Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 vs CAE Flight Training

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or CAE Flight Training better?

Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and CAE Flight Training at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or CAE Flight Training?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and CAE Flight Training at On request.

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or CAE Flight Training run on more platforms?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox. CAE Flight Training runs on On-site.

What is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 best used for?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is most often used for flight training, recreation, vr flying, network flying. Of those, flight training and recreation are not what CAE Flight Training is typically brought in for.

What can Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 do that CAE Flight Training cannot?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage. CAE Flight Training covers Full-flight simulators, Type rating training, Crew resource training, Maintenance training.