Standard X-Plane object libraries are often "Western-centric." The terminal buildings and hangars tend to look like they belong in California or Germany. The AFL Library contains models that reflect the specific construction styles found in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. From the distinct concrete textures of older 20th-century hangars to the colorful terminal designs prevalent in smaller municipal airports, AFL brings a level of immersion that generic libraries cannot match.
– The AFL Library is not sold separately. It is automatically downloaded as part of the installer when you buy the C172 SP or King Air 350 from the X‑Plane.org Store or directly from Airfoil Labs. Afl Library X Plane 11
The AFL Library uses SASL v3 (a Lua scripting engine). If you have another SASL‑heavy aircraft or plugin (like FlyWithLua with many scripts), conflicts can arise. Use a clean X‑Plane 11 profile for AFL flights. Standard X-Plane object libraries are often "Western-centric
Many freeware and some payware airports on the .org forums and X‑Plane Gateway reference objects from the AFL Library. Without it, X‑Plane 11 will: – The AFL Library is not sold separately
| Feature | AFL Library | Default Laminar Library | OpenSceneryX | |---------|-------------|-------------------------|--------------| | Purpose | Study‑level aircraft systems | Basic scenery objects | Scenery objects only | | Scripting (Lua) | Yes (SASL) | No | No | | Persistent state | Yes (maintenance, wear) | No | No | | Update frequency | Every 2‑3 months | With X‑Plane versions | Community‑driven | | User customization | Advanced (JSON) | None | Basic |