Can Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 serve as a legitimate tool for pilot training?
Scott Manley tests whether the newly released Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is stable enough to simulate real-world instrument flight procedures, moving beyond its role as a casual gaming platform.
Following a rocky launch for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Manley evaluates the platform's utility for serious aviation training. By attempting to replicate an instrument flight he has performed in the real world, he assesses if the software provides the stability and accuracy required for professional-grade simulation.
The inquiry highlights the tension between the software's primary appeal as a visual experience for admiring digital scenery and its potential as a functional training aid for pilots.
