Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight

Educational and Fun

Posted Feb 6, 2007 - Realistic, with great long play value. I love a game that you can't "beat". This is the first flight sim for me, my uncle is a diehard and recommended i give this one a try, and for the price, im glad i did. It is hard to fly with the keypad, but I wouldnt call that a weakness. I use an Xbox 360 controller to fly and it works great.

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I was very pleased with the realism in the flights ...

Posted Dec 30, 2005 - I was very pleased with the realism in the flights to the various places. The airplane controls seemed quite responsive, and I could almost imagine myself flying. My main complaint concerns the lessons. I felt that I was very attentive to the lessons and did as well as I could but the very non positive feed back from the virtual instructors was discouraging. Statements such as "since you seem to be very distracted right now I am going to end this lesson" was one of my big gripes. It seems to me that some research could have been done my the Microsoft engineers as to what kind of feedback would encourage rather than discourage the desired skill development. In a period of about 10 seconds I was told "you are too high, you are too far left, your airspeed is too high", all in a period of about 10 seconds followed by well since you seem to be very distrscted etc., etc. All in all I would probably buy a similar product again, but I sure feel improvements are in order

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I was very surprised---in my younger days I had se ...

Posted Dec 7, 2005 - I was very surprised---in my younger days I had several thousand hours of flight experience in the military. Other than not being able to get sensations of forces---the program presents flying experiences as good as any simulator I used in real life---well worth the money---very enjoyable.

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Great Product

Posted Nov 16, 2005 - I really enjoy using Microsoft Flight Simulator. Wanting to ventue into becoming a pilot, using this product along with my flight books, I am able to get comfortable with the controls, instruments and procedures on the ground. The only problem I have with the game is that it crashes a lot. I searched Microsoft Support, and their recommendation is to start my PC in a "Safe Mode" environment.

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It seems that the instructions are improved ...

Posted Jun 21, 2005 - It seems that the instructions are improved and more detailed. The addition of the newer version of a GPS system is a real plus. It takes more time to learn all the differnt things that can be done but it would seem to be a more realistic set up. I have enjoyed flying the various aircraft.

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If you want the widest choices in aircraft and act ...

Posted May 4, 2005 - If you want the widest choices in aircraft and actual airports, maps, with the most realistic weather and conditions, than this is a must have!

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After upgrading from FS2002, I am not as impressed ...

Posted Apr 18, 2005 - After upgrading from FS2002, I am not as impressed as I had hoped. MS has made the program a little more realistic, but without the latest high-end system, most of the upgrades can not be enjoyed. The program also crashes a lot, even though it is running on WinXP.

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I have been using Microsoft Flight Simulators (amo ...

Posted May 4, 2004 - I have been using Microsoft Flight Simulators (among other brands) for a LONG time now, and the Microsoft ones have always been ahead of the other brands. The 2002 version took a great leap in terms of looks and graphics, and this 2004 version takes the product even farther, continuing the tradition. I would highly recommend it for anybody who has a passion for the great "art" of Flying!!!

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This is the first flight simulator I have used and ...

Posted Jan 27, 2004 - This is the first flight simulator I have used and I admit to being a little edgy about flying but found the lessons easy to read. The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 A Century of Flight has fulfilled a dream of flying for me. I love all the different aircraft and the preset weather conditions. I now spend many fun hours flying.

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I have had all the flight simulators since they fi ...

Posted Jan 21, 2004 - I have had all the flight simulators since they first came out. This one is the best yet. I love playing it. It just keeps getting better and better! I like the extra planes and the realistic graphics. It's fun flying through different weather patterns...wind, rain, etc.

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I think this is the best one yet! I like the extra ...

Posted Jan 12, 2004 - I think this is the best one yet! I like the extra planes and also the graphics are better. Very life-like, especially the weather and instrument conditions.

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Those who have used FS before will enjoy this new ...

Posted Jan 7, 2004 - Those who have used FS before will enjoy this new version. The ragne of aircraft is wide and will keep you entertained for quite some time. I commend this upgrade to you. Enjoy!

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Highly recommended!! Awesome!! the graphics are gr ...

Posted Jan 3, 2004 - Highly recommended!! Awesome!! the graphics are great!! Looks like you are really flying!! You can fly from or to anywhere you want, you choose!!! Check out different views and scenery!!! But I would recommend purchasing a cool joystick and "off you go into the wild blue yonder"!!

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A very realistic flight simulator, with superb gra ...

Posted Dec 9, 2003 - A very realistic flight simulator, with superb graphics. As a licensed pilot, I found FS 2004 to be as close as you can get to actually flying! The many choices of aircraft is a great feature as well.

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