What database does X-Plane use for its navaids and airports? I believe Microsoft uses the Jeppesen database for its Flight Simulator. I have MS FS2002 and can confirm that a number of errors in the Jeppesen database of the GPSs in various aircraft that I fly are faithfully reproduced in FS2002. Yes, I have pointed out these errors to Jeppesen but they will not correct them until they receive an official publication or NOTAM from the aviation administration of each country concerned.
Where can the X-Plane list of airports and navaids be viewed? I would like to be able to check the list to see that it will include the places that I currently fly to and might fly to in future. Like the original poster I would be interested in using X-Plane for IFR currency. I find that FS2002 is great for practicing one’s scan and keeping familiar with procedures. Before flying into a place for the first time it is quite useful to be able to view it and try its approaches on FS2002 first. It is of little help to giving one a feel for the aircraft but I expect this would be the same for any flight simulator costing less than a seven-figure sum.
How easy is it to add navaids and airfields to X-Plane? I am no computer fundi so anything remotely complex will probably be beyond my limited computer skills. I did manage to obtain and install the Canadian navaids that were missing from FS2002 and its predecessor. These are needed for the ILS and NDB approaches at places such as London and Kitchener/Waterloo.
I should mention that I am expecting to change back to a Mac in the not too distant future so all my queries apply to the Mac version of X-Plane. Thanks for answers and any additional advice.