Verify System Requirements

TakeFlight Academy requires a Windows operating system and one of the following simulators to be installed and configured:

• Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS)
  • To use TakeFlight Academy in MSFS, first launch the simulator, then go to Activities > Custom Content.
• X-Plane 11 or X-Plane 12
• Lockheed Martin Prepar3D version 4 & 5 (P3D)
  • P3D v4 requires a separate purchase of the high-fidelity C172 add-on aircraft from A2A Simulations.

Note:

• We recommend X-Plane or Prepar3D for training
  
• TakeFlight Academy is not Mac compatible.
  

Download & Install TakeFlight Academy

• Click here to download the TakeFlight Academy installer.
  • Please review the Installation Checklist before installation.
• Further Documentation:
  • See the Getting Started Guide for more detailed information.
  • The Educator’s Guide is helpful if you are an educator.

Create a TakeFlight Account & Redeem License

• Create a TakeFlight Account:
  • Go to https://academy.takeflightinteractive.com
  • Create a TakeFlight account and complete the email verification.
    • Check junk folder if email not received. Or email us at support@takeflightinteractive.com.
• Redeem your License:
  • You will receive an email including an individual license code.
  • Once received, go to: https://academy.takeflightinteractive.com/account/redeem
  • Enter the code you received via email to activate your license.
  • When activated, you can launch TakeFlight Academy on the simulator, log-in and fly!