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Aerobask →

Aerobask’s X-Plane team brings together aircraft artists, a programmer, a flight-model developer, a sound engineer and technical advisers. Several team members hold pilot licences, contributing aviation experience alongside their creative and technical work.

Developer · 13 aircraft entries · 13 implementations MarcelX42 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Airfoillabs →

Airfoillabs develops aircraft for X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its released range includes the C172 NG in digital and analog cockpit configurations, the King Air 350 and the Bristell B23.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0

CowanSim →

CowanSim develops helicopters for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane. Its work includes custom cockpit instruments and sound environments, with WWise audio in MSFS and FMOD in X-Plane.

Developer · 9 aircraft entries · 13 implementations Pete Markham · CC BY-SA 2.0

dmax →

dmax develops the selected aircraft product linked here.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Alf van Beem · CC0

Felis →

Felis develops classic airliners for X-Plane, including the 747-200 and Tu-154M. The 747 project draws on original documents and blueprints, with contributions from pilots, flight engineers and aviation enthusiasts.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 2 implementations Iberia Airlines · CC BY 2.0

FlightFactor →

FlightFactor develops airliner add-ons for X-Plane with an emphasis on aircraft systems. Its team combines artists, engineers and sound contributors, and describes work with airline pilots and engineers on its Boeing products.

Developer · 5 aircraft entries · 6 implementations 4300streetcar · CC BY 4.0

FlyInside →

FlyInside develops helicopter simulations with a focus on flight dynamics, aircraft systems and visual modelling. Its range includes the Bell 47 and 206, Gazelle and RotorWay designs.

Developer · 4 aircraft entries · 5 implementations Stefan Krause, Germany · CC BY-SA 3.0

FlyJSim →

FlyJSim develops aircraft and tools for X-Plane. Its aircraft range spans the three-crew Boeing 727, the 732 Twinjet and the Q4XP turboprop airliner.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations Iberia Airlines · CC BY 2.0

Hot Start →

Hot Start develops aircraft for X-Plane, distributed through X-Aviation. Its Challenger 650 extends the simulated trip beyond the cockpit with passengers, ground crew and interactions at the fixed-base operator.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 2 implementations Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0

JRollon →

Javier Rollón is a Madrid-based artist whose background includes modelling, texturing and animation in the games industry. His interest in 3D work began while studying physics and later led to aircraft projects for X-Plane.

Developer · 5 aircraft entries · 5 implementations Rob Schleiffert · CC BY-SA 4.0

Just Flight →

Just Flight began in 1995 as The Associates, supplying software to flight simulation enthusiasts. It now combines an in-house aircraft development team with publishing and retailing products from other developers.

Developer · 23 aircraft entries · 30 implementations Bob Adams from George, South Africa · CC BY-SA 2.0

Philip Ubben →

Philip Ubben develops X-Plane aircraft in collaboration with other creators. The SA 315B Lama credits him with project management, the flight model, XLua systems and FMOD sound, alongside Khamsin’s modelling and textures.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Sputniktilt · CC BY-SA 3.0

Rotate →

Rotate develops the MD-80 and MD-11 for X-Plane. Its published development approach uses aircraft blueprints and photographs, performance information and feedback from pilots.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 2 implementations Björn Strey · CC BY-SA 2.0

SimCoders →

SimCoders develops the Reality Expansion Pack for X-Plane aircraft. REP adds systems such as engine and electrical modelling, persistent damage, maintenance and interactive ground checks to specific supported aircraft.

Developer · 14 aircraft entries · 16 implementations Rob Schleiffert · CC BY-SA 4.0

Thranda →

Thranda develops general aviation aircraft for X-Plane. Its Dynamic Generation Series gives aircraft configurable instruments and other customisation options, with a range that includes bush aircraft, piston singles and twins.

Developer · 11 aircraft entries · 11 implementations Dllu · CC BY-SA 4.0

ToLiss →

ToLiss is a Canadian developer focused on Airbus aircraft for X-Plane. Its projects combine custom flight management and fly-by-wire systems with features such as saved flight situations and aircraft failures.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations MarcelX42 · CC BY-SA 4.0

TorqueSim →

TorqueSim was formed in 2018 as a joint venture between Attitude Simulations and Advanced Flight Modeling Simulation. Its international team combines flight modelling, systems, artwork and audio on aircraft including the CitationJet, Cirrus singles and Islander.

Developer · 6 aircraft entries · 6 implementations Alf van Beem · CC0

VSKYLABS →

VSKYLABS grew from its founder’s curiosity about aviation and experience as a professional pilot. Its X-Plane projects use the simulator’s native environment to explore aircraft ranging from light sport machines to helicopters and experimental designs.

Developer · 35 aircraft entries · 35 implementations Airwolfhound · CC BY-SA 4.0

X-Crafts →

X-Crafts began in 2013, growing from Marko Mamula’s part-time aircraft work alongside engineering studies and a visual-effects career. The team now concentrates on regional and business jets for X-Plane, including the E-Jets and ERJ families.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 3 implementations MarcelX42 · CC BY-SA 4.0

X-Trident →

X-Trident develops helicopter and military aircraft add-ons for X-Plane. Its designated store lists the Bell 412 and CH-47D Chinook alongside the Harrier AV-8B and Panavia Tornado.

Developer · 5 aircraft entries · 5 implementations Sardaka · CC BY-SA 4.0

Zibo →

The Zibo project develops the free 737-800X for X-Plane. Its community documentation brings together installation guidance, checklists and training material for this extensively modified 737.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Alf van Beem · Public domain