A Beginning
January 1, 2021

Who Runs NaughtyGnome.co.uk? Meet the Sim Nerd Behind It

January 1, 2021

I’m Naughty Gnome — a UK-based simmer, gamer, and unlicensed virtual pilot with over 20 years of flight sim obsession under my belt.

Illustration of my avatar sitting casually on a wooden chair — a relaxed, friendly intro to who I am.

It all started with Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0 and a creaky old laptop. Since then, I’ve racked up thousands of virtual miles, crash-landed in every continent, and fiddled endlessly with flight sticks, yokes, and performance sliders. I’ve even done some real world flying in the past!

These days, I mostly fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS), but I occasionally hop into Euro Truck Simulator, F1, and even the occasional train sim when I’m feeling particularly dramatic.

I’m also a community manager over at the TwoToneMurphy crew (The Fireflies). if you haven’t dropped into our Discord yet, you’re missing out on banter, flight nights, and some top-tier aviation nerdery.

This site isn’t my job — it’s just a space to share stuff I find interesting: gear setups, flight stories, and the odd crash that was definitely not my fault. I stream now and again on Twitch, and I sometimes make YouTube videos when I’m feeling brave enough to edit.

So whether you’re here for advice, curiosity, or just to nose around—welcome aboard