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Xplane 11 demo looked terrible, am I missing something?

I downloaded the XP11 demo to try out as I'd like to fly more 'seriously', learn more about navigation, flight planning etc as at the moment my primary flight sim is DCS, which I love and it looks superb but it's light on those features because that's not its primary focus.

I expected a lot from XP11 having seen and read a few things and seen the hype in here but the demo really left me cold.

I played the tutorial missions and on the pattern one the demo just timed out mid flight so I didn't even get to put her back down again. The other ones were literally about 5 minute segments, barely enough to even judge anything from.

I thought I'd jump in something else and try a big jet (I'm used to single seat fighters after all) but had no idea which airport it chose and every one that I did chose just spawned me at some blank space with an airstrip or at a runway which looked like it was straight out of the 90s in terms of graphics.

Premiere pro effects presets download. The plane interiors looked awful too. Not the sharp fidelity I'm used to at all. My specs are good as well. I run DCS pretty much maxed out.

Am I missing something here? I want to give it another go, so any tips would be muchly appreciated - like how to get a proper feel for the game from the demo.

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A complex and powerful flight simulator that encompasses a huge amount of aircraft models and beautifully rendered Earth scenery

What's new in X-Plane Demo 11.00 Public Beta 2:

  • Key Features & Improvements:
  • Fixes to joystick configurations, naming and handling during set up.
  • Restored support for gear doors in Plane Maker.
  • Fixed sparkling VOR gauges in C172.
Read the full changelog

Human beings have been flying for over one hundred years now, a feat that was deemed impossible for millennia before that. In this relatively short time span, planes and aircraft have been considerably improved, now being able to fly at supersonic speeds and at dizzying altitudes. It is, however, quite difficult to obtain a permit, since it takes quite a bit of practice and experience.

Explore the world from aboard a variety of planes

X-Plane is a flight simulator that provides you with a very realistic experience when it comes to piloting an aircraft, complete with a very large pack of real-word scenery rendered in beautiful 3D. Furthermore, you can get inside a variety of planes and take them for a ride, ranging from commercial aircraft, to military-grade airplanes equipped for breakneck speeds across the sky.

Since the game recommends itself as a simulator, you should be aware that the aircraft are about as difficult to pilot as they are in real life, especially if you have no previous experience with them. The amount of buttons, switches and controls available in the cockpit can cause headaches right from the start, especially since all of them work and have their unique functions. You can, however, get the hang of it quite quickly, thanks to the impressive amount of documentation and tutorials that are available.

Impressive graphics and detailed environments

As previously mentioned, X-Plane occupies quite a bit of space, due to its very detailed depiction of the Earth and its scenery. Thus, most of the globe can be explored inside the game, including remote regions of the world and large cities, all of which are rendered in beautiful 3D graphics. The engine is capable of handling an impressive amount of detail, especially when it comes to the planes and their cockpits, which are closely modeled after their real counterpart.

In this screen shot below you can see that you can remove the planes with the x, and you can add them with the Add Aircraft button at the bottom of the scene. You can also edit the planes and add whatever you want. You can have 5 little Cessna 172 planes or any other combination of planes that you like. X-Plane 11 Aircraft. In this section of the website we will be covering the many different X-Plane 11 aircraft that work great for flying in the backcountry. We’ll even cover a few of the earlier designs, and custom versions that still work great with X-Plane 11. X-Plane 11 Douglas C-133 Cargomaster 1.0.1 This is Robert Pearson's Cargomaster, converted for X-Plane The Douglas C-133 Cargomaster was a large turboprop cargo aircraft built between 1956 and 1961 by the Douglas Aircraft Company for use with the United States Air Force. Jun 06, 2017  Many of you have been asking me to create a list of recommended payware aircraft for x-plane 11. While there are many excellent freeware and payware aircraft for x-plane, this is my list of the top 5. X-Plane 11 – Now Even More Powerful. With a brand new user interface, and a new level of quality in the included aircraft, X-Plane 11 is the upgrade you’ve been hoping for. Planes for x plane 11.

Technical-wise, the game also uses a very complex aerodynamic model to give the aircraft their properties, which is based on the blade element theory. Hence, the planes follow rules very close to reality, which makes X-Plane a very good tool to practice or learn or to pilot the real thing. In addition, you are also encouraged to create your own planes and scenery, using the built-in editor.

A complex and satisfying flying experience

If you enjoy flying, X-Plane can provide you with the closest simulation there is when it comes to piloting. Furthermore, the beautifully rendered scenery that emulate the real world give you plenty to admire from aboard the aircraft, especially on higher quality settings.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  • CPU: Pentium 1GHz+
  • RAM: 512MB
  • Disk Space: 8GB
  • CD-ROM
  • 3-D CARD OpenGL, 16 MB
  • Monitor 1024x768+
  • Joystick/Yoke USB
X-Plane Demo was reviewed by Alexandru Dulcianu
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