Free and open source flight simulator game for Windows with realistic physics modeling, detailed aircraft systems, multiplayer support, modding capabilities, and global terrain modeling.
Flight Control Rocket is an open source, cross-platform flight simulation game for Windows, macOS and Linux. It provides a realistic flight physics engine, detailed aircraft systems modeling, global terrain with open map data sources, online multiplayer support, extensive modding capabilities and a built-in mission editor.
In the simulator, users can fly a variety of default aircraft ranging from light planes to commercial airliners. Real world weather conditions and air traffic control interactions are simulated for added authenticity. Multiplayer allows flying together with others online. Mods and add-ons created by the open source community significantly expand available content.
The physics engine powering Flight Control Rocket incorporates real aerodynamic modeling of wings, fuel systems modeling for weight and balance, variable engine performance at different air pressures and temperatures, realistic instrument behavior, failures and more. This makes for an immersive simulated flight experience accessible to aviation enthusiasts.
With multiplayer support, shared cockpit mode, virtual air traffic control and AI traffic, users can fly together and around others for interactive experiences. The open ended design and modding capabilities also allow for creation of custom scenarios, aircraft, missions and more.
Thanks to its realistic flight modeling, multiplayer support and open ended expandability via community content, Flight Control Rocket offers an immersive flight simulation experience for aviation enthusiasts looking for capabilities beyond casual flying games.
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