http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/12/21/x-plane-10-helps-actual-planes-to-land/

Interesting article Simmo, thanks for the linkI wonder if XP10 will have the 'big red' button..lol

Nice find, Simmo.

That's pretty awesome. It certainly gives X-Plane a leg-up in the flight modeling debate. :(

Reading the article, it doesn't go in to xplane at all, it's about using it in a different context. I don't believe it gives it a heads up in anything. Autopilots have been around for a long time with very rudimentary implementations. It doesn't have to take 'all that'

It's more than just a simple autopilot."The same physics engine that supports X-Plane 10 forms the basis for the tech, which also uses the simulator for extensive testing. As you fly, a stripped-down version of the code is constantly assessing nearby airfields based on landing strip length, quality, and local weather. It then uses the simulator’s flight model to plot a safe course down to the ground, painting ‘croquet hoops’ on the heads-up display to guide the plane down – turning a potentially terrifying situation into a game of Pilot Wings."

Sure, but fsx is good enough to plot the same course. It's an approximation and you don't know the aircraft will follow it exactly. More will depend on how the aircraft handles as the autopilot controls it then how good the flight model in xplane is. I was meaning it doesnt show as more superior because of this application.

There's nothing about that application that indicates X-Plane gets a "leg up". Not to mention, a 90% successful autopilot isn't something to brag about these days.However, it is an interesting idea.

Just too bad they didn't use FSX, eh Ed?I like the opening line...

"Hyper-realistic flight simulator X-Plane 10"

Imagine if FSX was there to get you out of trouble!Out of memory error !Disclaimer:Just kidding.

There's nothing about that application that indicates X-Plane gets a "leg up". Not to mention, a 90% successful autopilot isn't something to brag about these days.However, it is an interesting idea.

90% sounds better then 50% or 0%.

Just too bad they didn't use FSX, eh Ed?I like the opening line...

"Hyper-realistic flight simulator X-Plane 10"

Yes, and their qualifications are right next to their review of left for dead 2 (zombie simulation) and starwars universe (a spaceflight simulation) ;)To be fair, they have done 'real' flight simulators like HAWX2 saying this .. 'HAWX 2 takes combat flight sim realism to a whole new level' DCS:a10 be damned!

Imagine if FSX was there to get you out of trouble!Out of memory error !Disclaimer:Just kidding.

Very funny!! Literally, a blue screen of death!come on trolls, you gotta keep a sense of humour. Most of you clearly don't know xp10 very well, or else you'd also say that you wouldn't want the xp10 AI landing YOUR plane if you've seen some of the insane, but very realistic, dynamic AI landings - Austin still has a little work to do to tweak its subtlety! But it's still a landmark achievement with its intelligence, to even get an aircraft onto final. Think about it a little and you'll realise the complexity faced.

Very funny!! Literally, a blue screen of death!come on trolls, you gotta keep a sense of humour. Most of you clearly don't know xp10 very well, or else you'd also say that you wouldn't want the xp10 AI landing YOUR plane if you've seen some of the insane, but very realistic, dynamic AI landings - Austin still has a little work to do to tweak its subtlety! But it's still a landmark achievement with its intelligence, to even get an aircraft onto final. Think about it a little and you'll realise the complexity faced.

How landmark? .. what "Ultimate Traffic, Traffic X, and others dont count?

There's nothing about that application that indicates X-Plane gets a "leg up". Not to mention, a 90% successful autopilot isn't something to brag about these days.However, it is an interesting idea.

I wonder what the percentage would be to land the plane safely if a bird hits the windshield goes through it and hits you in the face .I'll bet you'll take that 90% anytime.