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X-Plane
Logo of the latest version
Genre(s)	Flight simulation
Developer(s)	Laminar Research Austin Meyer
Publisher(s)	Laminar Research Aerosoft
Creator(s)	Austin Meyer
Platform(s)	Android iOS Linux macOS WebOS Windows
First release	X-Plane 1.00 1995; 30 years ago (1995)[1][2]
Latest release	X-Plane 12.1.3 Release 2 [3] December 30, 2024; 33 days ago (2024-12-30)

X-Plane is a flight simulation software initially launched by Laminar Research in 1995. Commercial desktop versions are sold for macOS, Windows, and Linux. In addition, Laminar Research also distributes FAA-certified versions for professional use. A mobile version has been available for Android, iOS, and webOS since 2009 as well.

X-Plane implements an aerodynamic model called blade element theory.^[4]

X-Plane can connect to other X-Plane instances via UDP or TCP^{[citation needed]} for multiplayer flight simulation, networked multi-monitor X-Plane configurations or to plugins, such as Pilot Edge,^{[citation needed]} which themselves communicate with other X-Plane instances.^[5][6][7]

The professional use version allows FAA certified flight training hours to be logged.^[8]

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