Tech Talk: MSFS 2024, Looking at What Went Wrong?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 promised big changes—but why are so many users sticking with 2020? A closer look at what went wrong and what needs fixing.
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Simming since 1994
Naughty Gnome
I've been flying since the days of floppy disks and CRTs. Whether it's tweaking my yoke or chasing storm fronts in MSFS, here is where I share tips, reviews, rants, and gear talk.
20+ years at the controls
20+ Years of Microsoft Flight Simulator & Flight Sim Experience
Still flying after all these years, and still occasionally forgetting the parking brake! From Flight Simulator 5.0 on a creaky old laptop to flying the 737 and A320 online with live ATC on VATSIM.
Mostly MSFS, with the occasional detour into Euro Truck Simulator, F1 and even the odd train sim when I'm feeling dramatic.
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Tech Talk: ChasePlane by Parallel 42, First Impressions and Honest Thoughts
"Parallel 42's ChasePlane for Microsoft Flight Simulator promises smoother views and real immersion—but is it worth the setup? Here's an honest review."
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Tech Talk: Releasing Aircraft Variants, Does It Really Make Sense?
With the upcoming release of the PMDG 777-200ER for Microsoft Flight Simulator, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about how developers handle aircraft variants. On paper, the 777-2…
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A UK-based simmer, gamer and unlicensed virtual pilot with over 20 years of flight-sim obsession, from FS 5.0 on a creaky laptop to MSFS today.
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