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Robinson R22 Beta II · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The cockpit includes Laminar’s GNS530
The guide describes Laminar’s interpretation of the Garmin 530 and a separate transponder. The centre console places cyclic friction, right trim, carburettor heat and fuel controls within another illustrated area. These diagrams help locate controls before using the manual’s simulator checklists.
Gathered Laminar manual · PDF pp.31–34; no autopilot inferred from generic GPS wording
R44 Raven II · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Raven II simulator editions
The product represents the fuel-injected Raven II. Separate X-Plane 11 and 12 editions are offered, with native aircraft systems and VR cockpit interaction.
Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14
Robinson R44
The R44 extends Robinson’s light-helicopter layout into a four-seat cabin. The Raven II uses a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-540 engine and retains the family’s two-blade main and tail rotors.
VSKYLABS represents the Raven II for X-Plane. Its documentation describes a cockpit designed for desktop and VR interaction, a native flight model and a separately maintained product for each supported simulator generation.
R44 Raven II; current manufacturer specification
R66 Turbine · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Released product and variants
VSKYLABS models the R66 with its RR300 turbine, auxiliary fuel system and a cockpit combining analog instruments with G1000-based avionics. Its default livery was inspired by BC Helicopters’ around-the-world flight.
Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14
Commander 114 · Black Square · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Choose what returns on the next flight
The tablet separates non-essential, flight-critical and avionics state-saving options. The manual says fuel and payload are always retained and explains how defaults adapt to the starting phase of flight. Saving is gradual, taking roughly a minute, and requires a proper simulator shutdown to preserve changes.
Black Square Commander manual · PDF pp.51–52
Rutan Long-EZ
The Long-EZ places a small lifting surface ahead of its main wing and the propeller behind the cabin. VSKYLABS describes using the original 1980 plans and pilot handbook as references for its homebuilt-aircraft simulation.
The current X-Plane 12 product includes a standard aircraft and extended-range configurations. Those add ferry fuel and transfer systems inspired by long-distance flights; the developer documents those modifications separately from the original plans-built layout.
Pima Museum Long-EZ N82ST
Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis”
Ryan built the Spirit of St. Louis to carry fuel for Charles Lindbergh's solo Atlantic crossing. A high wing and single radial engine surrounded a one-seat cockpit whose fuel tanks blocked the forward view. Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris in May 1927.
The restricted visibility and sparse cockpit reflect this purpose-built aircraft's long-distance mission. The simulator represents that customised layout.
Aircraft / family
SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 with REP · JRollon / SimCoders · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Three models pair different cockpits and engines
The package lists civilian analogue and G1000 models with a carburetted O-540, plus a military analogue model with a fuel-injected IO-540.
JRollon / SimCoders SF.260 product documentation
SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 with REP · JRollon / SimCoders · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Fuel-system differences follow the selected model
The civilian version uses a fuel selector and mechanical feed. The military version adds electric and mechanical feed with transfer pumps.
SimCoders product documentation; model-specific system distinction
SOCATA TB10 Tobago / TB20 Trinidad · Just Flight · X-Plane 11
A diagnostic window explains engine and fuel conditions
The engine popup shows fuel weights and imbalance, pressures, temperatures, battery charge, spark-plug fouling and vapour lock. A quick-charge option is included.
Just Flight X-Plane 11 product documentation
SOCATA TB10 Tobago / TB20 Trinidad · Just Flight · X-Plane 11
Automatic tank switching is an optional convenience
The custom fuel system offers automatic tank switching for longer flights and remembers that choice. It is a simulator option that can be selected for the flight.
Just Flight X-Plane 11 product documentation
Tecnam P2010 · AeroSachs · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The G1000 gains engine pages and cockpit advisories
Version 1.3.2 added Lean and System pages plus Fuel Pump On, Pitot Heat Off and Door Open advisories. The changelog also documents the stall-warning breaker’s effect on the audible warning.
Publisher changelog, v1.3.2
