
Large disk space requirement: The demo program alone requires close to 5GB of free space. Far from it: You need at least 8GB of RAM to run it well. No system requirements: While most programs post their minimum and recommended system requirements, this one does not, giving at first the impression that it may run on just about any Mac. Using it is more difficult than playing any flight game, and also more rewarding. Powerful: This is not a game but a full-fledged flight simulator, best appreciated by pilots. This program gives you a genuine flight experience, being one of the most realistic flight simulators for personal computers.Įxtensible: You can extend it with third-party add-ons and other resources, which go so far as to allow you to design and configure your own planes and routes.

Professional-class simulator: Used by schools for pilot training and aerospace engineers to simulate aircraft configurations and designs, X-Plane for Mac features real-world airports and flight conditions. As an advanced, professional-class flight simulator, X-Plane for Mac, supports add-ons for planes, scenery, and background, and has up-to-date, complete information for real airports.
