X-Plane 12 is the latest version in the flight simulator series for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. In this simulator, there is a whole world to discover. Thanks to its open structure, all users and enthusiasts can change every single part of it and adapt it to their preferences.

In X-Plane 12, every major aspect of how Laminar Research simulates the world and its effects on aviation has been rewritten based on first-principles physics and real-world data with tireless pursuit of realism.

Try the demo version here: https://www.x-plane.com/desktop/try-it/

WORLD

• Photometric Lighting Engine
• Light brightness, intensity, spread, and more – all computed in real time with the laws of physics.
  3D Water
• Gorgeous global water rendering, complete with wave height controls and floatplane interaction based on feedback from expert pilots.
• Seasonal Effects
• Tree colour and leaf coverage vary to show season – snow accumulates, too!
• Tropical Water Colors
• Gorgeous, geographically-aware water colours.
• 3D Forests and Vegetation
• Large variety of 3D trees with variation of species, size, and seasonal effects. They even sway in the wind.
• Ambient Sounds
• The entire world now comes to life with FMOD sound – birds in the forest, cars in the cities and of course, ground service vehicles.

AIRPORTS

• X-Plane 12 includes detailed 3-D scenery for more than 17,000 airports around the world – all with new ground textures, towers and pavement effects to enhance realism.
• Tower Kit
• Custom suite of endless control tower variation, easy to use for maximal realism.
• Animated Jetways
• Jetways move to meet your aircraft when parked at the gate.
• Localized ATC Procedures/Voices
• Air Traffic Control follow regional procedures and accents around the world.
• Pavement Effects
• Airport artists can choose from a library of pavement effects to perfectly capture the look-and-feel of airports by setting level of cracking, oil spills, pavement material, and more.

WEATHER

• Volumetric 3D Clouds
• Immersive clouds to fully capture the sensation of flight.
• Real Weather
• Proprietary algorithms to turn data from the real world into X-Plane weather.
• Wake Turbulence
• Powerful streams of upset air left in the atmosphere by other aircraft – just like real life.
• Microbursts
• Small, powerful downdrafts – perfectly modelled with pilot training in mind.
• Thermals
• Terrain-generated updrafts that allow gilders to gain altitude without a tow plane.
• Snow, Rain and Ice Accumulation
• Precipitation now accumulates on surfaces, freezing or thawing based on temperature.

INCLUDED AIRCRAFT

• Cessna Citation X
• Cirrus SR22
• Grumman F-14 Tomcat
• Lancair Evolution
• Piper PA-18 Super Cub
• Robinson R22 Beta II
• Vans Aircraft RV-10
• Airbus A330-300
• Cessna 172SP
• Aero-Works Aerolite 103
• Boeing 737-800
• Beechcraft King Air C90
• Beechcraft Baron 58
• Cirrus Vision SF50
• McDonnell Douglas MD-80
• Schleicher ASK 21
• Sikorsky S-76
• Stinson L-5 Sentinel