Hello Captains and welcome back! Just a few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on the CSS 737 Classic subscription model—where, for less than the price of an overpriced coffee, you could take the aircraft for a 30-day spin. For only $5, sim pilots could test the waters before committing to a long-term relationship with…
Author: admin
Coffee, Conversation, and the Challenges of MSFS 2024
Hello Captains and welcome back, I recently had the pleasure of chatting face-to-face with a fellow flight sim enthusiast I’ve recently met. Our neighborhood is home to a variety of clubs and interest groups—including a flying club that celebrates all things aviation, from real-world flying to simulated flight. While the majority of our club members…
My Must-Have Add-Ons for MSFS
Hello Captains, and welcome back to another blog post! One of the most frequent questions I receive is: What are your favorite add-ons in MSFS? Today, I’m diving into my top picks, explaining why they stand out, and why you might want to add them to your sim. ChasePlane It’s no surprise that ChasePlane ranks…
Immersion & Escape: Why I Love Flight Simulation
Hello and welcome back! A few weeks ago, I received an email from Timothy asking what I like most about flight simulation. I’m excited to answer his question, but I also want to expand on it by exploring the broader genre of simulation gaming. I’ll also touch on a few aspects I dislike. My History…
Making Every Flight Count: Tips for Thriving in A Pilot’s Life Career Mode
Welcome Back, Captains! Last summer, I reviewed several career-mode add-ons available for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Of those, A Pilot’s Life (Chapter 2) by Sim Bit World has recently become a personal favorite—and today, I’d like to pass along a few helpful tips for making the most of it. If you’re unfamiliar with A Pilot’s Life…
Subscription Skies: Thoughts on the CSS 737 Classic Pricing Model
Hello Captains, and welcome back! Subscription-based services are nothing new. In our busy lives, we subscribe to everything from magazines and streaming platforms to in-car entertainment systems. Even in the world of video gaming, subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass have become the norm. The flight simulation community isn’t immune either, with services such as Navigraph…
What Caught My Eye at FSExpo 2025: ChasePlane and KPHX News
Hello Captains, and welcome back! If you were lucky enough to attend FlightSim Expo 2025 this past weekend, you’re probably already up to speed on all the latest announcements. But if, like me, you couldn’t make the trip, you’ve likely been refreshing FSElite for updates and press releases as they rolled in. Rather than recap…
Full Circle: A Return to Position and Hold
A Return to “Position and Hold” In just a few months, I’ll be celebrating 15 years of blogging about the flight simulation hobby—something I’ve truly enjoyed every step of the way. Back in those early days, only a handful of bloggers were writing about their simming experiences. Today, I find myself one of the last…
PMDG’s MAX8 Mirage: Hope, Hype, and Holding Patterns
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…