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• X-Plane 9 by Graphsim

  

  Many problems with OS 10.6 Snow Leopard

  Written by GL from ORMOND BEACH

  Oct 4, 2009

  Granted that the graphics are superb in X-Plane 9, The operation of the aircraft in this sim leave a LOT to be desired. Even after Graphsim's update, many control surfaces don't function and in the case of using the Cessna 172, the plane continuously turns to the right when idling on the runway prior to take off. You can stop it by locking the brakes but as soon as you release them, the plane starts turning right until lift off.
  In short - If you are running Leopard or Snow Leopard, avoid this sim. …More

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• X-Plane 9 by Graphsim

  

  Great!

  Written by EM from Chester

  Jun 26, 2009

  This flight simulator is excellent. To people who feel that it is only "flying dashboards", it's absolutely not. You can render the views to 3D Cockpit, Chase view, etc. From a distance (which all flight simulators are intended to be) the scenery is magnificent! You can set the graphics high or low depending on your computer's capabilities. I have set the water reflection to "Complete" (highest setting) and it looks absolutely real. Despite the limited aircraft selection that it comes with in the game, you can simply download hundreds of other planes on the internet. I am not one for downloading content, but it is on of the easiest processes I have done. The game comes with 6 disks, which is how to install the rest of the scenery from around the world, (it is not necessary to install all 6 CDs [60 GB] I have only installed two, and it is plenty). I would highly recommend buying a joystick or yoke to play the game with ease, at first I was playing with just the mouse but it is easy to adapt to. CH Products makes high quality josticks/yokes, I would recommend buying one of them if you have the cash. I currently own the CH Products "Fighterstick" and it works great! After a few hours of playing around with the system (including weather, views,joystick calibration, graphics settings, and an overall grip on the game) you will fall in love with the it in no time as I did! …More

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• X-Plane 9 by Graphsim

  

  X-Plane 9 & Pros & Cons

  Written by CH from Elk Grove

  Jun 16, 2009

  X-plane has a pretty good sense of realism as far as flight dynamics go. There are plenty of planes, plugins, airports, terrain and more to download for free on their site. The game has cool weather options like download real weather in flight. The skill needed to play the game basically is low, but more professional pilots or enthusiasts will enjoy it.
  
  However, there are many cons.
  1-All airports other than the default location, have NO TERMINALS, JETWAYS, etc... you can download some but it still is not all that realistic.
  
  2- Airplane textures are not as high quality for most as what they could be in relation to current technology in graphics.
  
  3- Ground terrain is a continued pattern of the same image. Terrain differs in areas, but for a given area it is the same (ie. you see tons of baseball fields within a few blocks)
  
  4- Graphic warnings, incomplete scenery or frame rate warnings occur all the time- even if you have a fast computer like it recommends. The sky turns and may stay gray if you do not use Clear Skies plugin or have a mega fast comp.
  
  5- Last but not least- this really is annoying. One day the sim may work perfectly but the next time you load it, some how it tells you that a code, texture, frame rate, wing, tail.... was entered wrong. Results include- ( grid lines under aircraft, not loaded pylons or weapons, planes will not load.
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