Hello Captains, and welcome back! Last week, a surprising development had the flight sim community buzzing—PMDG briefly published a product page on their website for the Boeing 737 MAX8. Naturally, this sparked speculation that a release might be imminent, with some even hoping for previews at the upcoming FlightSim Expo this weekend. But just as…
Welcoming the iFly 737 MAX 8 to My Virtual Hangar
Hello Captains, and welcome back! I finally did it—I pulled the trigger on the iFly 737 MAX 8, and she’s officially part of my virtual fleet. You might recall that when the iFly 737 MAX 8 was released last year, I had no immediate plans to purchase it. I wanted to wait and see if…
The Captain Sim Paradox: Why Low-Quality Add-ons Still Sell
Hello and welcome back! A few posts ago, I mentioned that while I hadn’t published new content in several months, I’ve remained active—answering emails and responding to reader inquiries. Some of those questions, particularly about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, were beyond my expertise. Others, however, I could easily address. Just today, I received a question…
The PMDG 737 & MSFS 2024: Why the Wait?
Hello friends, and welcome back to the blog! Over the past few months, I’ve received several emails from readers all asking variations of the same question: Why is it taking so long to bring the PMDG 737 into MSFS 2024? One email even noted, “It only took Fenix a week to bring their A320 family…
The Summer of ’85: My Flight Simulation Journey Begins
Forty years ago, I graduated from high school and left behind my East Texas hometown, moving to Central Texas to start a new chapter. I moved in with my uncle, and together, we launched a satellite installation business. Later that fall, I began my college journey. The summer of ’85 was legendary—not just for me,…
Gaming Influencers & Integrity: My Take on the Current Landscape
Welcome Back to My Blog Hello once again, and welcome to my blog. If you’re a returning visitor, it’s great to have you back. If you’re new here, I sincerely appreciate you stopping by! During my time away from publishing new content, I’ve done my best to stay on top of reader questions. I believe…
ChasePlane in MSFS 2020: The Ultimate Camera System Returns
Hello and welcome back to my blog! As always, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read. When Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 launched nearly five years ago, I eagerly purchased it and spent countless hours flying various GA aircraft that came with the sim. While I had a strong interest in the FBW A320…
Diving into MSFS 2024: My First Steps into the New Simulator
Hello and welcome back to my blog! Over the past few months, I’ve received several emails from readers asking about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. I didn’t jump into the new sim right away, as my focus was elsewhere—moving to Texas and handling the many responsibilities that came with settling my late father’s estate. But now…
My Long Break – An Explanation
Hello Friends, It’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog site and for that I’m very sorry. My last post was made on Christmas Eve and I had stated that I was taking a few weeks off, which unfortunately turned into several months and to be honest I’m not 100% ready to write…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Just a short message to wish all my wonderful readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2024 has been an exciting year in both the world of simulation gaming as well as in my own personal life. Looking back, it’s hard to believe the major feat my wife and I completed with…