AI Copilot MSFS
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As a flight simmer since over 20 years and staff member of VATSIM for the past 6 years, I’ve been thinking about how overwhelming flight sim can be, especially when learning airliners.
Between checklists, procedures, and setup, it can feel like you need hours of prep just to enjoy a flight.
Some people like the realism and go through with it, others simply start the engines with CTRL+E and off they go.
Hence I’m exploring an idea -> an AI copilot inside Microsoft Flight Simulator that:
• Guides you step-by-step (startup → shutdown)
• Reacts to what you do in real time
• Explains things simply (like an instructor)
• Adapts to your level (beginner → experienced)
Basically, something that sits next to you and says:
“Alright, let’s start the aircraft. Turn on the battery - you will find this in the central part of the overhead panel above you”
Not a static checklist… more like a real copilot.
My questions to you as a community:
• Would you actually use something like this?
• Would you pay for such a software, if this was to be considered?
• What would it NEED to get right for you?
Trying to figure out if this solves a real pain or just sounds cool.
Appreciate any thoughts and feedback!