Free Flight Simulators

Listed in this category are a selection of flight simulator packages and games that are free-to-download. Most of them are compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS (or OS X). Some are demos of fuller simulation packages, such as the Microsoft Flight Simulator X Demo or X-Plane, while others offer the entire package because they are open source such as FlightGear.

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Support for Multiple Operating Systems

The packages here offer support for Windows, Linux and Mac. Microsoft Flight Simulator X runs on Windows only while X-Plane and FlightGear run on all operating systems (Windows/Linux/Mac).

FlightGear Free Flight Simulator

FlightGear Flight Simulator is an open-source project. Users can download it anytime and copy it to as many machines as they like. It can run on Windows (7, 8, 10 and 11), macOS, Linux, Solaris, and IRIX platforms.

: 3.86 GB
: 200.5K
: 5/5
: 35
: 1

Microsoft Flight Simulator X Demo

For years, Microsoft Flight Simulator X has been one of the most commonly used and well-known flight simulators around the world. Packed with features that allow you to globe-hop around the world and try out flights from many personal and professi...

: 843.64 MB
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: 5/5
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X-Plane for Windows/Mac/Linux Demo

A demo version of the latest X-Plane version 12 (XP12) released in September 2022. Functional and easy to use with compatibility for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Experience (and get a taste) for the latest and greatest X-Plane version that has a b...

: 246.39 MB
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: 5/5
: 40
: 1

DCS World: Open World Digital Battlefield Simulator

Embark on an unparalleled journey into the heart of modern and historical air, ground, and sea combat with DCS World, the premier open-world digital battlefield simulator. This free-to-play masterpiece blends high-fidelity simulation with an expan...

: 491.67 MB
: 107K
: 5/5
: 60+
: 1

PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo

PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator has the powerful Physics and Rendering Engine (the "PRE" in PRE-Flight) which allows super-accurate simulation of all types of aircraft. Whether you're a beginner, advanced user, or aircraft designer, you'll find ...

: 113.41 MB
: 57.7K
: 3/5
: 60+

Vehicle Simulator Demo

Embark on an unparalleled journey across various terrains with the Vehicle Simulator Demo, a pioneering software that amalgamates air, land, sea, underwater, and extraterrestrial environments into a singular, immersive simulation experience.

: 144.38 MB
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: 5/5
: 24
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Orbiter Space Flight Simulator for Windows

Orbiter is a unique flight simulator that lets users launch manned or unmanned flights into space. They can dock with space stations, repair satellites, and land on planets. The vast reaches of our solar system are open for Orbiter fans to explore...

: 2.43 GB
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: 4/5
: 8
: 1

Space Shuttle Mission Simulator Demo

Space Shuttle Mission Simulator is the newest and most exciting Space Shuttle Simulator available today, designed to provide the experience and excitement of the NASA Space Shuttle missions in extreme detail.

: 122.16 MB
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: 5/5
: 10
: 1

ATC Simulator 2 Demo

ATCsimulator®2 is the premier Air Traffic Control simulation on the market for the PC. This is as close to the REAL THING! as you can get. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations or cheesy mockups! This is a SERIOUS SIMULATION (er..game)! But, it ca...

: 20.4 MB
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FlightGear Complete HD World Scenery Package

This is the complete Global HD scenery package for the FlightGear open-source simulator. It requires that you have a working copy of the latest FlightGear installed before you can use it - it works with both Windows and Mac installations. You ma...

: 84.63 GB
: 9K
: 5/5
: 1

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