Don't miss out on your chance to be among the first to try "Microsoft Flight" for Windows by signing up for the closed beta. The beta will be a free download and you'll also be able to get achievements.

Earlier this week Microsoft announced that "Microsoft Flight" is coming to Windows this Spring. What's even better is that for a limited time everyone can signup for a free closed beta and be one of the first to play and earn some free achievements. If you're interested read on and you could be exploring Hawaii’s Big Island in no time.


In Microsoft Flight, players view the world from above in a visually stunning and realistic representation of the earth, complete with region-specific weather patterns, foliage, terrain and landmarks. Players can choose to take the helm using highly rendered, accurate cockpits and authentic piloting procedures, or simply use their mouse and keyboard to control the plane in an exterior view. More experienced players can tailor the flight controls to match their skill level, making Microsoft Flight easy for beginners while still challenging for the most accomplished PC pilots.

Start Exploring For Free

After downloading “Microsoft Flight” for free, players can jump into hours of exciting gameplay on the Big Island of Hawaii.

In addition, players who sign in to their Games for Windows – LIVE account automatically receive additional free content, including the legendary Boeing Stearman plane, supplementary missions, and access to Achievements and an Online Pilot Profile. Those looking to deepen their experience can purchase and download additional content that adds new aircraft, regions and customization options. The frequently released new content for “Microsoft Flight” includes daily aerocache challenges and updates that make every flight unique and fun.

Be the First to Fly the Definitive Light Sport Aircraft ICON A5
Microsoft Studios worked with the personal airplane manufacturing team at ICON Aircraft to give aviation fans the exclusive opportunity to fly the all-new ICON A5 before real-world production starts at the end of 2012. Designed by the world-class aeronautical engineers behind the Voyager spaceship, X-Prize winning SpaceShipOne, and Virgin Galatic’s SpaceShipTwo, the ICON A5 is the “jet ski for the skies,” a high-wing amphibious monoplane with a carbon fiber airframe and a comfortable, automobile-inspired cockpit with space for two. The ICON A5 will be the first aircraft available to players for free in “Microsoft Flight.”

“ICON Aircraft and ‘Microsoft Flight’ both share the goal of making the fun of flying accessible to everyone who’s ever dreamed about it. ICON does this by fusing world-class product design with the very best engineering, and Microsoft by combining the excitement of a great gaming experience with the authenticity of a top notch flight simulator,” said ICON Aircraft CEO Kirk Hawkins.

Be the First to Experience “Microsoft Flight”

The team behind “Microsoft Flight” has released an exclusive video that features all-new footage from “Microsoft Flight.” To view it you will need to visit: http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/.

To view the official rules make sure you click the link to view the entire article. You can signup for the closed beta here.

BETA Signup: here
New-Source: http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/

Here are the official rules. Don't say we never told you! lol

Official Rules

1. Do not take photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software.
2. Do not post photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software on any venue.
3. Do not describe any part of the beta software on any venue except the official Flight Beta Connect website.
4. Do not allow others to play or watch you play the beta software.
5. Do not leave the beta software running unattended.
6. Do not leave the official Flight Beta Connect website running unattended.
7. Do not threaten or abuse other participants in the beta software or on the official Flight Beta Connect website.
8. Do not attempt to hack, modify, decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise tamper with the beta software.
9. Do not attempt to hack or otherwise interrupt the official Flight Beta Connect website.
10. Do not attempt to copy or redistribute the beta software.
11. Do not provide your download token to someone else. It is meant for you only.
12. ALL content related to this beta, including beta announcements and other e-mails, screenshots taken by yourself or other beta participants, Microsoft surveys related to Microsoft Flight, forum posts, bugs, the game itself, and any other content or communications related to the beta are confidential and not to be shared with any other person or venue outside of this beta.
13. You understand that you will be using beta software which, while unlikely, may cause crashes or other errors on your PC, and agree to use the software at your own risk. Microsoft will not be responsible for repairing or replacing personal equipment that may be damaged as a result of using beta software."