XP X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12.1.4 Release Notes​

This update is in beta. To access, please follow the instructions below. We highly recommend installing a second copy of X-Plane, so you can test features without adverse behaviour to your main setup. By using this beta, you acknowledge that issues may be present, and that all issues should be reported in-depth to our bug reporter!





Release Date: January 24, 2025

New Features​

New Flight Lessons with Austin​

  • Four new flight lessons on how to operate the Cirrus SR-22
  • Three advanced lessons on how to operate the Lancair Evolution

Physics-Based Camera​

  • Physics-based camera for internal views (optional)
  • Hand-held camera for external views (optional)

Scenery​

  • Improved scenery for Salzburg including Salzburg Castle as custom landmark
  • Improved Salzburg Airport (IATA: SZG, ICAO: LOWS)
  • New custom Barra Airport (IATA: BRR, ICAO: EGPR)

New Demo Area​

  • New demo area covering parts of Austria, Northern Italy, and Southern Germany

Garmin G1000 – Search and Rescue (SAR)​

  • New function to allow specialised flight paths when being involved in search and rescue operations

New Library Objects​

  • Snow and De-Icing Equipment
  • Firefighting Scenarios and Ambulances
  • Trucks
  • Airside and Airport Operations

Gateway Airports​

  • New release of our Gateway Airports including 1,481 updated airports

Safe Mode​

  • Added a new “safe mode” in X-Plane in case of crashes because of a plugin, the save mode can also be activated manually by holding the CTRL key during startup

Fixes and Enhancements​

General​

  • New Joystick profiles for the VKB S-TECS Throttle Mini
  • Adjusted magnetic pole in X-Plane to match real world data
  • Fixed an error when resizing the windows using a Wayland session on Linux
  • AI aircraft will obey STAR altitude restrictions when on final (XPD-16285)
  • Fixed an error when changing audio devices in the sound settings page (XPD-16365)
  • Glider Tow crashes when activating TCAS Override (XPD-16422)

Aircraft​

Cessna 172 SP​

  • Improved the climb and idle performance to better match those of the real airplane

Grumman F-14 Tomcat​

  • New manual on how to operate the F-14 Tomcat

ATC​

  • Entering an airport in the flight-plan as waypoint will no longer override the destination airport
  • We’ve updated the voice pack to include additional aircraft manufacturers and models
  • Don’t allow read-back before the message has been fully heard (XPD-163479)
  • Pilot voice says “Ukraine International” instead of “international” at ENGM (XPD-16405)
  • Many additional fixes and smaller enhancements

Scenery​

  • Added some “Warning Jet Blast Signs” at Princess Juliana International Airport (IATA: SXM, ICAO: TNCM)

Systems​

General​

  • Fixed KDAB ILS7L.HANAV when flying a slow aircraft, such as the Cessna 172
  • Boeing 737 autopilot turns to north upon capturing LOC instead of inbound course when flying the ILS32R at EDDK (XPD-16462)

Garmin G1000​

  • Pressing the small FMS knob on the MFD will no longer have an effect while being on the map display (XPD-16433)

FMS​

  • Fixed stutters when calculation the mach change-over altitude

Weather​

  • Improved the display of wind directions in the weather map
  • Many improvements around the METAR reader, especially the handling of GRIB data:
    • Sea-state group is recognised and ignored in METAR
    • ‘M’ for ‘Missing’ is recognised and ignored in automated METAR
    • More robust parsing of QFE
    • No-data groups are handled fully. This should fix many cases of incorrect temperatures/wind/vis/QNH etc. where the METAR contains slashes. Previously these would leave the default – ISA – settings in place.
    • Many more METARs should be read fully, instead of partially or not at all
    • Zulu time is read and used to affect how much influence each METAR has on the current weather. This means you can no longer simply read the current/prior METARs and assume they will be equally weighted.
    • Tops on CU/CB should no longer have a chance of being several thousand feet higher than reported in the GRIB
    • METAR reporting CB no longer sets all cloud layers to CB
    • CB chance is read from GRIB files and used to affect CU/CB classification
    • Cloud layer blending over time for the same station changed to use the same method as elsewhere
    • Cell blending changed to have smoother transitions

Web API​

  • Added support for calling commands using the Web API
 
Liste des aéroports 3D modifiés dans XP12.1.4 :

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Pour les personnes qui n'ont pas un XP12 de secours sain (scènes , avions et plugins d'origine) , il existe un mode "safe" pour relancer X-Plane ...
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Public Beta 12.1.4-b2 est disponible

**General**

- If a situation is loaded and the checkbox “Start paused” has been activated, simulation will start paused again (XPD-15957)
- Fixed jittery chase camera during replay (XPD-16493)
- Added DSF Files for Salzburg area to the demo installation (XPD-16512)

Added two new datarefs to return the status of the new camera effects (XPD-16505):
G-Loaded Camera: sim/graphics/view/gloaded_internal_cam
Hand-held Camera: sim/graphics/view/handheld_external_cam

**Aircraft**
- Updated manual on how to operate the F-14 Tomcat

**Flight Lessons**
- The Evolution Intro Lesson will continue now after watching the video (XPD-16502)
- Fixed the “End Lesson” button in the Evolution Cross Country lesson (XPD-16503)
- Fixed the “Main Menu” button after finishing the Cirrus Landing Lesson (XPD-16514)
- Fixed a minor spelling error in the Cirrus Landing Lesson

**Scenery**
- EGPR – Barra Airport: Added wooden poles at runway ends (XPD-16506)

**Systems**
- Fixed RMI error where the NAV1 pointer aligns with the NAV2 pointer if the NAV1 radio gets turned off (XPD-15945)

**Web API**
- The REST endpoint to return the list of commands returns a “null” command as first item on the list (XPD-16500)

**SDK**
- The function XPLMGetLanguage() will return the correct value (XPD-16094)
 
** Announcement, a Zibo mod update for X Plane 12 is available now **

B738X XP12 4.04.08:
- fixed bugs (cross track error, calculate T/C, ground handling object...)
- improved system (Fix page/Descent page/corrected formats/real calculation/entry/warning message, DATA on ND, Lateral ANP/RNP warning,...)
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Additional Zibomod Information:
- N/A
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LevelUp Compatibility:
- This update is compatible with the LevelUp aircraft version 1.0.2 in X Plane 12 only
- To learn how to use this update in the LU Aircraft see here
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Official Links:
*** The install guide & training checklist ***
*** The EFB Guide ***
*** Zibo's Google Drive Google Drive link ***
*** 2nd Google Drive link & Zibo Install Guide ***
*** Torrent & Hash files ***
*** The RSS feed URL ***
*** X-plane.to download ***
*** Updated to a known stable release when available / required ***
*** Official Support Forum ***
*** Official Forum - XP11 Specific support ***
*** Official Forum - XP12 Specific support ***
*** Discord Server ***
 

X-Plane 12.1.4 rc 1 Notes​

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Fixes​

General​

  • Changed default amount of channels per codec in FMOD from 32 to 512
  • Fixed some errors in Italian translation. Many thanks to Claudio Guerrini for providing a fix for it! (XPD-16552)
  • Fixed a text overlapping in the flight configuration screen when running X-Plane in German (XPD-16542)
  • Aircraft without wings, such as VTOLs, will no longer cause a crash to desktop (XPD-16531)
  • Added a new joystick configuration for the Flitesim.com CLS-60/-120. Many thanks to William Good for providing the config file.

Flight Lessons​

  • The active objective during the Evolution Intro lessons will now be updated as expected (XPD-16525)
  • Fixed some minor issues when using the Evolution Cross-Country lesson

Systems​

  • GNS 530/430 – after entering a Direct-To or a Flightplan, the Waypoint – Information will be updated accordingly (XPD-15644)

Weather​

  • Fixed severe altimeter jumps at higher flight levels (XPD-16528)

Plane Maker​

  • Fixed an issue when running Plane Maker on systems where as the decimal separator a comma is used instead of a dot (XPD-16530)

 
Beta Publique XP12.1.4-R2 disponible !

(Note this is a release candidate. You will still need to to enable the beta branch/checkbox)

**General**
  • - Added a new Wheelbrakes axis, linked to the left and right toe brake axes
  • - Quick views for external cameras, created by versions prior to 12.1.4, are working correctly again
  • - Added some minor improvements to Salzburg Castle (Transparent Terrain Fix)
 
Beta Publique XP12.1.4-R3 disponible !


Fixed and Enhancements


General


  • Updated translations
  • Fixed an error where the function “Show main menu at sim launch” was not working correctly for Steam users
  • Altimeter in Mexico will now be reported correctly in inHg
 
The 12.1.4 beta period is ending and is now pushed as a public release.
**YOU NO LONGER NEED TO BE SUBSCRIBED TO THE BETA! **


As usual thank you all for the reports and feedback. The team has had fun watching you try out the lessons, fall in love with the physics-based camera, and take a few shots at Barra!
12.1.4 brings a variety of simulation enhancements for your flight experience!

Unless there is any emergency updates needed, that will conclude the 12.1.X series. It's been an absolute incredible run. Coming up next... 12.2.0!
 
The next update will be 12.2.0. This is a big one – we can’t wait to show what we’ve been cooking up .

Some of the features that we’re targeting:
✅ Dark Cockpits will be addressed in this update
✅ Broad Lighting Improvements
✅ Cloud Improvements
✅ Stability Improvements

Stay tuned for more information over the upcoming weeks! 🥳
 
Welcome to the X-Plane 12.2.0 beta run! This major graphics-focused update brings a host of improvements, including a long-awaited dark-cockpit fix, a completely overhauled cloud rendering system, and new tonemapping for more realistic lighting. Atmospheric rendering has been enhanced for better sky colors and cloud shadows, while stability updates ensure smoother performance. Aircraft braking systems have been refined with new parking brake and chock options, and ATC has received critical fixes. Plus, airport-specific ground textures have been improved, and a fresh gateway scenery cut is now available. Dive in and explore the latest advancements!

⚠️ Please check/remove mods before using this beta!​

A default install is highly recommended

Existing mods and aircraft may adversely interfere with the rendering parameters of this update, specifically atmospheric value deviations, or mods that manipulate X-Plane’s cubemap.

Examples include VisualXP, RXP Enhancer Mod, various FlyWithLua Scripts, X-Crafts E-Jet Family 2.0 etc.



Release Date: April 3, 2025

Known Issues​

  • Sky Colors still require adjustments.

Fixes and Enhancements​

General​

  • Included an updated version of our Gateway Airport.
  • Fixed an issue where popups couldn’t be acknowledged when using Valve Index controllers in VR (XPD-16693).
  • Fixed an issue of the cloud rendering in the right eye when using VR (XPD-16712).

Graphics​

  • Fixed an issue in the cloud rendering where black holes were visible (XPD-16321).
  • Improved the interaction of skyscrapers with clouds (XPD-16689).
  • Improved the interaction of clouds with mountains (XPD-16699).

Scenery​

  • Fixed some minor issues with various landmarks.
 
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Veuillez vérifier/supprimer les mods avant d'utiliser cette version bêta !​

ç'est quoi les "mods" ? pour le moment mon Xplane12 fonctionne trés bien , je ne vais pas installer cette nouvelle version qui me parait "dangereuse" !
 
Salut,
ce sont les add-on que tu as pu rajouter pas les avions avions , ni les scènes mais les cosmétiques , tout ce qui améliorent les nuages, les couleurs , la luminosité etc...et certain scripts Lua
ils recommandent d'installer cette version en ayant au préalable désinstallé ces plugins puis tu les remets un a un : rien de dangereux :cool:

RoRo
 
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Veuillez vérifier/supprimer les mods avant d'utiliser cette version bêta !​

ç'est quoi les "mods" ? pour le moment mon Xplane12 fonctionne trés bien , je ne vais pas installer cette nouvelle version qui me parait "dangereuse" !
Salut !

mod = modification ...
C'est pareil pour toutes les bétas , rien de dangereux , ton simu n'explosera pas ! ;)
Téléchargé et installé ce matin chez moi
  • avec les mêmes réglages , environ 10/15 fps de mieux suivant les aéroports (42fps à LFPO RW07)
  • j'ai essayé sur une bonne douzaine d'aéroports avec météo preset ou réelle .
  • Tout le hardware fonctionne parfaitement . (comme d'habitude)
  • l'image est plus lumineuse et piquée (crisp)
Pour ceux qui n'ont pas de cockpit , il est parfaitement lisible quelque soit l'heure ...

Essai vol en fin d'après midi ou ce soir ...
 
Hello,
J’ai installé la bêta cet après-midi et j’ai fait un vol Toulouse-Barcelone sans problème. Départ en cold&dark. BetterPushBack a eu un peu de mal à décrocher le wagonnet (il a fallut que je bascule plusieurs fois le Park brake) sinon, version très sympa. Améliorations du visuel ( nuages, pistes, sol, etc…). Le ZIBO a parfaitement fonctionné ainsi que tous mes équipements overhead, after, MIP, throttle, FMC, pedestal.
Super!!!
 
Salut !
Après avoir vu le défaut hier à Nice-LFMN en réglant l'heure à la toute fin du crépuscule , il y avait un fort hallo (bloom) sur la droite du rw04R avec un rayon de lumière solaire au bas des nuages à l'horizon , je vais tester ces modifs demain avant que Laminar ne sorte la correction dans une prochaine version :

If anyone wants to play with the bloom datarefs here are what they do (...\XP12\Ressources\
  • `sim/private/controls/hdr/bloom1` Bloom intensity, default -8
  • `sim/private/controls/hdr/bloom_exponent` How "pointy" the bloom is, higher values mean stronger bloom at the core and weaker bloom at the edges, default 1.45
  • Be aware that increasing this also increases bloom intensity as a side effect, so you might want to reduce bloom1 to compensate for it
  • `sim/private/controls/hdr/bloom_lo` Bloom cutoff, I recommend setting this to 0.214 which is the 50% gray, default 0
  • `sim/private/controls/hdr/bloom_hi` Bloom full intensity point, I recommend setting this to 0.856, default 0.001
  1. Créer une fichier et coller les lignes ci dessus (avec NotePad++)
  2. sauver le fichier en le nommant par exemple Flood mod.lua
  3. déposer ce fichier dans le dossier Script de FlyWithLua
 
Dernière édition:
# Public Beta 12.2.0-b2 disponible

startle = surprendre - surprise - sursaut


**General**
- Added new background image.

**Scenery**
  • - Birds are no longer guaranteed to spawn at a nearby airport.
  • - Improved random placement of birds.
  • - All aircraft (user and AI) are now considered for startle behavior.
  • - Engine status and speed are considered when triggering a startle – e.g. birds will fly off when engines are started and an aircraft is near enough.
  • - Birds can now be startled while flying.
  • - Startled birds will try to move away from the perceived danger instead of fleeing in a random direction.
  • - Birds will maneuver much more abruptly when startled.

**Graphics Core Engine**
  • - Implemented various improvements.
  • - Fixed a crash when loading background textures (XPD-16762).
  • - Fixed location picker on Microsoft Windows in fullscreen mode (XPD-16626).
  • - Fixed various errors and improved logging.

**Graphics**
  • - Adjusted sky colors: Now significantly improved with more realistic colors
  • - Visibility depiction is now improved. Hazy conditions are depicted more accurately
  • - Improved performance when rebuilding environment maps.
  • - Fixed sun and moon rendering in VR for the right eye (XPD-16744).
  • - Fixed cloud rendering in VR for the right eye (XPD-16735).
  • - Fixed various errors.

**Avionics**
  • - X1000: Added a new dataref sim/cockpit2/electrical/display_screen_brightness to represent the ratio of screen brightness.
 
Dernière édition:
# Public Beta 12.2.0-b3 disponible



Release Date: April 17, 2025

Fixes and Enhancements​

General​

  • Refreshed aircraft selection grid after adding or removing favorites (XPD-16670).
  • Displayed a warning on Linux systems if WebKit cannot be loaded (XPD-16758).
  • Included art controls in safe mode startup to prevent unwanted modifications by plugins or scripts.
  • Starting a new flight no longer changes the fuel amount.
  • Added --aftermath support for AMD GPUs to gather more information in case of a crash.
  • Fixed a crash caused by the web server when disabled (XPD-16774).

ATC​

  • Fixed various crashes.
  • Updated ATC voice packs to AIRAC 2503.

Balloons​

  • Fixed broken terrain type and steepness check.
  • Improved airport-overflight detection reliability.
  • Corrected balloon speed calculation (was using the wrong wind value).
  • Fixed random placement zones not varying between flights.

Graphics​

  • Reduced color compression for yellows and reds to improve sunlight realism.
  • Recalibrated tonemapper to reduce green tint in specific lighting conditions.
  • Adjusted exposure and exposure fusion for better contrast handling between cockpit interior and exterior.

Weather​

  • Improved physics for icing and turbulence within clouds.
 
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