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What Are Add-Ons in Flight Simulators and How Do You Find Them?

Add-ons are third-party or user-created content that extends a base flight simulator beyond what shipped with it. In Microsoft Fl…

What Is a Flight Simulator and How Do You Choose One?

A flight simulator is software that models an aircraft's behavior and the environment it flies in, letting you operate it from th…

What Is MSFS 2020 and How Do You Find Free Add-Ons for It?

MSFS 2020 is the common abbreviation for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Microsoft's flight simulator that supports free add-ons…

What Is MSFS 2024 and How Do You Find Free Add-Ons for It?

MSFS 2024 is the 2024 edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator, and free add-ons for it are distributed mainly through community sit…

What Is MSFS and How Does It Connect to Virtual Airlines Like Delta Virtual Airlines?

MSFS stands for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and in the context of Delta Virtual Airlines it refers specifically to Microsoft Flig…

Freeware: What It Is and How to Choose Safe Free Software

Freeware is software you can download and use at no cost, but the developer keeps the copyright — you don't get the source code o…

What Is an Aircraft? Types, Categories, and How to Get Involved in Aviation

An aircraft is any machine designed to fly through the air, supported by the air itself rather than by the ground. That covers ai…