New Release of Microsoft Flight Simulator Adds Aircraft Design and Test Pilot Capabilities to Realistic Simulation

Microsoft Corp. Monday announced immediate availability of Microsoft Flight Simulator version 4.0 for the IBM PC and compatibles. With this new version of the best-selling flight simulation software available for personal computers, users can design and fly a customized collection of experimental ai...

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Published inBusiness Wire p. 1
Main Authors van Dam, Tanya, Meredith, Karen, Godfrey, Diana, Edstrom, Pam
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Business Wire 09.10.1989
Subjects
Aircraft industry
Computer graphics
Custom design
Fries, Karen
Market entry
Pacific
Product introduction
Simulation
Software houses
Target markets
Redmond
WA
US
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Summary:Microsoft Corp. Monday announced immediate availability of Microsoft Flight Simulator version 4.0 for the IBM PC and compatibles. With this new version of the best-selling flight simulation software available for personal computers, users can design and fly a customized collection of experimental aircraft, creating a whole new dimension in simulation flying. With more realistic flight characteristics, new features, more simulation flexibility and enriched visuals, the new version of Flight Simulator enhances a timeless classic as the most realistic flight simulation software program for personal computers. (excerpt)