Flight Sim Platforms
While military and commercial flight programs can afford million-dollar flight sim platforms, the flight sim community can
experience a realistic experience for less than $100. Depending on the level of sophistication, one can start with a rudimentary
system and build towards a more advanced flight experience.
Here are a few available flight simulation platforms:
Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 - From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.
X-Plane 12 is the latest version of the realistic and customizable flight simulator for PC, Mac, and Linux. Explore the detailed world, weather, and aircraft systems, and train like the pros with failures, replays, and navigation scenarios.
Prepar3D (pronounced "prepared") is a flight simulation software platform developed by Lockheed Martin. It is primarily used for pilot training, simulation, and educational purposes, as well as for hobbyists who enjoy flight simulation. Prepar3D provides a highly detailed and realistic simulation environment, allowing users to fly various aircraft, including commercial airliners, military jets, and helicopters.