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Flight Simulator X
(2006, Computer Software - Simulation, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
The latest Flight Simulator game is the best yet.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Flight Simulator X
Parents need to know that the recommended age rating of "14 and older" isn't due to graphic material -- Microsoft's Flight Simulator products are family-friendly adventures with no violence, sexual content, or inappropriate language. But this simulation is very challenging and not suitable for younger kids. And for parents who are concerned about post-9/11 sensitivity, you can't crash your plane in this game -- you actually right through buildings (in the default setting). If you want to turn on collision detection, crashing causes the mission to start back at the beginning.
Read our full review by Marc Saltzman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the challenges commercial pilots face, including poor weather conditions, busy airports, and fuel management. Because you can fly to and from more than 24,000 airports around the world, not to mention take on more than 50 specific missions, families can discuss how important it is for pilots to understand world geography.
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Lives inI rate this title on for age 17 and give itFLight simulator
- Lives in VermontI rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Great Game
It can be hard to fly sometimes, but take tutorials and you will be an ace pilot. 5 out of 5
- Lives in West VirginiaI rate this title off for age 17 and give it
this good wow!!
its just a really great game to play,
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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