Pilotwings is a flight simulation game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) distinguished by its use of Mode 7 graphics which create a pseudo-3D effect. Released in 1990, it belongs to the sports simulation genre, where players complete various aerial challenges. The game features light plane flight, hang gliding, skydiving, and the use of a rocket belt, with each event requiring different skills to master. Pilotwings places an emphasis on precision and control as players aim to earn licenses by completing courses with increasing difficulty.