MSFS 2024
Aircraft profiles, checklists and autopilot workflows for five Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 aircraft, plus sim basics: editions, the EFB, keys, assists and avionics manuals. What to say on the radio lives in ATC comms. Numbers come from the manufacturer's POH and the FAA type certificate. Where the sim differs from the real aircraft, the sheet says so.
| Aircraft | Edition | Avionics in the sim | Role | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk (G1000) | Standard | Garmin G1000 NXi with GFC 700 autopilot | 4-seat trainer, 180 hp | beginner |
| Cessna 172 Classic | Deluxe | six-pack gauges, GNS 530/430 or Avidyne IFD550/540, KAP 140 autopilot | the same 172S with round gauges | beginner; harder instrument scan |
| Cirrus SR22T | Premium Deluxe | Cirrus Perspective+ (G1000 NXi based) | fast turbocharged 4-seat piston with a parachute | intermediate |
| Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 | Standard | Perspective Touch+ (G3000 based) | single-engine personal jet | intermediate |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | Premium Deluxe | Garmin G5000 with autothrottle | super-midsize business jet | advanced |
Each edition includes everything in the ones below it: Standard (70 aircraft), Deluxe (80), Premium Deluxe (95) and Aviator (125). Start with the G1000 172, move to the Classic to learn the six-pack, then work up to the jets.