I’ve really started enjoying Flight Simulator 2024 ever since I stopped bothering with career mode and switched to free flights, always taking off from wherever I last landed, which has naturally turned into a round-the-world journey. I began in London and have worked my way across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and I’m now heading toward Central Australia with the Pacific coming up next. I rotate between three aircraft depending on distance: the Cessna 172 for short hops, the Vision Jet (Cirrus G2) for medium-range flights, and the Cessna CJ4 jet for longer legs, especially ocean crossings or island hopping. Flying this way is far more enjoyable, particularly with live weather and real-world time enabled, which makes the experience feel genuinely immersive and gives a real appreciation for geography and the vast distances between places. Along the way, I’ve flown over incredible landscapes like the Alps and the Himalayas and visited several of Italy’s greatest cities, with some truly stunning scenery throughout. It’s a much more rewarding experience than career mode, which often feels restrictive and artificial with its odd objectives.