Flight Simulator

The opens new windowMicrosoft Flight Simulator is located on the Innovation Station, J.D. McKean Library, Room 102. It is available for walk-up use; no reservation is needed.

The Flight Simulator has a re-creation of the entire planet in-game using high resolution satellite imagery. This simulator accuracy allows you to explore geography worldwide and identify landmarks from pyramids of Giza all the way down to your own house.

The simulator incorporates many historical aircraft, including the original Wright Flyer, Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis and others. While it includes many military aircraft from WWI,WWII, and the modern era, this is not a combat simulator. A collection of 'local legend' aircraft representing significant aviation history representing aircraft from around the world is also available.

There are no guns, bombs or missiles on these aircraft.

Students can use the simulator to stretch their understanding of a variety of STEM subjects in a fun, but authentic environment. The avionics depicted in some of these aircraft closely resemble the actual systems found in airliners, corporate jets, and general aviation aircraft.

In addition to learning how to pilot an aircraft, there are many opportunities to explore history, geography, science and technology, all while enjoying amazing scenery.

TO USE: Just walk up, sit down in the chair, choose your program, and take flight.

opens new windowFlight Simulator Trailer [YouTube, 2:22 mins.]

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