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TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Azure, offers flexible, cloud-based pilot training accessible on multiple devices.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. As part of the Xbox Games Showcase Extended event on Thursday, Microsoft shared some news about what's next for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and this ...

Have you ever wanted to be a pilot? The latest entry in the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, allows the flight-curious to get behind the yoke of various aircraft, ...

The recreated world in Microsoft Flight Simulator is home to famous landmarks, man-made wonders, and at least a few herds of creatures you can spot from the skies. In Polygon guide to Microsoft Flight ...

Mapping all of Microsoft Flight Simulator’s controls to a console controller is basically impossible. There are just too many options. That said, a lot of the most common controls are available on ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Whenever I board a passenger jet to go somewhere, my stomach sinks and my brain says, "Well, I guess you're gonna die now." But the thought of flying ...

is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. The free update includes a Top Gun: Maverick Edition livery for the F/A-18E ...

It’s been 14 years since the launch of Flight Simulator X, which long seemed like it would be the final release in the long-running series. When the company announced it would re-launch the franchise ...

Avgeek desktop gamers and wannabe airline captains can finally get the high-altitude fix they’ve been craving. Following a prolonged period of hibernation, the rebooted Microsoft Flight Simulator, ...

I've made peace with the fact that I'll never be anything more than a casual Microsoft Flight Simulator player. I'm not a hardcore "simmer," as devoted fans of the series call themselves. I've played ...

“Microsoft Flight Simulator” has always bewildered me. It’s not a traditional video game by any means. Players will find no story here, nor is there any real structure. At its heart, the title is a ...