Hello Captains, and welcome back! I recently picked up the A2A PA-24 Comanche—and I’m absolutely smitten. It’s such a joy to fly that I couldn’t resist sharing my experience with you. While this isn’t my first A2A aircraft, it’s the first I’ve flown in Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS), and it’s been nothing short of exceptional….
Holding Short or Taking Off? The Future of MSFS 2020 Add-Ons
Hello Captains, and welcome back! It probably comes as no surprise that many flight sim developers have shifted their focus exclusively to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Over the past few months, we’ve seen a noticeable trend: fewer new add-ons are being released for MSFS 2020, as developers pivot to the newer platform. I assume this…
Captain, At Last: My Journey Through A Pilot’s Life Career Mode
Hello Captains — welcome back! It’s been a busy few months since I last shared my Tips for Thriving in A Pilot’s Life Career Mode. I’ve been climbing the ranks from Senior First Officer to Captain, applying the very strategies I recommended in that post. My approach has been simple: stick with 5-star airlines and…
Revisiting the iFly 737 MAX 8: A Surprising Turnaround
Hello Captains, and welcome back! A few months ago, I shared that I had finally caved and picked up the iFly 737 MAX 8. Like many of you, I was excited to add a new aircraft to my virtual hangar. But unlike previous purchases, this one didn’t immediately win me over. After a few initial…
BeyondATC: A Promising Voice in the Sky, But Is It Ready for Prime Time?
Hello Captains and welcome back. I finally did it! After watching many videos, reading even more reviews and speaking with some new friends from the flying club, I decided to pull the trigger and purchased BeyondATC. While I joined VATSIM on day one and before that was a member of SATCO and I do still…
Airland World at FSExpo 2025: Ambition Without Substance?
Apparently, a new flight simulator called Airland World was introduced during the 2025 FSExpo just a few weeks ago. The lead developer conducted a presentation outlining the project’s ambitious goals, including a one-to-one scale Earth built in Unreal Engine, designed to accommodate all forms of flight simulation within a unified ecosystem. They’re aiming for a…
Fly The Line – Short Haul Edition: A Fresh Take on Career Mode Simulation
Hello Captains, and welcome back! A new player has entered the career mode arena: Fly The Line – Short Haul Edition, and I couldn’t resist giving it a proper test drive. If you’ve followed my blog, you know career mode add-ons play a big role in enhancing my overall simulation experience—and this one caught my…
Two Months with MSFS 2024: First Impressions from a Virtual Pilot
First Impressions: Two Months with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 It’s been about two months—maybe a bit longer—since I installed Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Most of that time, I’ve spent getting reacquainted with the sim. Or perhaps more accurately, re-familiarizing myself. While I expected some continuity with MSFS 2020, I quickly realized that MSFS 2024 brings…
Trying Before Buying: MSFS 2024’s New Aircraft Rental System Explained
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…
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…