Unlike Minecraft Launcher or Roblox Player, which open doors to other games, FlightGear is the game itself: an open-source flight simulator from The FlightGear Team. This page covers version 2024.1.4 for Windows, updated on January 21, 2026.
Who a free GPL flight simulator suits
FlightGear is for anyone who wants to pilot aircraft on a Windows PC at no cost. It is free, and the GNU GPLv2 or later licence keeps the code open. Its tags (airplane, pilot, simulator) show what it is about: open-source flight simulation.
What the 79.1 MB package covers
FlightGear is an open-source flight simulator.
The installer is 79.1 MB. The package ID is FlightGear.FlightGear.
Before you install
Check the official project pages for hardware needs before installing.
The download goes to the official server mirrors.ibiblio.org. TopDown APK does not host the file.
FlightGear pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download
- Open source under GNU GPLv2 or later
- Small 79.1 MB installer
- Version 2024.1.4 was updated on January 21, 2026
- Download comes from the official mirror mirrors.ibiblio.org
Cons
- Hardware requirements are only on the official project pages
- No independent security review is available
- The file is hosted on an external mirror, not on TopDown APK
Is FlightGear safe?
The installer comes straight from mirrors.ibiblio.org, the official server, and the publisher is The FlightGear Team. It is released under the GNU GPLv2 or later licence. As with any download, run a scan before you open the file.
How to install FlightGear
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start FlightGear from the Start menu.
