MD-11

Rotate MD-11 v1.09 has been released

In this update we have added the option to pop-up screen displays into windows and the Rotate MD-11 v1.09 now supports Apple Silicon architecture natively. Additionally, we have added new functions to FMS and guidance, improved VNAV predictions and accuracy for VOR navigation, and we have tuned the brakes to match real deceleration values...

Rotate MD-11 v1.08 released

The latest version of the Rotate MD-11 has been released. It includes the EFBs, compatible with AviTab, a thorough revision of the autopilot, and other features and improvements. It also includes many bug fixes that were still pending or came up lately. Here is the changelog:

Rotate MD-11 v1.05 is available

Fly freighter missions with this powerful aircraft as close to reality as it gets. The Rotate MD-11 v1.05 is now compatible with X-Plane 12, and includes many improvements and fixes. With this version of the aircraft you can now take advantage of the latest features of X-Plane 12 regarding visuals and flight model. With...

Rotate MD-11 v1.0 released

The Rotate MD-11 is an aircraft add-on for Laminar’s X-Plane that simulates the original McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Freighter version. It is a fine piece of artwork and an accurate simulation of the classic aircraft. Here is the feature list: Realistic flight dynamics and performance In Depth system simulation All systems listed are simulated according...

Rotate MD-11 in beta

A brief update on the Rotate MD-11 status. We are currently testing the aircraft and fixing bugs. Some features have been added in the last months and here is how it looks at the moment. Enjoy!

Night views of the Rotate MD-11 cockpit

Here is a new update of the work in progress of the Rotate MD-11 project. As part of the myriad of tasks that we are facing before the end of the developing phase, we have been working on the interior lighting of the cockpit. We can now show some screenshots with night views of...

New exterior screenshots of the Rotate MD-11

It is time show the latest progress on the exterior model and texture work. Check these amazing images of the landing gear in action. It has received a lot of dedication lately. We have also made progress in the flight model and performance, and this week we start doing a series of flight tests....

FMS is up in the Rotate MD-11

After a few months of silent work, we can now show some screenshots featuring the MCDUs. Around 30 individual pages were put in the roadmap, and most of them are already operative. Some of the most relevant pages are shown here on these screenshots. We have advanced a lot in the FMCs and FCCs,...

New screenshots of the MD-11’s cockpit

Here you have a couple of sreenshots showing the progress that we have made lately. Instead of continuing with the systems updates we have decided to share a couple of general shots of the cockpit and the main displays. As you can see, all the main Display Units are alive. Although this is a...