Tips, Tricks and Free Downloads to Make X-PLane great

[txnetcop]

Tips and Tricks
PDF manuals are included with every install of X-Plane, but did you know there are online versions as well? Only the online manuals are being updated regularly, so make sure to bookmark these pages. Then check back often for the latest explanations of improvements to the sim.


X-Plane 10 Global manual (http://email.x-plane.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6Ik1UUTFOVG9XQTBNQ1pBQUNjd0FYQVJsVE dnRkpUMUlxeVJVOEdGVFBtOU1CYlRveE5EYzJNakFBIiwicG9z aXRpb24iOjUsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LngtcGxhbmUuY2 9tL21hbnVhbHMvZGVza3RvcC8ifQ==)
X-Plane Mobile manual (http://email.x-plane.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6Ik1UUTFOVG9XQTBNQ1pBQUNjd0FYQVJsVE dnRkpUMUlxeVJVOEdGVFBtOU1CYlRveE5EYzJNakFBIiwicG9z aXRpb24iOjYsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwOi8veC1wbGFuZS5jb20vbW FudWFscy9tb2JpbGUvIn0=)
World Editor manual (http://email.x-plane.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6Ik1UUTFOVG9XQTBNQ1pBQUNjd0FYQVJsVE dnRkpUMUlxeVJVOEdGVFBtOU1CYlRveE5EYzJNakFBIiwicG9z aXRpb24iOjcsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwOi8vZGV2ZWxvcGVyLngtcG xhbmUuY29tL21hbnVhbHMvd2VkLyJ9)
Plane Maker manual (http://email.x-plane.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6Ik1UUTFOVG9XQTBNQ1pBQUNjd0FYQVJsVE dnRkpUMUlxeVJVOEdGVFBtOU1CYlRveE5EYzJNakFBIiwicG9z aXRpb24iOjgsImhyZWYiOiJodHRwOi8vZGV2ZWxvcGVyLngtcG xhbmUuY29tL21hbnVhbHMvcGxhbmVtYWtlci8ifQ==)

Featured FreewareBaby, it's cold outside...so why doesn't it ever snow in X-Plane? The regular desktop sim may not include season changes, but thanks to a mod by XFlyer, we can now have winter scenery along with summer scenery! Winter_Package (http://email.x-plane.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6Ik1UUTFOVG9XQTBNQ1pBQUNjd0FYQVJsVE dnRkpUMUlxeVJVOEdGVFBtOU1CYlRveE5EYzJNakFBIiwicG9z aXRpb24iOjksImhyZWYiOiJodHRwOi8vZm9ydW1zLngtcGxhbm Uub3JnL2luZGV4LnBocD9hcHA9ZG93bmxvYWRzJnNob3dmaWxl PTI1MDQ0In0=) is a modification that started out as a personal challenge that can now be enjoyed by all X-Plane users. It is compatible with Windows and Mac installations, and the most recent update makes it easier than ever to install and use the mod.
The mod's description and screenshots promise if you stay in latitudes higher than about 40° N or S, you'll "experience a new dimension of flying. Bright blue winter days or even a situation with freezing cold, stratus clouds, low visibility and severe precipitation will feel breathtakingly immersive."
Download the Winter_Package 1.1 (http://email.x-plane.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6Ik1UUTFOVG9XQTBNQ1pBQUNjd0FYQVJsVE dnRkpUMUlxeVJVOEdGVFBtOU1CYlRveE5EYzJNakFBIiwicG9z aXRpb24iOjEwLCJocmVmIjoiaHR0cDovL2ZvcnVtcy54LXBsYW 5lLm9yZy9pbmRleC5waHA_YXBwPWRvd25sb2FkcyZzaG93Zmls ZT0yNTA0NCJ9) mod from X-Plane.org (http://email.x-plane.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6Ik1UUTFOVG9XQTBNQ1pBQUNjd0FYQVJsVE dnRkpUMUlxeVJVOEdGVFBtOU1CYlRveE5EYzJNakFBIiwicG9z aXRpb24iOjExLCJocmVmIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy54LXBsYW5lLm 9yZyJ9) and enjoy some winter weather both inside and outside your home.
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Happy flying!
- The X-Plane Team

[warchild]

the only issue i had with that mod ( and it was a big one ) is that you end up with snow in LA and Cuba as well.. kind of a breaker for me..

[txnetcop]

Yeah I saw that too, but I remember in the 70s seeing snow in L.A. so I just went with it. Big Bear was always snow covered in the winter so it didn't bother me too badly. :O)
Ted

[warchild]

well, the way this guy does it is to exchange textures for snowy ones. I think what they'll need to do is not so much change out textures as too add overlays with wintery type shaders to create a snowy effect.. Not sure if thats possible or not, but its a thought..
Pam

[warchild]

Allow me too add this plugin. If you enjoy weather, you'll love this. it imports the weather data from around the world as compiled by the NOAA, and it adds a whole new dimension to flying unlike anything Active Sky or REX can deliver.. It doesnt have textures or pretties, but it handles winds and rains beautifully..

http://x-plane.joanpc.com/plugins/xpgfs-noaa-weather

[warchild]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmeLLbeLpWk

[txnetcop]

Thanks for the input! :O)
Ted