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SimHeaven has recently launched their highly regarded X-World America scenery for X-Plane 12. This comprehensive package, available for download, occupies a size of 7.4 GB and expands to 13.8 GB when extracted. The announcement was made through a post on their website, where they highlighted the following: The X-World series, which includes popular sceneries like X-Europe, X-America, and more, continues its success in X-Plane 12. Unlike traditional autogen rules, SimHeaven adopts a different approach by utilizing OSM (OpenStreetMap) data along with Microsoft building footprints to accurately place objects in the scenery. This meticulous method results in a more realistic and immersive look and feel, enhancing the overall visual experience for users. SimHeaven's X-World America scenery offers a vast coverage of the American continent, enriching the virtual flying experience with detailed and accurate representations of various locations. By incorporating real-world data, the scenery provides a heightened level of authenticity, capturing the essence of the American landscape.

Axonos has recently released their rendition of Jackson Hole Airport for X-Plane 12, emphasizing its unique location in the Rocky Mountains and its status as the only commercial airport within a National Park in the United States. The airport, originally established in the 1930s and later extended in 1959, has become a crucial hub for accessing nearby ski resorts and sees substantial traffic, accommodating over 450,000 passengers annually. Axonos' depiction of Jackson Hole Airport includes several noteworthy features: - Correction of 500 square kilometers of high-resolution orthophoto for enhanced VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flights. - Detailed apron and buildings featuring PBR (Physically Based Rendering) textures. - Custom ground vehicles tailored specifically for Jackson Hole. - High-resolution and detailed ground textures. - Implementation of full SAM (Scenery Animation Manager) marshallers and seasons. - Compatibility with World Traffic 3 and Just Flight Traffic Global. - Hand-placed trees and houses surrounding the airport area. - Updated textures and signs optimized for X-Plane 12. The airport scenery is available for purchase at Axonos' store for $22.99.

X-Codr has updated their Sedona Airport (KSEZ) scenery, ensuring compatibility with X-Plane 12 and introducing several new features to enhance the airport and its surroundings. The update includes improved textures, animated 3D grass and people, as well as hand-sculpted 3D rock formations in the surrounding valley. The revamp also incorporates detailed 3D interiors for most "feature buildings," providing a realistic and immersive experience. The scenery utilizes X-Plane 12's photometric PBR rendering engine, resulting in high-quality normal maps and realistic ground textures. Additionally, the airport features subtle grunge overlays, adding a natural and lifelike feel to the environment. The Sedona Airport scenery offers a living airport experience, with randomly wandering cars that occasionally drive up to the gate and park on the apron. It also includes animated 3D people, trees, grass, and shrubs, utilizing X-Plane 12's new forest system. The surroundings of Sedona Airport are enhanced with generic, regionally appropriate autogen for the surrounding valley, handcrafted rock formations, and low-poly landmarks. The scenery incorporates custom Ortho4XP Mesh and UHD Mesh V4 overlays. X-Codr has optimized the scenery for excellent performance, ensuring VR readiness and achieving a constant 60 fps on high-end systems with near-max settings. The updated Sedona Airport (KSEZ) scenery is available for purchase on the X-Plane.Org Store for $21.95. Existing owners of the X-Plane 11 version are eligible for a free update. The scenery requires at least 3GB of free disk space for installation.

The highly popular third-party addon, xOrganizer, has now been officially released for X-Plane 12 and is readily available through the X-Plane.Org Store. xOrganizer is a software tool designed to provide accessibility and peace of mind to X-Plane users by assisting them in organizing their files. While structuring X-Plane files can be straightforward, it can present challenges for new users on their simulation journey. xOrganizer helps users overcome this roadblock by offering assistance in organizing various aspects, including the scenerypackages.ini file and ensuring that all aircraft are up to date. Beyond maintaining the proper order of scenery files, xOrganizer also features a scenery map that showcases the installed scenery packages and the package currently being utilized by X-Plane. Presented through a user-friendly interface, xOrganizer provides an overview of plugins, aircraft, and scenery, granting users the option to choose whether or not they require the assistance of the software. Furthermore, the tool offers customization options, enabling users to tailor their experience for added convenience and accessibility. A comprehensive feature list can be found on their store page. For those interested in upgrading or purchasing xOrganizer, the product is available on the X-Plane.Org Store. Existing v2 customers can check their account page for a discount code that can be applied during checkout, providing an incentive for their continued support and upgrade to the latest version.

Geo Reality Design has recently launched version 2 of its Global Forests addon for X-Plane 12, aimed at enhancing the immersive experience of the simulator by revamping and enriching X-Plane's vegetation. Global Forests 2 covers three major regions: Europe, North America, and Asia-Oceania. This updated version seamlessly integrates with Ortho4XP, terrain, and X-Plane 12's seasonal variations, offering a comprehensive solution for enhancing the environment. The Global Forests v2 addon employs over 400 .for files, which leverage various tree types, vegetation, and density data. By utilizing real-world information, such as vegetation height and density derived from global map data, the addon creates a vibrant and dynamic world, appealing particularly to bush pilots and users who seek a heightened level of realism. The addon's ability to provide a living world feel based on real-world data adds a new dimension to the simulation experience. Global Forests v2 is available for purchase on the X-Plane.ORG store for $15.00. For a more in-depth look at the addon and to see additional footage, viewers can check out the video available on Geo Reality Design's YouTube page.