The most popular addons on x-plane.org for May have been released. I haven’t installed them yet, but after reading some introductions and watching videos, I think they are pretty good. Here is a brief overview.

Best Aircraft

ELA07-S Autogyro by awall86

A new version 1.1 of the Spanish ELA07-S Autogyro. The previous version 1.0 was introduced here before and was rated as one of the best aircraft addons of 2012.

An Autogyro (also known as a Gyroplane) is a type of rotorcraft that sits between an airplane and a helicopter. Most autogyros use a pusher propeller to move forward and use a rudder to control direction. Its rotor has no power drive and relies solely on the relative airflow during forward flight to spin the rotor and generate Lift. Autogyros cannot take off vertically or hover; they must roll and accelerate like an airplane to take off. The structure of an autogyro is relatively simple, and safety is good; they are generally used for tourism or sports activities. 旋翼机简介

B737-200A by cabidgeworm

The Boeing 737-200. Looking at this classic livery and the slender engines, it feels like a return to the 70s.

Dornier Do.32 ultralight “jeep” helicopter by skycycle

Another rare aircraft: the German Dornier Do.32 tip-jet helicopter. A great little machine for flying solo and free.

Best Scenery

KECP Northwest Florida Beaches by frede

Located in Northwest Florida, the Beaches International Airport looks like the details are very exquisite.

EDXW Sylt Airport by bosun

Sylt Airport. Sylt Island is known as a vacation paradise in Germany. For those who don’t have time to vacation in Germany right now, you can enjoy it in X-Plane first.

KTLH Tallahassee Regional Photoreal by Chris K

I only know that Tallahassee Airport is an airport in Florida, USA, and I don’t know exactly what features it has. I’ll find time to fly there and check it out in the future.

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