X-Plane 8.6

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X-Plane is the world's most comprehensive, powerful flight simulator, and has the most realistic flight model for personal computers. Welcome to the world of props, jets, single and multi-engine airplanes, as well as gliders, helicopters and VTOLs such as the V-22 Osprey and AV8-B Harrier. You can land at any of over 18,000 airports, as well as test your mettle on aircraft carriers, helipads on building tops, frigates that pitch and roll in the waves, and oil rigs. Version 8.6 adds new keyboard selection interface.

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  X-Plane

  Outstanding!!! Linux .. Mac and Windows!!!

  by: ChillyWillyLI on 27-Apr-2007 12:23:46 PM

  Pros: Being a converted Linux user now for over 3 years, the only thing that stopped me from a full Linux conversion was Microsoft Flight Simulator. With this product, the full Linux conversion is now complete and I love it! This product was better than I was led to believe!

  Cons: Do not make this your first FS. You should know basic flight. More documentation would be nice. and the last con.. the PRICE!

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  Excellent Sim for any Flight Sim buff

  by: DaveMC2007 on 27-Feb-2007 11:06:51 AM

  Pros: Realistic as it gets for a PC. Gives the sense of true flight dynamics. User can design and fly their own aircraft designs. Aircraft design tools make it a breeze to create any aircraft you can imagine. Visually stunning if your PC has the horsepower. Even has a Mars sim for flying in another planetary environment. If you like MS Flight Sim X even a little, this is a must have. It gives you even more. It is easy to get started with, and allows the user to get as challenging as desired. Arcade levels to full true flight dynamics are available. Plenty of aircraft models from the programmers and other users available. They even hold design competitions for the best designs.

  Cons: Not really a con, but huge load for the entire package. Eats up HD space when all areas are loaded, but what did you expect for having the planet in the database. Not to worry though, you can load selected land areas if your system is limited.

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