Embark on Your Aviation Journey with Purpose

Take flight and start your aviation career anywhere in the world. By gaining experience, building your reputation, and completing certifications, you can access authentic aviation activities such as medical evacuation, remote cargo operations, aerial firefighting, search and rescue, and more. Progress all the way to becoming a commercial airline pilot while undertaking a global aviation adventure with nearly unlimited missions.

Elevate Your Skills in Competitive and Engaging Modes

Compete with Pilots Worldwide

Test your skills in the all-new Challenge League mode, where you race against other pilots. Participate in exciting activities like rally racing, precision landings, and low-altitude trials. Fly head-to-head in iconic events like the Red Bull Air Race and the legendary Reno Air Race, including the new Roswell courses.

Capture Stunning Views as a World Photographer

Travel the globe, capturing breathtaking natural landscapes and visiting famous landmarks. Add your discoveries to your travel journal with unique photo trials that challenge your piloting skills and creativity as you strive for the perfect shot.

Advanced Simulation Technology for Unmatched Realism

Cutting-Edge Physics Systems

Experience an unparalleled level of realism with advanced physics technology. Simulate any aircraft design using over 10,000 rigid body surfaces. Soft body physics enables interactions with fabrics, ropes, balloons, and more, while enhanced ground and water effects elevate immersion.

Highly Accurate Aircraft Systems

From electrical and hydraulic systems to Universal UNS-1 FMS and Primus Epic 2 avionics, every detail is meticulously designed. Complete pre-flight inspections and observe your aircraft up close, adding depth and realism to your experience.

Revolutionary Flight Planning

Plan your flights using a groundbreaking planner that supports IFR and VFR map layers, route optimization, fuel and payload management, vertical profile planning, and ETOPS compliance. Access real-time weather, airport information, and NOTAMs directly from the simulator or through your mobile device or browser.

Explore a Stunning Digital Twin of Our Planet

A Hyper-Detailed World

Discover the most detailed digital recreation of Earth ever created. With advanced elevation maps, over 500 TIN-modeled cities, and more than 100,000 square kilometers of photogrammetry, every element feels lifelike. Explore handcrafted details at 150+ airports, 2,000 glider fields, 10,000 helicopter pads, and 2,000 unique landmarks.

Dynamic Biomes and Weather Systems

Land anywhere for the first time in Microsoft Flight Simulator and step out to explore dynamically rendered environments, including seasonal flora and detailed biomes. Enhanced weather systems offer new atmospheric experiences, from northern lights to improved cloud formations and photometric lighting that brings the world to life.

Vibrant Wildlife and Realistic Traffic

Experience a living, breathing world. From free-roaming wildlife to bustling global marine traffic, every detail feels alive. Oceans are filled with ships of all sizes, while accurate regional representations of passengers, aircraft, and crew bring realism to every flight. Enhanced live air traffic and dozens of licensed uniforms add authenticity to the skies and runways.

Start your journey and redefine your aviation experience—explore, compete, and soar beyond the horizon.

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