Tag: X-Plane 12
BSS, Pirates, and a Match Near the Fuel Truck: When Anti-Piracy Turns Into “Destroy Haters”
On February 17, 2026, BlueSkyStar Simulation (BSS) jumped into their Discord with two big announcements: a new batch of X-Plane 12 payware plans and a fresh anti-piracy posture that promptly lit up the community comment sections like runway edge lights at midnight. At the center of the turbulence wasn’t justRead More …
Piper Aerostar 700P for X-Plane: Pressurized Speed and IFR Capability
The Piper Aerostar 700P has always had a reputation for doing one thing extremely well: going fast without apologizing for it. In the real world, the Aerostar family earned a name as the speed king of piston twins, with later models pushing cruise numbers that still feel a little rudeRead More …
X-Plane – PAE Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Powered by the Reality Expansion Pack
If you’ve been craving a piston single in X-Plane 12 that behaves less like a polite theme-park ride and more like a real machine with preferences, consequences, and a memory, the PAE Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is aimed straight at your hangar. Built as a partnership between PAE Addons and SimCoders.com,Read More …
X-Plane 12.4.0 Officially Released: The “C-Check Update” Is Here
Laminar Research has officially released X-Plane 12.4.0, calling it the “C-Check Update”… and it’s not just a small patch. This update brings a stack of improvements aimed at making the sim smoother, smarter, and more modern behind the scenes, while also delivering meaningful changes pilots will actually notice in theRead More …
X-Plane 12.4.0 Beta 3 Released: A330 Tweaks, ATIS Fixes, VR Improvements + More
Laminar Research has rolled out X-Plane 12.4.0 Beta 3, delivering another round of refinements for aircraft systems, avionics, visuals, scenery, VR, and overall stability. The update is now live for simmers who have opted into the public beta channel. Aircraft & Avionics: Cleaner Maps, Better Indications Beta 3 tackles aRead More …
Mango Studios launches “FSExperience” cabin announcements plugin for X-Plane
Flight simulation immersion just got a new piece of the puzzle with the release of the “FSExperience” plugin from Mango Studios. Designed for X‑Plane 11 and X‑Plane 12, this add-on brings a full passenger-cabin experience to virtual airline pilots, streamers and simulation hobbyists. “FSExperience” delivers pre-recorded cabin announcements covering allRead More …
Sky Blue Radio Airlines Takes Off — A New Era of Virtual Aviation Has Arrived
Denver, CO — 10/24/2025 — Sky Blue Radio, the global voice of aviation entertainment, proudly announces the grand opening of Sky Blue Radio Airlines (SBRA) — a next-generation virtual airline designed to bring flight simulation enthusiasts, professional pilots, and aviation dreamers together under one banner. Built on the solid foundationRead More …
Laminar Research Unveils X-Plane 12.3.0 with Native Weather Radar and Major Upgrades
Laminar Research has rolled out the beta version of X-Plane 12.3.0, bringing one of its most ambitious updates yet. Among the headline additions is a fully integrated weather radar, allowing pilots to scan cloud precipitation in real time across 3D space. This marks a significant leap in situational awareness andRead More …