The 40th anniversary release includes a wide variety of virtual aircraft. [Courtesy: Microsoft]
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Microsoft has released the 40th-anniversary edition of Flight Simulator, celebrating its long history since its initial launch in 1977 and subsequent acquisition by Microsoft in 1982.
This new edition introduces a collection of seven historical aircraft and features highly advanced, realistic global scenery powered by Bing Maps data and Microsoft Azure's AI.
Beyond entertainment, the simulator serves as a valuable tool for real-world pilots to practice and refine skills like pilotage, instrument scanning, and radio navigation, with some flight schools even recommending it for supplemental training.
Just in time for the holidays, Microsoft has released the 40th anniversary edition of its famed Flight Simulator flight sim program.
For many aviation enthusiasts, the new edition is not just another update of the company’s long-standing simulation program, but instead a celebration of virtual aviation’s past, present, and future.
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