guides

Last update:15 September 2020

This section of the Flight Simulator 2020 guide presents the available game modes.

We have included a list of the challenges and the available options when flying around the world.

World Map

World map is the basic game mode inFlight Simulator 2020.

Article image

This way it’s possible for you to fly with your friends in multiplayer mode.

Select any point on the map and go for the Set as Departure option.

The flight plan will be created after you choose the second point and use the Set as Arrival option.

PC

you might zoom your map to the airport and choose a parking spot as your starting point.

Then you’ll have to start the plane and use a taxi lane to get to the runway.

If you have chosen a take-off location outside the airport, then you will start flying in the air.

PC

For detailed information on creating a specific flight plan, see the Flying School and Advanced Flying sections.

punch the picture in the top-left corner to launch the select a plane menu.

The number of options depends on the particular aircraft.

PC

In the next tab you might determine the throw in of system failures and when they may occur.

The last tab contains the ATC options.

Also, you’ve got the option to activate some multiplayer options.

PC

It also includes real air traffic.

In case of mulitplayer LIVE option you won’t be able to change the weather conditions during the flight.

Other options include air traffic generated by AI.

PC

it’s possible for you to limit air traffic to flying alone or with a group of friends.

However, they cannot disturb you in any way.

On close contact, planes turn into ghosts preventing any sort of collisions.

Xbox

It includes several lessons including take-offs, airfield traffic patterns, landing, and navigation.

Lessons are narrated by an instructor explaining the activities step-by-step.

Activities

Activities inFlight Simulatorare something of a set of challenges.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

There are two types of missions to complete: Landing Challenges and Bush Trips.

Landing Challenges

Landing Challenges are a series of short tasks involving landing in difficult conditions.

You get points for your skills and precision.

The developers have prepared a ranking of the top 10 pilots for each challenge.

They are about following a designated route in a specific time.

The player is guided by instruments in the cabin and landmarks.

They are mainly designed to admire the landscape.

All logos and images are copyrighted by their respective owners.