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The Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition is a free update released in November 2022 for all existing players on PC and Xbox. This massive expansion celebrates the franchise's history by adding legendary aircraft, iconic airports, and highly requested flight mechanics . ✈️ New Aircraft

The update introduced 12 new aircraft, ranging from historic legends to modern airliners. The Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition is

The sophisticated Airbus A310 , a study-sim level aircraft that adds deep technical realism. The sophisticated Airbus A310 , a study-sim level

Includes the 1903 Wright Flyer , the 1915 Curtiss JN-4 Jenny , the Spirit of St. Louis (Ryan NYP), and the Douglas DC-3 . Bell 407) and gliders (e.g.

Microsoft added handcrafted versions of legendary and retired airports.

The first official introduction of helicopters (e.g., Bell 407) and gliders (e.g., DG Flugzeugbau LG8-18) to the simulator. 🏛️ Iconic Airports & Locations