X-plane is low cost flight simulator for PC that faithfully recreates the "feel" of flying. As a real GA pilot myself, I can tell you that X-plane is much closer to reality than anything else you can buy on the market in this price range. It has a highy advanced flight dynamics model that works by using the actual visual 3D-model of the aircraft and subjecting it to a virtual airflow. Of all the popular flight sims out there, X-plane is the only one that has FAA approval for training real pilots. X-plane is great if you like making your own aircraft add-ons, because all you need to do is build an accurate 3D model of your chosen aircraft, using the X-plane "Plane Maker" that is included in the package, and then add a few basic parameters such as weight and engine power etc. When you're done it should fly just like the real thing. This is also great news if you like designing your own aircraft, because you can build them in Plane Maker then then use X-plane to test-fly them, and they'll behave just as they would if they were real. That's not to say they will always fly - that depends on your design..but it is to say that X-plane can be (and indeed has been) used for aircraft development research, and for exploring new concept designs. You can have some real fun with this!! As well as the sophisticated Plane Maker that allows you to create your own aircraft and panels, X-plane also includes an advanced Aerofoil Maker for designing precise aerofoils, and a World Maker that allows you to create your own scenary. It's inevitable that people are going to compare X-plane to it's popular competitor, MS Flight Simulator, and in doing so, will see that the graphics and scenery of X-plane are not in the same league. That's why I have both sims installed on my PC, They complement each other. If I want to enjoy looking at aircraft and beautiful scenery, then I use MS2004. If I want to practice landing a Cessna in a 15 Kt cross wind, then I use X-plane definitely!!!
Well, this is how a flying sim should be like-AMAZING. I want to say to the people that complain about how the menus in the game look that the game is a SIMULATOR and it simulates flight NOT pretty and colorful menus. O ... Read Full Review
Its great, clean, addictive and it isn't Microsoft... A brillitant all-rounder. Let me elaborate on the above: Its great: it truly is. If you are even slightly interested in Flight Sims, then you will surely love thi... Read Full Review
