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PZL-104 Wilga ↗Simulator documentation

PZL-104 Wilga · Thranda · Thranda · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11

DynaFeel adjusts simulated control response

The developer describes DynaFeel sliders changing control heaviness and response with airspeed. This describes the add-on’s flight-control modelling; the source does not document physical force-feedback output.

Thranda Wilga X-Plane 12 feature list

PZL-104 Wilga ↗Research-based aircraft background

PZL-104 Wilga

PZL Warszawa-Okęcie developed the Wilga for civil utility and short-field work. The manufacturer later became part of EADS. Versions differ in engines and equipment; the simulator products also have separate X-Plane generation support.

SourcePZL-104 Wilga ↗Wikipedia contributors

CT/4E Airtrainer · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12

The simulated CT/4E

VSKYLABS represents the CT/4E with a 300 hp Lycoming engine and three-blade propeller. Separate X-Plane 11 and 12 products use a native aircraft model and support desktop and VR flying.

Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer ↗Research-based aircraft background

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer

The CT/4 Airtrainer places instructor and student beside one another under a broad canopy. The CT/4E uses a 300 hp Lycoming engine and a three-blade propeller, combining powered flight training with aerobatic capability.

VSKYLABS represents the CT/4E in X-Plane. Its published feature list describes a native aircraft model, analog cockpit and support for desktop and VR flying.

VSKYLABS CT/4E

Panavia Tornado ↗Simulator documentation

Panavia Tornado · X-Trident · X-Plane 11

Both crew positions support the navigation workload

X-Trident lists pilot and navigator 3D cockpits, a moving map, terrain-following and terrain-avoidance radar functions, and a radar-warning receiver. The navigation equipment also includes air-to-ground and air-to-air TACAN.

Tornado for X-Plane 11 · product listing version 3.5

Panavia Tornado ↗Simulator documentation

Panavia Tornado · X-Trident · X-Plane 11

A supplied buddy tanker supports the refuelling feature

The package describes animated air-to-air refuelling with an included buddy tanker. Custom lighting, throttle animation and sound accompany the cockpit systems and moving-map features.

X-Plane 11 version 3.5 developer store description