Carenado Releases Baron B58 for X-Plane 11

March 28, 2019
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Carenado has released another aircraft for X-Plane 11: the Baron B58, for X-Plane 11. A twin-engine piston-powered general aviation aircraft, the B58 has been manufactured by Beechcraft since 1961, with around 7,000 examples produced during this time frame.

The aircraft features:

  • High-end 4k PBR (Physically-based Rendering) graphics throughout, with ultra-realistic materials rendition (Dynamic reflections, realistic metal and dielectric materials, etc.)
  • Custom APS85 Autopilot with detachable pop-up window
  • Rain effect support*
  • In-depth FMOD sound design implementation, including atmospheric distance effects, realistic prop effects, etc.
  • RealityXP GTN750 support (with 3D panel display support)
  • Extensive VR support with snap points in every passenger seat (All knobs, buttons, dials, handles, etc. also optimized for VR usage)
  • End-user customizable via Manifest.json file.
  • Goodway compatible
  • Engine and prop design re-authored completely for XP11.30’s new engine model
  • Flight dynamics re-authored for latest improvements in XP11.30.
  • Librain support also includes visual ice effects on windows.

It also includes four liveries (plus a blank one), normal and emergency operating procedure, KFC225 autopilot manual, reference manual, and more.

A version already exists for X-Plane 10, but this appears to be a new product.

It can be purchased for US $29.95 at their website. Additional screenshots can be found there, as well as on the announcement on their Facebook page.

The aircraft joins recent released such as the Cessna C172SP, Saab S340B and the S550 Citation II.

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