description X-Plane Mobile Overview
X-Plane Mobile is a mobile flight-simulation application developed by Laminar Research for iPhone, iPad, and compatible Android devices. It extends the X-Plane series to touchscreen platforms and uses the series' flight-model approach, including blade element theory, which calculates aerodynamic forces across many small parts of an aircraft. The application is intended for users who want aircraft simulation on a mobile device rather than a desktop computer.
help X-Plane Mobile FAQ
What devices can run X-Plane Mobile?
X-Plane Mobile is designed for iPhone and iPad, with compatible Android devices also supported. It adapts Laminar Research's X-Plane flight simulator to touchscreen controls.
Does X-Plane Mobile use the same flight model as the desktop series?
It uses the X-Plane series' aerodynamic approach, including blade element theory. That method models how individual parts of an aircraft interact with the air rather than relying only on fixed handling presets.
Who developed X-Plane Mobile?
X-Plane Mobile was developed by Laminar Research, the studio behind the wider X-Plane flight-simulation series. The mobile version brings that series to iOS and Android platforms.
Is X-Plane Mobile an arcade flying game?
It is presented as a flight-simulation application rather than a simple arcade game. Its aircraft handling is based on the X-Plane family's flight-model approach, although touchscreen controls make the experience suited to mobile play.
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