GLF650 (AKD) Gulfsteam

The AKD Studio GLF 650 fills a long-standing void in desktop flight simulation by delivering an ultra-long-range flagship business jet to X-Plane. Modeled after Gulfstream’s iconic G650, the airframe offers flight simmers a distinct mission profile that bridges the gap between nimble executive transport and intercontinental heavy hauling. Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, the aircraft is engineered for extreme performance—capable of cruising up to Flight Level 510 at speeds up to Mach 0.90 with a range exceeding 7,000 nautical miles. Inside the flight deck, AKD recreates the signature PlaneView II avionics suite across four large multifunction displays, complete with custom system synoptics, a working Head-Up Display (HUD), and a Vertical Situation Display (VSD) to enhance situational awareness across complex terrain.

In the cockpit, virtual pilots will find a high level of procedural automation designed to ease high-speed, high-altitude workloads. The custom Flight Management System (FMS) features dual independent CDUs, comprehensive VNAV profile calculation, automated FMS speed scheduling, and even a dedicated Steep Approach Mode tailored for challenging downtown strips like London City (EGLC) or Lugano (LSZA). An Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) tablet handles dispatch operations with SimBrief import, load management, and runway performance calculations. While the visual texturing and 3D polish in certain corners of the flight deck and cabin lean closer to functional indie development than hyper-glossy studio flagships, the GLF 650 delivers an engaging, capable, and procedurally rich business jet platform for pilots looking to conquer transoceanic corporate routes.