What are the best computer flight-simulator games?

I'm a big fan of GTA3 and a few computer games such as The Movies, and The Sims 2. Recently, I recalled myself wanting a flight simulator game a few years back. I'm not interrested in WW2 or war/combat games, but I wanted to know what are the best, most realistic flying games on the market today?What are the best computer flight-simulator games?
1. "Microsoft Flight Simulator X"

Create your own routes, fly across the world, and make your own airplanes. The gameplay of "Microsoft Flight Simulator" can be extended through downloading plane skins and buying add-ons made by third party developers. With each new version, new aircraft and cities are added. This time around Microsoft does something a little different and added mission-based play. "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" comes in the standard and deluxe. Buy the deluxe version if you can afford it. It comes with more cities, airplanes, and airports.

Buy it at:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Flight-S鈥?/a>
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2. "IL-2 Sturmovik"

"IL-2 Sturmovik" is a WWII combat flight simulator. If you are looking for a combat flight simulator, look no further. This game has awesome features. There is an excellent mission builder, multi-player features (up to 32 players in dogfight mode), and stunning graphics. The combat takes place in the air, and from the air to the ground. Anyone interested in war and/or flight will enjoy this one.

Buy it at:
http://www.amazon.com/UBI-Soft-68361-IL-鈥?/a>
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3. "X-Plane"

With "X-Plane" you can create your own planes or fly just about any type of plane. "X-Plane" has everything from gliders to space shuttles. That's right, you aren't limited to earth. Feel like a trip to Mars? It's possible with "X-Plane." "X-Plane" doesn't have the polish of "Microsoft Flight Simulator X" but offers more variety in terms of planes.

Buy it at:
http://www.amazon.com/Atari-26147-X-Plan鈥?/a>
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4. "Lock On: Modern Air Combat"
You are the helm of 8 jets from America or Russian in combat action. "Lock On: Modern Air Combat comes with training and quick start missions. Single player missions not your thing? With "Lock On: Modern Air Combat" you can play up to 32 players via LAN or 6 through the Internet.

Buy it at:
http://www.amazon.com/Lock-On-Modern-Air鈥?/a>What are the best computer flight-simulator games?
There is also an airline simulator at http://www.flying-simulator-ga鈥?/a> they also have small aircraft, fighters and even helicopters

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What are the best computer flight-simulator games?
In my opinion the F22 Air Dominance Fighter is the best. However DID, the manufacturer of this game, has discontinued production. You can still get the game in Amazon. Check out the link attached to this answer. Also take sometime reading the comments in the product detail page.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is an excellent alternative. It provides options to fly a number of fighter/non-fighter aircrafts. Link attached.
The Microsoft Flight Simulator series is the absolute most realistic, detailed flight simulator you can buy for your PC. I've played pretty much every flight sim on the market, and nothing else compares.

Microsoft just put out a new game called Flight Simulator X. Here's the blurb from their site, as well as a link to download the free trial. It's well worth it.

http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsim鈥?/a>

"Microsoft庐 Flight Simulator X is the culmination of nearly 25 years of the landmark Flight Simulator franchise鈥攖he most significant addition to date.

Flight Simulator X immerses you in a beautifully rich and realistic world with dozens of aircraft and interactive Missions for a completely new and innovative gaming experience. Free Flight lets you fly anywhere in the world, from your hometown airport to the most exotic places you鈥檝e ever dreamed of.

Gamers and simmers of all ages and skill levels feel firsthand what it鈥檚 like to be an aviator traveling the globe solo or online with others."