The stands as one of the most iconic regional turboprops in aviation history . For virtual pilots using Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020) , bringing this classic airliner into the modern simulator offers a perfect blend of retro airline operations and challenging, hands-on flying.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) is a highly anticipated regional turboprop that is primarily available as part of the Premium Deluxe Edition

Here’s a helpful overview for anyone looking to fly the in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 .

Sisimiut’s AWOS reports: winds 310° at 20 gusting 30, visibility 1.5 SM, snow. You brief the RNAV Runway 18 approach.

The Saab 340 is not a FPS hog. Even high-fidelity versions should run smoothly because:

The current simulator market is heavily saturated with automated "fly-by-wire" jets like the Airbus A320 or highly computerized turboprops like the ATR 42/72. The Saab 340 stands out because it forces you to fly manually. There are no automatic throttle systems to maintain your speed, and the autopilot is a basic helper rather than a total flight manager. Every flight requires concentration, from calculating your descent profile using mental math to managing the de-icing boots during winter arrivals.

As she pulled the throttles back from takeoff to climb power, the distinctive, guttural howl of the props changing pitch washed over the cockpit. It wasn’t a scream; it was a growl. A declaration. The Saab clawed for altitude, 1,500 feet per minute, feeling heavy and planted, like a workhorse that knew the mountain pass ahead was nothing but a small hill.

Great as a career starter, but needs updates to reach "study-level" quality.

The Saab 340 is the perfect vessel for Virtual Airline (VA) enthusiasts. Its real-world history opens up hundreds of authentic regional routes. Notable historical and current operators include:

: Typically cruises at FL150–FL200 with a standard speed of roughly 280 kts TAS .

You’re flying for ArcticLink Cargo , a virtual airline in MSFS 2020. Your mission: transport 2,500 lbs of medical supplies from CYQX (Gander, Newfoundland) to BGSF (Sisimiut, Greenland) in a Saab 340B. Weather at destination: deteriorating — 1,500 ft overcast, 2 miles visibility, crosswind 20 knots.

“Taxi, Charlie, Charlie, hold short 16L,” Ground instructed.