X-Plane (simulator)

X-Plane
Logo of the latest version
Genre(s)Flight simulation
Developer(s)Laminar Research
Austin Meyer
Publisher(s)Laminar Research
Aerosoft
Creator(s)Austin Meyer
Platform(s)Android
iOS
Linux
macOS
WebOS
Windows
First releaseX-Plane 1.00
1995; 29 years ago (1995)[1][2]
Latest releaseX-Plane 12.1.2 beta 3[3]
October 3, 2024; 51 days ago (2024-10-03)

X-Plane is a flight simulation software initially launched by Laminar Research in 1995. Commercial desktop versions are sold for macOS, Windows, and Linux. In addition, Laminar Research also distributes FAA-certified versions for professional use. A mobile version has been available for Android, iOS, and webOS since 2009 as well.

  1. ^ "Interview-With-Austin-Meyer". Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Interview : Austin Meyer, the man behind X-Plane!". July 11, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Laminar Research (October 3, 2024). "What's new in X-Plane 12.1.2? (Beta)". X-Plane. Retrieved October 3, 2024.