Since the launch of X-Plane 11, the platform has been improving at a steady pace with new features including native Virtual Reality (VR) support, city landmarks and a G1000 glass cockpit. The latest 11.30 version is arguably the largest point release to date, adding new particle effects, a revised ATC voice system, an enhanced flight model and updated systems to name a few. So, in this article, we will look at how X-Plane has evolved since it was first released in 2016.
User interface
The graphical user interface (GUI) was one of the most significant upgrades in X-Plane 11, transforming the old interface in version 10 with a much more user-friendly experience. Since then, the GUI has undergone several refinements. It is now possible to create profiles with custom joystick and keyboard assignments, which can be assigned to individual aircraft. This is an excellent way to quickly load different aircraft types without the need to reconfigure the controls every time. In version 11.30, the profiles were enhanced with the ability to adjust the response curve of each axis using a visual editor. The response curve is linked to a joystick profile, enabling you to fine-tune the controls for each aircraft.
Scenery
