Simulators

MOZA Racing, one of the names behind a wide range of simulation hardware for gamers and racing/flight enthusiasts, has just announced a major expansion of its Flight Simulation Ecosystem hardware at FlightSimWeekend 2026, taking place right now at Lelystad, Netherlands.

For many, when they think about flight simulators, they think of the impressive Flight Simulator 2024, which delivers an accurate and visually stunning 1:1 recreation of the planet, along with countless realistic renditions of planes, airports, and more. And when you pair that experience with dedicated hardware, you've got a setup to make any aviation fan feel like they've become a virtual pilot in every sense of that term.

MOZA's latest gear is all about expanding its "complete modular flight sim cockpit ecosystem" with four new products: the MA3F Electronic Flight Control Module, MA3F Flight Computer Display, MGX1000 Instrument Panel, and FMP18 Panel System.

For those who have seen Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in action, you'll no doubt be in awe of how it not only recreates a 1:1 digital twin of the planet powered by the cloud, satellite data, and Microsoft Azure technology, but it also delivers a realistic simulation of flying. From small planes to commercial aircraft recreated with realistic physics, as well as all major airports accounted for, it's the ultimate version of the flight sim that has been a thing since the days of MS-DOS.

The news that Boeing is launching a new training tool and platform, powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, for its pilots is not entirely surprising, given the source material. Although Microsoft Flight Simulator is still technically a PC game that can be purchased on Steam, it's the kind of simulation that makes sense to use as a training tool for both existing and aspiring pilots.

Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) is designed not only for pilots but also for flight training teams, providing them with access to Microsoft Flight Simulator's deep customization and accessibility tools to create custom lessons.