Fly with Purpose

Embark on an immersive aviation career, choosing from a wide range of real-world flight operations. Gain experience, build your reputation, and earn certifications to unlock thrilling missions, including Medevac, Remote Cargo Operations, Aerial Firefighting, Search & Rescue, and more. Work your way up to becoming an Airline Passenger Transport Pilot in a vast, open-world adventure with limitless flying opportunities.

Challenge Yourself

Compete against pilots worldwide in the new Challenge League mode or sharpen your skills in a variety of activities, from Rally Races and Precision Landings to Low-Altitude challenges. Take part in legendary events like the Red Bull Air Races and the Reno Air Races, now featuring new Roswell courses.

Capture the World

Become a World Photographer, traveling across stunning landscapes to capture breathtaking natural wonders and iconic landmarks. Test your creativity and piloting skills in unique photography challenges, documenting your adventures in your personal travel book.

Advanced Flight Simulation

Enhanced physics system with over 10,000 rigid-body surfaces for highly realistic aircraft movement

Soft body physics supporting cloth, ropes, balloons, and more

Improved ground and water handling for an even more authentic flying experience

Highly detailed aircraft systems, including electrical, fuel, hydraulic, and avionics like the Universal UNS-1 FMS and Primus Epic 2

Pre-flight inspections and walkaround checks for greater immersion

Next-Gen Flight Planning

Utilize a cutting-edge flight planner supporting IFR and VFR maps, route planning, fuel calculations, vertical profile planning, and ETOPS planning. Access airport information, real-time weather, and NOTAMs—all available natively in the simulator, on mobile devices, or via web browsers.

Explore a Stunning Digital Twin of Earth

Photorealistic landscapes with over 500 TIN cities and 100,000 km² of detailed photogrammetry

150+ handcrafted airports, 2,000 glider airports, 10,000 heliports, and 900 oil rigs

40,000 procedural airports, 80,000 helipads, 1.5 billion buildings, and nearly 3 trillion trees

A Living, Breathing World

For the first time, land anywhere and step out of your aircraft to explore 27 unique biomes with seasonal vegetation, dynamic weather, and photometric lighting. Witness diverse wildlife, maritime traffic, bustling airports, and real-time air traffic, bringing the world to life like never before.

Take to the skies and experience the most advanced flight simulator ever created in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024!