Sims Smith

Exactly! I am also a XP gateway contributor and having this new addon that enhances my existing work is a big welcome. It is a big win for the XP end user.

Per the reporter in threshold, the developer has managed to create a program that reads and understands the global airports, procedurally generating overlays that greatly enhance the experience with tire skids on taxi routes, runways, and service roads, additional clutter at gates and near buildings, grunge, oil leaks, rust, and random ramp clutter, yielding a more lifelike experience around every airport in the simulator" This is going to be day 1 buy, actually free upgrade for me. I loved this addon back in XP 11 days that gave a big lift to the ugly default assets.

Same one from XP11, I am also using.

Jokes aside, I use a replacement texture that makes the prop transparent.

0:07:50.227 I/SIM: Exiting the sim without confirmation 0:07:50.227 D/STM: Transitioning from state state_Normal to state_ShuttingDown 0:08:01.678 G64: core: Run: [OnBeforeXPSavePrefs] 0:08:01.698 G64: core: Run: [OnBeforeXPSavePrefs] AutoDGS: airport.cpp:482: Airport 'KSEA' destructed 0:07:50.227 FSCharter V2 DEBUG XP_Main.cpp:254/XPluginDisable: Disabling... 0:07:50.227 FSCharter V2 DEBUG FSC_API.cpp:1690/APIDisable: Waiting for threads to finish... 0:07:50.227 FSCharter V2 DEBUG FSC_API.cpp:1697/APIDisable: Threads finished. 0:07:50.227 FSCharter V2 WARN FSC_API.cpp:925/DebugLogRawClose: DEBUG Stopped logging raw network data 0:07:50.227 FSCharter V2: FSCharter disabled FlyWithLua Info: Load exit file. FlyWithLua Info: ** Aircraft closed. Exiting Saitek script for L.R. C172. Logitech 'XPlane Plugin.1.2.6.0' not found via Signature. Logitech Saitek plugin is not installed so nothing to reenable. FlyWithLua Info: Exit file loaded. FlyWithLua Info: deinitFmodSupport() FmodSounds.size = 0 FlyWithLua Info: deinitFmodSupport() Should be 0 now FmodSounds.size = 0 FlyWithLua Info: FlyWithLua plugin disabled. 0:08:01.882 G64: core: Plugin Disabled. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. [SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector]: Dataref is illegal and cannot be unregistered. 92552000 SPAD::INFO XPLMInterface: XPluginDisable 92552000 SPAD::INFO ServiceWorker: Stop Flightloop 92552000 SPAD::INFO Internal.BackgroundWorker: Stopsignal to all workerthreads 92552000 SPAD::INFO Internal.BackgroundWorker: Stopping all workerthreads 15:37:15.635660 StableApproach [DEBUG] XPluginDisable_begin 15:37:15.635660 StableApproach [DEBUG] Deconstruct StableApproach.class START 15:37:15.635660 StableApproach [ERROR] Exception in EarthNav.class: AptLoader: invalid argument: invalid argument 15:37:15.635660 StableApproach [ERROR] Exception in EarthNav.class: NavLoader: invalid argument: invalid argument 15:37:15.666394 StableApproach [DEBUG] Deconstructed StableApproach.class END 15:37:15.667920 StableApproach [DEBUG] XPluginDisable_end WebFMC: Plugin disabled Threading violation calling XPLMRegisterFlightLoopCallback (C:\Users\Administrator\builds\eiafPmXpN\0\x-plane\design\SDK\COMMON\xplanesdk\Src\XPLM\XPLMProcessing.cpp:44) Violation by SPAD.neXt X-Plane Connector (SPAD.neXt.XPLane10.Connecter - C:\X-Plane 12\Resources\plugins\SPAD.neXt\64\win.xpl) Still showing some error

Yup and I exit the simulator and plugin didn't crash with B3.

Any idea when is Beta 3 dropping? The plugin error is an irritant

To be fair, I thought there was a dedicated forum for "advocacy" and "comparison". This can just be moved there. I don't remember which one, maybe "general flight sim".

Yes, blessed time indeed. Lets go and lock this thread; I can foresee what is to come.

Before exiting try to disable the SPAD NEXT addon in plugin admin.

Orbx TE is 5+ years old yet it beats all visual addon in XP12 to date. Is there any hope of future expansion? Is it the cost that prevents other developers from making similar product?

The post show 2019 but in fact there a much newer update from Mister X in here https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/195634-sfd-global-additional-files-3d-trees-on-autogen-for-x-plane-12/

ATR will be a big welcome to our beloved sim. Have they produced any aircraft in the past and particularly coding for system/electrical etc?

I purchased KOSP sound pack for ToLiss and works on all variant. So far very happy with.

I am using it in XP-12 and happy with it. I don't use Ortho, ME, AO or Sim heaven.

Let me know about the flight models. The v1 had strange behavior particularly with -700 and -900 so I went back to Zibo.

"Are you using symbolic links for Orbx TE?" In my machine they are just regular windows shortcut pointing to my spare hard drive Ini file looks like this SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Northern California SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_A_US_NoCal_TE_Custom/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Southern California SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_A_US_SoCal_TE_Custom/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Northern California SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_B_US_NoCal_TE_Overlay/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Southern California SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_B_US_SoCal_TE_Overlay/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Northern California SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_C_US_NoCal_TE_Orthos/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Southern California SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_C_US_SoCal_TE_Orthos/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\TrueEarth US Florida SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_A_US_Florida_TE_Custom/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\TrueEarth US Florida SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_B_US_Florida_TE_Overlay/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\TrueEarth US Florida SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_C_US_Florida_TE_Orthos/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Oregon SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_A_US_Oregon_TE_Custom/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Oregon SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_B_US_Oregon_TE_Overlay/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Oregon SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_C_US_Oregon_TE_Orthos/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Washington SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_A_US_Washington_TE_Custom/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Washington SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_B_US_Washington_TE_Overlay/ SCENERY_PACK S:\Games\xpspare\orbx\xp12\Orbx Libraries\xp11\TrueEarth US Washington SD\Custom Scenery\Orbx_C_US_Washington_TE_Orthos/

So far been flying non stop and didn't encounter any error. Having 30+ FPS in MisterX LAX + Orbx TE with 3 monitors is sweet!

1 hour ago Author Q4XP Patch 🛠️ This patch is for X-Plane 12.3+ only. ❗ 🔑 You will need to reactivate. 1.39.1 Date : December 20th, 2025 ## Fixes - Libradio plugin updated. ADF should now for those who were having issues. ## WX - Adjusted tilt knob increments to match real Q400. - Fixed WX not working on copilots MFD. - add the real "forced standby" mode which means by default the radar will stay in standby mode and not transmit while on the ground. Press STAB four times quickly to override it This patch will fix the crashing from libradio in XP 12.4 🛫 Enjoy your Holidays 🎅 🎄

@Litjan I got the usual beta release bug. My FPS seems higher 🤣

Love the PC-12 from Thranda except the low quality cockpit texture.

Can we lock this thread. It gives false hope to humanity. TBM Santa doesn't exist!

Weather radar update coming to Thranda PC-12! Whoever picked it up during Black Friday, get ready!

Good news weather radar just added. Here are the change logs Airfoillabs King Air 350 XP12 Version 2.0.2 🎧 Audio & comms – a complete Audio Panel logic rebuild + reorganized FMOD routing (including a new Noise Canceling Headphones option) 🛰️ VNAV / RNAV guidance – fixes to VNAV descent and VNAV approach indications (including reversionary modes), plus RNAV AP logic fixes for the MFD version 🌦️ Weather radar – native XP12 radar for the MFD version + radar fixes/functionality for the GPS version ⚡ Systems & handling polish – electrical/starting/generator logic improvements, lighting logic fixes, and better reverser/prop-control behavior ✨ Highlights of Version 2.0.2 Audio & Sound Audio Panel logic rebuilt from scratch. Morse Code identification bugs fixed. FMOD routing reorganized for cleaner sound behavior. Added Noise Canceling Headphones feature with a corresponding menu icon. VNAV / RNAV Guidance VNAV descent profile now displays correctly after Top of Descent (TOD). VNAV Approach now displays correctly on all screens, including reversionary modes. RNAV approach autopilot logic fixed for the “MFD” version. Weather Radar Weather Radar (MFD): Implemented native X‑Plane 12 Weather Radar for the “MFD” version. Weather Radar (GPS): Implemented radar fixes and functionality for the “GPS” version. Systems & Logic Electrical: Fixed Battery Voltage bug/failure issue. Engine starting: Fixed starting logic; idle thrust now accounts for Generator loads to prevent engine stalls. Generators: Fixed state logic to prevent instrument self-tests from initializing multiple times. Autofeather: Annunciator light now extinguishes correctly if the Landing Gear is up and the Autofeather switch is OFF. Visuals & Lighting Left Strobe Light: Fixed directionality. Instrument light switch logic corrected. Visual Options: Added menu options to Show/Hide Instrument Glass and Show/Hide Windshield Dirt. Controls / Reverser Throttle/Reverser: Fixed Reverser logic and implemented custom Prop Control to improve Reverser Thrust behavior. Full 2.0.2 Changelog (as it will appear in the manuals/store) Left Strobe Light: Fixed directionality. RNAV: Fixed approach autopilot logic for the "MFD" version. VNAV: Descent profile now displays correctly after Top of Descent (TOD). VNAV Approach: Now displays correctly on all screens, including reversionary modes. Autofeather: Annunciator light now extinguishes correctly if the Landing Gear is up and the Autofeather switch is OFF. Visual Options: Added menu options to Show/Hide Instrument Glass and Show/Hide Windshield Dirt. Audio Panel: Logic completely rebuilt from scratch. Electrical: Fixed Battery Voltage bug/failure issue. Configs: Updated configuration files to support the new Audio Panel logic. Configs: Landing gear and throttle settings are now automatically overridden when the aircraft is loaded on the ground. FMOD: Sound routing reorganized. FMOD: Added Noise Canceling Headphones feature with a corresponding icon in the menu. Audio Panel: Fixed Morse Code identification bugs. Engine Logic: Fixed starting logic; idle thrust now accounts for Generator loads to prevent engine stalls. Weather Radar (MFD): Implemented native X-Plane 12 Weather Radar for the "MFD" version. Weather Radar (GPS): Implemented radar fixes and functionality for the "GPS" version. Generators: Fixed state logic to prevent instrument self-tests from initializing multiple times. Lighting: Corrected Instrument Light switch logic. Throttle/Reverser: Fixed Reverser logic and implemented custom Prop Control to improve Reverser Thrust behavior. Settings: Fixed general settings error. Hi King Air 350 pilots, after a longer pause, we’re happy to say it clearly: we’re back on the King Air 350 XP12 and v2.0.0 is now ready for you. 🎉 This update focuses on three main areas: 🖥️ Sharper cockpit & interior visuals 🧭 Much smoother autopilot + RNAV vertical guidance ⚡ More correct electrical / avionics behavior & engine handling …and it’s the first step of a renewed, more regular update cycle for the KA350 going forward. Thanks a lot to everyone who kept flying her, reported bugs, and pushed us to come back to it properly. OLDER Change LOGS ✨ Highlights of Version 2.0.0 Visual & 3D Reworked interior textures and materials for a higher-resolution, cleaner cockpit look. Integrated X-Plane 12 detail textures for more believable surfaces. Fixed normals, object placements and animations for better shading and more natural movement. Autopilot & Navigation Fixed roll oscillation / bank hunting in HDG and NAV modes – the AP now holds heading and lateral paths much more steadily. Improved pitch and roll stability overall for a calmer, more predictable ride. Fixed RNAV approach glidepath capture – the aircraft now correctly captures and flies RNAV vertical guidance in FMS mode. Corrected FMS/GPS vertical guidance logic across the route/approach. Fixed unwanted autothrottle activation on landing in the default FMS variant (no more surprise throttle grab on rollout). Electrical & Avionics Logic Correct gen-bus behavior – buses stay powered appropriately with engines off (e.g. in a glide). Fixed external GPU behavior so it actually powers the aircraft and prevents unnecessary battery drain. Reworked Battery Fail / Fix / Consequences logic for more realistic outcomes. Fixed DME power logic – DME is now tied to the correct avionics bus and works as expected from Cold & Dark. Fixed transponder ALT mode output – correct Mode C squawk when in ALT. Handling & Engines Fixed incorrect yaw on takeoff roll – no more “wrong-way” tendency; behavior is tuned toward the expected rudder input. Corrected gust lock activation/deactivation and conditions (e.g. cannot be activated in flight). Updated engine starter torque / RPM / time from 0 to IDLE based on real aircraft data for a more believable start sequence. 📋 Full 2.0.0 Changelog (as it will appear in the manuals/store) 3D / Visuals 3D – Reworked interior textures and materials for higher resolution. 3D – X-Plane detail textures implemented. 3D – Fixed normals. 3D – Fixed object placements and animations. NAV / Autopilot NAV – Autopilot roll oscillation in HDG/NAV modes (stopped constant bank hunting). NAV – Fixed autopilot not stable enough in pitch. NAV – Fixed autopilot not stable enough in roll. NAV – Fixed RNAV approach glidepath capture (autopilot sometimes failed to descend on RNAV approaches in FMS mode). NAV – FMS/GPS vertical guidance route/approach fixed. NAV – Fixed unwanted autothrottle activation on landing (throttles taken over in default FMS variant). Electrical / Avionics Electrical – Correct gen-bus logic: buses remain powered appropriately with engines off (glide). Electrical – Fixed external GPU not providing power (no more battery drain with GPU connected). Electrical – Battery fail / fix / consequences logic corrected. Electrical – Fixed DME power logic – DME now tied to correct avionics bus. Other Systems & Handling Gust Lock – Activation / deactivation / conditions fixed (can’t be activated during flight). DME – Fixed inoperative DME on Cold & Dark start (GPS variant) – DME now displays distance/ID when started from Cold & Dark or Before Start states. Transponder – Fixed ALT mode output – correct Mode C when knob in ALT. Takeoff Roll – Fixed incorrect yaw on takeoff roll (no more “pull to the wrong side”). Engines – Starter torque / RPM / 0 to IDLE time fixed based on real aircraft behavior

Did they incorporated the new XP 12.3 weather radar?