User Manual
The complete guide to your aviation career.
1. Getting Started
Welcome to XP-Career, a persistent career addon for X-Plane. Your goal is to build a reputation, earn
money, and manage a fleet of aircraft.
Installation
- Unzip the release into `X-Plane 12/Resources/plugins/XP-Career`.
- Launch X-Plane. The plugin usually detects your aircraft automatically.
- Open the "XP-Career" menu to view your dashboard.
2. Career Progression & Licenses
You begin as a rookie pilot. To fly advanced aircraft, you must earn endorsements by logging flight hours
in specific categories.
License Tiers
- Tier 1: Basic Single Piston - Starting license. Fly simple props like the C152.
- Tier 2: High Performance (>200HP) - Requires 5 hours. Unlocks high-performance
single engine pistons
(Cirrus SR22).
- Tier 3: Complex - Requires 10 hours. Unlocks Retractable Gear + Variable Prop
aircraft (Beechcraft G36).
- Tier 4: Multi-Engine Piston - Requires 15 hours. Fly twin-props like the Baron 58.
- Tier 5: Single-Engine Turbine - Requires 20 hours. Unlocks Turboprops (TBM) and
Vision Jets (SF50).
- Tier 6: Multi-Engine Turbine - Requires 30 hours. The ultimate rating for Airliners
and King Airs.
3. Jobs & Missions
Earn money by completing contracts. Jobs are generated based on your current location and aircraft
capability.
📦 Cargo & Passenger
Standard A-to-B transport. Pay depends on distance and payload weight.
🪂 Skydiving Operations
Load up jumpers and climb to altitude. Unload them mid-air! We automatically generate enough
jumpers to fill your plane.
📷 Sightseeing Tours
Take tourists on scenic circular routes. Keep it smooth to ensure a happy return!
🚁 Search & Rescue
Critical emergency missions. Respond to distress calls and perform search operations.
4. Economy & Fleet Management
Buying Aircraft
Access the "Used Aircraft Market" to buy planes. Listings rotate regularly. You can also take out bank
loans to finance your purchase, but beware of interest rates!
Finances
- FBO Fees: You pay landing and handling fees at major airports.
- Taxes: Income tax is deducted from your gross pay.
- Ownership: Owning a plane eliminates charter fees (30% of gross), significantly
increasing profit margins.
5. Flight Grading
Every landing is analyzed. You are graded on:
- G-Force: Keep it smooth (1.0 - 1.4G ideal).
- Centerline: Stay perfectly aligned.
- Touchdown Zone: Don't float!
Perfect landings earn XP bonuses. Crashes or hard landings can damage your reputation.
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6. Advanced Features
Auto-Configuration
XP-Career scans your `Aircraft` folder on startup. It reads the `.acf` files directly to determine:
- ICAO Code
- Max Seats
- Engine Type (Jet vs Turboprop vs Piston)
- Horsepower (for High Performance checks)
This means you rarely need to configure anything manual. Just install a plane and fly.
