Flysimware’s spectacular Lear 35A recently became a fan favorite, and perhaps even the best bizjet to date for the MSFS franchise. [Courtesy: Peter James]
Key Takeaways:
"Study level" in flight simulation denotes highly realistic aircraft add-ons capable of aiding in real-world pilot training and type ratings, a concept now widely accepted by experienced aviators.
Modern flight simulators like MSFS2020 and X-Plane 12 offer unprecedented realism, with affordable home setups rivaling expensive professional simulators in quality and detail.
Leading developers such as PMDG, Fenix, and A2A Simulations create meticulously detailed aircraft models that simulate everything from complex systems and flight dynamics to wear-and-tear and maintenance, providing a highly immersive and effective learning environment.
What is this term “study level” we often hear in the flight sim community?
It’s been the catch phrase used everywhere the last few years, and it has become the gold standard of top quality aircraft or those so realistic and so well designed that you could study them to obtain actual type ratings and pass an initial course.
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Peter is an experienced Part 135 business jet pilot with a passion for simulators and how they blend with the real world. Learning to fly at age 12, he supplemented his passion and career goals with the early versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. With the growing realism of all PC simulators today, he frequently uses them for extra proficiency, and loves to show other pilots how great they are.
