Always check the "X-Plane 11" box during installation. While ATRs work in X-Plane 12, some legacy versions are built specifically for the X-Plane 11 flight model.
An older version exists but is generally considered outdated and often requires troubleshooting to work correctly in X-Plane 11. Ongoing Projects: SkyCatsLab: They are currently developing a high-fidelity ATR 72-600
: A basic version by Christian Rivière exists but is considered "entry-level" with limited system depth. X-Plane.Org Forum Status of ATR 72-600 Projects SkyCatsLab (Upcoming 2026) atr 72600 x plane 11
At acceleration altitude, reduce flaps to 0 and switch the Power Management knob to . 4. Cruise Management
Input your route, cruise altitude (usually between FL160 and FL220), and passenger weights into the FMS. Phase 2: Taxi and Takeoff Release the propeller brake on Engine 2 and start Engine 1. Set the power management selector to . Set flaps to 15 degrees. Always check the "X-Plane 11" box during installation
Retract landing gear, and retract flaps passing through acceleration altitude. Set Power Management to (Climb). 4. X-Plane 11 Optimization Tips for the ATR
The aircraft utilizes the Thales TopDeck avionics suite found in the real -600 series. Cruise Management Input your route, cruise altitude (usually
Bind a specific axis or button on your throttle quadrant to Propeller Feather and Reverse Thrust . The ATR relies heavily on beta range and reverse pitch for stopping on short runways.