Have you ever wanted to take charge of a commercial airliner and fly around the world? Well X-Plane is about as close to the real thing as you’re ever going to get on your PC. Claiming to be the world’s “most comprehensive, powerful simulator” it’s so accurate that the US and Canadian aviation authorities have given it official approval to train pilots towards their commercial licence.

Of course, those guys are not sat behind a PC in their bedroom - their training is done in a $150,000 simulator - but what they see is exactly what you get on your PC. What’s more, you’re not limited to Earth – in X-Plane you can even fly around Mars!

Firstly, be warned. X-Plane is one MASSIVE program. Don’t be fooled by the 1.8MB file size in the game description – that’s just the installer. Once you’ve installed that, a very swanky download dialogue opens to download the other 1.3 gigabytes of the game. All those scenarios, vectored graphics and flight controls take up a lot of hardrive space. Depending on your bandwidth, you will be looking at hours, if not days to download the whole thing.

In this X-Plane demo, you are limited to just one aircraft and five minutes of flight but in the full version, you can take control of props, jets, single- and multi-engine airplanes, as well as gliders, helicopters and VTOLs such as the V-22 Osprey and AV8-B Harrier. It also offers subsonic and supersonic flight dynamics, sporting aircraft from the Bell 206 Jet-Ranger helicopter and Cessna 172 light plane to the supersonic Concorde and Mach-3 XB-70 Valkyrie. In all, about 40 aircraft spanning the aviation industry (and history) with several hundred more which can be freely downloaded from the internet. There’s even a plane builder option which allows you to build your own model.

You can pretty much fly to any location around the world and choose from over 18,000 airports to test your landing and take-off skills. You can even test your mettle on aircraft carriers, helipads, frigates that pitch and roll in the waves, and oil rigs. X-Plane naturally features the whole range of weather conditions you might face and the plane reacts realistically to them. The graphics are vector based so they’re not exactly brilliant but they’re what you’d expect from a simulator .

The biggest problem you’ll have is working out how on earth to get started. X-Plane's controls are incredibly complex to mirror a real commercial airliner. I spent the best part of 10 minutes just sat on the runway trying to work out how to start the engines whilst Air Traffic Control went crazy at me. You are prompted with a few guidelines at how to get rolling (such as “hit spacebar to release the breaks”) although you’re not told how to start the engines.

There are so many switches and dials in the cockpit that there’s no knowing what to hit without studying the huge flight manual in detail. In the end, the best I managed was to race around the airport before crashing into and destroying a control tower, killing all on board. For those that do have more patience, they need merely move the mouse cursor to the top of the screen where a drop down menu will present access to preferences, instructions, control configuration and many other options.

For those that just want to fly free as a bird and admire the scenery, X-Plane is not for you. For those that want the challenge of mastering a real airliner or are training for a professional license, it’s the best program out there and will have you absorbed for hours.

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Use Windows on your Mac effectively by taking advantage of the full power of VMware Fusion 2! Now that modern Macs use Intel processors, you can run Windows on your Mac without slowdowns or tradeoffs, and with the benefit of configuration snapshots, multiple installations, and the capability to mix Windows and Mac applications.

In this book by cross-platform expert Joe Kissell, you'll learn how best to install and use Windows in the virtualization environment created by VMware Fusion 2.

Save 10% ($8) off VMware Fusion 2 with the coupon at the back of the book! After introducing you to a few basic concepts, the ebook offers advice for mixing Fusion and Boot Camp, and notes the hardware and software you'll need.

Then you'll find steps for installing Windows for use in Fusion in these scenarios:When installing a new copy of Windows XP or Windows VistaFrom an already-installed copy of Windows under Boot Camp, VMware Fusion 1.

x, Parallels Desktop, Virtual PC, or an actual PCFrom a slipstream disc that contains Windows plus service packs, updates, drivers, and settingsOn the MacBook Air, which lacks an internal optical drive With Mac Leopard Server as a guest operating systemFor running a virtual appliance that encapsulates both an operating system and a ready-to-run applicationNext, you'll learn how to work with Windows in a Fusion virtual machine, with key details like how to remap mouse buttons, simulate missing keys, set keyboard shortcuts, switch display modes, and work with external devices.

Other topics covered include: Pros and cons of different ways of using Boot Camp and FusionConfiguring Fusion's Settings window to get the most out of the softwareReal-world advice for smart ways to make Windows and Mac environments simultaneously available on the same computerOptions for sharing files between your Windows and Mac environmentsKeeping your copy of Windows secure, backed up, and updatedThe basics of working with Fusion from the command line for advanced users

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Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943. , the historically accurate and detailed real-time tactical war game, welcomes military history fans to the battle which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

The new project in the award-winning Theatre of War series depicts the initial (defensive) stage of the Kursk battle. Assuming the role of either the Russian or German battle group commander, acting under direct orders of division commanders Ivan Chistyakov or Valter Hoernlein, players will control their troops in historical scenarios on precisely reconstructed authentic battlefields.

. Five days of July. In Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943. , you control the units of the battle group belonging to German division Grossdeutschland or the forces of the Soviet 6th Guards Rifle Division and 3rd Mechanized Corps, which participated in the defensive stage of the Kursk battle at the south face of the Kursk salient.

There are two campaigns. German and Soviet:Fiery Salient (forces of the Soviet 6th Guards and 1st Tank Army, July 5-10, 1943). Operation Citadel (German division Grossdeutschland Kampfgruppe, July 5-10, 1943).

Each campaign consists of up to 9 engagements and puts you in charge of a typical military unit from that period. Each soldier and officer is a unique personality with characteristics and skills which can change during the campaign.

Careful planning and troops selection is recommended before each engagement. Key features. Take control over the mighty Soviet or German battle group in one of the battles which changed the history of the world.

Simulation-level visibility, ballistics and armor penetration systems. All vital vehicle systems and crew members are individually modeled. Two historical campaigns (up to 18 missions total) and an unlimited number of customizable engagements waiting to be created with a few mouse clicks using the built-in Mission Generator.

Sophisticated AI for both enemy and your own units. Over 60 Soviet, German and lend-leased US and British player-controllable units (not counting various infantry squads).

Unsurpassed management of battle personnel. You can choose, assign, promote and award up to several thousand people with various characteristics.

You can even rename units for easier recognition in the heat of battle. Team multiplayer for up to 8 players (control of key points or assault/defense) with reinforcements, artillery barrages and air strikes.

Team multiplayer for up to 8 players (control of key points or assault/defense) with reinforcements, artillery barrages and air strikes.

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With that in mind, Red Faction introduces Geo-Mod technology - real-time, arbitrary geometry modification that drastically enhances realism and diversity of gameplay.

Framed by impressive features including an astonishing physics engine, controllable vehicles, intense graphics, kick-ass weapons, unique natural environments and a hugely involving storyline, Red Faction is a must-have title for serious gamers.

Features:Geo-Mod Engine - the only FPS with real-time, arbitrary geometry. Advanced physics simulation - supports falling geometry particles and liquid.

Land, sea and air vehicles to commandeer and control. A completely immersive and compelling storyline. Stealth and action driven objectives. Varied environments including natural settings unique to the genre.

Object shadow casting and more. Advanced AI behaviour in 20 dynamic 3d levels. Real-time skeletal deformation and interpolation for silky smooth animations.

Location-based damage system. Proprietary level editor - the most advanced on the market. Multi-player support for LAN and TCP-I. Configuration:OS: 2000/XP, compatible Vista.

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FLYBOYS is the story of the Lafayette Escadrille Americans in the French Air Force during World War I. FLYBOYS Squadron. is the Single Player and Massively Multiplayer game that allows players to experience the excitement and challenge of World War I by flying in the Lafayette Escadrille in real time against real players!

. FEATURES:Realistic World War I Combat Simulation with over 10 authentic World War I Aircraft. Takes Real Flying Skills and teaches Real Combat Maneuvering.

12 Fast Action Single Player Missions derived from the movie FLYBOYS. Hundreds of other Training, Instant Action, and Free Flight Missions so the player can develop his own missions.

Full one month FREE Access to the TotalSims online Arenas where players can compete in massively multiplayer, real time combat with other human Aviators.

Continuous Updates of new aircraft, terrains, and features. Include Bonus Games: Warbirds 2007 and Armored Assault. Three Games in One!. Free Voice Online.

System requirements: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Seven. Intel/AMD 1 GHz or above. 512 MB RAM. Direct X 9. 0c. 128 MB Direct X compati§ble with Transform and Lightning.

Internet connection for online play.

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International highscorelists. Countless jump venues. Different camera angles. Description:For many people bungee jumping is one of the most popular and thrilling extreme sports.

All those who have alreadycracked, know what thrill of joy you get out of it. All those who haven't yet, have now the opportunity to try out thisfascinating sport on the PC.

Based on the motto do not just watch. participate', the Bungee Jumping simulator offers countless venues -from theordinary crane above bridges and dams to buildings and even hot-air-balloons.

With the increasing degree of difficulty and experience of the player the jumps take place in ever higher positions. Thosewho show the most beautiful jumps and even perform combos (sequences) will be rewarded with high ratings.

An additional fat bonus can be racked if you go for a touchdown, where you slightly touch the ground or water. Inhigher levels you even have to determine the cord type and the length of it yourself.

But take care -those who actrecklessly live dangerously. System requirements:Windows Me / 2000 / XP / Vista. UC: AMD oder Intel Pentium ab 1,5 GHz.

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The first thing most users will notice about Visual Pinball is the sheer amount of options available for your pinball game's style and theme. It's possible, of course, to search out the pinball game of your choosing to ensure you get a design or theme you prefer. With Visual Pinball though, you get a lot more options right from the outset, with the opportunity to add on more from the developer's website.

Gameplay with Visual Pinball is fun and fast-paced. Some of the pinball themes don't provide the crispest graphics, but many seem to be aiming for a more vintage feel, which makes a bit more sense. The physics of the pinball itself are good; users shouldn't see the ball hanging in mid-air or slowing down on a descent. Sound effects are what is expected from an arcade game - loud and often brilliantly flamboyant.

One frustration is that some of the pinball game layouts have different key commands than others. There are fortunately well-documented instruction files that come along with Visual Pinball, but some users might find it tedious to have to sift through them to find what they need to continue enjoying the game.

Visual Pinball lets users relive the fun of their time at the arcade, all from the comfort of their Windows PC.

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) with analytic equations and parameters from wind tunnel experiments, calculation of the propeller thrust with analytic equations calculation of the jet engine thrust with solving the gas turbine process with/without bypass and with/without afterburner,calculation of the gear forces as a spring/damper system and of the wheel forces with analytic equations,; configuration of the aircraft parameters in a user friendless GUI (Graphical User Interface)The aircraft parameters are editable in a GUI-GraphicUserInterface, build with Tcl/TK.

FDS can be used for; learning flying as a pilot sitting in the aircraft or as a pilot fixed to ground with RC-RemoteControl of an aircraft model, creating aircrafts in different configurations and testing their characteristics in flight an Air Race.

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The user can create a very complicated simulation of instruments and gauges by combining different graphic elements at will. In fact the software can be applied to a great many fields other than aeronautics.

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You can install ? manage ? change all installed aircraft, sceneries or air traffic flight plans. SimControl will check all installation files, so it finds missing gauges, sounds, effects, graphics, or wrong for-mats.

SimControl eliminate all unnecessary files, generates automatically a consistent folder structure for your aircraft, and place all files to their correct places inside of your Flight Simulator.

SimControl validate all used paths and correct errors if possible. Sim-Control register and check all installed and used gauges, effects, sound, panels, flights, sceneries, and Air Traffic flight plans.

The integrated maintenance assistant checks all facilities in your Flight Simulator and your SimControl archive and give you a brief ex-planation of all errors and problems.

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Air and Land Combat, including Sieges, Interceptions, Strategic Bombardment, Air Recon, Fleet Air attacks, Bombardment. Naval system allowing to build Aircraft Carriers, Battle, Patrol and Submarine Groups.

Managing fleets, convoys and raiders in Sea Zones. Possible to play as any nation and as any combination of countries. Diplomacy focused on three main alliances: Axis.

Allies and Commitern. Diplomatic actions allow to haste or slow down war entry, perform elections or Coup. Weather system simulates, spring and autumns rainfalls and snow.

Beware of General Frost! Logistics system controlling supply level of all units. Customizable Fog of War, that might be revealed by air recon. Hot-seat and PBEM.

Standard Campaign from 1939 - 1948 as well as other starting campaigns to diverse starting possibilities. Hundreds of historical events such as Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Vienna Dictate, Lend-Lease, and many more.

Map zooms in and out smoothly. Technological race in research of new more powerful units and control power of Atomic bomb. Fully historical, detailed orders of battle in all scenarios with historical names for hundreds of land, air and naval units.

Land units divided into Divisional and Corps size allows to choose tactic of steamroller or maneuvers warfare. Possibility to create modern or obsolete units.

Improved A. I. to perform better in strategic and tactical level. Hotkeys allowing for quick access to most important functionalities. Mulberry harbors as a helpful and powerful tool in preparation to huge landing operations.

Paratroopers will help to takeover distant key point locations. Music that aids immersion into the game atmosphere. Historical commanders boosting commanded units.

Suez and Gibraltar as an important locations helping to control Mediterranean. Customized graphic for major countries units. Borders editor together with easy access to game data files allows to change and setup own scenarios.

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Air and Land Combat, including Sieges, Interceptions, Strategic Bombardment, Air Recon, Fleet Air attacks, Bombardment. Naval system allowing to build Aircraft Carriers, Battle, Patrol and Submarine Groups.

Managing fleets, convoys and raiders in Sea Zones. Possible to play as any nation and as any combination of countries. Diplomacy focused on three main alliances: Axis.

Allies and Commitern. Diplomatic actions allow to haste or slow down war entry, perform elections or Coup. Weather system simulates, spring and autumns rainfalls and snow.

Beware of General Frost! Logistics system controlling supply level of all units. Customizable Fog of War, that might be revealed by air recon. Hot-seat and PBEM.

Standard Campaign from 1939 - 1948 as well as other starting campaigns to diverse starting possibilities. Hundreds of historical events such as Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Vienna Dictate, Lend-Lease, and many more.

Map zooms in and out smoothly. Technological race in research of new more powerful units and control power of Atomic bomb. Fully historical, detailed orders of battle in all scenarios with historical names for hundreds of land, air and naval units.

Land units divided into Divisional and Corps size allows to choose tactic of steamroller or maneuvers warfare. Possibility to create modern or obsolete units.

Improved A. I. to perform better in strategic and tactical level. Hotkeys allowing for quick access to most important functionalities. Mulberry harbors as a helpful and powerful tool in preparation to huge landing operations.

Paratroopers will help to takeover distant key point locations. Music that aids immersion into the game atmosphere. Historical commanders boosting commanded units.

Suez and Gibraltar as an important locations helping to control Mediterranean. Customized graphic for major countries units. Borders editor together with easy access to game data files allows to change and setup own scenarios.

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Aces High II is an online-only WWII air combat game. The game features more than 70 planes, boats, and other vehicles from six countries. This client will let you play the full game online for two weeks and does not require a credit card.

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Also, 383 aircraft stationed on Oahu were destroyed and 2,323 American service men lost their lives that day. The Japanese only lost 29 aircraft duringtheir attack on Pearl Harbour.

You now have the ability to re-write the history books. As a keen-eyed flak gunner, you will need to defend all sections of the naval base and shoot down Japanese Zeros attack in several waves and will also engage American Corsairs in air combat, so avoid shooting down your own air units in the heat of battle.

3 Pearl Harbor locations Pro level - two different attack waves Pearl Harbor destruction statistics Historical cutscenes Orchestral soundtrack 360 revolving gun turrets.

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Core Salvage: PuzzleYou are the infamous captain of the Stellar Cruiser Centennial! Your mission might seem simple but is quite difficult in the long run.

The objective of the game is to get in your craft and clear all the viral seeds in the ships core! Core Salvage has 35 wonderfully-designed levels, cool stereo music and sound effects!

Park a Lot II: PuzzleYou are Parker, the valet attendant. How fast can you park all those cars at the mall without crashing them? Become Parker, the valet attendant, and find out.

It ain't easy being Parker! Youda Conqueror: PuzzleFeel what it is like to conquer the world! Youda Conqueror offers bubble shooter like you have never seen before!

Feel what it is like to conquer the world! Youda Conqueror offers bubble shooter like you have never seen before. Youda Conqueror is a truly historic game.

All kind of upgrades and power ups will make you dazzle! ! ! Splash and Dash: RacingSplash and Dash is a state-of-the-art racing game were you compete on the track against 9 other racers!

Upgrade your racecar with prize money, so that you can buy cool spoilers, tires and engines! You can also choose from over 32 different custom colors to personalize your racecar!

Oh, and don't forget to stop by the tuning area to muscle up your ride! Time Fighter: Action/StrategyYou are a time fighting pilot; fighting aliens that are attacking the world in via air, land and sea.

The greatest battle of our planet begins. Our earth needs you desperately! Prepare yourself for this time-traveling attack! A Time Portal secretly invented by the great Leonardo da Vinci, will send you into the future to help fight the battle in 5 different periods in time.

Be prepared for the weather! You may encounter snow, lightening, rain and tornados, Tornados can blow your plane out of control causing you to spiral off in the direction of the wind!

The Bank Robber: Action/StrategyIn The Bank Robber, you are an ex-convict that is putting together a team that will help you play out the crime of the century!

You will be planning a massive bank heist that could possibly set you and your partners up for life! Choose from 12 high security banks and try to escape home-free with the money!

In this enthralling game, you will gather your gang of thugs, were each thug will have his or her own specialty, and take on the big banks and the highly-trained SWAT teams!

You will have to select the best team and give them the most efficient tools for the job. If you have the right gang and the right tools, your job will be easier and you can leave the bank alive, free and RICH!

Robbing a bank isn`t easy. You will need to plan the job, disable the security, avoid the guards and sneak your way into the fault. Be sure to stay alert, because jobs will become harder over time!

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