Flight Simulator for Mac?

scandy · Jul 26th, 2008, 03:33 PM

Is there a flight simulator for mac? I've done some digging and apparently MS's offering is only for the PC...

Lars · Jul 26th, 2008, 03:40 PM

X-Plane:

Macgamestore: X-Plane Deluxe 8.

F/A-18 Operation Iraqi Freedom:

Macgamestore: F/A-18 Operation Iraqi Freedom.

scandy · Jul 26th, 2008, 03:43 PM

That x-plane link you sent me has this review right on the front page:

	Quote:
	Absolute waste of $$$$ I bought this a few months ago for $60 to help me learn to hover in an R22 helicopter. I also bought MSN Flight Sim 2000 for $20. The sys req on the box matched my system, but I couldn't get the game to play very well. Every time I got into a helicopter, the thing rolled over to the right and crashed every time, then would either freeze or play a replay of the wreckage. Then my mac crashed so I bought the latest mac a few weeks ago and guess what? Even though my system far exceeds the requirements of this game, it tells me I need to update and buy a new computer! Even on the lowest frame rate and details settings. And I'm still experiencing the same problem - as soon as I get into the helicopter it drives itself into what seems like dynamic rollover and destroys itself....and it's not my flying that is doing that! MSN Flight Sim on the other hand, is worthy product if you are looking to experience flight in the safety of your armchair. It accelerated my training and saved me big $$$$ in repeated hover lessons. A very realistic and excellent tool for instrument training, too. DON'T BUY X-PLANE GARBAGE!!! POS!!!

West Coast Boy · Jul 26th, 2008, 03:47 PM

I picked up X-Plane 9 after trying out the demo version. I found it to work pretty well for me.

BobbyFett · Jul 26th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Do you need a joystick?

jamesB · Jul 26th, 2008, 04:07 PM

There is a free sim built into Google Earth, works well and allows different controls, ie: joysticks, keyboard etc.

macosxhints.com - Fly a flight simulator in Google Earth

jb.

rubeole · Jul 26th, 2008, 05:01 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Lars
	F/A-18 Operation Iraqi Freedom: Macgamestore: F/A-18 Operation Iraqi Freedom.

On principle alone... ick?

I've tried all the notable flight sims for mac - been dissatisfied with all of them compared to MS's. And, yes, a joystick is always preferable.

DR Hannon · Jul 26th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Have you tried this one? SourceForge.net: FlightGear Mac OS X. Looks pretty good.

bgw · Jul 26th, 2008, 10:59 PM

My son swears by FlightGear.

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Lars Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: GTA Posts: 11,857	X-Plane: Macgamestore: X-Plane Deluxe 8. F/A-18 Operation Iraqi Freedom: Macgamestore: F/A-18 Operation Iraqi Freedom. __________________ Apple Certified Technician ACMT\|ACHDS 10.3-thru-10.5\|10.6+ Mac mini (Early 2009) 2.0GHz\|4GB\|500GB\|NVIDIA Geforce 9400M\|AP\|BT\|Mac OS X 10.6.4 Sound System Audio Engine A2 2.0. iPhone: 3GS 16GB

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Jul 26th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#4
West Coast Boy Full Citizen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 121	I picked up X-Plane 9 after trying out the demo version. I found it to work pretty well for me.

Jul 26th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#5
BobbyFett Full Citizen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 528	Do you need a joystick?

Jul 26th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#6
jamesB Full Citizen Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 968	There is a free sim built into Google Earth, works well and allows different controls, ie: joysticks, keyboard etc. macosxhints.com - Fly a flight simulator in Google Earth jb.

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