today we're pleased to offer you part II of our SpainUHD exploration. This movie covers Majorca or Mallorca and although you won't see everything of this beautiful island in this movie, it will give you an idea what to expect when you decide to download it from...

SpainUHD Part I “Menorca Impression”

August 9, 2016 | Articles, Scenery Highlights | 3 Comments

SpainUHD is a new photorealistic scene high resolution mesh throughout Spain, with zoom level 17 on the mainland and 18 in islands, and elevation data 25 meter resolution for flight simulator X-Plane 10. The performance is very similar to SimHeaven scenarios, but the...

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X-Plane 11 Presentation – Part I

Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane flight simulator franchise, is proud to announce the next version of its flagship desktop simulation product, X-Plane 11.

Watch X-Plane’s Presentation from Cosford.
If you weren’t able to attend Flight Sim 2016 in Cosford over the weekend, you can still catch the presentation that Austin Meyer, creator of X-Plane, and Ben Supnik, lead developer, gave at the conference. Check out this Youtube movie.

X-Plane 11 Presentation – Part II

Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane flight simulator franchise, is proud to announce the next version of its flagship desktop simulation product, X-Plane 11.

Watch X-Plane’s Presentation from Cosford.
And with this second YouTube movie the X-Plane 11 story continues. With a wealth of information, Austin and Ben try to offer the audience the latest information about X-Plane, but above all, what you, me and all others can expect from X-Plane 11. Enjoy part II. Check out this Youtube movie.

X-Plane 11 – Lighting, Reflection and Fog

Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane flight simulator franchise, is proud to announce the next version of its flagship desktop simulation product, X-Plane 11.

X-Plane 11 continues the evolution of the desktop version of X-Plane. Over the years it has always been the policy of Laminar Research to continually improve X-Plane, providing the most realistic flight simulation available, with flight modeling so accurate that it has been adopted by numerous commercial aviation organizations. X-Plane 11 continues this evolution with new aircraft, scenery, and 3-D airports. This new version also incorporates the newest technology available in computing and graphics processing, resulting in breathtaking visual and dynamic effects. Check out this Youtube movie.

Laminar Research 2nd teaser

Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane series of flight simulators, has released the second in a series of “video teasers” to showcase the continuing development of the X-Plane platform.

Over the years it has always been the policy of Laminar Research to continually improve X-Plane, making it the most realistic flight simulation available on the desktop. This has been accomplished through a continuing release of updates of our current version, as well as the release of new versions on a regular basis. This second video in the upcoming series of videos continues that journey. Check out this Youtube movie.

Laminar Research X-Plane teasers

Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane series of flight simulators, has released the first in a series of video teasers to showcase the continuing development of the X-Plane platform. Over the years it has always been the policy of Laminar Research to continually improve X-Plane, making it the most realistic flight simulation available on the desktop.

This has been accomplished through a continuing release of updates of our current version, as well as the release of new versions on a regular basis. This first video in the upcoming series of videos continues that journey. Check out this Youtube movie.

NAPS Beauvechain Air Base

Beauvechain Air Base (ICAO: EBBE) is a Belgian Air Component military airfield in Belgium, located 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) south of Beauvechain (Walloon Brabant Province); 20 miles (32 km) east-southeast of Brussels.

It is home to the 1st Wing, operating A109BA helicopters, and the Basic Flying Training School, operating SIAI Marchetti SF.260 trainer aircraft. It is used as a base for the operational helicopter squadrons, and as a training center for pilots. Beauvechain also houses the Wing Meteo and the Air Force Band. Perfect match for Zone Photos Brussels orthoimagery, not tested with Global Airports, not tested with any OSM.

Made with NAPS library objects and Marc Leydecker ‘s © assets and finally, military objects by David Austin, JP antennas by Pugwash. Check out this Youtube movie.

SpainUHD Majorca

Today we’re pleased to offer you part II of our SpainUHD exploration. This movie covers Majorca or Mallorca and although you won’t see everything of this beautiful island in this movie, it will give you an idea what to expect when you decide to download it from SpainUHD.

For those who aren’t still familiar with SpainUHD …. SpainUHD is a new photorealistic scene high resolution mesh throughout Spain, with zoom level 17 on the mainland and 18 in islands, and elevation data 25 meter resolution for flight simulator X-Plane 10. Depending on what you want to explore, it’s worth the download. You don’t believe me? In that case, I would suggest that you fly with me over Majorca and hopefully you like it as I did. Enjoy!

Then you should check out this YouTube link.

SpainUHD Menorca

SpainUHD is a new photorealistic scene high resolution mesh throughout Spain, with zoom level 17 on the mainland and 18 in islands, and elevation data 25 meter resolution for flight simulator X-Plane 10. The performance is very similar to SimHeaven scenarios, but the CPU and RAM requirements are somewhat higher to have one, similar to those of the UHD meshes rather more complex mesh AlpilotX. With a graphical 1Gb of VRAM move perfectly.

At X-Plained we’re pleased to offer you part I of SpainUHD photo real sceneries. Our first YouTube SpainUHD movie deals with a flight impression of the island of Menorca. Curious? Then you must check it out right here at X-Plained. And yes, more to follow since it’s worth to try it out yourself. For more information you must visit the SpainUHD website via this link. You can see it via this YouTube link.

JARDesign DeLuxe

JARDesign is pleased to offer you a movie on how to deal with their XDL (X-Life DeLuxe) traffic plugin for Windows and Mac OS. It covers a demo flight from EDDM (Munich International Airport) to LOWW (Vienna International Airport) with full functionality of the X-Life traffic plugin. Additional information of the freeware and payware X-Life DeLuxe plugin can be found at our recent released comprehensive review at X-Plained. You can see it via this YouTube link.

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