Skyline Soar: NYC & Boston Tour 2025 Microsoft Flight Simulator Event Note: This event is for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 users only.
Event Description: Join us for a stunning low-and-slow scenic flight over two of America's most famous cities: New York City and Boston! In Skyline Soar, we'll cruise past towering skyscrapers, iconic bridges, and waterfronts — capturing epic screenshots and completing fun flying challenges along the way.
Date: Saturday - MAY 3rd Start: JFK International Airport (KJFK), New York City Destination: Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS), Boston Aircraft: Light aircraft and small jets (e.g., Cessna 172, Cirrus SR22, Daher TBM 930, Citation CJ4) Server: KMFS Discord server Weather: Clear skies or sunset preset recommended Flight Duration: ~1.5 hours Distance: ~180 nautical miles
Optional Addon for a Better Experience: Not required, but highly recommended for enhanced city visuals: SamScene3D USA Modern Cities Vol. 1 Scenery
Route Plan: Depart KJFK Fly over Manhattan (low pass around One World Trade Center, Empire State Building) Buzz the Statue of Liberty! Head up the Hudson River, over Tappan Zee Bridge Coastal flight along Connecticut and Rhode Island Arrive at Boston — flyby Fenway Park and Boston Harbor before landing at KBOS
Special Challenges: Skyline Screenshot Contest: Coolest pic wins a Discord role or prize! Building Loop Challenge: Circle a major building (e.g., One World Trade or Fenway Park) without crashing! Smoothest Landing Competition: Nail your landing at Boston Logan!
Voice Chat: Group voice comms open for ATC-style chatter and jokes!
Let's fly together and make some unforgettable memories!