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X-Plane 9 simulates anything that flies: from single engine fixed-wing props to multi-engine jets; gliders to dirigibles; helicopters to spacecraft to VTOLs, X-Plane 9 simulates them all.

Using blade-element theory, X-Plane 9 accurately simulates the aero-dynamic properties of any lifting surface, producing the most realistic flight dynamics available.

Create your own aircraft suing the included Plane Maker tool, or design your own scenery with World-Maker. X-Plane 9 includes over 30 aircraft spanning the aviation industry and history, with hundreds more commercial and user-created planes available for download from the internet.

Features:

• Fly in a full range of weather, including micro bursts


• Fail over 35 aircraft systems, individually or randomly


• Test your mettle and land on a moving aircraft carrier


• Soar in a glider and find thermals to stay aloft


• Land a commercial airliner during wind shear conditions


• Create a high-end simulation rig with included multiple monitor and multi-machine support


• Engage scenarios and fight forest fires with air-dropped fire retardants, or land a helicopter on an offshore oil rig