Typically associated with other developers as an X-Plane flight model specialist, X-Aerodynamics has come out with their own aircraft release for X-Plane 12 focused on replicating the Piper M500. Let’s have a look at this new release!

Piper M500 arrives

The PA-46-500TP or Piper M500 is a light utility, single-engine turboprop, in a similar class to aircraft like the TBM 900 series and a new rendition of this aircraft has just arrived onto the X-Plane 12 platform.

X-Aerodynamics have worked with other developers like Aerobask and X-Craft on previous projects and has built a small team to help develop the M500 into an X-Plane 12 release under their own brand.

The features of the project include a high end flight model which they say has a professional level of detail and accuracy. With a large array of previously well regarded projects this is no surprise as a first line item.

The aircraft also boasts a detailed 3D model with PBR textures, FMOD sounds, 2K texture option for lower-end users, an implementation of the G1000 (X-Plane’s X1000) as well as specific M500 systems and advanced autopilot modes. There’s persistence, maintenance and wear & tear system implemented as well as detailed electrical modeling, and custom EFB with AviTab, planning and aircraft configuration options.

The aircraft is priced at $45.90 USD and is available for X-Plane 12 on Windows, Linux and MacOS. You can buy it through the X-Plane.org Store.