X-Plane 6.5: simulator lets you fly--courtesy of your desktop. (Reviews).

Flight simulators are few and far between on the Mac, but that doesn't mean flight simulation is a dead genre--Laminar Research's X-Plane is a veritable industry unto itself, and while it may be a bit unconventional for some gainers, it's definitely something that virtual pilots should look for if they're interested in thrilling, detailed flight simulations.

X-Plane is a very carefully detailed OpenGL-rendered 3-D flight simulator for OS 9 and OS X. The basic version includes plenty of scenery, different airports, and assorted aircraft models ranging from run-of-the-mill ...

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