Hello Captains, welcome back and Happy New Year! As I mentioned soon after the PMDG 737-800 released for MSFS 2024 that I would take some time and provide my feedback or in this case what I’m calling an honest review. Over the past few weeks I’ve exclusively flown the new PMDG 737-800 in MSFS 2024…
Tag: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
It’s All Our Fault
Hello Captains and welcome back. You might remember last week I mentioned a rumor I had heard on Reddit that PMDG had read some of these comments and decided to delay the release so they could make some visual texture improvements after the first few days of the previews had been released on several channels. Apparently,…
Coffee, ChasePlane, and the PMDG 737-800
Hello Captains and Welcome Back The buzz in the flight sim community is growing louder: the highly anticipated PMDG Boeing 737-800 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is nearly here. According to Robert Randazzo, we’ll see it before the end of the year—but there are strong hints it could arrive even sooner. Just a few days…
Add-on Linker – Is It Worth The Hassle
Hello Captains, and welcome back! I’ve been aware of the Add-on Linker utility since the early days of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. I installed it, configured it, and gave it a fair shot. But truth be told, I quickly fell out of the habit—mostly because I kept forgetting to launch it before each flight to…
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…
ChasePlane in MSFS 2020: The Ultimate Camera System Returns
Hello and welcome back to my blog! As always, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read. When Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 launched nearly five years ago, I eagerly purchased it and spent countless hours flying various GA aircraft that came with the sim. While I had a strong interest in the FBW A320…
Reader Question – MSFS 2024 Career Mode
Another reader question which I wanted to share with y’all. So here goes…. Hello Jerry, I have a question regarding the new MSFS 2024 Career Mode. Do you believe this new career mode will replace all the other 3rd party versions such as A Pilot’s Life, Air Hauler etc.? Also, I’m curious why Microsoft decided…
Reader Question – Should I Upgrade?
I’m sure the most recent question I received from one of my loyal readers of this blog is one that we all have contemplated since we first learned about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. To be 1000% honest, this had been a question kicking around in my own head for a period of time. Let’s dive…
PMDG 737 MAX Deprioritized
I’m sure you’ve all heard the news from PMDG. Late last week, PMDG provided a development update to the flight simulation community. In this update they talked about their upcoming Boeing 777-200LR and 200ER releases. They mentioned their hope is the 777-200LR will release before the end of the year. PMDG continued by stating “The…
MSFS 2024 Purchase Options
By now I’m sure you’ve all heard that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now officially available for pre-order. The actual release date, pending no issues is set for 19 November which is less than two months away. Like you, I’ve been diving into all the various purchase options to try and determine which option suits…