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FlightGear Flight Simulator

FlightGear is a flight-simulator created by volunteers, and released as free, open-source GPL software, available for download here. FlightGear has a graphical user interface for flying, and different types of flight models available. It has been used for academic research, education, and for fun.

The complete project source code is available via Git, licensed under the GNU General Public License. FlightGear's open architecture encourages volunteer contributions, as well as the exploration of a wide variety of flight simulator concepts. It has inspired a number of related projects.

FlightGear comes with a set of illustrated documentation, notably "The Manual", which is available as PDF and HTML.

FlightGear Features

  • Aircraft
    • FlightGear simulates aircraft from hang-gliders to jumbo jets
    • Dozens of additional aircraft are available for download
    • Users can add new aircraft designs, or edit existing models
  • Airports
    • FlightGear includes a current database of over 20,000 real airports
    • Airport layouts and 3D models can be edited with free tools
  • Scenery
    • Basic scenery is available for almost the entire globe
    • Land elevation is based on NASA data
    • New scenery can be downloaded automatically while you fly
    • Some cities include 3D buildings and landmarks.
  • GPL License

Did you know...

  • ...that FlightGear is used in several FAA approved simulators?
  • ...that you can simulate random system failures realistically?
  • ...that anyone can edit FlightGear source and contribute to the project?
  • ...that the whole city of Barcelona, Spain is available in 3D models?
  • ...that there are 3,485 articles on this wiki?

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