X-Plane 10 features a significant overhaul of the simulation's core systems, transitioning to a to better utilize modern hardware, multi-core CPUs, and large amounts of RAM. Core Simulation Features
: A completely redone Air Traffic Control system that manages your flight from startup to shutdown and controls audible AI aircraft that follow the same physics rules as the player. X-Plane 10
: Utilizes "blade-element theory" to calculate forces on small sections of the aircraft in real-time, functioning like a virtual wind tunnel for high accuracy. X-Plane 10 features a significant overhaul of the
: A brand new system for auto-generating realistic scenery globally, including detailed roads, intersections, and overpasses based on OpenStreetMap data. including detailed roads