Send us Fan Mail We talk with Jet Card founder Sean Doyle about building a business aviation companion app that gives every flight a reason, from AI-generated charter backstories to a full operator ecosystem. We also get honest about integrations, developer expectations, pricing pressure, and what it takes to keep immersion fun without turning it into a second job. • Sean’s flight sim background from early Microsoft Flight Simulator to VATSIM • The problem Jet Card solves for business jet fly...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with A320 captain and developer Katie Pilot to unpack EFBX, a new electronic flight bag platform designed to turn flight simulation into a clean, unified workflow. Along the way, we get the origin story, the frustrations that sparked the build, and the feature ideas that could make MSFS flying feel truly plug and play. • Katie’s unexpected path into aviation and what hooked her on flying • Why airline flying is structured and why coding scratches the c...

Send us Fan Mail FS Expo 2026 feels bigger, smoother, and more community-driven than ever, and we come away convinced the people are still the reason the whole hobby works. We break down what nailed it, what felt off, and what we hope changes before Vegas 2027. • venue wins: space, concessions, real food, easy flow • keynotes and pacing, plus why devs struggle with presenting • the “family reunion” effect and why community is the main draw • venue selection trade-offs:...

Send us Fan Mail We get hyped for Flight Sim Expo in St. Paul by talking about the gear, the announcements, and the part nobody can replicate online: meeting our people face to face. We also dig into how flight simulation supports real-world aviation training, where AI ATC fits today, and what still needs to change for the wider industry to take simmers seriously. • why Flight Sim Expo feels like a yearly family reunion for a niche hobby • what attendees actually get from the exhibit hall, sp...

Send us Fan Mail We run through the biggest flight sim headlines after a brief break, from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 5 to major add-on releases that change what flying feels like day to day. We also unpack a kernel-level DRM blowup around a new Atlanta scenery and talk about why mission-based flying and deeper aircraft “experience” design is where the hobby is headed. • Sim Update 5 scope and quality-of-life improvements • Aircraft Avionics Update 4 and bringing p...

Send us Fan Mail We dig through the Navigraph Survey 2026 results and talk honestly about where flight simulation is growing and where it still feels stuck. We compare MSFS 2024 vs MSFS 2020 adoption, debate performance and hardware reality, and look at how AI ATC and new aircraft systems are reshaping what “realistic” means at home. • MSFS 2024 adoption trends and why some stay on 2020 • Console growth and what it changes for add-ons and features • Biggest pain points: stab...

Send us Fan Mail We react to the PMDG 737-700 release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and the reality that many of us keep paying to upgrade aircraft we already know by heart. We also zoom out to the bigger flight sim add-on market, where competition shapes prices, trust, and what finally gets built for sim pilots. • PMDG 737-700 for MSFS 2024 impressions and what you actually get • upgrade pricing fatigue and the “utility bill” mindset • why PMDG stays the default choic...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with “Not Matt” from Miravia Softworks to talk about building a procedural mission generator for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 based on US Coast Guard operations. We dig into the aviation bug, the realities of shipping software, and why the best flight sim add-ons balance realism with fun. • catching the aviation bug early and why it becomes lifelong • building software with an MVP mindset to avoid feature creep • filtering community feedback ...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up on the latest heat in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, from a standout Piaggio P180 to the sudden A340 buyer’s dilemma. We also get honest about how we plan routes, why long hauls feel rewarding, and how scenery and updates can make or break a sim night. • first impressions of the Flight FX Piaggio P180 Avanti II for MSFS 2024 • building believable corporate routes using FlightAware and Flightradar24 • why freeware airports on FlightSim.to change...

Send us Fan Mail We weigh the X-Crafts recent ERJ 2.0 release, celebrate the Marwin's sharp HondaJet 2024 rebuild and consumer-friendly pricing, and pull apart Southwest’s pivot to hub-and-spoke. Spirit’s restructuring and a bold new 787-9 project round out a packed hour. • ERJ family 2.0 strengths and weaknesses • Marketing lead times versus delivery windows and buyer trust • HJet 2024 rebuild highlights, mission fit, upgrade path and price • Southwest’s route cuts, hub shift and traveler i...