Flight simulator games are used for more than just entertainment. They are also used to train future pilots. Whether you are really wanting to learn to fly or you are just enjoying the experience of what it feels like to fly, an airline flight simulator game may be what you are looking for.
Flight simulator games are a piece of computer software that can be downloaded right from home to enjoy flying from the comfort of your own house. If you do some searching online you will find some free versions of flight sim software, but to get the full experience of flying without limitations you will most likely have to buy the software.
Almost any airline flight simulator game you find will have the same common features, so it will take some time to find the one that has all the features that you require in your game. Here are some things to look for before you choose a flight simulator game:
1. Make sure that your computer has all the necessary system requirements that are needed to play the game. Most of the flight sim games only require the most basic requirements but it is still better to check. You want to make sure that you computer is compatible with your new game.
2. You want a game that will make you feel like you are really in the cockpit. Generic graphics and images just won't cut it for most people. Check out the trailers of the games to see what they will look like on your monitor first. If the game looks artificial don't bother with it. Move to the next one on your list.
3. A great feature is real time synchronization. This feature allows you to set the weather conditions, climate, and time that you want to fly over your favorite locations. Lets say you want to fly over a specific location, the simulator can create the exact weather conditions, the moon or sun's positioning, and even the skyline.
4. One of the most important things that will make your gaming experience more life like is that ability to use joysticks and pedals. Make sure that your game will let you plug these into the USB ports on you computer.
Just like with anything else though make sure that the is a refund policy if you are not happy with your airline flight simulator game. If you won't be able to return it if you are unhappy with it, I wouldn't recommend getting it. Hopefully this information will help you get the best out of you flight simulator experience.