Editorials

19.10.2023 – I have over four thousand flying hours logged in all flight simulators combined. With over one and a half thousand flights, I have flown to every continent besides Antarctica and there are still places yet to explore. But I often find myself in this situation, where I just can’t find a flight that appeals to…

11.10.2023 – With its standout realism, it is only natural to wonder: “Will using Microsoft Flight Simulator help me in real-life flight training?” That depends on who you ask. Some maintain that the simulator has become indistinguishable from real life, and others will absolutely swear off flight simulation entirely, saying that the only thing it can do…

13.9.2023 – Microsoft Flight Simulator, released in the summer of 2020, introduced a fan-favorite, hard-core hobby to an even more comprehensive and casual audience. An audience who, in times of lockdown and isolation, were looking to explore the world from the comfort of their home. With the introduction of a platform that is so well-received and widely…

11.9.2023 – Today, we examine how the September 11th attacks changed the flight sim world, and the ensuing backlash against the hobby as a whole.

30.8.2023 – Recently, I spoke to Edson Soriano, head of Parallel 42 (//42) and we spoke about their sceneries and how they create them. For my interest, I decided to try them myself to see how they stand out and bring more detailed information about them to the community. I was overwhelmingly surprised, and I am fairly…