FlightGear
FlightGear is a free, open-source flight simulator developed by an international community of volunteers. It provides realistic flight dynamics, detailed aircraft models, and extensive scenery covering the entire world, making it suitable for both casual flying enthusiasts and serious flight simulation hobbyists. The simulator supports various input devices and offers educational value for learning about aviation principles. FlightGear is cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) and is actively developed with regular updates adding new features and improvements.
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1 suggestionGood news: FlightGear is actively maintained and already offers native Apple Silicon support. As of version 2024.1.3 (released November 2025) and later, FlightGear is available as a universal binary that runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. You should update to the latest version (2024.1.5 or later) available from the official FlightGear download page. The app will work seamlessly on Apple Silicon without Rosetta 2, ensuring optimal performance as Rosetta support ends.
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