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This software from Microsoft provides realistic graphics while teaching you how to fly a variety of different exciting aircraft

This software from Microsoft provides realistic graphics while teaching you how to fly a variety of different exciting aircraft

Vote: (1,119 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: Microsoft

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(1,119 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Microsoft

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Change views
  • Realistic sounds
  • Stunning images

Cons

  • Controls are hard to navigate at times
  • Few challenges

Take the controls of one of the numerous airplanes available to try to stay on course among obstacles that come your way.

The flight simulator puts you in the cockpit of one of many airplanes as well as a few helicopters. The planes range from small single engines to large jets. It's best to start with the smaller planes so that you can get a better grasp of the controls before trying to fly one of the larger planes. You won't see the plane the entire time while you're flying unless you change the view. When you're flying, you'll be able to look through the windshield to see the sky as well as the control panels. If you decide to change the view in the game, you will see the entire plane flying in the air while controlling its movements.

As the pilot, you get to take off, soar through the air while avoiding birds and other planes, and land the craft. Tutorials are given on how to manage the controls before you take flight. The graphics in the game make it feel like you're really in the air. There are buildings beneath you and at the airport when you take off and land. Lines on the runway are clear so that you can see where you're going. Weather can play a factor when you're flying as it can change from sunny to raining or snowing. You can listen to the control tower while you're flying to find out if there are any issues that you need to look out for while you're in the air. When you change the view to see the entire plane while flying, you can see buildings, roads, and cars below. The sounds of the plane are realistic from the engines to the beeps of the controls.

Pros

  • Change views
  • Realistic sounds
  • Stunning images

Cons

  • Controls are hard to navigate at times
  • Few challenges