

It’s available on iOS and Android devices, and has a wide range of aircraft, a surprisingly large number of maps for a mobile app, customizable conditions, and multiple skill levels, including IFR.īest For: People who want a viable flight simulator at their fingertips at all times an app for your phone or tablet) but doesn’t lose all that much compared to the much larger PC-based programs. Small download size (shouldn’t slow down your PC).Mobile version available (compatible with VR).SOUND CARD: DirectX Compatible soundcardĬontrols: None included Use in VR does not require new controls Compatible with most PC controls.VIDEO CARD: OpenGL 3.0 compatible 3D graphic card with at least 1 GB of RAM.OS: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.And all of them are quite demanding on system thermals, which Macs are not the best at.There aren’t as many maps nor aircraft as some of the other options on this list, but that also means a much smaller download size, at approximately 2.6 GB.īest For: Interested professionals with limited download space The current Macs just don’t have USB-A ports to connect to the peripherals you need. Honestly, if you are serious about current air combat sims, a gaming PC is the way to go.

Gives life to your fellow pilots every mission. Fairly light on simulation side, but it has some of the best radio chatter lines I’ve seen in the genre. With AetherSX2 emulator, you can play Energy Airforce Aim Strike. Not sure if IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz works because I haven’t heard anyone who has tried it on M1/M2. It runs at medium settings on M1 Pro (10+16) just fine on Parallels. If you’re looking for WW2-era air combat, IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles works on CrossOver and Parallels too. Doesn’t have as many high-fidelity aircraft as DCS, but the way dynamic and ATC work are light years ahead of anything else. It’s the closest air combat simulator to reality too. Falcon BMS on Intel Macs using Boot Camp and Parallels Desktop on M1 and M2.
