One of the oldest and most advanced piece of computer software available for purchase to the general public. It is best classified in the "edutainment" genre, but truly is much more. With a simple joystick and keyboard, one can be transported into a world of realistic aeroplane simulation, similar to that found in professional flight training centers.
Originally released by Microsoft for the IBM-pc in 1982, it is one of the oldest software products in history. Every few years, Microsoft updates the program to comply with the newest computers and garnishes it with the latest graphics and additions. The current version, 2004's "A Century of Flight" boasts countless aircraft, flights, and locales. In fact, the technology has become so advanced that users can fly in the actual regional weather conditions found in their chosen locations, all thanks to a quick download from the net before each flight.
It is also one of the easiest products to install and use. There are no confusing installation procedures or awkward game menus. In literally less than ten mouse clicks, users can install the game, pick a flight, and get placed square in the middle of Microsoft's most famous Chicago adventure.
While many gamers complain the game causes boredom, one must realize these people are usually hyperactive teenagers - not the target demographic for the simulator genre. It can take years before one becomes fully proficient with all the features, controls, and locations within this program. Challenging missions demand you to perform various aircraft-oriented activities. From the simple, like taking tourists on an aerial view of scenery, to the completely outragous, like piloting a specially built airplane to fly through an open barn during an airshow; the skills learned within the program are so realistic, after mastering just a few you feel like a distinguished aircraft connaisseur. Boring? Hardly!
Originally released by Microsoft for the IBM-pc in 1982, it is one of the oldest software products in history. Every few years, Microsoft updates the program to comply with the newest computers and garnishes it with the latest graphics and additions. The current version, 2004's "A Century of Flight" boasts countless aircraft, flights, and locales. In fact, the technology has become so advanced that users can fly in the actual regional weather conditions found in their chosen locations, all thanks to a quick download from the net before each flight.
It is also one of the easiest products to install and use. There are no confusing installation procedures or awkward game menus. In literally less than ten mouse clicks, users can install the game, pick a flight, and get placed square in the middle of Microsoft's most famous Chicago adventure.
While many gamers complain the game causes boredom, one must realize these people are usually hyperactive teenagers - not the target demographic for the simulator genre. It can take years before one becomes fully proficient with all the features, controls, and locations within this program. Challenging missions demand you to perform various aircraft-oriented activities. From the simple, like taking tourists on an aerial view of scenery, to the completely outragous, like piloting a specially built airplane to fly through an open barn during an airshow; the skills learned within the program are so realistic, after mastering just a few you feel like a distinguished aircraft connaisseur. Boring? Hardly!
Microsoft's latest flight simulator makes you feel like you're really there.
You can learn a lot about aircraft through interactive flight simulator software programs.
You can learn a lot about aircraft through interactive flight simulator software programs.
by Corgi January 3, 2006
Sexual act where a female wears a strap-on, delivers anal sex to a male in missionary position while simultaneously stroking his penis with two hands.
The actions involved would be similar to a fighter pilot holding a joystick, while executing advanced evasive flight maneuvers in the cockpit.
The actions involved would be similar to a fighter pilot holding a joystick, while executing advanced evasive flight maneuvers in the cockpit.
Josh Will asked Karly if she wanted to ride the flight simulator, he was too tired and wanted to lay down for the night.
by the great knife January 16, 2011
the person that suction cups a GPS, radar/laser detector, satellite radio receiver, toll road puck, post-it note holder and hands-free mobile holder to the windshield of their compact car leaving a whopping 5"x7" of viewing area
Charlie: Wow, that guy is a multi-tasker, but he's a cup of coffee from being distracted while driving.
Ted: No, he's OK, he's a flight simulator.
Ted: No, he's OK, he's a flight simulator.
by Kostasots July 27, 2010
by JackHorner October 25, 2006
New version of the flight simulator series relased October 17, 2006 in USA. Very gigabyte hungry, once installed microsoft robs you about 10% of a 120GB hard drive.
me: Hey jack I can't get more than 15fps on Flight Simulator X.
jack: Me too, I hope directx10 improves this.
jack: Me too, I hope directx10 improves this.
by zymyo October 20, 2006
A flight simulation game created in the year 2020 and published by Microsoft as a follow-up to FSX. It is critically acclaimed for its graphics, quality, and realistic gameplay.
by don'tbeadummy March 15, 2022
A flight simulator, developed in October of 2006.
Eats alot of computer resources, needs powerful computer to run.
Eats alot of computer resources, needs powerful computer to run.
Guy: Hey, I just got Microsoft Flight Simulator X. I can fly military planes and stuff!
Person: Cool. Whats your FPS?
Guy: Eh.....12...
Person: Cool. Whats your FPS?
Guy: Eh.....12...
by pieguy124 March 31, 2009