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 considered the "gold standard" for Boeing 737 add-ons in Microsoft Flight Simulator, known for its long history of developing highly realistic, detailed, and optimized simulations of the 737 Next Generation series.
- iFly Simulations offers a strong rival with its recent 737 Max lineup for MSFS2020, matching PMDG's quality in realism, visuals, sounds, and performance, with some aspects even preferred by the author.
- Both PMDG and iFly 737 add-ons provide exceptional "study level" realism, encompassing complex systems, real-world flight dynamics, and impressive visuals, making them valuable for immersive simulation and potentially aiding real-world pilot training.
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