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…
Tag: Microsoft Flight Simulator
My Top Add-On Utilities for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Just a few weeks ago I published My Top Add-Ons listing for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This listing is just that, it’s a short list of my top add-ons including utilities, aircraft and scenery. Today I want to focus on just my top add-ons in the utility category. I consider these to be must have, at…
Reader Question – Need for 3rd Party Airports
Hello Captains and welcome back. I recently received an email from an individual who asked a very valid question and one that I’m going to weigh in and provide my thoughts, opinions and answer. Let’s dive right in. Hello Jerry, I recently stumbled across your blog and have been avidly reading your posts. I’m completely…
Climbing the Ladder: My Experience with MSFS 2024 Career Mode
Hello Captains, and welcome back! A few weeks ago, I shared my initial impressions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. While it’s been out for a while, my move from Colorado to Texas — along with some other life priorities — delayed the purchase. Now, after three months of flying, I’ve become especially interested in one…
Why I Update My GPU Drivers (and You Should Too)
Hello Captains, and welcome back. One of the most common questions I get is: “Which GPU driver version are you running, and have you had any issues with it?” Fair question. My philosophy has always leaned toward “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Back in my Prepar3D days, I’d often hold off on updates—whether…
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…
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…
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…
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…