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…
Tag: Microsoft Flight Simulator
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…
Making Every Flight Count: Tips for Thriving in A Pilot’s Life Career Mode
Welcome Back, Captains! Last summer, I reviewed several career-mode add-ons available for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Of those, A Pilot’s Life (Chapter 2) by Sim Bit World has recently become a personal favorite—and today, I’d like to pass along a few helpful tips for making the most of it. If you’re unfamiliar with A Pilot’s Life…
Subscription Skies: Thoughts on the CSS 737 Classic Pricing Model
Hello Captains, and welcome back! Subscription-based services are nothing new. In our busy lives, we subscribe to everything from magazines and streaming platforms to in-car entertainment systems. Even in the world of video gaming, subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass have become the norm. The flight simulation community isn’t immune either, with services such as Navigraph…
What Caught My Eye at FSExpo 2025: ChasePlane and KPHX News
Hello Captains, and welcome back! If you were lucky enough to attend FlightSim Expo 2025 this past weekend, you’re probably already up to speed on all the latest announcements. But if, like me, you couldn’t make the trip, you’ve likely been refreshing FSElite for updates and press releases as they rolled in. Rather than recap…
The Captain Sim Paradox: Why Low-Quality Add-ons Still Sell
Hello and welcome back! A few posts ago, I mentioned that while I hadn’t published new content in several months, I’ve remained active—answering emails and responding to reader inquiries. Some of those questions, particularly about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, were beyond my expertise. Others, however, I could easily address. Just today, I received a question…
The PMDG 737 & MSFS 2024: Why the Wait?
Hello friends, and welcome back to the blog! Over the past few months, I’ve received several emails from readers all asking variations of the same question: Why is it taking so long to bring the PMDG 737 into MSFS 2024? One email even noted, “It only took Fenix a week to bring their A320 family…
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…