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flightgear · v2024.1.7
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Flight simulator
brew install --cask flightgear 51
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Install trend
Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2024.1.714d ago2024.1.6→2024.1.7
2mo ago2024.1.5→2024.1.6
5mo ago2024.1.4→2024.1.5
Review
Mar 11, 2026FlightGear is an open-source flight simulator known for its realism and extensive aircraft library. It offers customizable scenarios and is ideal for aviation enthusiasts and developers.
Simulates flight experiences with realistic aircraft models and environments.
Maturity: Actively maintained with regular updates and a strong community contribution.
Community: Hacker News shows consistent interest, with mentions of new releases and aircraft additions.
Pros
- + High realism and detailed simulations
- + Extensive library of aircraft and scenarios
- + Active development and community support
- + Open-source with modding capabilities
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - May require technical skills for customization
Community Mentions
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