The Logitech G X56 H.O.T.A.S controller features a joystick and throttle with military-grade space and flight sim precision. It can simulate real-life in-flight conditions in the best physical ways ...

The sixth best thing about sims like FSX is that they tend to be fully customisable through third-party add-ons. In essence, when you load up something like FSX or X-Plane, you're effectively starting ...

Anyone with more than a passing interest in flight simulators will eventually want to upgrade their experience with a HOTAS (Hands On Throttle-And-Stick) setup that has buttons and switches for ...

A technical marvel, as well as an education and exploration of the joys of flight. So often, Microsoft Flight Simulator feels like the future. I've been playing daily for pretty much a month now, and ...

First of all, there are several different models of autopilot, with relevant differences in their features or where each control is located. That being said, most basic principles remain the same. One ...

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Microsoft Flight Simulator X is the best installation in the series yet. After playing it for hours, I think it's awesome. One thing that is pretty bad, though, is the frame rate. This is ...

Stefan is a machine that plays video games, writes about video games, and then stares at a wall. Staring at a wall is the most productive part of its day. The Microsoft Flight Simulator games have ...

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the longest-running series in PC gaming, a franchise particularly beloved and supported by an audience of simulation and aviation enthusiasts. The 2020 edition, ...