This is the X-Plane 12 only version.
If you need the X-Plane 11 version get it here. If you need the bundle with both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 version, get it here
(If you already own it, download the update under your account at the store)
The Cessna Citation XL is a mid-sized business jet built in America. First flight was Feb 1996. It has a 2000+ mile (3,900 Km) range, and cruises quietly at Mach 0.73 at 45,000ft.
No two XL’s are exactly alike. Given its luxury status, Cessna allows and encourages customization, and over the years it has evolved into a number of models: from the original Excel, XL, XLS, XLS+ to the new XLSgen2.
The AirSim3D C-560XL is built around the XL - XLS models which were introduced in Feb 2004, and 2008 respectively, so it has upgraded engines and some glass instruments.
AirSim3D chose the “older” models to give simmers the joy of flying an aircraft with a mix of glass and switches. It is a matter of ownership pride for real jet owners to “bling” their jets, and the AirSim3D C-560XL does no less. Expect to see many original switches and dials, but also to find upgraded glass instruments for a hassle-free, but truly immersive, 95% replicated, accurate flight experience – just like the real jet.
As a part of the AirSim3D C-560XL “upgrades”, and guided by what we saw in the real jet we often visited for reference at Boeing airfield, Washington, we removed the FMC and upgraded it with a custom G1000 that is completely integrated into the C-560XL’s custom/authentic Auto Pilot.
Expect to find yourself using the G1000 to simply create/upload your flight plans with little fuss, to then be able to quickly get to the part the jet was built for – flying. Real pilots say they use the Jets custom AP 99% of the time after the Flight Plan is entered. (and our Beta testers reported that behavior too).
This jet was subjected to months-long Beta testing, and in fact, its release was delayed precisely because we did not want paying customers to act as beta testers! Now you get a jet that just works, and is virtually bug free! Get flying from day 1, and expect to fly many enjoyable, hassle-free hours in the AirSim3D C-560XL.
The Director of Safety at one charter company has been using the AirSim3D's C-560XL and wrote this:
"This jet is amazingly accurate. The effort to build details and authenticity really shines through. We are using this model to teach junior pilots advanced decision making and risk management, as well as chair-flying approaches to allow crews to build the familiarity and an understanding of timing needed to conduct safe operations in busy or unfamiliar terminal areas. I highly, highly recommended it."
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AirSim3D C-560 XL: Real-Jet authenticity
- Real jet visits at Boeing airfield were extensively used to inform build and design decisions
- 100’s of pages of real POH manuals, specs, drawings, pics used
- Real pilot tested and extensively beta tested
- Result: real-world systems, lighting, functions, modeling and procedures authenticity
Rich FMOD sounds
- Sample recordings from the real jet at Boeing Field
- Result: Custom Engine, APU, GPU, Warnings, Call outs, Clicks, Beeps, airflow, in/out, sound modulation...all included
- Example: AP disconnect – that's the actual sound real pilots hear!
- But not overdone: The real jet is quiet at cruise; AirSim3D’s C-560XL follows that model
Detailed Pilot Operations Handbook (POH)
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The POH is available online) - as an always-up to-date and on-demand reference for pilots to use to understand the systems and fly this 95% authentic aircraft (for ~50% of the cost of like high-end cost biz jets). The jet has been through an extensive Beta test period, for a virtually bug free product.
The very detailed POH is the first place to visit after a purchase to follow its content and to begin having hours of frustration-free flying.
Summary:
- Win, Mac, Linux tested
- VR ready
- PBR materials and Occlusion shading everywhere
- Hi-fidelity cockpit and instrument objects
- Bump-texturing and grunge elevated to an art form
- Finely detailed 3D objects that match real world dimensions
- Sharp, authentic labeling and correctly placed across the whole aircraft
- Animations and their timing match the real jet to 99%
- 99% of instrument follows real-jet/POH/specs and requirements
- Over 90 total system warnings failures, and lights
- Exclusive THXp Lighting: 300+ tuned and directed lights make night flying spectacular!
- Exclusive Real and Augmented AP/AT instrument layout on demand
- FPS is comparable to similar popular jets and LR default aircraft
- Airfoil and Weight/CG modeling
- AirSim3D’s Specialty Glass; Reflections are subtle and don’t distract
- Real-jet conforming flight characteristics, Engine performance
- Exact Main Door operation (in or out) with custom step lighting
- Superior Gear, Flight surfaces, Engine blur modeling, animation, and texturing
- All Lights use light beams (not flat LIT 2D textures from paint programs)
- In/Out Emergency Lighting with custom over-wing “shark lights”
- Fully functional Lighting, Electrical, Start, Pressure, Radio, AP panels
- Functioning APU & GPU; start-up/refuel/charging procedures and sounds
- Authentic cold and dark startup/shut down
- Controls lock and Emergency brakes, Gear blow down functions
- Fully animated Cockpit, Cabin, Lav; Wizard-inspired baggage load/unload
- Grunge wear and tear everywhere -- elevated to an art form
- External attachments (chocks, cones, covers etc.)
- 8 custom, country-specific marked liveries + paint kit
- Pilot Operations Handbook online – always up to date
COCKPIT IMMERSION SUMMARY: Focus on 100% replication, Customization, and Authenticity
- Cold and Dark startup/shut down, end to end
- Fully animated objects; 95% actually do some system work
- 14 Authentic checklists; 23 sub pages for all flight phases (built in MFD)
- 42 upfront single/dual fault annunciators accurately modeled, labeled, coded, lighted
- 2 custom DME (Distance, Time, Closure, Station ID — for VOR 1, 2 and GPS)
- 2 custom Clocks (GMT. Local, Stop/RST, Automatic WOW flight time, Stopwatch)
- Every annunciator follows the real C-560XL POH specifications and rules
- Complete set of FMOD warnings, call outs, and other sounds
- On-demand Real or Augmented panel layout
- Auto throttle (in Augmented mode) – the real jets do not have this convenience
- Rules-based AP with YD, FD, Bank angle, VVI, FPV, dual Flight Director
- AP fully integrated into PFD/G1000
- PFD has all AP status and warnings
- MFD: 2 Mode Rose/Arc + 6 sub mode controller + 37 ttl checklists
- APU with use-rules inbuilt + test, failures, charging all functional
- Authentic T46 GPU with out-of-fuel simulation and Battery charging integration
- 10-station Rotary dial tests with accurate MC/MWarn systems integration
- MC/MW functions, lights/sounds behavior and system integration
- Throttles, Reverser, Flaps, Speed brake, “Stab Config”, Rudder bias functions
- Engine fire and suppression procedures
- Dual Primus II inspired 2 channel COM/NAV/ADF RMU’s
- AOA instruments (with Real and Augmented modes)
- Amps/Volts instruments/selectors with drain/charge integration
- Comms Panel
- Pressurization systems (Auto, Manual, 3 modes, Source select)
- Electric panel, Battery modes, Gens, APU, GPU functions and integration
- Functional/integrated Interior Battery and Interior Lights Master power switches
- Outside battery compartment with Disconnect animation and functions
- Stab misalignment config timing and animation
- Hydraulics, Fuel, Fuel Boost, Cross-feed
- Rudder bias test
- Standby HSI, VOR, RCU
- Continuous Air-frame and APU use-hour logging
- Icing/De Ice timing and procedures (Windshield, Engine, Tail)
- Cockpit/Cabin ambient temp management
- Individual Engine Reverse and Stow with safety use-rules integration
- Windshield Icing lights
- Lighted Wet Compass
- N1 bug setting
- Terrain and Weather radar
- No-look throttle position/indent management panel
- Minimums/decision height setting and call outs
- Toe brakes, Park brake, Control Lock, Gear blow down
- Fully functioning Yoke: Trim, TCS and AP buttons all work
- Adjustable seats and arm rests, floods and map lights, vents
- Gear lever animation, lights
- Anti skid
- Speed brake
- 3-stage flaps
- TOGA
- Battery Drain/Recharging/Overheat systems
- Battery and instrument configuration for Emergency conditions flying
- Lights panel (Day/Night, EL, Flood, Map, Panel, Instrument dimmers)
- Interior Lights and Battery disconnect master switches
- Adjustable Flood, Map lights
- Passenger Safety/belt and Emergency lights, signs with “shark lights” (Cockpit, Cabin and External)
- Door design, operation, animation + pressurization integration (Main and Lav.)
- Accurately placed “pilot head Sight balls”
- Accurately labeling
- Pulse Landing lights includes TCAS alerts and authentic flight profile operation
- Individual Landing, Taxi, Strobe, Nav., Tail Recog, Wing Inspection lights
- Modeled Headsets
- Baggage compartment and trolley; Luggage loading/unloading
- FPV (why not)
- Large manipulators for easy switch and object interaction
- Pilots in external view: to be added SP1 soon after launch
INSTRUMENT SUMMARY
- Authentic, fully functioning Annunciator panel
* 90 + custom and lighted faults
* 42 annunciators track L and R faults/sys status independently
* Complete MC/MW integration
- Custom Auto Pilot fully integrated with the custom PFD, MFD, and G1000
* 9 functions: YD, HDG, NAV, APR, BC, VNAV, ALT, VS, FLC
* On demand Realistic and Augmented AP panel layout modes
* VVI, Bank angle, Low limiter
* Custom Auto Throttle in Augmented panel mode
* FMOD callouts
- Custom Collins-inspired PFD (pop up)
* Custom AP status annunciator integration
* Mach, ASI, VVI, HDG, CRS, WIND, TAS, GSPD, FPV, BARO. IMO markers
* Authentic SPEED, ALT tapes (to -1500 AGL – now fly to the Dead sea airports with AP!)
* Custom APR/DPT ASI flags
* PFD 1, 2 source
* Cat II ILS tested HSI
* Custom art Artificial Horizon
* Wind direction/speed
* Ground speed
* Kts/Mach selector
* VOR 1, 2, GPS, ADF tracking
* Speed and VVI prediction
* 2 “wings” displays
* 2 Flight Director modes
* Custom artwork for real 3D look and feel
* Custom AP and Speed tapes function to -1500 AGL
* Automatic reference speeds displays for Gear, Flaps, Speed
- Custom MFD (pop up)
* Weather and Terrain radar
* Range selector (1-360 miles)
* Standard HSI: Rose/Arc with ARPT, WPT, VOR, NDB, TCAS
6 MFD sub modes
* APP, VOR, MAP, NAV, PLN
* TCAS Alert call outs integrated with Pulse Landing lights
* 14 Authentic all-flight phase checklists
* 23 checklist sub modes
- Authentic Electrical system
* Outside Battery disconnect (animated, functioning, lighted outside Panel)
* Normal and Emergency battery instrument profiles
* Amp/Volt gauges, source select, battery charge/discharge profiles
* Gens/APU/GPU charging integration
* Battery Over Temp
* Interior and Master Battery disconnect with full systems/lights/avionics integration
* Authentic Cockpit, Entry, and Cabin lighting
- Authentic and fully functional Lights panel
* Day/night Switch
* Dim-able EL lighting
* Dim-able Flood, Map, Panel lighting
* Independent L, C, R instrument stack dimming
* Over 300 individually placed and tuned (real) lights (not images)
- Radios / DME / Clocks
* 2 Custom Primus II RMU: Active + Stby: NAV 1, 2; COM 1, 2; ADF; XPNDR (with Mode C)
* 2 Custom DME: Station ID, Distance-To, Time-To, Closure Speed, Mi/KM
* 2 Custom Pilot/CP Clocks: (GMT, Local, reset Stopwatch, Auto-Flight Time recorder)
Also:
On demand Realistic and Augmented instrument panel layout
8 System-status warning lights
2 Pilot/CP COM Panels
APU panel, procedures, full electrical system integration, faults, tests, time-used meter
Cumulative Airframe and APU time-used meters
No-look throttle position/ident management upfront panel
(individual) thrust reverser animation, timing, annunciation, stow switches
AOA, FPV, BARO, Lighted wet compass, accurately placed sight-balls
Custom Yoke + buttons integrated with trim, AP, TCS
Authentic glass gauges for Engine/Fuel/Oil/Temps and flow
Authentic Engine N1 target bug and setting
Accurate Fuel Cross feed with APU-use dependencies built in
Custom FPV (Flight path vector)
Emergency Standby dual channel COM/NAV radio
Custom G1000 (Pop up) Standby HSI, VOR
Anti Ice/Deice: Tail, Engines, Wings, Windshield, WS Heater and faults
3-mode flight-profile aware Pressurization system (LA, FL, Manual)
Pressurization Source select with Emergency Press/De Press
Gear lever animation, lights, and annunciators
Custom Pulse Landing Lights with TCAS warning integration, and flight profile modeling
Fully functional center console for MFD/PFD power, modes, test, trims, throttles, AP, etc.
Every button lighted (actual beams, not lit images)
Grunge/occlusion/no-interference glass that make instruments bright and readable
Scuffed column, pedals, edges, glass scratches, used floor mats
For more detail/pics, please visit the AirSim3D website (https://airsim3d.com/)
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