Turbulence Ahead: Navigating the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 without Crashing Your Wallet

Back in 2012, I discovered the wonder of virtual flight with Microsoft Flight Simulator X on my trusty Dell Windows laptop. It was love at first takeoff---buzzing around photorealistic skies, defying gravity from the comfort of my bedroom. Fast forward seven years, and I made the switch to a sleek MacBook. While I loved my shiny new device, it came with a cruel twist of fate: Microsoft Flight Simulator was no friend of Macs. There was X-Plane, the scrappy alternative for macOS, but I never quite committed to the install. I spent five years mulling it over, like deciding whether to dive into a pool where you're not quite sure if the water is warm enough.