Feature
Re-fly any flight in X-Plane
Export a full X-Plane FDR file and re-fly the exact track, with real attitude and gear state, in cinema-quality sim graphics.
Take a real flight out of the browser and back into the cockpit. SkyMeter exports a full X-Plane FDR file so you can re-fly the exact track, with reconstructed attitude and gear state, in one of the most respected simulators in aviation, with cinema-quality graphics and a true out-the-window view.
Prefer to work elsewhere? Every flight also downloads as KML for Google Earth, Excel for analysis, or Garmin/ForeFlight CSV. The free formats are available to everyone.
Why it matters
Re-fly the real track
The FDR carries the reconstructed path, attitude, and gear state, so the sim flies the actual flight, not an approximation you set up by hand.
Cinema-quality output
X-Plane's rendering turns a data track into a photoreal re-creation you can film from any angle.
Open formats too
KML, Excel, and Garmin/ForeFlight CSV mean the same flight drops straight into Google Earth, a spreadsheet, or your EFB.
What you get
- Full X-Plane FDR export with attitude and gear state
- KML export for Google Earth (free)
- Excel export for analysis (free)
- Garmin / ForeFlight CSV export (free)
- Exports built from the same reconstruction that powers replay
- Monthly export allowances on Pro and Elite plans
How it works
SkyMeter writes the reconstructed trajectory and derived aircraft state into X-Plane's FDR format on the flight's own timeline, so the simulator replays the exact path.
The reconstruction that feeds the export is the same one behind every on-site replay; how it's produced is covered on our methodology pages.
Who it's for
Sim pilots & content creators
Re-fly and film a notable real flight in X-Plane for a video or study.
Analysts
Pull a flight into Excel or Google Earth to overlay it with your own data.
Enthusiasts
Relive a flight you were on, from the cockpit, in the sim.
Frequently asked questions
What is an X-Plane FDR file?
It's X-Plane's flight-data-recorder replay format. SkyMeter writes a reconstructed flight into it so the simulator can re-fly the exact track with attitude and gear state.
Which exports are free?
KML (Google Earth), Excel, and Garmin/ForeFlight CSV are free for everyone. X-Plane FDR export and higher volumes are included with Pro and Elite plans.
Will the sim fly the exact flight?
Yes. The FDR drives X-Plane along the reconstructed path and attitude, so it re-flies the real track rather than a hand-built approximation.
Do I need X-Plane to use the other exports?
No. KML, Excel, and CSV work in Google Earth, spreadsheets, and EFB apps without any simulator.
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