Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
X-Plane by Austin Myers is an excellent pc/mac desktop sim also. It is more accurate in terms of flight dynamics than FS, although I think FS does better on visuals and has more airplanes. He got it FAA approved for certain PCATD applications last year and I don't think FS has ever been able to do that. I have always practiced approaches on pc based sims. It helps visualize the approach even if it is kind of cheesy compared to the real thing. As for flying around in flight sims for fun, it's not very interesting if you fly the real airplane.
I tried X-Plane and the only problem I have noticed is that with a wider screen the panel doesnt cover the entire screen... there are strips on the sides where you can see the scenery but not the panel.
Also I dont like the interface. but you are right, the "feel" of the planes is alot more realistic than FSX.