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The following are flight simulator software applications that can be downloaded or played for free. Several items are outdated. Several items are outdated. Please notice 'free' is not the same as open source.
A version called Professional Edition was released at the same time as standard edition that added two aircraft, a flight instructor feature, and an editor to create buildings and aircraft. Jane's Attack Squadron: Discontinued 2002 Looking Glass Studios, Mad Doc Software: Xicat Interactive: Microsoft Windows: Single-player, Multiplayer
Not being limited to using the default aircraft, add-on planes can be downloaded from many sources for free or purchased, which can then be installed into Microsoft Flight Simulator. The Beechcraft 1900D pictured above, is an add-on aircraft. Similarly, add-on repaints can be added to default aircraft; these repaints are usually downloaded for ...
FlightGear 1.0.0 was noted as being impressive for a game over a decade in the making, with a wide variety of aircraft and features. PC Magazine noted how it is designed to be easy to add new aircraft and scenery. [49] Linux Format reviewed version 2.0 and rated it 8/10. [50]
The editors called Flight Simulator 2004 "the best-looking and highest-flying collection of vintage and modern aircraft in this storied series". [ 14 ] During the 7th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards , the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 for Computer Simulation Game of the Year .
Despite these shortcomings, it was said to be "the best representation of an AH-64D since Jane's Longbow 2." [78] DCS World's gameplay has been critiqued, in contrast to its aircraft simulation. FlyAndWire wrote that "DCS is the best 'cockpit simulator' around" but criticized the interaction between the aircraft and the game environment. [79]
U.S. News & World Report ranks Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus the best programs based on ease of earning miles and redeeming free flights for basic members.
[138] [139] Mark Hachman of PC World also opines that the game allows for a free exploration of Earth, without worrying about contributing to climate change. [134] It has been labeled the best-looking video game of all time [140] as well as the best-looking flight simulator, albeit being disclaimed as a still-imperfect "work in progress". [138]