All you need to do is set up a flight plan and enable some options, and you can sit back and enjoy the view. Thankfully, with Microsoft Flight Simulator’s autopilot control, you can see all there is to see without much effort.Įnabling autopilot allows a virtual companion to take the yoke and control your aircraft for you. Keeping your plane on the right path, at the proper elevation, and correct speed requires constantly fiddling with your controller or flight stick. Flying around the world takes plenty of time and effort.