When I first started up the game I expected it to be just another of the attempts at simulting fliying with limited terrain and control. How wrong I was, the choice of aircraft was extensive and varied. From antique craft of a bygone era through World War 2 up to the present day with the best known aircraft i.e Boeing 747 'Jumbo' and many variants within a type. Setting up the aircraft, flying conditions and default control settings was a task in itself. All this preperation was certainly worthwile as it made the actual flying extremely realistic, especially with a 'Force' Joystick. I must admit my first attempts were dismal failures, but like 'the ...  Read the complete review

Cynics of Microsoft?s regular developments of this product may be expecting a revamped version of the 2002 simulator with a few old planes. I guess, in essence that is what you get. But WOW! What a revamp. HISTORY First of all a little history. Flight simulators have been around for about 25 years and obviously initially were a collection of lines and numbers on the screen. It is only really since Microsoft Flight Simulator 95 that the graphics have become a significant part of the package. In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 the graphics had such realism, the world?s gaming press was positively drooling. Now! Be prepared to be blown away. The graphical ...  Read the complete review