X-Plane 10

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X-Plane 10 Global is the world’s most comprehensive and powerful flight simulator for personal computers, and it offers the most realistic flight model available.

X-Plane is not a game, but an engineering tool that can be used to predict the flying qualities of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft with incredible accuracy.

Because X-Plane predicts the performance and handling of almost any aircraft, it is a great tool for pilots to keep up their currency in a simulator that flies like the real plane, for engineers to predict how a new airplane will fly, and for aviation enthusiasts to explore the world of aircraft flight dynamics.

One excellent feature of X-Plane is its ability to have other computers join as dedicated renders for viewpoints that can be customized by the user, each with its own eyepoint, meaning you could run a full surround setup without suffering from fisheye problems.

Support Summary

Widescreen
Ultra/Super‑Wide
Multi-Monitor
4K Ultra HD
Support
Method
HUD
Cutscenes
FMVs

Game Information

Game Status:Released
Release Date:
Tested Version:10.10r3
Play Styles:
Setting:Modern
Genre:Flight

Screenshots Comparison

4:3 Screenshot
16:10 Screenshot
16:9 Screenshot
21:9 Screenshot
32:9 Screenshot
Eyefinity / Surround Screenshot
Solutions & Issues
Widescreen Solution & Issues:

Because this is a flight simulation tool and not a game, the Field Of View is subjective and needs to be set according to user preference, such as the aircraft being flown and the screen resolution. This is not considered to be a flaw as configuration of the tool is essential for its intended use.

Default FOV is 60. Assuming this is for a 4:3 aspect ratio, 16:10 users should use a FOV of 69 and tweak from there to the aircraft. 16:9 users should start at a FOV of 74, 21:9 users should use a FOV of 91, and 3x16:9 users should start at a FOV of 134.

Ultra/Super-Wide Specific Solution & Issues:

Only thing to note is that the opening menu is not centered on 21:9 unlike all other resolutions. Does not affect gameplay or functionality.

Eyefinity / Surround Specific Solution & Issues:

Refer to Widescreen Solution for information on Field Of View.

4:3 Screenshot
16:10 Screenshot
16:9 Screenshot
21:9 Screenshot
32:9 Screenshot
Eyefinity / Surround Screenshot
4:3 Menu
16:10 Menu
16:9 Menu
21:9 Menu
Eyefinity / Surround Menu
Uploaded by: Rose
4:3 Chase view
Uploaded by: Rose
16:10 Chase view
Uploaded by: Rose
16:9 Chase view
Uploaded by: Rose
21:9 Chase view
Uploaded by: Rose
3x1 Chase view
16:10 Resolutions:1680x1050
16:9 Resolutions:1920x1080
Ultra/Super-Wide (21:9/32:9) Resolutions:2560x1080
Eyefinity / Surround Resolutions:5760x1080
Multi-Monitor Types:Nvidia Surround
Multi-Monitor Layouts:3x1-L