About
The world's largest software developer,
Microsoft
recognised the potential of flight simulation in the 1980's, and civil flight sims continue to be
their flagship entertainment product.
In the Museum...
Civil aviation
1980s- MSFS-History of Upgrades.pdf
A short chronology of the 1980's sims
, courtesy of
Jos Grupping
The 'open architecture' of the series has been a key to it's enormous popularity,
with 3rd party vendors releasing scenery upgrades, extra aircraft and 'adventures', as well as a thriving
'freeware' community.
Flight Simulator 1
Flight Simulator 2
Microsoft Flight Simulator 3
Microsoft Flight Simulator 4
Microsoft Flight Simulator 5
Title -
Microsoft Flight Simulator 98
Release Date - 1998
Developer -
Microsoft
Publisher -
Microsoft
Collection -
Yes.
Comments -
Microsoft Flight Simulator 98
is part of a series of civil aviation flight sims that stretches back to the early days of personal computers. - Read more here
Microsoft
MiGMan's addon picks -
Air Power - The Cold War
Luftwaffe Collection
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
- No exhibit as yet
MiGMan's addon picks -
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002
MiGMan's addon picks -
Royal Air Force 2000
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 - A Century of Flight.
Title -
Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Release Date - Due late 2006
Developer -
Publisher -
Microsoft
Collection -
Comments -
The sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, and 10th in the series.
Combat Aviation
Microsoft Combat Flight Sim
MiGMan's addon picks -
Air Power - The Cold War
Microsoft Combat Flight Sim 2
MiGMan's addon picks -
Harrier Jump Jet 2002
Korean Combat Pilot
Vietnam Air War
Mosquito Squadron
The Dam Busters
Microsoft Combat Flight Sim 3
Fighter Ace
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