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The Aircraft

Get to know the Flight Simulator fleet’s historic and modern aircraft.

1903 Wright Flyer

Curtiss JN–4D “Jenny”

Vickers F.B.27A Vimy

Ryan NYP

“Spirit of St. Louis”

Ford 4–AT

Tri-Motor

Model 5B

and 5C Vega

de Havilland DH–88 “Comet”

Douglas DC–3

Piper J–3 Cub

Robinson R22

Beta II

Schweizer

SGS 2–32

Extra 300S

On December 17, 1903, the Wright Flyer became the first aircraft to achieve controlled powered flight.

The Curtiss Jenny carried the first United States airmail and proved a favorite airplane for barnstormers.

The Vimy astounded the world with record-breaking flights, including the first nonstop Atlantic crossing.

Flying nonstop between New York and Paris, Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis made history.

Nicknamed the “Tin Goose,” the Ford Tri-Motor pioneered early airline and air transport routes.

In the hands of pilots such as Amelia Earhart and Wiley Post, the Vega set many records during the 1930s.

The DH–88 Comet won the 11,000-mile MacRobertson race from England to Australia in 1934.

The DC–3 revolutionized air transportation and airline service during the 1930s and 1940s.

The simple, inexpensive Piper Cub lifted a generation of pilots into the skies for the first time.

The two-seat Robinson R22 is among the most popular, least expensive helicopters in the world.

The all-metal SGS 2–32 aerobatic sailplane has held many of the world’s soaring records.

A lightweight aerobatic champion, the 300S features a 300-horsepower engine and exquisite control.

Cessna Skyhawk SP Model 172

Cessna Skylane Model 182S

Cessna Grand Caravan C208B

Cessna Caravan C208 Amphibian

Mooney M20M “Bravo”

Beechcraft

Baron 58

Beechcraft

King Air 350

Bell 206B

JetRanger III

Bombardier

Learjet 45

Boeing 737–400

Boeing 747–400

Boeing 777–300

The latest model of the popular single-engine C172, the Skyhawk SP makes a stable and trusty trainer.

More powerful than the Skyhawk SP, the Skylane provides a good first step into a complex aircraft.

Known as a tough, dependable airplane, the Grand Caravan flies in and out of most any airport.

Equipped with both landing gear and floats, the Caravan Amphibian can fly to most any destination.

The Mooney Bravo is among the fastest single-engine piston aircraft currently produced.

The Baron 58 combines sleek Beechcraft design with the performance of twin engines.

A workhorse, the King Air 350 is the latest model in the world’s most successful line of turboprop aircraft.

A winning formula for safety and value makes JetRanger the world’s most popular helicopter series.

The Learjet 45 holds the honor of being one of aviation’s most popular business jets.

Flown by many airlines, the Boeing 737–400 sees service worldwide.

The 747–400’s size, range, speed, and capacity rank this plane atop its class of large passenger jets.

A long-range, fuel-efficient twinjet, the ‘Triple Seven’ marks the latest development in the Boeing family line.

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