Inside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 With Jorg Neumann and Sebastian Wloch
The people behind Microsoft Flight Simulator on chasing realism, working with real test pilots and the future of sim training.
Microsoft Flight Simulator has come a long way since its 2020 release. In Episode 346, Justin talks with the two people behind it: Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, and Sebastian Wloch, CEO of Asobo Studio.
- 01New features in Flight Simulator 2024, including career mode and wake turbulence
- 02Working with test pilots from Boom Supersonic, Red Bull Air Race and Boeing
- 03Chasing 99.9% realism in atmospheric lighting
- 04Simulating airport ground operations
- 05Why an estimated 50% of pilots started with the sim
- 06The future of sim as a training tool
What’s new
Career mode, wake turbulence simulation and photorealistic graphics that can fool experienced pilots.
Real pilots, real data
The team works with test pilots from Boom Supersonic, Red Bull Air Race and Boeing, and partners with manufacturers like Boeing on virtual training programs.
Chasing realism
They describe the effort to reach 99.9% realism in atmospheric lighting and to simulate airport ground operations with thousands of moving parts.
Sim as a training tool
An estimated 50% of pilots started with the sim. The guests talk about flight simulation’s future as a legitimate training tool.
Jorg Neumann & Sebastian Wloch
Jorg Neumann is Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Sebastian Wloch is CEO of Asobo Studio.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Microsoft Flight Simulator is led by Jorg Neumann at Microsoft and developed with Asobo Studio, led by CEO Sebastian Wloch.
What is new in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
The guests highlight career mode, wake turbulence simulation and photorealistic graphics.
Can flight simulators help you become a pilot?
The guests say an estimated 50% of pilots started with the sim and discuss its future as a training tool.
