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bigboat4300

How to Fix Connection Issues with X-Plane Hardware Components?

I recently acquired a set of X-Plane compatible hardware components, including a switch panel, radio, and autopilot system. These components were previously operational with another X-Plane setup. However, despite the initial signs of connectivity (indica...

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ianstephens on
cmodinger

Hawaii full HD

Hello there, I hope someone can help me. I downloaded Hawaii in full HD, the 7.9GB file, and I followed the text instructions to the best of my understanding. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be working. Can someone lend me a hand?...

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cmodinger on
n333um

Custom Scenery Folder on Networked Drive?

I saw the explanation on how to move the custom scenery folder to a different local drive, but is it possible to do this with a networked storage drive/server?  ...

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n333um on
Eagletrike

Jacques Brault's X-Plane Jabiru 160C Not working

I'm running X-Plane 12.07 on a windows 11 12th Gen i7900K processor 32gb ram 3080ti 12gb vram. I have downloaded Jacques Brault's X-Plane Jabiru 160C and installed it in the aircraft directory as with many other aircraft that I have installed. It doesn...

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Eagletrike on
David S

Downloading Freeware Planes and SimBrief Flight Plans for X-Plane 11 on a MacBook Pro

I have X-Plane 11, Steam version, running on a Macbook Pro.  I want to find help in learning how to download freeware planes to use with the flight simulator and how to download SimBrief flight plans instead of having to key them in if that is possible o...

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ianstephens on
Dara Hogan

How to Install Ortho Ireland Scenery to X-Plane 12 on MacOS?

I've downloaded this giant 54GB ZIP file but can't see installation instructions. How do I do that?...

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ianstephens on
Cyb3rKing

Troubleshooting Missing Airport Terminal and Buildings in Ireland Scenery

Hi all, I am a new member and x-plane simmer.  I downloaded ortho Ireland which is said to be compatible with Xplane 12.  I extracted the package and copied the contents of zireland into the custom scenery folder and when I ran x-plane, the grass look...

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ianstephens on
JonathanO

Can't locate some of the HD mesh tiles - Spain

Hello I'd like to download the mesh tile for the top half of Spain, but I can't find it on the downloads page - I can only find the bottom half. Are you able to help, please? Many thanks...

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ianstephens on
Petrol777

Download Speed

Upgraded to PRO and nothing changed as far as download speed. Where is the "unlimited speed" that was promised? Fiber network 1000+ Mbps...

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Petrol777 on
Tim Merritt

Custom Airship Designer for Xplane?

I am an author writing a fiction story about a Lockheed-Martin LMH-1 Hybrid airship. I would like to find someone who could design a custom airship (with logos, graphics, etc) that I can use in my XPlane simulator. I haven't been able to find anything onl...

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ianstephens on
JRGV

Spain Complete UHD Photoreal Scenery in X-Plane 12

I downloaded and installed X-Plane Spain Complete UHD Photoreal Scenery in X-Plane 12, but under-running over cities photo is unreal, especially when looking at the sea. For example, flying over Bilbao important monuments do not appear, such as the Gugge...

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ianstephens on
PREGUNTA SOBRE X PLANE 11

Sobre como colocar los aviones descargados en X PLANE 11 ?

HOLA, ME LLAMO RICARDO, Y QUISIERA SABRE COMO COLOCO LOS MODELOS DE AVIONES EN X PLANE 11 , PUES LOS DESCARGO, EXTRAIGO LA CARPETA Y LA COLOCO DENTRO DEL PROGRAMA EN LA CARPETA PLANES, Y CUANDO ABRO EL PROGRAMA NI SIQUIERA LOS RECONOCE. PUDIERAN INDICAR...

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LUIS CASTRILLO on
Kenr60

X-plane 12 ADD-ONS - Not Many?

Is Fly Away Simulation working on any x-plane 12 add-ons? doesn't seem to be many add-ons available for x-plane 12....

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Kenr60 on
fercashue

Installing The Alps (Orthophoto) Scenery

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL ANY OF THE ALPS SCENERY IN X-PLANE 11? Essentially, how do you install orthophoto or photoreal scenery in X-Plane? IF THERE IS ANY ANSWER TO THIS SUBJECT, PLEASE REPLY. Many thanks....

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ianstephens on
gregDN

running out of hard drive space

Hi, I'm running XP11 but finding my hard drive is becoming full, mainly due to scenery. How can I install new scenery on a different HD? Thanks for any guidance. Greg...

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golson707 on
Kenr60

hd mesh download

my xplane 12 is on my d drive but when i download any files from fly away sim the download always goes to my c drive via winzip. how can i chabge the drive to which my downloads go?...

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twinkle on
TWW1680

Florida & Hawaii scenery issues with 3D terminal buildin

Wondering why when I'm using the Florida & Hawaii scenery add-ons I loss the 3D airport terminal bldgs. Do I need to adjust the graphic some way?...

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howarddw1 on
Ernest Gupana

Sand is not white but purplish in the Florida scenery pack

I just downloaded the 65gig Florida add-on and it's working great on XP11. However, I noticed that the color of the sand is purplish and not white. Is there something that I'm missing in installing it? Or is there something that I have to adjust to make t...

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Guest on
Von Bras

successful instalation

How can I install payware and free ad on airplanes to X Plane Simulator?...

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jgerman89 on
Ernest Gupana

Color of sand is purplish in the Florida add-on

I just downloaded the 65gig Florida add-on and it's working great on XP11. However, I noticed that the color of the sand is purplish and not white. Is there something that I'm missing in installing it? Or is there something that I have to adjust to make t...

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Ernest Gupana on
capnjim1942

Luscombe download for X-Plane 11

Does anybody know where I can find a download for a Luscombe, either payware or freeware?...

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capnjim1942 on
ullischust

X-plane 11: Change the dashboard for G1000?

Hello, Is there a possibilit to change the dashboard in the airplanes and replace it with a G1000 glass cockpit? Thank you...

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ullischust on
capnjim1942

Ortho Photo scenery

Is there any Orthophoto scenery available on a CD/DVD disk? I have a satellite internet service that has a very limited amount of available data which makes downloading Ortho scenery impossible due to their large sizes. It is also extremely slow downloadi...

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1485
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capnjim1942 on
Bell47

Australia Complete Photorealistic Scenery

Hi, I am hoping that someone can help, I have downloaded the scenery package, unzipped it into custom Scenery in a folder called yOrtho4xp_Overlays (nothing else in this folder)  I have read the read me file however am now stuck! I noticed that in a ...

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Bell47 on
Donanaes

Ortho scenery files not showing

Hi Im new to Xplane. Running on M1 chipped macbook Pro I have downloaded Ortho XP for New Zealand plus the UHD mesh to underpin it. Followed the recomendations for install but see no enhanced scenery. Loading for my local airport creates a missing files ...

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Donanaes on
danielbprice

What are screenshots used for in the Ortho downloads?

I downloaded the San Francisco HD Orto package. It includes a folder called 'screenshots', full of .jpg files. What are these for (if anything) and why keep them around?...

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danielbprice on
bryner48

How can I change the colour of the Airplane Symbol

In order to find my way around an airport (taxiways, runways, etc.) I usually enlarge the airport layout on the G1000 MFD. Now starts the problem : many areas, such as ramps, taxiways etc. are depicted in white and so is the aircraft symbol which then can...

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bryner48 on
Oleksandra

Creating a new scenario adding a few features

Hi I am looking for recommendations regarding adding an object (i.e., a truck) and insert a number on top of it. I wonder whether anyone can recommend the way to do it, any instructions, similar scenarios that you have made before, or instructions where...

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Oleksandra on
wilfrano

AV8-B Harrier in X-plane 11

Hi, can someone tell me what to assign the nozzle controls in X-plane 11 for the AV8-B Harrier? I have tried thrust reverse, dose not work. Do you have to link the nozzles to the flaps like in other models of the Harrier? Thanks  Will....

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wilfrano on
wolfe2365

x737-800 failed

just to try out add on before paying $5 a month, downloaded x737-800. unfortunalety NCH zip software refused to open file, saying abnormal exception. any ideas?????...

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wolfe2365 on
Woufa

cant get B767 400ER to install

I have ihstalled other a/c into X-Plane 11 but cannot get this one to install.  I have unzipped both MACOS (what is that anyway?)  and B767 400ER into X plane Aiircraft, and into Extras and into  Laminar Research, but to no avail. What am I doing wron...

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Woufa on
TheBuzzard

UHD Photoreal New Zealand

Says best with HD v4 Mesh but non for New Zealand according to the coverage map. Any clues?...

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davidfeetham on
Voyager88

San Francisco Download

Hi everyone, I successfully downloaded and flew the Grand Canyon scenery.  It is awesome!  Now I downloaded San Francisco, but am having issues.  I had previously installed zzz_hd_global_scenery4 and added the San Francisco coordinates.  At the time ...

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Voyager88 on
MARTYJAX

Can anyone assist me in downloading new aircraft to XPlane..

I need assistance in installing the downloaded aircraft...I can unzip them but then i'm lost as to where to install or how to install them to XPlane 11.50...Any assistant would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you...

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RadarMan on
Gunboy3

recurrent fails downloading New Zealand Complete Photorealis

For the 4th time I'mhaving problems downloading this scenery package.  This time it all downloaded as a zip file of 210.16 GB although the stated file size on the page for this says it is less.  Now a new problem; the zip failed to complete the expansio...

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davidfeetham on
pryoski

Are there any Australian overlay sceneries, OSM, W2XP etc

Hi guys, does anyone know where I can find any current any Australian overlay sceneries, OSM, W2XP etc. for X-Plane 11?...

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RadarMan on
Jez88

Installing Grand Canyon HD Photoreal Scenery

Hi all, I'm still very new to X-Plane so apologies if this is an obvious question! So far I've had great success adding a few extra aircraft and plugins.  I've also successfully installed both HD Mesh Scenery v4 and UHD Mesh Scenery V4.  I appreci...

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RadarMan on
pipsdad

x plane 11 australia complete install

I downloaded x plane Australia complete over 2 days lol. i think I have done something wrong. not seeing any difference. should I be putting the folder into scenery or custom scenery? I also copied x plane onto another drive to give me room for this upgra...

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RadarMan on
grumpysod

How to turn off 172 auto pilot

Having used the auto pilot   (172 ) I cannot turn it off....

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RadarMan on
RECAJ

Bell copter 407 not working properly

Bell copter 407 not working properly after downloaqd to x plane 11...

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RadarMan on
afish

fla photorealstic scenery readme file

I lost the readme file, need directory instructions for reinstall...

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afish on
doglmci

Can I Move x-Plane 11 from D:\oculus\x-plane\ to e:\

I added an SSD drive in my alienware aurora r9 (not happy with it's fans going crazy).  I have already installed x-plane 11 before I upgraded my memory and added two new SSD drives.  Is it possible to move x-plane 11 to the new SSD drive in hopes of get...

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RadarMan on
GAJ

Installing mesh

I'm new to x-plane so I have some questions. I'm currently downloading the Australian photo real scenery and it recommends a HD mesh. I'll grab that but I'm not sure how to corrctly install a mesh. I think I understand the install process for the scenery ...

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RadarMan on
RicoPilot

California Complete Photoreal not loading with X-Plane 11

Hi, all. Rico, here. I downloaded and installed California Complete Photoreal to my X-Plane 11 file folder. There are 4 files which landed in X-Plane 11 > Custom Scenery > Scenery. I added 3 of the files to the .ini folder above the last file, Cu...

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RadarMan on
Guest

Indexing into an array type Dataref

Hi, I am unclear as to how to index into the sim/flightmodel2/wing/aileron1_deg Dataref. It is a float array of 32 elements. The description for the wing category says "The wings are indexed as: wing 1 left, wing 1 right .. wing 4 left, wing 4 right, l...

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RadarMan on
mickrick

Cannot download Mesh bit torrent in X-Plane 11

Tried to download, "alpilotx s hd mesh x-plane 11 (Torrent)", but a warning/error comes up. Cannot download this file Details; HTTP/1.1 405 Not Allowed Can some one please help...

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mickrick on
mwconnolly

X-Plane 10 vs FSX

Hi All, I've been using FSX for quite a while, and before that FS2004. Having just purchased X-Plane 10, thought I'd take this opportunity to share my findings so far, in comparison to FSX. I can't vouch for either a as real world pilot, as I'm a...

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Flyaway on
rodders1947

Downloads for xplane 11

Just joined. Have downloaded some files but I have no idea how to install them into Xplane 11. There does not seem to be the normal installation package so what do I do and where do I place the files ? some are scenery some aircraft....

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Last answer by
RadarMan on
Jfowler

Fedex MD-10 for XP11

has anyone found or created a FedEx MD-10 for X-Plane 11, I haven't found one on here and hoping someone knows something I don't...

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Last answer by
RadarMan on
joegolfer

gulfstream g280 reverse thrust control ?

How is the reverse thrust controlled for the Gulfstream g280 on x-plane?...

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RadarMan on

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