“X-Mapper TNG” is a helper application for X-Plane flight simulator. Connecting to a computer running X-Plane Desktop makes your iPhone/iPad work as a map tracker for the simulated aircraft. Additionally, by purchasing the Upgrade as a paid add-on, it becomes a more useful flight assistance device including full-equipped avionics panel, flight path display and flight controller with feedbacks.
*This application requires full or demo version of X-Plane 10 or X-Plane 11 Desktop (Mac/Windows/Linux). CANNOT be used with X-Plane Mobile for iPhone/iPad.
MAP TRACKER
The location and the heading of the simulated aircraft will be displayed in the map with an orange icon when network connection established. You may use this feature FOR FREE WITHOUT THE PAID UPGRADE.
AVIONICS PANELS (Upgrade Required)
The full-equipped avionics panel allows you to operate various radio and autopilot equipment sets in simulated aircrafts. It is useful especially for IFR operations that was bothering the pilot in busy. Also, you can setup the autobrake even if omitted in some cockpit panels.
FLIGHT PATH DISPLAY (Upgrade Required)
The flight path of the simulated aircraft is drawn on the map as orange lines. Flight paths for your past flights also remain on the map in dimmed color. You can, however, make them hide, reshow or reset as your preference.
FLIGHT CONTROLLER (Upgrade Required)
Touching and holding on the white slider activates motion sensor that allows you to control your aircraft like as 3-axis joystick. As well, dragging the white cross on the Yoke Pad allows control without the motion sensor. It features;
–Controlling the aileron and the elevator by the tilt of your device or dragging the cursor.
–Controlling the rudder by the slider for taxiing and crosswind takeoff/landing.
–Releasing off the slider disables the motion sensor and maintains trimmed-neutral.
–Auto-calibrated elevator allows you comfortable tilt-operation.
The flight control is enabled only while touched on, so you may let your device down anytime without unexpected consequence. It is convenient for auxiliary control in IFR flight.
CONTROL FEEDBACKS
Control deflections of the aircraft feedback to the Rudder Sliders and the Yoke Pad where you can monitor the controls from the motion sensor, the auto pilot and joysticks. Also, the black crosses on the sliders and the pad indicate actual deployments of control surfaces. It is useful not only for control aid, but also for monitering art-stabs, FBW and also external control devices. You can observe the feedbacks FOR FREE WITHOUT THE PAID UPGRADE unless you want to manipulate them.
THROTTLE CONTROLLER (Upgrade Required)
With the black slider, you can control the throttle as well as watch the auto-throttle feedback. This smart controller allows you fine tuning of jet engines without expensive dedicated devices. Also, there is a handy reverser button for smooth operation at landing and rejecting takeoff.
AUTOMATED SETUP AND MULTI-DEVICE CONNECTION
Unlike previous versions of X-Mapper series, this application automatically detects an X-Plane running in the network and configures the net settings all by itself. Just launch X-Plane on the computer belongs to the same LAN as your iPhone/iPad. Also, you can connect multiple iPhone/iPad devices as many as you have each running X-Mapper TNG at the same time.
GETTING X-PLANE
Desktop (Mac/Windows/Linux) version of X-Plane 10 (10.40 or later) or X-Plane 11 is required to use this application: It can’t be used for Mobile (iPhone/iPad) versions of X-Plane. Open “Obtain X-Plane” from the ⓘInfo Menu for ordering the full version or downloading the free Demo version.
Please refer to help messages in the application for detailed instructions.
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I see XPlane see a Multiplayer device for my iPad TNG but thy don’t talk to each other. App seems moribund/abandoned as it does not mention XPlane 12 anywhere. Perhaps its a simple change to port - but since developer does not tell what’s port I wont know how to fix it.
sort of works
Map Tracker works. I paid the extra 2.99 for the upgraded version. Auto pilot portion of Avionics and com panel freezes up. Useless.
Update 1yr later. The basic tracker portion works with XPlane 11 but does not work with XPlane 12. Inquiries to customer support have thus far been unanswered leading me to wonder if it has been abandoned. If so, Apple should remove it from the app store.
Update-Jan24,2023
Yep, the developers appear to have abandoned this app. Sent another request in for support a few weeks ago with no response whatsoever.
Buyer beware.
Good app, but could display a lot more info.
I like it as a general map app, but I really do wish it would show current speed, alt, etc etc. I use this to walk away from the sim for a bit on long flights, and would like to monitor.
Good - have one recommendation
If a flight is at X location, if we click on nearby city or a airport I would like to know how far I am away from my location
Great app
Great app. Helps me know where I’m at on the global map. Thanks for making this tool.
Brilliant X-Plane Accessory!
Thanks for making this plug-in. It really satisfies the need to have a large “crawling map” that give an accurate idea of where you are over the ground as well as your flight path using satellite images. And the radio stack/GPS controls “big screen” and so easy to use on your iPad! Type or touch! Awesomeness!
And.....seamless integration to XP11 and my computer. Installation took only a couple minutes.
Great, but it’s time for improvements
This app has great features! It really makes the game enjoyable.
The moving map has helped me tighten up my pattern flying, improve my landings and touch and goes!
But it’s been two years since the last update, and x-plane offers so much more that this app could take advantage of. Switch controls, like lights and mags, and many other features. It would be nice if the avionics screens looked more like in-cockpit versions as well.
I hope this isn’t your last version of this app
Go-to app for X-Plane 11.3
I use this app with X-Plane almost all the time. I like to re-enact historic long distance flights in my simulator. This app gives moving-map, autopilot, and radio support, all without having to mouse-click in the simulator. Great job by the developers!
Doesn’t work anymore
The app doesn’t work and you can’t even upgrade the app to get all the features
Not working with X-Plane 11.30
Worked with previous versions up to 11.26. Developer does not answer requests for update. Loved it when it worked.