{"id":209393,"date":"2025-09-28T03:48:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T03:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=153116"},"modified":"2025-09-28T03:48:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T03:48:32","slug":"microsoft-flight-simulator-gets-a-first-of-its-kind-ultralight-plane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/microsoft-flight-simulator-gets-a-first-of-its-kind-ultralight-plane\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets A First-of-Its-Kind Ultralight Plane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fmicrosoft-flight-simulator-standard%2F9nxn8gf8n9ht%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is proud to announce today\u2019s release of the Top Rudder Solo 103, the first-ever ultralight plane developed for the new flight simulator by Asobo Studio and Xbox Game Studios.<\/p>\n<p>The unique Solo 103 is the ultimate in recreational aviation &#8212; a beautifully balanced aircraft that&#8217;s sporty and responsive, with exceptional short-takeoff-and-landing (STOL) performance and an open-air cockpit that makes free roaming and low-altitude fly-overs a true joy to behold.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/microsoft-flight-simulator-gets-a-first-of-its-kind-ultralight-plane.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153120\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The Solo 103 is crafted specifically to meet the FAA\u2019s Part 103 classification: a single-seat ultralight vehicle weighing less than 254 pounds, with a top flying speed under 63 mph and a power-off stall under 28 mph.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to experience the beauty of Planet Earth closer than ever before, this is the perfect aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>The Sky is Calling!<\/p>\n<p>The Top Rudder Solo 103 is available today for $9.99 in the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fmicrosoft-flight-simulator-standard%2F9nxn8gf8n9ht%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em><\/a>\u00a0Marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/26\/dragon-quest-builders-2-xbox-game-pass-may-4\/\">Become the Master Builder with Dragon Quest Builders 2 and Xbox Game Pass on May 4<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/23\/this-week-on-xbox-april-23-2021\/\">This Week on Xbox: April 23, 2021<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/22\/xbox-celebrates-earth-day\/\">Team Xbox Celebrates Earth Day: Here\u2019s How You Can Get Involved<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/28\/microsoft-flight-simulator-gets-a-first-of-its-kind-ultralight-plane\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Flight Simulator\u00a0is proud to announce today\u2019s release of the Top Rudder Solo 103, the first-ever ultralight plane developed for the new flight simulator by Asobo Studio and Xbox Game Studios. 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