X-Plane 12 versions now available:
https://store.x-plane.org/Airbus-A321...
https://store.x-plane.org/Airbus-A319...
New from previous version:
Introduction of the Interactive Audio Control Panel to manage ground services, doors, passengers, loading etc.
Introduction of custom EFB (currently for detailed weight analysis for the flight.)
ACARS functionality: SimBrief flight plan import directly into the FMGS, TO Performance computations and wind upload (from SimBrief plan.)
New fully custom engine model for a highly accurate engine performance and new engine specific failure modes
Third engine option: CFM56-5B7 which provides more thrust for operations in mountainous terrain.
Implementation of over 120 circuit breakers to cut power to certain systems.
Added “resettable failures” to the failure system as well as new failure modes, with now a total of more than 210 failure modes you can simulate.
Addition of the offset function in the FMGS
More than 70 new ECAM messages covering new computer faults such as dual FWC or dual SDAC faults, anti ice system faults, new engine faults etc.
Detailed list of features:
Highly complex FMGS:
SID/STAR and airways support in a fully custom FMGS backbone supporting all A424 leg types (Arc, course or heading to intercept, Radius to Fix, Holdings, etc.)
Active, alternate, 2 temporary as well as secondary flight plans
2 completely independent MCDUs and autopilots
Pilot item database for custom fixes, navaids, flight plans and runways
Full VNAV guidance with TOC, TOD, Deceleration point, speed limits, fuel prediction, and consideration of speed and altitude constraints etc.
Support for go-arounds and diversions
Step altitudes
Offset function
Satellite availability model, including prediction for specific places and times
Nav Aid autotuning
Flight plan saving via the Pilot routes page
Equitime point computation
Nearest airports page
ACARS function to simulate flight plan, TO Data and Wind upload from ground station using SimBrief data.
Accurate systems:
ToLiss Fly-by-wire and autopilot module, with support for Alternate and Direct Law
Unique feature: Control Surface hinge moment modelling allows the surfaces to float to the appropriate position after loss of all actuators on a surface.
Fault injection interface allowing to inject custom selected failures, or randomly selected failure based on fault probabilities with over 210 failure modes available.
Custom TCAS with resolution advisory function.