Now onto the Microsoft Flight Simulator lineup.
The gold standard of all Boeing 737s comes from Precision Manuals Development Group (PMDG). PMDG has been in the game a long time, with all flight simmers likely having heard of it.
Part 2: How Flight Simulator Platforms Handle the Boeing 737
X-Plane and MSFS receive grades for their ability to simulate the iconic jet airliner.
![The PMDG 737 Next Generation in the unique Boeing Business Jet model. [CreditL MSFS 2024]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FLY0825_1.4_Sim-Lab-1.jpeg)
Key Takeaways:
- PMDG is established as the "gold standard" for Boeing 737 add-ons in Microsoft Flight Simulator, renowned for its meticulous research, highly realistic flight models, detailed visuals, configurable systems, and top-tier performance.
- iFly Simulations offers a compelling new competitor with its 737 Max lineup, providing near-PMDG quality, realistic features, and strong performance, even surpassing PMDG in some visual aspects.
- Both PMDG and iFly 737 add-ons deliver exceptional realism and detail, acting as "study-level" tools valuable for flight simmers and potentially aiding aspiring real-world 737 pilots.
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