(often called FS2004 or FS9 ) remains a legendary title in the flight simulation community, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight. Despite its age, it is still celebrated for its performance on older hardware and its vast library of community-created content. Why Simmers Still Fly FS2004

Many veteran simmers have years of specialized scenery and aircraft files that they still use and tweak daily.

Some users prefer its high-altitude routing over modern tools like SimBrief, noting it can create more interesting "sightseeing" paths for airliners.

If you are looking to revisit this classic, keep these tips from the community in mind: MSFT Flight Simulator 2004 - Microsoft Q&A