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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller. It gives you more precise control of the aircraft than a mouse. Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox.

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Don’t Stop at Private Pilot—10 Reasons to Get Your Instrument Rating Next

Inflight Pilot Training

An Instrument Rating is far more than a regulatory box to checkits one of the most empowering, safety-enhancing, and rewarding experiences youll have as a pilot. What Is an Instrument Rating? An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The result?

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