Flight simulator video games can benefit a pilot in training, provided they understand the gamification limitations.

TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Azure, offers flexible, cloud-based pilot training accessible on multiple devices.

That’s an impressive accomplishment for the narrow slice of the gaming world that enjoys flight simulation software titles.

CASCAIS, Portugal, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced the launch of its latest product, Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) at the European Aviation Training Summit. A ...

The most recent incarnation of Microsoft's long-running flight simulator series is a genuine marvel, whether you fancy yourself an ace pilot or just want to crash spectacularly into the Eiffel Tower.

Your phone, when left to its own devices, is a needy little thing. It constantly pings cell towers, searching for a connection. On the ground, that's no biggie. In the air, those pings can interfere ...