X-Plane (simulator)
1993 flight simulator video game
X-Plane is a flight simulator initially launched by Laminar Research in 1995. Commercial desktop versions are sold for macOS, Windows, and Linux. A mobile version has been available for Android, iOS, and webOS since 2009 as well.
Reception
In a review of version 5.11, Inside Mac Games praised the simulator's options but criticized its lack of polish. Reviewing the same version, Macworld stated that its features were close to those of FAA-approved simulators. PC Gamer called version 5.43 the "current standard-bearer for flight model realism in a commercial simulation", with physics incorporating blade element theory. Multiplayer.it noted that the professional version of version 12 is certified by the FAA, and that X-Plane is made for serious flight simulator enthusiasts.
Begin with the source’s own compact description: “X-Plane (simulator)” is 1993 flight simulator video game. The dossier treats that line as a proposition to test through X-Plane, simulator and flight, not as a finished interpretation.
Why this record matters
The phrase “1993 flight simulator video game” supplies a clear boundary for inquiry. It also exposes the unanswered questions: who defined that boundary, when it became stable and which sources sit outside it.
Vocabulary and entity names are the principal evidence signals here, because they determine the precision of every later search. The source revision retrieved here is dated May 13, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q1520905. 1 of 2 selected statements include explicit references; 1 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1995 and 2009.
Overview language is designed for orientation and should not be treated as a substitute for the evidence cited beneath it. The lead is largely declarative, so disagreement and counter-evidence require a deliberate search beyond the opening account. Authority statements aid reconciliation but still require their own references, qualifiers and ranks to be checked.
How to read it
Use the entry as an orientation point, then follow its citations and revision history. Names, dates and institutional relationships should be checked against the original record.
- Subject orientation
- Search vocabulary
- Locating named sources
The closest primary source, responsible institution and strongest cited specialist reference.
Three-step research path
- Establish the record: confirm the title “X-Plane (simulator)”, its source revision and the description used here.
- Expand the search: follow X-Plane (simulator) primary sources, X-Plane (simulator) archive and X-Plane research across catalogues and specialist indexes.
- Test the account: compare the strongest cited source with the responsible institution’s current record and note any disagreement.
Questions for further research
- Which source most directly establishes the central claim about “X-Plane (simulator)”?
- Which institution is responsible for the underlying evidence?
- Which cited source is closest to the event, object or claim?
Search terms from this dossier
This entry incorporates text from “X-Plane (simulator)” on English Wikipedia. Contributors are listed in the page history. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Selected authority identifiers and statements are retrieved from Wikidata under CC0; their references and qualifiers remain part of the verification path.