YSFlight
 | |
| Developer(s) | Soji Yamakawa |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 April 1999 |
| Stable release |
20150425
/ April 25, 2015 |
| Development status | Active (1999-) |
| Operating system |
32-bit & 64-bit Windows Linux Mac OS X |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Size | 20 MB(varies from OS to OS) |
| Available in | English, Japanese |
| Type | Flight simulator |
| Website | http://www.ysflight.com/ |
YSFlight is a freeware flight simulation game for Windows, OS X and Linux-based operating systems such as Ubuntu.[1]
History
Development of YSFlight began in 1999, developed by Soji Yamakawa. He first started working on the simulator as a school project in which it further developed into a flight aid for others who need assistance understanding aircraft flight instrumentation and flight physics. He worked on the flight simulator by himself, and continues to release test and stable versions about once a year. Initially catered to lower end computers, the flight simulator has begun to switch to modern drawing methods to improve its graphics. Functions and GUI overhauls have also taken place over the years.
Features
YSFlight differs from other simulators such as Microsoft Flight Simulator X since it lacks the high resolution textures other priced simulators have to offer.[2] It also sacrifices the intricate cockpit designs and other realistic features of other simulators for a simpler design that is much easier to fly. It also allows for up to 16 YSFlight clients to join a multiplayer server.[3] It is able to run on lower-end computers, with system requirements being much less than most other flight simulators.[4]
The program comes with 16 maps, which range from real life maps (one such map includes both Heathrow and Gatwick) to fictitious maps.
See also
References
- ↑ YSFlight System Requirements
- ↑ "About YSFlight - YSFlight Headquarters". Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "YSFlight Review - Flightsim.com". Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "System Requirements - YSFlight.com". Retrieved 14 November 2014.