What's new in X-Plane 12.1.0?

Welcome to the X-Plane 12.1.0 Beta!

[adamsalyer]

Austin just don’t stop doing what you’re doing… thanks so much to you and your team… X-Plane customer for life!

[pablorubio]

Only Austin has the balls to talk about the new updates while flying a plane in clouds

[antoniomaruge]

I stopped using Xplane 12 for a couple of years. I came back last week and I’m so in love again. I feel like I’m back home. 🥺

[Simulanderson]

I can see that Austin loves what their team do. Congrats guys...

[davidshahin]

I have been with x-plane since xplane5. NO OTHER simulator out there comes with flexibility x-plane offers us. When U buy other sims out there, U R stuck with what they sold U....not with x-plane. I have flown x-plane aircrafts to space and back, I have modified x-plane aircraft into VTOL vehicles. Reality that comes with x-plane is amazing. On top of everything else, x-plane is very easy 2 work with. Keep up the good work, Austin.

[BackTheBike]

As a new XP user of 2 years I'm loving the experience. Now on my 3rd major scenery project, really appreciate the open source nature, stability of the platform. WED is a superb tool. As a heritage man, I'd really appreciate a study level Lancaster in my hangar, hint hint.

[penrithstar]

Your enthusiasm is infectious, Austin, and 12.1 is a joy! Thanks to yourself and your great team.

[PitchVy]

I am migrating back into X-Plane. Tried it a couple of years ago and thought it had some quirks. Turns out, the "quirks" were not within X-Plane, but with the user . . . me. I shouldn't have left, but glad I am back. Thanks Austin, and your team, for making an outstanding product. -Steve

[CyberSystemOverload]

Austins enthusiasm and love of flight is unrivaled. He has a knack of explaining complex aviation concepts in an easy way. I'm riveted each time he speaks. Thank you Austin and Laminar team for this amazing flight sim XP12. I regret that I bought it on Steam (because it was on sale) and once Ive saved up I'm going to buy it again direct from Laminar. I love that he stood near the real airplanes in the video that are included in the sim!

[jokerace]

I'm ever more impressed by the atmosphere simulation, especially early and late in the day. Wouldn't mind a menu option to turn off the AI car traffic, so recordings look smoother.

[CubPilot]

Been back flying the Beta lately and XP12 is coming along really nice team! Way to go and keep it up.

[WalkrFilms]

I have been using Xplane since #9 in middle school! It’s actually what got me into aviation! I am now in IFR training and I like using it to run approaches and holds, arcs. However, the C172 G1000 has several issues. I’m using a new MacBook Pro so it runs fine, but the knobs on the CRS/BARO or the FMS or the HDG on the MFD get stuck or lag or take forever to use. They’re not easy to control with mouse and keyboard. It took me almost 10 minutes to input my minimums into the approach using the FMS key because it was going 10ft at a time.. click click.. lag..click.. undo..click.. I hope you guys will keep up the great work and patch this! Thanks for all you do team!

[LadanSoodmand]

I've not been in X-Plane much since I've been working with DCS World, but am very eager to know about this latest version release. I saw it's in beta 4 right now, so I'm looking forward to the final 12.1.0 version. Looks to be awesome! Thanks for doing this Austin.

[WalkrFilms]

I have been using xplane since xplane 9 in middle school. It’s actually what got me into aviation. Now using xplane 12 for IFR training, but the buttons on the PFD and MFD in the G1000 get stuck when selecting a course or HDG, or using the FMS knob. It’s super difficult to use and could be improved a lot to help me load approach plates and procedures. It takes way too long to input the minimums from an approach plate! Im using a 2024 MacBook Pro so other than that it runs great. I really hope you guys take this into consideration and keep up the great work!

[whiffy]

Thank you for all your work Austin & Laminar Research. When I started real flight training, I understood why XPlane is the tool used.

[Mr.Martini]

Glad to hear that the shadows have been smoothed out. Long overdue.

[eugeniogrigorjevgea]

What about correcting the problems with landing gear friction in the Beech C90?
Tks!

[josephf]

And that's the reason why I will always be an XP fanboy!... It's nice when the designer of the program actually explains things to you My hat's off to you Austin! You took a great simulator and made it even better! While I still do fly Microsoft I always come back to XP! Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication as well as the rest of the team... I look forward to the future of XP!!! 😊

[SimPilotSky]

Good improvements I love that! Lets see how that works?? And dont forget to improve the wing fade effects as well when flying through clouds. And wing effects when plan goes up and down.

[sammarks]

As a resident of the Bay Area, where the weather changes drastically within 10 miles, I'm so excited for t he new weather system! One observation- Car speed seems to be incredibly fast, on curved/country roads.