For as long as I can remember, the desire to eke out another frame or three has been the desire for many who constantly stress over FPS (Frames Per Second). I’ve stated my opinion on FPS many times and will do so again. Basically I tune my P3D setup for maximum smoothness. I don’t have…
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Audio For VATSIM Launch News
The wait is almost over… For well over a year, we’ve been hearing the news about the new Audio for VATSIM project. We’ve all watched and listened to videos covering this brand new audio system which promised to replace the very much outdated audio system currently in use. Some of us have also been granted…
Microsoft Flight Simulator (AKA MSFS2020) News
In addition to sore, tired muscles from a weekend of major DIY work (see photo below), I also woke up to some really awesome news about the upcoming (sometime in 2020) Microsoft Flight Simulator. More about this in just a bit. Major “Honey Do” list work One of the reasons why I haven’t been very…
My Top 10 Payware Airports for Prepar3D v4
I recently compiled a My Top 10 Payware Aircraft for Prepar3D v4 listing where I ranked my favorite ten (plus an honorable mention) payware aircraft and why. This list will be similar in style, but will obviously focus on payware, add-on airports. I would encourage you to read my latest article titled “Why Consider Payware…
A Pilot’s Life Storyteller Series–S1, E13
Episode 13 picks up where we left off with episode 12 and is the final leg of our trip. As always, thank you so much for reading. Flight Details Welcome to Southwest Airlines flight 1031 with service to Atlanta, Georgia. We’re in the same B737. Our block time for this flight is 1 hour, 55…
A Pilot’s Life Storyteller Series–S1, E12
Episode 12 picks up right where we left off with episode 11. After a quick turnaround, we’re set to fly the second of three legs today. Thanks for reading… Flight Details Welcome to Southwest Airlines flight 2098 with service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We’re in the same B737 we arrived in from Atlanta. Our block…
Why Consider Payware Airports
It’s sometimes funny how articles are born here on my blog site. I began the framework to a “My Top 10 Payware Airport Scenery” article which more or less started off with a question as to why we purchase payware airport scenery and showing examples. I realized this would become a seriously long article, so…
A Pilot’s Life Storyteller Series–S1, E11
As a beta tester for A Pilot’s Life, I needed to change airlines to test new features which debuted with version 1.33 which was released in late June. These new features (including multi-hub and multi-leg routes is a very nice addition to an already wonderful add-on application. If you’re not a user of A Pilot’s…
A Pilot’s Life Storyteller Series–S1, E10
The situation is getting worse. Since returning from Portland, it’s been more than 10 days since I’ve worked and I’m looking at my options. Before I accepted the transfer to San Francisco, I had been contacted by Southwest Airlines. I’m currently in discussions and weighing all my options. Something has to change. But for now,…
A Pilot’s Life Storyteller Series–S1, E9
While I’ve only been based at SFO a short time, I’m starting to sense a bit of an uneasy feeling. Some of our pilots have had their schedules cut and others temporarily furloughed. While I enjoy a relaxed schedule, I also need to work. After all, if we’re not flying…we’re not earning a living. I’m…