StarPracticeTool is a plugin for X Plane 11. It helps you set up a flight to practice standard arrival procedures.
The main features are:
- It works both with default X Plane nav data or with updated cycles. It automatically reads the newest one so that it remains consistent with the simulator.
- It doesn't need any external application or data. If you fly an aircraft with an FMC this is all you need to set up your STAR.
- You can easily practice several different STARS, or the same one multiple times, without long loading times between flights.
- Lets you choose your starting altitude and speed.
- Smooth transition between different states. Practice flights start with a reasonable stable aircraft.
- Builtin notification when a new version is released.
This plugin is implemented with Python and therefore requires the PythonInterface plugin for X Plane. You can get it from here: http://www.xpluginsdk.org/python_interface.htm
Copy the contents of the zip package inside XPlane/Resources/plugins/PythonScripts
After that you will find a new menu option inside X Plane, in the plugins menu.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhmuePX_RzqiiNdoGu19WTffGLqVRXSZW
Suggestions, constructive criticism and feature requests are always welcome. Don't hesitate to ask for help if it's not working as intended.
StarPracticeTool is open source, free (as in freedom) and donationware. You can support its development or just invite me to a coffee using paypal: http://paypal.me/rgargente
Thank you!