TorqueSim and X-Aviation are thrilled to announce the release of the Take Command! CitationJet 525 for X-Plane 12. This product represents the culmination of expertise gained from our previous developments, refined and applied over years of work. The aircraft has been expertly designed to leverage the latest X-Plane features, with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering precision, delivering an unparalleled simulation experience for virtual pilots. Get it now at X-Aviation!
The X-Aviation Take Command! branding represents the very best of flight simulation immersion, and assures you this product is one of the most sophisticated, study sim level aircraft available for X-Plane! Real world pilots assist in the development and testing of these products, and real world procedures are followed. It tells you these products are unlike any other product you’ve seen outside of the ever growing X-Aviation catalog! Simulate what the real pilots do on these aircraft daily!
Learn about the aircraft
We’ve detailed the aircraft in our previous blog posts, as well as check out some streams/videos you can find those here:
We hope you are as excited about the Take Command! TorqueSim CitationJet 525 as we are!
We are in the home stretch of finishing up the final features and testing, and are aiming to get this product released very soon. Let’s take some time and dig into the unique and detailed avionics featured in this aircraft.
The key centerpiece of the aircraft is the Honeywell avionics system including the ED-600 EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) displays: the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator) and EHSI (Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator). These are the two primary displays on the captain’s side of the panel. These displays are controlled by the DC-81X display controller located below the EHSI. To the right of the EADI is the Honeywell AM-250 altimeter, an advanced RVSM-capable altimeter. The aircraft’s Honeywell autopilot consists of the mode selector located above the EADI and the control panel located on the center pedestal.
The EADI features many unique attributes:
Standard attitude sphere for indicating pitch and roll, capable of being driven by the reversionary attitude gyro “ATT2”
Selectable single cue and cross pointer flight director command cues
Fast/Slow angle of attack display for dialing in your perfect approach
Rising runway indication for enhanced situational awareness
Radio altimeter readout
Decision height setting and alerting
Flight director mode indications and attribute displays
Integrated marker beacon indicators
On approaches, glideslope and expanded localizer display. The expanded localizer display replaces the rate-of-turn indication and instead shows a high-sensitivity localizer deflection indication, 7.5x the amplification to provide precision tuning and awareness of aircraft location within the center of the localizer.
The EHSI also has many distinctive behaviors and features:
Standard HSI mode, with course and deviation, providing a familiar experience to most pilots
Arc HSI mode, which expands the HSI view to show a smaller range of angles ahead, but with enlarged indications for easier viewing
Map viewing mode, with multiple distinct viewing options:
When tuned to a NAV radio, and the selected NAV radio is receiving an appropriate VOR, the map will enter SRN (short range navigation) mode, where it utilizes DME and bearing values to generate a map based on received signals. This provides for much clearer flying behaviors when using VOR navigation. Underneath the map, a standard horizontal deviation indicator is displayed to reinforce what you are seeing on the map.
When set to the UNS1 FMS source, it displays the current flight plan ahead of the aircraft, including waypoint names, turns, arcs, and holds. This is the airliner-esque navigation display you may be familiar with from larger aircraft and other modern GA avionics.
Bearing pointers from NAV1/NAV2/ADF1/ADF2/FMS sources
Heading bug connected to the autopilot
Glideslope indication shown when appropriate
DME display
Interchangeable ground speed, time-to-go, and elapsed time display
The Honeywell autopilot is driven by a fully-custom flight director with various modes:
Heading hold mode, where the current heading is flown. In this mode, the aircraft can be controlled in a constant-bank turn using the turn knob on the pedestal autopilot control panel.
Pitch hold mode, where the aircraft’s pitch attitude can be modified through the pitch knob on the autopilot control panel.
Heading select mode, a classic autopilot control mode where the system flies the specified magnetic heading, as set on the autopilot control panel and displayed on the EHSI.
NAV mode, where the autopilot can follow the various NAV sources, as fed to the EHSI
APR mode, where the autopilot can also follow a glideslope (or emulated glideslope provided by an installed GPS unit, if equipped — more on that later)
Backcourse mode, for following a localizer outbound with reverse-deflections
Altitude select and hold modes, with a preselector set via the autopilot control panel
Vertical speed and indicated airspeed modes where you can specify the climb rate or speed via the knob on the autopilot control panel
A novel and distinctive part of this aircraft is the wide range of navigation systems that can be used. We’ve spent an immense amount of time building out these integrations to ensure a wide range of flying types and needs are met.
The Universal UNS-1 Flight Management System is located on the aircraft’s center pedestal and is present in all configurations. The UNS-1 can always drive the EHSI and flight director via the “FMS” mode on the display controller.
Flight Plan Management: Create, edit, and store complex flight plans with multiple waypoints, including support for airways and terminal procedures.
Advanced Navigation: Use direct-to, pseudo-VOR, holding patterns and lateral offsets
Updatable database: Utilizes the X-Plane 12 navigation database, which can be updated via Navigraph.
Performance Monitoring: Tracks fuel usage, estimated time en route, and wind impact for enhanced situational awareness.
Integration with EHSI: Seamlessly drives navigation displays with real-time depiction of waypoints, flight plan legs, and guidance cues.
The Standard Config: Honeywell CNI-5000 Integrated Avionics System. This is the classic radio assortment shipped with the aircraft. This features 2 COM radios, 2 NAV radios, an ADF receiver, as well as dual transponders with an active selection switch.
Dual X-Plane GNS530: Two GNS units are mounted on the panel, replacing the CNI-5000. These navigators add a key capability to the aircraft: Vertical guidance on RNAV approaches. These units drive the EHSI/FD via the NAV1/NAV2 channel for the left and right GNS, respectively. This means you can utilize the FMS and both GNS radios at the same time, while also having access to the NAV radios. Switching the output of the GNS between GPS and the NAV radio is accomplished using the “VLOC” button on the navigator. With this configuration, two GTX 327 transponders are added to the panel.
Dual GTN750Xi: We are thrilled to announce full integration with the upcoming TDS Sim GTNXi for X-Plane! (sold separately, Windows only) This will be coming in the next few months. We have been working with TDS on integrating their GTN750Xi navigator into the aircraft and we think that you’ll love it. Enjoy the feature set and capabilities of the GTN750Xi system, with many new features for the X-Plane market. A massive addition of this system is updatable navigation data and charts through Navigraph! The CJ525 is equipped with dual GTN750Xi navigators in this configuration, with advanced RNAV approach capabilities including vertical guidance.
Simulated is the GTN Xi series (V20.x) including many enhancements from the original GTNs including higher resolution maps, faster overall usage, SmartGlide, etc
Worldwide charts, fully integrated and geo-referenced into the GTNXi, from Navigraph
RealityXP GTN750 and GNS530: (sold separately, Windows only). The aircraft can be equipped with dual GTN750s or dual GNS530s. These tie into our systems in a similar manner as described above using the RXP GPS options.
Some additional equipped avionics systems include:
An approach indexer display mounted on the center column of the windshield. This system aids in flying stable approaches with the optimal angle of attack indicated as well as too fast / too slow indications. This system was modeled with custom lighting to ensure a vivid and beautiful effect, especially at night.
Dual DMEs with hold capability, with distance, speed and time read-outs
Copilot KI525A HSI with free/slaved gyro
Pilot side dual RMI with NAV/ADF selections
Pilot side course deviation indicator for the NAV1 primary source
Davtron M877 Chronometer with GMT, LT (local time), ET (elapsed time), and FT (flight time)
We hope this post helped illustrate how the Take Command! TorqueSim CitationJet 525 offers a remarkable set of unique and detailed avionics to provide an immersive flying experience.
Every system, from the Honeywell EFIS displays to the advanced navigation configurations, has been meticulously crafted to provide both realism and versatility for pilots of all skill levels.
Whether you prefer flying with traditional VOR navigation or leveraging the latest FMS and GPS integrations, this aircraft is designed to deliver precision, performance, and depth. We can’t wait for you to experience the innovation and passion poured into this project — more to be shared soon!
TorqueSim and X-Aviation are proud to announce the upcoming release of the Take Command! CitationJet 525 for X-Plane 12! This aircraft has been crafted with extreme precision, cutting-edge technologies, passionate attention to detail, and the latest features X-Plane has to offer to deliver an unparalleled simulation experience for virtual pilots. Development on this product started over 5 years ago, and we’re excited to be approaching project completion. We will share more details about the release soon.
History of TorqueSim
TorqueSim began as a collaboration between Steaven McKenzie and Cooper LeComp with the release of the TorqueSim Pocket Rocket in 2019. Since then, we’ve expanded our fleet, grown the team, and introduced a variety of high-quality aircraft. A significant milestone was when Ulrich joined as the key developer behind the acclaimed Islander BN-2B and Turbine Islander BN-2T aircraft.
Building on that success, we launched their flagship product—the Take Command! SR22 Series, in partnership with RealSimGear. This product line has led to the development of several notable variations, including the SR20 and Entegra-equipped models, as well as advanced professional iterations like the G6 and the all-new G7. The SR Series marked the entry into the professional market, where our aircraft are now trusted by hundreds of professional customers worldwide for flight training, education, and recurrence programs.
Now, TorqueSim is thrilled to return to its roots with the introduction of a unique and meticulously developed aircraft that we think you’re going to love.
About Take Command!
The X-Aviation Take Command! branding represents the very best of flight simulation immersion, and assures you this product is one of the most sophisticated, study sim level aircraft available for X-Plane! Real world pilots assist in the development and testing of these products, and real world procedures are followed. It tells you these products are unlike any other product you’ve seen outside of the ever growing X-Aviation catalog! Simulate what the real pilots do on these aircraft daily!
About the CitationJet
The CitationJet is notoriously one of the most confusingly named product lines in aviation. The Model 525 has had many different variants through the years and features a long lineage of aircraft. This model is the original CitationJet (model 525), dating back to the early 1990s.
This plane is a pilot’s airplane—remarkably responsive, highly performant, and a joy to fly, all while being fully certified for single-pilot operation. A range of approximately 1500 nautical miles means you can fly a wide variety of routes with this aircraft. Some great routes include Boeing Field (KBFI) to Dallas Love Field (KDAL), Teterboro (KTEB) to Denver (KDEN), or Nice (LFMN) to Madeira (LPMA).
Next Level Modeling, Texturing, and Sound
Every detail of the Citation 525 has been painstakingly recreated to the highest standards of quality. We’ll let the screenshots speak for themselves. We’ll also share our custom sound pack in upcoming videos.
Custom Avionics
This aircraft features avionics from one of the most unique eras of aircraft panels. The semi-glass cockpit simultaneously has great character and utility, while offering a vastly different flying experience.
Fully custom Honeywell ED600 EADI/EHSI pilot instruments
Rising runway
Single-cue / Cross pointer flight director
HSI mode, Arc mode, and Map mode on the EHSI. Map mode, when tied to the UNS1 source for navigation, provides an indication of your upcoming flight path. When tied to NAV radios tuned to VORs, it provides a unique short-range navigation map.
Many different navigation sources!
All configurations feature the fabulous UNS1 FMS created by Amy Parent. This flight management system is modeled faithfully and provides a unique type of FMS, especially in comparison to what is commonly seen in traditional airliners.
The standard configuration, alongside the UNS1, adds the CNI 5000 radio stack equipped with dual COM and NAV radios, an ADF receiver, as well as dual transponders.
Additionally, it can be flown with dual X-Plane GNS530s, replacing the CNI 5000. These two GPSs are then paired alongside dualGTX 327 transponders to provide a thorough navigation solution.
We also have compatibility with third-party GTN750 navigators for those that want to fly with the latest navigation systems!
Custom autopilot system, simulating the variety of unique operational modes of the autopilot.
Approach indexer for angle-of-attack reference
Davtron chronometer
Custom gyros, with various behaviors and failover modes
Advanced Systems Depth
We’ll go more in depth with the system descriptions in a future post as we get closer to release. Here is an initial overview of the many custom systems we have included.
The TorqueSim CitationJet has a fully-custom electrical system featuring the complete array of circuit breakers, detailed modeling of the starter-generators, bus distribution systems, and the electrical consumers themselves. Pull a breaker and see the ramifications and behaviors or disconnect the battery in the cargo compartment. Even the aft breaker panel is modeled. A custom fuel system with boost pumps, transfer valves, tanks, and more is also included..
The engine interface is highly customized to include accurate engine parameters, starter logic, igniters, thrust attenuators, both turbine and fan syncing, gauge behaviors, and more.
We have also customized the hydraulics systems, including gear and brake logic. The aircraft’s unique and intricate flight controls, including the ground flap 60° position, speedbrakes, trims, and control lock, have also been modeled. The fully custom pneumatic system affects everything from pressurization to climate and ice protection. From outflow valves to the pressurization controller, it’s modeled.
High-Fidelity Flight Model
The flight model of the Citation 525 has been refined and optimized specifically for X-Plane 12, ensuring an authentic flying experience. Every aspect of the aircraft’s performance has been carefully tuned to replicate the real-world counterpart, from precise takeoff and landing speeds to accurate fuel burn rates. Custom airfoils further aid the flight dynamics, providing a true-to-life feel in every phase of flight. The flight dynamics have been fine-tuned to match the unique handling characteristics of the Citation 525.
TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are excited to announce the release of the following updates for our products, following further tweaks to enhance the aircraft for X-Plane 12.
Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series 2.1.1
Take Command! SR20 G1000 2.1.1
To Update: Download your installer(s) here and re-install!
Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the products here:
Looking for an FAA-approved AATD or BATD? Check out the RealSimGear SRx AATD or RealSimGear Cirrus BATD for a solution featuring the TorqueSim SR2X Pro. Now available with G3 SR20/22/22TN and G6 SR20/22/22T models. With the RealSimGear SR7x simulator, we also now have the full SR20/22/22T G7 fleet with the RealSimGear Perspective Touch+/G3000 avionics available! Any questions? Feel free to contact us here! Reach out for more info.
As always, thank you for supporting TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation! Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned for further improvements in the future.
SR20 G1000 and SR22 G1000 Release Notes
Fixes X1000 default popup bug/crash with X-Plane 12.1+
TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are excited to announce the release of the following updates for our products, following further tweaks to enhance the aircraft for X-Plane 12.
Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series 2.1.0
Take Command! SR20 G1000 2.1.0
To Update: Download your installer(s) here and re-install!
Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the products here:
Looking for an FAA-approved AATD or BATD? Check out the RealSimGear SRx AATD or RealSimGear Cirrus BATD for a solution featuring the TorqueSim SR2X Pro. Now available with G3 SR20/22/22TN and G6 SR20/22/22T models. Any questions? Feel free to contact us here. We also have hardware sims for the SR20, SR22, and SR22T G7 coming soon! Reach out for more info.
As always, thank you for supporting TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation! Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned for further improvements in the future.
SR20 G1000 and SR22 G1000 Release Notes
Important Note: Version 2.1.0 migrates to the new X1000 introduced in X-Plane version 12.1. This update is not compatible with any versions of X-Plane prior to 12.1.0.
Integrates improved state tracking to bring in the features of the X-Plane 12.1 X1000
Improve autopilot and yoke behaviors to improve aircraft handling
Improve support for the latest RealSimGear hardware
Improved FMOD sound pack
Improved Yaw Damper behaviors
Latest RealSimGear command mappings
Migrate GPS arm logic to X-Plane default
Spark plug status now tied to wear settings
[SR22TN] Improved aircraft drag tuning in certain low-speed regimes
[SR22TN] Properly compensate for ISA deviation in percent power
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in development at TorqueSim: Our highly anticipated CitationJet 525 has officially entered the internal testing phase, marking a crucial step forward for this long awaited aircraft for X-Plane 12.
Our team has been working tirelessly to bring the TorqueSim CitationJet 525 to life, and the initiation of internal testing is a testament to our dedication and progress. This phase is vital as it allows us to rigorously evaluate the aircraft’s performance, ensuring that every detail meets our high standards of realism and accuracy, while finalizing key features to ensure that they are developed with the flight-simmer in mind.
During this internal testing period, both our developers and testers will meticulously examine various aspects of the CitationJet 525, including:
Flight Dynamics: Ensuring the aircraft’s handling characteristics are as close to the real thing as possible.
Systems Accuracy: Testing and fine-tuning our custom avionics, navigation, and other essential systems to provide a true-to-life experience.
Visual Fidelity: Perfecting the visual details, from the exterior model to the cockpit, to immerse you fully in the simulation.
Performance Testing: Evaluating the aircraft’s performance on a variety of computer setups to ensure smooth and consistent operation across different hardware configurations.
A Glimpse into the Future
While we can’t wait to share the CitationJet 525 with the X-Plane community, we are committed to taking the necessary time to refine and perfect every aspect of the aircraft. Our internal testing phase is just the beginning of a series of steps designed to ensure that when the CitationJet 525 is finally released, it exceeds your expectations in every way.
Stay Tuned
We will keep you updated on our progress as we move through the various stages of testing and development. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for TorqueSim. We are confident that the CitationJet 525 will be a game-changer for X-Plane, and we can’t wait for you to experience it!
Stay connected with us through our social media for more updates through the development process. Your excitement fuels our passion, and we are eager to bring the TorqueSim CitationJet 525 to your virtual hangar soon.
TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are excited to announce the release of the following updates for our products, following further tweaks to enhance the aircraft for X-Plane 12.
Take Command! SR22 G1000 Series 2.0.2
Take Command! SR20 G1000 2.0.2
To Update: Download your installer(s) here and re-install!
Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the products here:
Looking for an FAA-approved AATD or BATD? Check out the newly-approved RealSimGear SRx AATD or RealSimGear Cirrus BATD for a solution featuring the TorqueSim SR2X Pro. Now available with G3 SR20/22/22TN and G6 SR20/22/22T models. Any questions? Feel free to contact us here.
As always, thank you for supporting TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation! Enjoy these latest updates, and stay tuned for further improvements in the future.
SR20 G1000 and SR22 G1000 Release Notes
Important Note: In preparation for upcoming feature enhancements to the X1000, including native synthetic vision and additional pages, as discussed on the X-Plane blog here, reworking of our internal G1000 state tracking logic has begun. For both this reason, and additionally to address numerous recurring stability issues, we have removed the custom synthetic vision system from the SR2X line.
Tuned for X-Plane 12.07
Adds the X-Plane Cirrus-style G1000 color scheme
Engine model tuning for improved stability and smoothness
Improve tuning of autopilot constants for improved behavior, especially with the RealSimGear Cirrus Yoke
Improve FMOD sound pack with further refinements and tuning
Address issues with rain effect artifacts
T-1653 Check fuel density settings
T-1928 Year missing from navigation database expiration on boot screen
Fix artifacts on “Grey & Black” livery
Restore marker beacon audio
Update to latest libraries
Add the appropriate v-speeds on the G1000 speed tape
TorqueSim and X-Aviation are excited to announce the release of the following updates for our products, following further tweaks to enhance the aircraft for X-Plane 12.
TorqueSim BN-2B Islander 2.0.0
TorqueSim BN-2T Turbine Islander 2.0.0
To Update: Download your installer(s) here and re-install!
Don’t have the aircraft already? You can check out the products here:
TorqueSim, RealSimGear, and X-Aviation are excited to announce today’s release of the Take Command! RealSimGear DA40NG for X-Plane 12. While this is not a TorqueSim product, many of us on the TorqueSim team have been deeply involved in this project with RealSimGear. This product is built from the wealth of knowledge gained between both RealSimGear and TorqueSim from the Take Command! SR20 and SR22 Series. This aircraft follows this path by delivering an industry-leading GA aircraft experience. The RealSimGear Diamond BATD is already FAA Approved, and both it and the RealSimGear Diamond Turnkey packages are available now!
Learn more about the aircraft, and add it to your virtual hangar, at X-Aviation!
