Use AR Library Full alongside MisterX Library and RA Library. They complement each other without conflict. For vegetation, AR’s trees are far more natural than default — especially when combined with VFR Italy or Ortho4XP terrain.
Installing the AR Library is straightforward, but a single mistake can break your scenery. Follow these instructions precisely.
AR Library (short for “Autogate & Random Library”) is a massive collection of 3D objects, textures, facades, and vegetation models. The “Full” version includes everything: from airport clutter (fuel trucks, baggage carts, GPU units) to regional vegetation (European hedgerows, American pines, tropical palms), plus hangars, terminal glass, road signs, and even animated hangar doors. ar library xp11 full
Think of it as a lego box for scenery designers — but even if you never open WED (WorldEditor), simply having the library installed unlocks richer, more accurate airports made by the community.
The library boasts a wide array of static aircraft that do not consume simulation resources. You will find everything from Cessna 172s and Boeing 737s to military jets like the F-16 and helicopters such as the Bell 206. These are essential for making general aviation ramps and international terminals look alive. Use AR Library Full alongside MisterX Library and
If you have installed the Full version, you can now enjoy these highly popular freeware airports. Each one relies heavily on AR objects:
Without the "Full" version, these airports will look like ghost towns or fail to load entirely. Without the "Full" version, these airports will look
While AR Library was built for XP11, it is 100% backward compatible with X-Plane 12. In fact, many XP12 scenery authors still rely on it because Laminar Research hasn't yet included these niche objects natively. The "Full" version bridges the gap, giving XP12 users the asset depth of a mature sim.
/* Pseudocode outline */
void XPluginStart(...)
AR_Init();
XPLMRegisterDrawCallback(DrawOverlay, xplm_Window, 0, NULL);
int DrawOverlay(...)
AR_BeginFrame();
AR_DrawTexturedQuad(...);
AR_EndFrame();
return 1;
void XPluginStop()
AR_Shutdown();
The “Full” version is heavier than the light edition. On older hardware, you might see a 5–10 FPS drop at dense custom airports. But on a modern mid‑range PC (GTX 1060 or better), it runs smoothly — just ensure you’re using Vulkan drivers and have at least 8 GB of RAM.