<p>A quick search does not show anything on the Mac except maybe some games.</p>
<p>Instead of a program built for a Mac how about an emulator instead?
<a href="https://wiki.winehq.org/Git_Wine_Tutorial" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wine</a> provides a compatibility layer to run Windows software on MacOS.</p>
<p>A second option would be to install <a href="https://www.virtualbox.org" rel="nofollow noreferrer">VirtualBox</a> and then install a copy of Windows as a VM. This may be less performant since it only uses part of the processor / memory.</p>

CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-12-09T14:10:30.470Z
2021-12-09T14:10:30.470Z
Kevin
<p><a href="https://www.rcdeskpilot.com/" rel="noreferrer">RC Desk Pilot</a> is a simple, free, open source RC simulator that has an aircraft editor where you can create your own models, or modify an existing model.</p>
<p>If you really want to get into this, <a href="https://www.x-plane.com/" rel="noreferrer">X-Plane</a> is a popular open source simulator for full-size aircraft. It's super detailed. Just looking though the overview of the  <a href="https://developer.x-plane.com/manuals/planemaker/" rel="noreferrer">plane design tool</a> is quite daunting!</p>

CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-12-03T10:52:06.820Z
Is it possible for you to list out similar ones, which are compatible with a Mac?
Ishaan Manish
CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-12-04T14:57:40.590Z
I'm afraid I don't know anything about macs, but as far as I know all simulators have some way of importing additional models, even if they are just text files that you can edit.
Robin Bennett
CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-12-03T08:36:52.973Z
2021-12-03T08:36:52.973Z
Robin Bennett
<p>I am currently trying to make a model helicopter. I have calculated lift generated by the blades and upward acceleration of the helicopter. However, I amn't very sure if my helicopter will fly or not. Is there a simulator in which you can test your <strong><em>own</em></strong> helicopter model? (It would be very nice of you if you could suggest a simulator that is compatible with a Mac).</p>

<simulators><helicopters>
Is there a simulator in which you can test your own helicopter model?
Ishaan Manish
# Is there a simulator in which you can test your own helicopter model?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-12-03)

I am currently trying to make a model helicopter. I have calculated lift generated by the blades and upward acceleration of the helicopter. However, I amn't very sure if my helicopter will fly or not. Is there a simulator in which you can test your ***own*** helicopter model? (It would be very nice of you if you could suggest a simulator that is compatible with a Mac).

**Tags:** simulators, helicopters

---

## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2021-12-03. Score: 7 | Accepted answer

[RC Desk Pilot](https://www.rcdeskpilot.com/) is a simple, free, open source RC simulator that has an aircraft editor where you can create your own models, or modify an existing model.

If you really want to get into this, [X-Plane](https://www.x-plane.com/) is a popular open source simulator for full-size aircraft. It's super detailed. Just looking though the overview of the [plane design tool](https://developer.x-plane.com/manuals/planemaker/) is quite daunting!

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Is it possible for you to list out similar ones, which are compatible with a Mac?  
> **username_2**: I'm afraid I don't know anything about macs, but as far as I know all simulators have some way of importing additional models, even if they are just text files that you can edit.  

---

### Answer by username_1 on 2021-12-09. Score: 3

A quick search does not show anything on the Mac except maybe some games.

Instead of a program built for a Mac how about an emulator instead?
[Wine](https://wiki.winehq.org/Git_Wine_Tutorial) provides a compatibility layer to run Windows software on MacOS.

A second option would be to install [VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org) and then install a copy of Windows as a VM. This may be less performant since it only uses part of the processor / memory.


---

