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Q244189: Flight Simulator 2000: List of New Features

Article: Q244189
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbui fsim kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition 
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SUMMARY
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This article lists the new features included in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition.

NOTE: The Professional version of Flight Simulator 2000 is geared toward Flight
Simulator enthusiasts, real pilots, those who want more features and more
content, and those who are interested in using Flight Simulator 2000 as a
PC-based flight training and proficiency aid.

MORE INFORMATION
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New Features in Flight Simulator 2000
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- New 16-bit color 3D scenery graphics system with improved textures and
  seasonal effects.

- New Aircrafts include Mach 2 Concorde and the Boeing 777-300.

- More than 20,000 airports worldwide.

- New cities and 3D objects. Includes six new and improved cities in high
  detail.

- Updated and improved weather including real-world weather that can be
  downloaded from the Internet.

- New Global Positioning System Navigation.

- More lessons and Adventures.

New Features in Flight Simulator 2000 Professional
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Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition includes all the features of Flight
Simulator 2000, as well as the additional features listed below.

- Two additional aircraft: the Mooney Bravo and the Raytheon (Beechcraft) King
  Air 350.

- Six additional detailed cities: Boston, Washington, DC, Seattle, Berlin,
  Tokyo, and Rome.

- Two high-resolution, extra-large IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)
  training/proficiency instrument panels.

- Flight Dynamics Editor.

- Instrument Panel Editor.

- Expanded printed manual.

- Samples of and a discount on a CD-ROM training package from Cessna.

- Discount on FlightSafety International add-on products.

- Discount on flight training videos from King Schools.

Additional query words: fsim2k fsim2000 flightsim improvements additions

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Keywords          : kbui fsim kbimu msgame 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbFlightSimSearch kbFlightSim2000 kbSimSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbinfo

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