Expanding Your
The Boeing 777 was the first jet airliner designed solely using computer modeling. Computers also link cockpit flight controls to the aircraft’s control surfaces.
The Web Community
Dreams Of Flight
Since the earliest days of flying, pilots have gathered to compare notes on weather, aircraft, landing fields, and flying techniques. It was in this camaraderie that they analyzed past flights and dreamed of new adventures.
Modern pilots and others in the aviation community still gather to share information about flight and flying. Discussions cover topics ranging from the latest radios and
For two decades, Flight Simulator has been the hub of the flight simulation community, and the growing interest in discussing Flight Simulator topics and technology led enthusiasts to take their hangar talk online. Many Web sites offer forums where pilots discuss the latest Flight Simulator technology and provide new perspectives and tips on expanding your Flight Simulator interests.
Flight Simulator offers its own hangar at www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulator.
Well into the age of jets, a Piper Cub revives the roots of aviation.
lounge, the briefing room, or the airport
Latest in a long lineage:
The Boeing 777’s rollout, April 9, 1994.
It’s the best place to browse for Flight
Adding Aircraft
In the past century, aviation manufacturers have produced hundreds of aircraft types, from classic biplanes and jet airliners to flying boats and helicopters. Once you’ve experienced the world of Flight Simulator, you may want to add more aircraft to your Flight Simulator fleet. Amateur and professional developers around the world have created thousands of
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