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Microsoft Flight Simulator (v1.0) (1982)

Microsoft Flight Simulator (v1.0) cover
Platforms
DOS
Where to get it
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How it feels

a methodical and instructive simulation of basic flight mechanics with a utilitarian, early-digital feel.

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About

Released in 1982 for the DOS platform, *Microsoft Flight Simulator* v1.0 offers an early simulation experience focused on flight mechanics within a digital environment. This title serves as one of the foundational entries in Microsoft's long-running series of aviation simulators developed during the personal computer era.

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