✈️ Welcome Back, Captains! I’m often asked why I don’t feature more current flight simulation news—things like add-on releases or the latest updates to Microsoft Flight Simulator. It’s a fair question. The short answer? Time. I’m just one middle-aged, semi-retired guy with a deep love for this hobby. Every day, I read, learn, and soak…
Tag: Microsoft Flight Simulator
The PMDG Controversy
Hello Captains, and welcome back. If you’ve spent any time on the various social media channels dedicated to our flight simulation hobby, you’ve probably heard about a video that made the rounds in late January. A YouTube creator released a 30‑plus‑minute piece titled “PMDG 737 Review: It’s Worse Than I Thought,” in which he essentially…
Spoiled by Fenix? My Thoughts on the Airbus Long-Haulers
Hello Captains and welcome back! Over the past few months, I’ve received several emails from some of you asking about the Airbus A350 by iniBuilds. Alongside that, there’s been growing curiosity around other Airbus widebody aircraft — the A330, A340, and A380. While I absolutely adore the Fenix A320 family (and proudly own them all),…
Is MSFS 2020 Dead?
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…
The New King of Aircraft Developers
Hello Captains, and welcome back! For over two decades, PMDG has reigned supreme as the undisputed titan of third-party payware aircraft development. Their legendary lineup—including the Boeing 737, 747, 777, and the Douglas DC-6—set the benchmark for study-level realism across platforms like FS2004 (FS9), FSX, Prepar3D, and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Like many of you, I’ve…
Why You Should Make the Move to MSFS 2024
Hello Captains, and welcome back! I’m typically reluctant to tell readers how to spend their hard-earned money. Occasionally, I review add-ons and lightly suggest a purchase—if it seems worthwhile and aligns with your interests. The same approach applies here. Everyone’s financial situation is different, and I respect the variety of choices we make in this…
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…
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…