https://github.com/cpuwolf/XTouchDownRecorder

a landing analysis plugin for X-Plane 10/11/12
https://github.com/cpuwolf/XTouchDownRecorder

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a landing analysis plugin for X-Plane 10/11/12

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/cpuwolf/XTouchDownRecorder
• Owner: cpuwolf
• License: gpl-2.0
• Created: 2017-09-04T22:08:37.000Z (almost 9 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-04-02T01:16:03.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-05-09T04:48:47.489Z (2 months ago)
• Homepage:
• Size: 23.4 MB
• Stars: 30
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 7
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: news.txt
  • License: LICENSE

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README

          

# ✈️ XTouchDownRecorder

### The Ultimate Landing Analysis Tool for X-Plane 10/11/12

**Master your landings.** XTouchDownRecorder is a comprehensive flight data recorder designed specifically to analyze aircraft touchdown performance. Whether you are a casual simmer or training for realism, get immediate feedback on your landing rate, G-force, and pitch.

![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Windows%20%7C%20Mac%20%7C%20Linux-blue) ![X-Plane](https://img.shields.io/badge/Sim-X--Plane%2010%2F11%2F12-orange) ![VR Ready](https://img.shields.io/badge/VR-Ready-green)

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## ✨ Key Features

Don't just guess how your landing went—know exactly what happened.

*   **📊 Precise Metrics:** Instantly view Landing Rate (FPM), Pitch angle, and G-Force upon touchdown.

*   **📉 Deep Analysis:** tracks Max FPM, Max Pitch, and Peak G-Force surrounding the landing event.

*   **🦘 Bounce Detection:** accurately records "Touch ground times" to detect bounced landings.

*   **☁️ Cloud Community:** Automatically sync your landings to the [XTouchDownRecorder Community](https://x-plane.vip/xtdr/) to compare with others.

*   **💾 Auto-Logging:** Every landing is saved locally to `TouchDownRecorderLog.txt` for your records.

*   **👓 VR Ready:** Fully optimized for Virtual Reality users.

*   **⚡ Instant Feedback:** The analysis chart automatically pops up after landing (configurable via button/key assignment).

*   :apple:  lowest supported version 11.0 ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS%20Big%20Sur-red)

*   **👓 SkunkCraftsUpdater:** Support update via SkunkCraftsUpdater.

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## 🌐 The Community

**Join a new world of flight tracking.**

Upload your stats, compete with other pilots, and track your progress over time.

:thumbsup: **[Visit the XTouchDownRecorder Community](https://x-plane.vip/xtdr/)**

| Web Interface | VR Integration |

| :---: | :---: |

| ![XTouchDownRecorder Web](img/xtdr_web.gif) | ![XTouchDownRecorder VR](img/xtdr_vr.gif) |

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## 📺 See It In Action

[![XTouchDownRecorder Demo](http://img.youtube.com/vi/Pp2c9TIFF8U/0.jpg)](https://youtu.be/Pp2c9TIFF8U)

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## 📥 Installation

Getting started is easy. No complex installers required.

1.  **Download** the latest release.

2.  **Unzip** the package.

3.  **Move** the folder `XTouchDownRecorder` into your X-Plane plugins directory:

    `X-Plane 11\Resources\plugins\`

4.  **Launch** X-Plane.

5.  Verify installation by checking the X-Plane **Plugins** menu for *XTouchDownRecorder*.

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## 🎮 Controls & Usage

To view your landing data on demand or toggle the window, you must assign a key or button in X-Plane.

**Assignment Path:**

`cpuwolf` -> `XTouchDownRecorder` -> `Toggle TouchDownRecorder Chart`

### Configuration Examples

**X-Plane 11**

![X-Plane 11 Setup](img/xtdr_cmd.gif)

**X-Plane 10**

![X-Plane 10 Setup](img/TouchDownRecorder_xp10_command.jpg)

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## 📈 Data Analysis

Visualize your performance with detailed charts. Analyze your flare, touchdown point, and rollout stability.

![Analysis Chart](img/TouchDownRecorder_manual.jpg)

**Screenshots:**

*   ![X-Plane 11 Interface](img/TouchDownRecorder_replay.jpg)

*   ![X-Plane 10 Menu](img/TouchDownRecorder_xp10_menu.jpg)

*   ![X-Plane 12 update](img/xtdr_skunk.gif)

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## ❤️ Support & Contact

If you enjoy this tool and it helps you become a better pilot, consider supporting the development!

*   **Support via Patreon:** [patreon.com/cpuwolf](https://www.patreon.com/cpuwolf)

*   **Donate via PayPal:** [paypal.me/cpuwolf](https://www.paypal.me/cpuwolf)

*   **QQ Group:** 378072629