The website sources its origins to Bulletin Board System discussion groups for flight simulation dating back as far as 1985 and was one of the earliest flight simulator sites on the internet.[4] The existing library of files dates back prior to the website in its current format, with some existing files originating from when the website was run on the BBS provider Xevious BBS, which was established by the FlightSim.Com creator Nels Anderson in 1983 and still runs as part of the site today.[5][6]
The website partnered with UGO Networks in 1999 with the aim of providing all content free of charge, and gaining its revenue through an advertising model.[7] Throughout the early 1990s and into the new millennium, the website gained increasing popularity on the back of increasing interest and sales of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series of products.[8] As of 2006 the website no longer appeared to be partnered with UGO Networks and gets revenue from its own sale of banner advertisement space in addition to membership subscriptions.
Popularityedit
The website is popular within the video game genre of flight simulation. Commentators within the flight simulation and aviation community consistently rate the website as a "must visit"[3] among fans of the genre, along with the similar website Avsim.com.[1] The website has also received coverage in a number of publications over the years when the media require comment on issues relating to flight simulation.[9][10] While the website has continued to gain popularity the basic format and provision of services has changed little since it became commercially oriented in 1996.[11] The website is commonly referenced in literature as a source for downloading aircraft files for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator further increasing the websites popularity among the community.[12][13]
Screenshot of FlightSim.Com homepage in November 2008
Servicesedit
The main focus of the website is providing additional content that users can use within a Flight Simulator. Additionally the website provides users with reviews of commercial content created for use with a flight simulator such as Microsoft Flight Simulator. Full commercial reviews are covered as special features listed on the websites main page. Guides on how to operate the simulator and other aspects of flight simulation are collected in articles, information, and how-to sections of the website aiming to provide resources to those interested in flight simulation.
Downloadable Contentedit
The following additional content is commonly indexed by the website and available for download:
Aircraft
Scenery
Utilities
Sounds
Missions
Much of this content is created by freeware developers and offered to the community without charge. Occasionally, payware commercial developers will release products free on the site to generate interest in their other products. A section of the website provides background and information on development of additional content for flight simulators, including a list of prominent developers and members of the community.[14] The website also offers a developers award and excellence program aiming to highlight both commercial and non-commercial successes within the boutique industry of flight simulation content development.
Communityedit
Along with community websites such as Avsim.com, the website has been identified as a key component in bringing community members together to discuss the topic of flight simulation, with real world meetings and events of website community members common.[15] The website also provides a news service that covers both commercial releases and important announcements from developers and virtual airlines within the community. Community forums are provided for both the website community and the flight simulation community in general, with many of the early virtual airlines having forums and websites hosted by the site. Both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator forums are featured on the website. Another site, Train-sim.com, is also owned by Flightsim.com and similarly serves the train simulator community.
Subscriptionedit
Users must subscribe to the website to access file downloads. While the base level subscription is free and provides access to all areas, there is some limitation on download speed. First-class memberships are offered that feature unrestricted downloading and higher speeds.
^ ab Radcliffe, Doug; Andy Mahood (2003). Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight (Official Strategy Guide). John Wiley & Sons. ISBN0-7821-4237-0.
^ Galvin, Nick (2006-06-06). "Cockpit capers". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
^ ab Mark, Robert (1999). Professional Pilot Career Guide. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 386. ISBN0-07-134691-0. flightsim.com.
^ . FlightSim.Com Inc. Archived from the original on 2008-07-13. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
^ . FlightSim.Com. FlightSim.Com Inc. Archived from the original on 2008-07-14. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
^ Faiz, Ahmad (2001-08-27). . New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
External linksedit
FlightSim.com Official Website
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FlightSim Com is a flight simulation review and resource website that focuses heavily on Microsoft Flight Simulator It is one of the main flight simulation websites along with Avsim com 1 2 and provides users access to information and addons for the flight simulator series of video games 3 FlightSim ComType of siteGamingOwnerFlightSim Com Inc Created byNelson AndersonURLhttp www flightsim com CommercialYesRegistrationFree First ClassLaunched1996Current statusActive Contents 1 History 2 Popularity 3 Services 3 1 Downloadable Content 3 2 Community 4 Subscription 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe website sources its origins to Bulletin Board System discussion groups for flight simulation dating back as far as 1985 and was one of the earliest flight simulator sites on the internet 4 The existing library of files dates back prior to the website in its current format with some existing files originating from when the website was run on the BBS provider Xevious BBS which was established by the FlightSim Com creator Nels Anderson in 1983 and still runs as part of the site today 5 6 The website partnered with UGO Networks in 1999 with the aim of providing all content free of charge and gaining its revenue through an advertising model 7 Throughout the early 1990s and into the new millennium the website gained increasing popularity on the back of increasing interest and sales of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series of products 8 As of 2006 the website no longer appeared to be partnered with UGO Networks and gets revenue from its own sale of banner advertisement space in addition to membership subscriptions Popularity editThe website is popular within the video game genre of flight simulation Commentators within the flight simulation and aviation community consistently rate the website as a must visit 3 among fans of the genre along with the similar website Avsim com 1 The website has also received coverage in a number of publications over the years when the media require comment on issues relating to flight simulation 9 10 While the website has continued to gain popularity the basic format and provision of services has changed little since it became commercially oriented in 1996 11 The website is commonly referenced in literature as a source for downloading aircraft files for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator further increasing the websites popularity among the community 12 13 nbsp Screenshot of FlightSim Com homepage in November 2008Services editThe main focus of the website is providing additional content that users can use within a Flight Simulator Additionally the website provides users with reviews of commercial content created for use with a flight simulator such as Microsoft Flight Simulator Full commercial reviews are covered as special features listed on the websites main page Guides on how to operate the simulator and other aspects of flight simulation are collected in articles information and how to sections of the website aiming to provide resources to those interested in flight simulation Downloadable Content edit The following additional content is commonly indexed by the website and available for download Aircraft Scenery Utilities Sounds MissionsMuch of this content is created by freeware developers and offered to the community without charge Occasionally payware commercial developers will release products free on the site to generate interest in their other products A section of the website provides background and information on development of additional content for flight simulators including a list of prominent developers and members of the community 14 The website also offers a developers award and excellence program aiming to highlight both commercial and non commercial successes within the boutique industry of flight simulation content development Community edit Along with community websites such as Avsim com the website has been identified as a key component in bringing community members together to discuss the topic of flight simulation with real world meetings and events of website community members common 15 The website also provides a news service that covers both commercial releases and important announcements from developers and virtual airlines within the community Community forums are provided for both the website community and the flight simulation community in general with many of the early virtual airlines having forums and websites hosted by the site Both X Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator forums are featured on the website Another site Train sim com is also owned by Flightsim com and similarly serves the train simulator community Subscription editUsers must subscribe to the website to access file downloads While the base level subscription is free and provides access to all areas there is some limitation on download speed First class memberships are offered that feature unrestricted downloading and higher speeds See also editAvsim com Flight Simulation Lockheed Martin Prepar3D Microsoft Flight Simulator X Plane Virtual airline hobby References edit a b Radcliffe Doug Andy Mahood 2003 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 A Century of Flight Official Strategy Guide John Wiley amp Sons ISBN 0 7821 4237 0 Galvin Nick 2006 06 06 Cockpit capers Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 2009 01 14 a b Mark Robert 1999 Professional Pilot Career Guide McGraw Hill Professional pp 386 ISBN 0 07 134691 0 flightsim com FlightSim Com FAQ FlightSim Com Inc Archived from the original on 2008 07 13 Retrieved 2008 07 14 Xevious BBS Nels Anderson Retrieved 2008 07 14 508 788 6951 508 Area Code BBSes Through History Jason Scott Retrieved 2008 07 15 UGO Networks Adds FlightSim Com to Growing Roster of Editorial Allies Press release UGO Networks 1999 07 08 Retrieved 2008 07 15 Paging George Lucas UGO Networks is The Real Phantom Menace Press release UGO Networks 2000 02 09 Retrieved 2008 07 15 Carroll Matt 1997 10 12 Students earn top grades on web Boston Globe Retrieved 2008 07 15 Pounds Stephen 2004 11 24 Gadget takes gaming to new dimension The Palm Beach Post Retrieved 2008 07 15 Framingham flight simulation site takes off Boston Globe 1996 09 15 Retrieved 2008 07 15 permanent dead link Graham Roger 2007 The Nimrods AuthorHouse p 248 ISBN 978 1 4343 1727 8 Murdock Kelly 2003 Gmax Bible Wiley p 717 ISBN 0 7645 3757 1 Who s who of Flight Simulation FlightSim Com FlightSim Com Inc Archived from the original on 2008 07 14 Retrieved 2008 07 15 Faiz Ahmad 2001 08 27 Virtual flight at international air carnival New Straits Times Archived from the original on 2012 10 20 Retrieved 2008 07 15 External links editFlightSim com Official Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Flightsim com amp oldid 1216087077, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
