Windows Live haters? There is now an alternative...
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:46 pm
...And it still requires you to sign up for something
Flight Simulator and other chat
https://forums.simviation.com/phpBB3/
https://forums.simviation.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=68892
The question is does it actually run MS Flight without Live
the answer is no. i bought ms flight using my steam account. you still need to open windows live to integrate your stuff into the game.