Hello Captains, and welcome back! Now that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has officially celebrated its first birthday, some might be wondering: is MSFS 2020 obsolete? My short answer — absolutely not. Or more accurately, it doesn’t have to be. Let’s not forget, there are still die-hard simmers squeezing every last drop out of FSX, and…
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Flying with Purpose: How to Get More Out of Microsoft Flight Simulator
Hello Captains, and welcome back! I’m truly honored you’ve stopped by. Today, I want to share a thoughtful email I received from Michael, a newcomer to the world of flight simulation. His question is one many of us have asked at some point, and I think it’s worth exploring together. Michael writes: Hello Jerry, I’m…
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…
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…
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…