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I'm new to xPlane 12 (XP12) and mostly fly the Aerowinx PSX B744. I am having trouble figuring out the Zoom in XP12. I understand how to get the screens to move in and out, but I don't know what I've got when I get there. If I set P3d at a zoom of 1.5, I can see the the zoom setting in P3d. As an example how do I get XP12 to the equivalent of the P3d zoom of 1.5? Any guidance would be appreciated.

MSFS has had the map enhancement tool (streams ortho) for a long time - it has now been released for X-Plane! Written by the same developer it should allow higher quality textures. This just popped into my YouTube, after 24 hours trying to install AutoOrtho.

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I am new to modeling, 3d in particular, and am trying to create my first 3d cockpit. However, when i press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Space, no files are exported to myaircraft/cockpit_3D/-PANELS-. As listed here:https://developer.x-plane.com/2012/03/three-plane-maker-tricks-you-should-know/ I tested this shortcut with the C90B, and it worked fine.

Hi all, Does anyone here has this issue where the "Use Zink plugin bridge" graphic setting won't stay enabled in XP12 ? I'm using the latest beta version of XP12 and no matter how many times I restart XP12 it comes back unmarked. It used to work just fine. Any way to force Zink ? Or should I wait for the next update ?

Than any other on any platform, with some exceptions for FF and Peter's... https://youtu.be/Saza8nZi1x4?si=4ruLKp_LujHrKJh0 The 321 NEO is Amazing!!! One day i'll go for the 346 too...

I can't find "APAPI" being present at airfields I know from RL have it, like, for instance LPCS (with 3º rw 35 and 4º rw 17 slopes), where instead of APAPI XP12 default scenery places VASI. Is APAPI implemented?

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While in flight I have a specific AI aircraft that shows its ground support equipment. Other AI planes are OK. What about an aircraft makes this happen..? Thanks..

Anybody know if there are any Lifting Bodies (M2- F1 to 3, HL-10) designed for or usable in X-plane 12 ? I remember some in X-plane 10 but can't find any in 12. Interesting and fun to fly but probably not going to get your BGA Gold Medal in one. Any assistance greatly received Tim

Hi, I am using the Thrustmaster racing pedals in combined mode , I know this is not the right way as rudder pedals , but rudder pedals are expensive. I need help with the rudder sensitivity settings, I am unable to understand how to make it less sensitive, the sensitivity is too sharp causing weird yawing moments on both fixed and helis.

Though I currently use MSFS, I am considering trying XPlane12. Main reason being I have not been able to fly much irl during this last winter (House Move and terrible weather) and whilst understanding that any sim will always have big limitations I'd like to try XPlane to see if it comes closer in dynamics to my experience Irl I fly a lightly loaded 470KG mauw microlight Taildragger with an 80hp, are there any models available for Xplane that users feel get close to this category of aircraft? Ideally thoughts from those with irl experience, but all advice welcomed. Please I don't want to instigate an MSFS v XPlane debate...Thanks

Hello, thank you for all the support you can give us through the forums. I bought two planes from X-Aviation, the TBM900 for XP11 and the MU2 Marquise for XP12. Not really understanding (without looking too hard either) the license validation was done over time, by typing FREEZE to activate it. A first lock occurred, after a message, X-Aviation unlocked Gizmo. I had to reinstall Windows on my computer, no way to find the name communicated to X-Aviation during license renewal. Since then and even by reinstalling each plane, on XP11 and XP12 I cannot unlock Gizmo, Machine ID locked message. I wrote to X-Aviation twice without any response from them (communicating th…

The first XP12 True Earth map - Great Britain North - has been released by OrbX and it comes with a MASSIVE 90% discount for owners of the XP11 version. https://orbxdirect.com/product/gbr-north-xp12 If you don't have it already it's $44.99AUD+taxes (approx US$29.33 | €27,10 | £23.29) but if you have the XP11 version that drops to $4.50AUD+tax - that worked out, even with PayPal's poor exchange rate, at £2.92. Q8Pilot did a first look stream yesterday if you'd like more details on what's in the scenery.

Since the manufacturer of the Fulcrum One Yoke is out of business, is there anyone on this forum using the Fulcrum Yoke with X-plane that could tell me what the button mapping in Xplane is supposed to be? Button numbers between Xplane and the yoke do not match. Also, The image of the yoke in the Xplane settings no longer appears as it did before and in the settings window for mapping the yoke buttons, one of the buttons (no. 2 per Xplane) is automatically lit up while one of the buttons does not light up anything in the configuration window. it would be nice to compare what I have with someone else using the Fulcrum with Xplane.

I am looking for any X Plane stream deck apps for GA planes that work in X plane....I see at least 1 for FS2020 but not sure on X Plane.... any info????

https://developer.x-plane.com/2024/03/finishing-12-1-0-features/

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Where do I find AI aircraft for X-plane 12? I am specifically looking for a DC-3 and other classic aircraft that I can use with Vatsim. Being new to X-plane I am not sure how to proceed.

This model arrived without fanfare in XPlane 12 over a year ago. It seems to be a singular effort perhaps by Shensee (Japan?), he appears to have not done anything else. It is a carefully crafted rendition of the B720 and B720B not the 707 so it is very much the same as a Boeing 707-138 series (short body - big engines). There were a couple of mods and improvements that are available - namely a PBR package, some Navitab additions and a mod to put in a basic INS/GPS on the pedestal. The AP is reasonable and there is an improved FMOD package also done for this. It is remarkably good, flight characteristics, textures etc and a lot of work went into the lighting cockpi…

https://developer.x-plane.com/2024/02/the-turtle-needs-a-new-shell/ Some key takeaways from this post & the following comments: 1) New file formats to replace DSF are WIP. DSF will still be supported though so current sceneries will still work. 2) New formats will be based on 3D tiles structures, like: https://github.com/CesiumGS/3d-tiles 3) Mesh patching, will finally be possible, including sculpting/modelling terrain. 4) They are moving to raster images; this will probably make mesh reacting to shaders & pathcing possible (think tessellation stuff), also since they mentioned they want 3d grass for the future, I can imagine the vegetation…

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For the AKDGLF550: Map Data Display Using the display controller to switch to different system views on DU2 & DU3. I don't see how to get back to the default "Main Map" screen. There is no "Main Map" choice on the controller screen. Moving between "Next" and "Return" buttons did not show a "Main Map" choice. I tried moving back and forth to other controller buttons with no effect. I ended up having to do a new aircraft install as I don't know what files to edit. Installing new scf and pref files did not make any difference. Any help would be appreciated.

TBM 900 Cockpit Sound Immersion soundpack, excusively developed for HotStart TBM900 is finally finished! 3 months of work in total, a lot of takes and re-takes on different sounds, until we found a proper mix of realism, authenticity and immersion. Very soon in the stores near you. Detailed sounds overview and official promo video is below. I hope you'll enjoy new adventures with TBM 900.

Please help me find out what the best settings could be for an RTX 3060Ti I have set a profile with: - Tripple Buffering ON - Vertical Sync 1/2 Refresh Rate ( I have VSync ON in game ) - Vertilcal Sync - Tear Control Adaptive - Antialiasing Transparency Supersampling 4x Sparse Grid Supersanpling ( have 4 x MSAA in game ) - Threaded Optimization Off It is running at an acceptable level of performance and stability, but I welcome your suggestions !!!