Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95, more commonly referred to as Flight Simulator 95 or FSW95, was the first version of Microsoft's Flight Simulator franchise not released on DOS, and took advantage of new Windows features such as DirectX. While largely a port of the previous release, it included two new planes, improved scenery areas and a number of training courses and challenges.

The default airport, which remained for several more versions until destroyed in the real world, continued to be Meigs Field, Chicago. Plane destruction was also present in this version (in a collision the plane would shatter and fall downwards).

Multimedia demonstrations of aerobatic maneuvers, performed by Patty Wagstaff, were included along with other multimedia pilot help of more basic flight concepts and features.

Flight Simulator 95 was released on the same day as Microsoft Golf 3.0 and the PC version of GEX.

Cessna Skylane RG - an 'ideal plane for pilot training', suitable for many kinds of flying without overwhelming an inexperienced aviator Learjet 35A - a small private jet Boeing 737-400 - a large, usually commercial jet aircraft Extra 300S - a single-seat aerobatic aircraft Schweizer 2-32 - a basic sailplane (unpowered glider) Sopwith Camel - a successful fighter biplane used in WWI; this version is not armed.

Several in-engine lessons were provided as an interactive tutorial on basic and more advanced topics; these could be set so that either the player or "Instructor" (computer) had control of the aircraft, but couldn't transfer it temporarily.

Introduction Flight: "A introductory lesson on taking off, flying a traffic pattern and landing the Cessna 182RG at Chicago, Meigs Field, Runway 18." Normal Landing: "A lesson on normal landings in the Cessna Skylane RG at Meigs Field, Chicago." 15 Knot Crosswind Landing: "A lesson on crosswind landings at Meigs Field, Chicago." Climbs, Turns, and Descents: "A lesson on climbs, turns, and descents near Tokyo." Maneuvering at Minimum Controllable Airspeed Approach and Departure Stalls

A variety of preset flights were also included, often to show off various new features or scenery, or for the player to experience flight in perfect (or less-than-perfect) conditions. Nineteen in all, these included an Aircraft Carrier Fly-By, a tour of New York City, a 'hidden' hot air balloon near Chicago, and several optimal locations for use with the sailplane (i.e. that would provide thermals or ridge lift). A "Surprise Flight" function was also available, but only selected from previously saved flights (including the default scenarios).

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Alternative Titles

Microsoft Flight Simulator 6.0

Platform

PC

Developer(s)

Microsoft Studios

Publishers(s)

Microsoft Studios

Genres(s)

Flying, Simulation

NA Release Date

November 7, 1996

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7 by 3 user(s)

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