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Boeing 747-400 and 747-100 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 11
The bundled 747 has separate documentation
Laminar's 747 guide describes the implemented cockpit and autopilot systems and identifies hydraulic-pump selections. It provides the source context for the bundled X-Plane aircraft, distinct from Felis's classic 747-200 and the MSFS 747-8 family.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.10,22,29
747-200 Classic · Felis · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
A classic three-crew 747 simulation
Felis's 747-200 documentation describes custom autopilot and autoland systems, a separate autothrottle and extensive aircraft systems. The classic cockpit's analogue instruments and navigation equipment provide a different experience from the later 747-8. Release notes also distinguish handling changes for X-Plane 11 and 12, which matters when matching a report to an installed version.
747-200 Classic passenger; XP11 and XP12 listed · Systems; Requirements; Version history
757 family · FlightFactor · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Systems, loading and cockpit-building facilities
FlightFactor describes custom hydraulic and electrical systems, a three-channel autopilot with failure dependencies, and loading and fuel changes that affect centre of gravity. The product also provides cockpit-interaction and live-dataref facilities for builders. Passenger, cargo and engine choices belong to the selected package, so those options should be checked alongside the systems description.
757 v2; published XP11/XP12 support · Flight model; FMS/EFIS; custom systems; cockpit interaction
C-17 Globemaster III · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Modern transport controls with an explicit feature boundary
Miltech's C-17 guide describes fly-by-wire stabilisation and trim, selectable autopilot modes and stall-test controls. It explicitly marks VNAV, TURB and several other controls as unsupported in that version. The aircraft's military-transport role and modern cockpit therefore have a concrete documented simulator scope.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,8,45,58
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
McDonnell Douglas developed the C-17 for the US Air Force, with its first flight in 1991. Four turbofans, a high wing and a rear cargo ramp support the heavy-transport role. Its landing gear and high-lift design also address operations from relatively constrained airfields.
The Globemaster III can move very large equipment while retaining a modern two-pilot flight deck. The Miltech manual describes the simulator's flight-control and autopilot features, including functions that were not implemented in the documented version.
Aircraft / family
Boom XB-1 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Pitch feel and roll response are different mechanisms
The XB-1 guide explicitly states that the aircraft has neither an autopilot nor fly-by-wire. It distinguishes pitch Q-feel scheduling from a roll-ratio changer: the latter changes control-surface response without changing feel. That is a useful technical distinction in a modern-looking experimental aircraft.
MSFS2024 XB1 manual1.0 · PDF pp.6,27-28
Cessna 172 SP · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The bundled X-Plane Skyhawk has its own cockpit reference
Laminar's manual documents the C172's primary controls, trim console, instruments and autopilot. Its illustrated cockpit guide and configuration checks describe the bundled aircraft. They do not establish the maintenance systems or custom avionics offered by independent C172 developers.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.7-8,45; center console and preflight
Cessna 172 SP · Laminar Research · X-Plane 11
The bundled X-Plane Skyhawk has its own cockpit reference
Laminar's manual documents the C172's primary controls, trim console, instruments and autopilot. Its illustrated cockpit guide and configuration checks describe the bundled aircraft. They do not establish the maintenance systems or custom avionics offered by independent C172 developers.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.7-8,45; center console and preflight
Citation CJ4 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Flight guidance and yaw damping are separate controls
The CJ4 guide documents a flight-guidance panel with flight-level-change, heading and navigation functions. It treats yaw-damper engagement separately from autopilot use and includes pilot-managed pitch trim. The dedicated CJ4 guide is the appropriate source for its cockpit, rather than documentation for another Citation model.
CJ4 user guide v1; exact release applicability unresolved · PDF pp.8,10; climb and AP operation
Cessna Citation CJ4 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
Flight guidance and yaw damping are separate controls
The CJ4 guide documents a flight-guidance panel with flight-level-change, heading and navigation functions. It treats yaw-damper engagement separately from autopilot use and includes pilot-managed pitch trim. The dedicated CJ4 guide is the appropriate source for its cockpit, rather than documentation for another Citation model.
CJ4 user guide v1; exact release applicability unresolved · PDF pp.8,10; climb and AP operation
SR22 / SR22TN · TorqueSim · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Panel generation and simulator version matter
TorqueSim's SR22 history records changes to trim authority and autopilot/control behaviour. Version 2.1 moved the G1000 aircraft to the X-Plane 12.1 X1000 and excludes older simulator versions; 2.1.1 removed the Gizmo dependency. The developer also distinguishes G1000 and Entegra products, so both the panel and release belong in a useful aircraft description.
SR22 G1000 v2.1.1 · v2.0.0, v2.0.2, v2.1.0-2.1.1
Cirrus Vision SF50 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The Vision Jet's documented configuration
Laminar's SF50 guide covers flight controls, autopilot and trim/configuration indications. It supplies the cockpit reference for the bundled Vision Jet, with the represented equipment kept separate from later real-aircraft upgrades or another developer's package.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.7,46-47
