Must-have addons: quick start

The best addons for X-Plane and MSFS.

November 7, 2025·1 min read·6150 views·Updated August 6, 2026·By X-Shop Editorial Team

X-Plane 12 is a must-have:

- BetterPushback - convenient pushback

- FlyWithLua - scripts/tuning

- SimHeaven X-World - detailed autogen-earth

- XPRealistic - camera effects and immersion

MSFS 2020/2024 is a must-have:

- GSX Pro - ground handling

- Navigraph Charts - maps and routes

- FlyByWire A32NX / Working Title - avionics

- PMDG/Fenix - top aircraft; quality airports

Tip: Keep your Community/Custom Scenery tidy.

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This section is written by the X-Shop team — a store selling add-ons for X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator, running since 2025. We fly these simulators ourselves, handle support requests every day and check every key before it goes on sale, so we write about what we work with hands-on.

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