CPU:  For desktop machines, we suggest an IBM or compatible PC with a Core Duo or a Pentium 4 / Pentium D running at 2 Ghz.  For tablet or laptop machines, we suggest a Core processor or 1.2 Ghz Centrino (Pentium M) .  An 800 Mhz machine is the minimum.

Voyager can be run on an Intel-based Mac using either Apple's Boot Camp or Parallel's Desktop for Mac.  It does not run natively on the Mac OS and we do not recommend running it under Microsoft Virtual PC on a PowerPC-based system.

Operating Systems:  Windows Vista, XP or 2000.

RAM:  1 GB is recommended, 512 MB minimum.

Hard Disk: At least 250MB of free space, 2 GB if you plan to download all US approach procedures and 8 GB if you also want all US scanned charts.

Web Browser:  Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 5.01 or later.

Screen:  800 x 480 or better color monitor (1024 x 768 or higher highly recommended)

Printer:  Any printer supported by Windows.  Required for printing flight plans/charts.

Internet:  Required for downloading weather data, fuel prices, TFR and other data/application updates, etc.  A broadband (DSL, LAN or cable-modem), always-on connection is preferred but not required.

GPS: Bluetooth, serial or USB GPS unit required for GlassView (moving map).

XM Receiver: An XM WX satellite receiver, either Bluetooth or USB, is required for XM weather. A subscription to XM is also required.