Playing airplane simulation games on your PC is a great hobby that many people have. Being able to take the controls of some of the world's most advanced aircraft, or flying a classic plane from years ago, there is nothing quite like being able to simulate the experience from the comfort of your home. I have loved playing flight simulation games for many years, and with the new technologies available, flight SIM games are the most realistic they have ever been.

Here are some of the features today's airplane simulation games offer:

• Real world mapping and terrain. If you want to fly over the Rocky Mountains, or perhaps do a pass over the Great Wall of China, there are some newer flight simulator games that contain actual world terrains and mapping as part of the game. The realism is truly amazing.
• Accurate aircraft controls and flying styles. Historically, airplane SIM games struggled in finding the right accuracy of flight controls and aircraft response. It used to not matter if you were flying a 747 or a F-16, the controls and responses were the same. However, with the latest round of games there is a realism in response timing, speed, and feel to each plane available on the game.
• Real world timing and seasons. One feature I think is really cool is some games accurately keep track of the time and season of each city in the world. If it is morning time in New York City, then the game also registers the sunrise and morning effects simultaneously. This is also true with the weather and temperature patterns for the time of year.

With all the advances in technology, the one game that has benefited the most is the airplane flight simulator games you can play right on your PC.