Alaska Awaits Flight Sim Pilots on MSFS2024

Floatplane Pilot mission pack offers a taste of rugged bush flying adventure.

Sean Siff

Saturday, August 01, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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To get the most out of the DHC-2 Beaver in MSFS2024, download @JayDee’s free checklist from www.flightsim.to. [Credit: Sean Siff/MSFS2024]

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The author recounts an immersive 90-minute simulated flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS2024), flying the DHC-2 Beaver floatplane through the scenic Alaskan wilderness.
This experience was part of the "Floatplane Pilot" mission pack, showcasing MSFS2024's realistic modeling of the Beaver, including detailed cockpit systems, authentic fuel management, and improved water physics for dynamic seaplane landings.
The flight included multiple water landings and a final paved runway landing, highlighting the DHC-2 Beaver's role in connecting rural Alaskan communities and ultimately inspiring the author to pursue real-world seaplane lessons.

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I want to share a sim flight that took me deep into one of the most scenic locations on the globe. It’s a region that still heavily relies on general aviation to connect rural communities in the real world—Alaska.

The idea was born out of watching my friend and content creator Steve Thorne (@FlightChops on YouTube) train to fly Apex Alaska’s authentic DHC-2 Beaver. Thorne’s video series introduces viewers to the joys and challenges of seaplane flying during a beautiful Alaskan summer. The series concludes with an iconic landing on a glacial lake sandwiched between tall mountains. I got the itch and my home sim offered the perfect on-ramp to try landing the Beaver on floats while exploring some of the vast Alaskan wilderness and waterways.