Microsoft's new Flight Simulator makes flying—and turbulence—a lot
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Accurately modeling an aircraft in flight means considering the way air interacts with a myriad of surfaces on a plane.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 — No Competition for X-Plane 11, by Eshka, The Startup
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Enhance Turbulence Effects in Your Flights with RealTurb CAT Areas Global for MSFS v2 - MSFS Addons
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Turn On Turbulence - Weather & Live Weather - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums
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Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2020 Blurs the Line Between Tools and Toys - IEEE Spectrum
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.8.3.0 patch update comes with tons of improvements, bug fixes
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How REALISTIC is the new REALISTIC TURBULENCE setting in MSFS?
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X - IGN
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FS2020: The New Turbulence Setting Makes A World Of Difference - My Thoughts & Test Flight!
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Testing Live Weather and Winter Wonders Along the Way - FLYING Magazine
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Microsoft Flight Simulator is nothing short of astounding
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition by Microsoft