Developed by a small team of passionate glider pilots, Silent Wings (originally released in the early 2010s, with a revived community and a newer "Silent Wings X" edition) focuses exclusively on sailplanes. The goal is simple: take off via winch or aerotow, find lift, and stay airborne for as long as possible—then land precisely at an airfield.
| Feature | Silent Wings | Condor 2 | MSFS 2020 (w/ Gliders) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pure gliding | Competitive gliding | General aviation + add-ons | | Flight Model | Very realistic, stiff | Extremely realistic (eSports) | Good, but less punishing | | Thermal Model | Excellent, visual cues | Best-in-class, procedural | Good, but weather engine is global | | Graphics | Dated (2000s era) | Dated | Stunning, modern | | Best For | Learning basics, scenery | Online racing, realism | Sightseeing in VR | silent wings simulator
If you think flight simulators are all about jet engines, afterburners, and 500-knot speeds, Silent Wings: The Glider Simulation will completely reset your expectations. This is not your typical Microsoft Flight Simulator add-on. This is a dedicated, hardcore simulation of unpowered flight—soaring on thermal updrafts, ridge lift, and wave currents with nothing but the wind beneath your wings. Developed by a small team of passionate glider