Priced for the home PC market, this sim offers entertainment as well as a platform for the more serious flyer. Flight Simulator 2002 is the latest title in a long tradition of flight simulation from Microsoft, having been developed from basic wire framed graphics in the mid 1980s to what we have today – an almost photorealistic rendition of the aviation world.

Flight Simulator 2002 is the latest title in a long tradition of flight simulation from Microsoft, having been developed from basic wire framed graphics in the mid 1980s to what we have today – an almost photorealistic rendition of the aviation world. Users new to flight simulation will find Flight Simulator 2002 a rewarding experience and those who have enjoyed previous versions will find significant improvements in almost all aspects of the program, most notably, the addition of a fully interactive air traffic environment. General aviation pilots have a host of new aircraft to fly. The new Cessna 172S, a Mooney and Cessna’s 182 model. Moving up a level and multi-engine aircraft available are the Raytheon Baron 55 and a Beech King Air 300 (pro version only).