New to Flight Simulation? Here’s Your Beginner’s Guide to Gear, Prices & Getting Airborne

A neatly arranged top-down view of flight simulation hardware on a wooden surface, including a joystick, throttle quadrant, yoke, rudder pedals, headset with microphone, and a flight control panel with illuminated radio frequencies.

So you’re ready to leave the ground—but virtually. Whether you’re dreaming of short hops over mountain towns or mastering airliner approaches into stormy airports, welcome to the world of flight simulation. It’s an awesome hobby, and it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated to get started. This guide breaks down the gear you’ll want, … Read more