Atr — 72600 X Plane 11 [better]
: Emerging as a heavyweight, SkyCatsLab is developing a highly detailed ATR 72-600. Originally built with X-Plane 12 in mind, its arrival is expected to set a new standard for flight dynamics and systems depth in the regional turboprop category.
The Thales avionics suite allows for highly complex Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and precision RNAV approaches into challenging, mountainous airports (like those in the Caribbean or the European Alps). X-Plane 11 Add-on Options
The ATR features an innovative "Hotel Mode". Start engine #2 and engage the propeller brake. This allows the engine to run without the propeller spinning, providing electrical power and air conditioning to the cabin while keeping the plane safe for ground crews. atr 72600 x plane 11
Perfect for flying into smaller airports, short runways, or handling routes requiring quick turnaround times.
: One of its most famous features, "Hotel Mode" allows the right engine (Number 2) to run with the propeller feathered/braked, acting as an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to provide air conditioning and power on the ground. : Emerging as a heavyweight, SkyCatsLab is developing
Another project to watch is , announced with a focus on high fidelity 3D modelling, detailed textures, and in‑depth system functionality . Development is currently targeting X‑Plane 11 with future compatibility for X‑Plane 12. However, the project has yet to reveal a firm release date, and the community remains cautiously optimistic.
But as we move through 2026, the tide is turning. Both and DWSim are not just promising an add-on; they are showing real, in-game progress, with an expected release this very year. The long drought is ending, and X-Plane 11 pilots are finally on the verge of getting the ATR 72-600 they have so passionately requested for years. X-Plane 11 Add-on Options The ATR features an
Upon touchdown, lift the reverse levers to engage ground spoilers and beta pitch for aerodynamic braking. X-Plane 11 Flight Dynamics and Tips
Even without a perfect ATR 72‑600, the community has produced to enhance the existing ATR models.
