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X-Plane 12 vs FlightSafety International Training

X-Plane 12 logo

X-Plane 12

Software

Professional flight simulation software

From
$59.99/lifetime
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FlightSafety International Training logo

FlightSafety International Training

Software

Advanced flight crew training and certification

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: X-Plane 12 commercial and professional use requires a separate licence at $1,000, against $59.99 for the personal digital download; FlightSafety International Training flightSafety International gates training course pricing behind a Full-Service customer agreement; its own FAQ states courses are offered at no charge or a reduced fee only to customers under such an agreement, with pricing not published for others.
  • They diverge on capability: X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics, FlightSafety International Training covers Flight training.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which X-Plane 12 and FlightSafety International Training actually diverge.

Attributes where X-Plane 12 and FlightSafety International Training differ
AttributeX-Plane 12FlightSafety International Training
Starting price$59.99/lifetimeOn request
Pricing modelone-timeusage-based
PlatformsWindows, Macos, LinuxOn-site
Founded19951951

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in X-Plane 12

  • Flight physics
  • Global scenery
  • Realistic aircraft
  • Weather simulation
  • ATC system
  • Plugins
  • Add-ons
  • VR headsets

Only in FlightSafety International Training

  • Flight training
  • Type ratings
  • Recurrent training
  • Simulator time
  • Certification
  • Airlines
  • Operators
  • Regulatory bodies

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

X-Plane 12

  • Flight simulation for private pilots and enthusiastsnot FlightSafety International Training
  • Procedure practice and aircraft familiarisationnot FlightSafety International Training

FlightSafety International Training

  • Type ratingnot X-Plane 12
  • Recurrent trainingnot X-Plane 12
  • Upgrade trainingnot X-Plane 12
  • Initial trainingnot X-Plane 12

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

X-Plane 12

  • Commercial and professional use requires a separate licence at $1,000, against $59.99 for the personal digital download
  • The personal edition therefore cannot be used for paid training or commercial simulation
  • The professional edition is a distinct product rather than an upgrade path

FlightSafety International Training

  • FlightSafety International gates training course pricing behind a Full-Service customer agreement; its own FAQ states courses are offered at no charge or a reduced fee only to customers under such an agreement, with pricing not published for others.

Pricing, plan by plan

X-Plane 12

$59.99/lifetime
  • X-Plane 12$59.99/lifetime
    • Full simulator
    • Global scenery
    • Realistic physics

FlightSafety International Training

On request
  • Type Rating TrainingFree
    • Professional training
    • Simulators
    • Certification
  • Recurrent TrainingFree
    • Ongoing training
    • Currency maintenance
    • Checkrides

Which should you pick?

Choose X-Plane 12 if

  • You need flight physics.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want global scenery.
X-Plane 12 review

Choose FlightSafety International Training if

  • You need flight training.
  • You work on On-site.
  • You also want type ratings.
FlightSafety International Training review

Questions people ask

Is X-Plane 12 or FlightSafety International Training better?
Neither clearly leads. X-Plane 12 starts at $59.99/lifetime and FlightSafety International Training at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, X-Plane 12 or FlightSafety International Training?
X-Plane 12 starts at $59.99/lifetime and FlightSafety International Training at On request.
Does X-Plane 12 or FlightSafety International Training run on more platforms?
X-Plane 12 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux. FlightSafety International Training runs on On-site.
What is X-Plane 12 best used for?
X-Plane 12 is most often used for flight simulation for private pilots and enthusiasts, procedure practice and aircraft familiarisation. Of those, flight simulation for private pilots and enthusiasts and procedure practice and aircraft familiarisation are not what FlightSafety International Training is typically brought in for.
What can X-Plane 12 do that FlightSafety International Training cannot?
X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics, Global scenery, Realistic aircraft, Weather simulation. FlightSafety International Training covers Flight training, Type ratings, Recurrent training, Simulator time.
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