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Aeroprakt A22 ↗Research-based aircraft background

Aeroprakt A22

The A22-LS is a Ukrainian light sport aircraft from Aeroprakt. Its high wing, wide cabin glazing and tricycle landing gear suit recreational flying and instruction, while the represented version uses a Rotax 912 ULS engine.

VSKYLABS supplies an analog cockpit and an optional simulated autopilot. Its documentation describes separate native X-Plane 11 and 12 products and an independent development approved by, but not affiliated with, Aeroprakt.

A-22LS; manufacturer published specification

Aeros-2 trike ↗Simulator documentation

Aeros-2 trike · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12

Released product and variants

The simulated trike uses a Rotax 503 engine and supports single-occupant or two-occupant configurations. The developer supplies separate X-Plane 11 and 12 products.

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

Aerostar 600 ↗Simulator documentation

Aerostar 600 · A2A Simulations · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Aircraft condition and inspection

A2A documents persistent condition by livery, adjustable wear and failure rates, and an interactive walkaround. The tablet controls fuel and payload and provides maintenance, engine-analysis and electrical-system views.

A2A official Aerostar 600 product page, checked 12 September 2026; developer-documented features.

SourceAccu-Sim Aerostar 600 ↗A2A Simulations
Aerostar 600 ↗Simulator documentation

Aerostar 600 · A2A Simulations · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

A choice of navigation and engine displays

The product documentation lists a Collins Microline radio installation, a Century IV autopilot and selectable JPI engine monitors. It also identifies supported optional GPS integrations, with the relevant add-ons installed. A2A distinguishes its native MSFS 2024 walkaround and dirt features from the MSFS 2020 version.

A2A official Aerostar 600 product page, checked 12 September 2026; developer-documented features.

SourceAccu-Sim Aerostar 600 ↗A2A Simulations
AgustaWestland AW109 ↗Simulator documentation

AW109 SP 2.0 · X-Trident · X-Plane 12

The digital cockpit includes both flight and mission displays

The developer lists dual engine and radio units, four EFIS displays and a mission screen with digital map and forward-camera functions. Instrument panels also have popup views. Obstacle information requires an appropriate user-supplied database; the page identifies examples for the UK and New York.

X-Trident AW109SP 2.0 · gathered product feature list

SourceAW109 SP 2.0 ↗X-Trident / X-Plane.org store
AgustaWestland AW109 ↗Simulator documentation

AW109 SP 2.0 · X-Trident · X-Plane 12

Four-axis automation and twin-engine management

X-Trident's AW109SP 2.0 documentation lists SAS, attitude and upper autopilot modes, together with automatic hover and take-off functions. FADEC and engine load-sharing are part of the twin-engine model. The developer documents flight-model differences between X-Plane 11 and 12.

AW109SP2.0 XP11/XP12 · Autopilot; Flight model

SourceAW109 SP 2.0 ↗X-Trident / X-Plane.org store
AgustaWestland AW109 ↗Research-based aircraft background

AgustaWestland AW109

The A109 originated with Agusta in Italy and continued through AgustaWestland into Leonardo. Its streamlined cabin, four-bladed main rotor and retractable undercarriage suited executive transport as well as emergency-service and other utility work.

Later developments changed engines, cabin details and avionics. The AW109SP represented by X-Trident is a particular modern version, with its own engine-management and automatic flight-control systems. The photographs include earlier A109 variants, with their model captions retained.

Aircraft / family

SourceAgustaWestland AW109 ↗Wikipedia contributors
Airbus A300-600R ↗Research-based aircraft background

Airbus A300-600R

The A300 established Airbus in the airline market during the 1970s. Its broad fuselage and two underwing engines offered a new alternative among large transports. Later developments changed the cockpit, wing details and systems, with the A300-600 becoming a major branch.

Early A300s had a three-person flight deck; later versions used two pilots. The family also became important in freight service. Simulator manuals describe the flight deck and systems of their named A300 variant.

Aircraft / family

SourceAirbus A300 ↗Wikipedia contributors
Airbus A310-300 ↗Research-based aircraft background

Airbus A310-300

Airbus developed the A310 to serve a market below the larger A300. The first prototype flew in 1982, and the type entered airline service the following year. Its broad fuselage and two underwing engines retain the family resemblance, but it brought a new wing and a shorter cabin.

The A310-300 extended the design's range and used fuel in the horizontal stabilizer for trim management. Electronic displays and flight management sit alongside controls that predate the A320's sidestick fly-by-wire family.

Aircraft / family

SourceAirbus A310 ↗Wikipedia contributors
Airbus A320 family ↗Simulator documentation

A321LR · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024

Hydraulic architecture appears in the cockpit documentation

The A321 guide explains the relationship between engine-start preparation and the yellow hydraulic system's brake-accumulator supply.

Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF p.68; engine-start preparation

SourceAirbus A321LR ↗Microsoft / aircraft developers
Airbus A320 family ↗Simulator documentation

A319 / A320 / A321 family · Fenix · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Released product and variants

The A320 base includes CFM56 and IAE V2500 engine variants, with wingtip fences and Sharklets. The A319/A321 expansion requires that base and supplies both engine families for each aircraft. Its A319 can use standard or high-density cabins; the A321 offers up to two additional centre tanks. The current products support MSFS 2020 and 2024 on PC.

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

SourceFenix Simulations ↗Fenix Simulations
Airbus A320 family ↗Simulator documentation

A32NX · FlyByWire · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Released product and variants

The A32NX represents the A320-251N with CFM LEAP-1A engines. FlyByWire supplies free stable and development builds through its installer. Its current FS2024 stable release notes document a simulator-specific flight model and platform integrations.

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