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From X-Plane Wiki

This is the Wiki version of the X-Plane Desktop simulator for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, which can be purchased here.

Contents 1 Table of Contents 1.1 Main Manual 1.2 Supplements 1.3 Appendices

Table of Contents

Main Manual

Chapter 1: About X-Plane

Chapter 1 includes an overview of X-Plane, a history of the simulator, information on what the software includes, and information about the manual itself.

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring X-Plane

Chapter 2 includes information on the system requirements for the simulator (including graphics cards, flight controls, and drivers), as well as instructions on installing, launching, updating, and uninstalling the software. Information on where to find help and support is also found here.

Chapter 3: Initial Flight Setup

Chapter 3 contains information on configuring flight controls and the simulator's graphics (including how to optimize the performance, or frame rate, of the simulator).

Chapter 4: Flight

Chapter 4 is about the actual use of the simulator--loading an airport or aircraft, setting up the weather, using the keyboard and mouse (including flying with the mouse), and etc.

Chapter 5: X-Plane Menus

Chapter 5 is all about the X-Plane Menus; it goes through (nearly) every available option and describes how to use it.

Chapter 6: Navigation, Autopilots, and Flying on Instruments

Chapter 6 begins by introducing the history of flight navigation, then goes into how to use the various types of navigation that are simulated in X-Plane. It also includes how to fly on instruments or use the autopilot.

Chapter 7: Expanding X-Plane

Chapter 7 details how to download and install third-party scenery, aircraft, and plug-ins.

Chapter 8: Expert Essays

Chapter 8 is about the very advanced configuration of X-Plane--tuning the handling or autopilot of an aircraft, creating an artificial stability system, setting up multi-computer simulators, and using multiple monitors. It also includes how to fly the more "mysterious" aircraft--helicopters, the Space Shuttle, and the Martian airplanes.

Supplements

Supplement: Airfoil-Maker

Supplement: Plane Maker

Supplement: Scenery Resources

Appendices

Appendix A: How X-Plane Works

Appendix B: Sending a Bug Report

Appendix C: Glossary of Terms

Appendix D: FAQ and Troubleshooting

Appendix E: Making Objects for X-Plane

Appendix F: Custom Aircraft Files for Hire

Appendix G: The Log File Explained

Appendix H: X-Plane and Linux

Appendix I: Updating the Computer's Graphics Drivers in Windows

Appendix J: Default Key Assignments

Appendix K: Using Older Versions of X-Plane

Appendix L: Water Everywhere

Appendix M: Combat in X-Plane

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