Having a high-fidelity home simulation theater just ratcheted up in importance over the last six months for a lot of pilots. When the real thing is difficult—or nigh-on impossible—practicing maneuvers ...

Flight simulator software like Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12 demands high-performance computers with robust processing power, excellent graphics capabilities, and fast, reliable storage.

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It's estimated that Microsoft Flight Simulator will generate $2.6 billion in PC hardware sales over the next three years, according to recent industry ...

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