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Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1

by Microsoft

Released December 31, 1995.

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About Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1

Flight Simulator 5.1 add the ability to handle scenery libraries including wide use of satellite imagery, faster performance, and a barrage of weather effects: storms, 3D clouds, and fog became true-to-life elements in the Flight Simulator world. This edition was also the first version that was released on CD-ROM and the last for DOS.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 FAQ

When did Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 come out?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 was released on December 31, 1995.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 on PlayStation 5?

No. Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on unannounced platforms.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on unannounced platforms.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on unannounced platforms.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 on PC?

No. Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 has not been announced for PC. It is available on unannounced platforms.

Who is making Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 is developed by Microsoft.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 multiplayer?

No. Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.1 is single player only.

Microsoft Flight Simulator series

19 games in release order

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  4. Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.01988
  5. Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.01989
  6. Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.01993
  7. Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.11995
  8. Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 951996
  9. Microsoft Flight Simulator 981997
  10. Microsoft Flight Simulator 20001999
  11. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002: Professional Edition2001
  12. Microsoft Flight Simulator 20022001
  13. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight2003
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  15. Microsoft Flight2012
  16. Microsoft Flight Simulator2020
  17. Microsoft Flight Simulator: Premium Deluxe Edition2020
  18. Microsoft Flight Simulator: Deluxe Edition2020
  19. Microsoft Flight Simulator 20242024

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