X-Plane 12, created by pilots and engineers, is an aviation simulator with real-world physics, accurate aircraft systems, and immersive world modeling.
New features in X-Plane 12’s engine include:
– Volumetric 3D clouds
– Physics-based photometric lighting model
– 3D water worldwide
– Rewritten air traffic control system with artificial intelligence
– Global 3D forests
– Seasonal textures and weather effects
– Overhauled real-world weather data
New aircraft in X-Plane 12 include:
– Airbus A330
– Cessna Citation X
– Lancair Evolution
– Cirrus SR22
– Piper PA-18 Super Cub
– Van’s RV-10
– F-14 Tomcat
– Robinson R22 (including a version with floats).