I love it when there are collaborations between Microsoft Flight Simulator and other brands. Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen the Top Gun Maverick content added which featured a lot of low altitude flying challenges with an F-18 – talk about great content as those challenges were mighty fun to do. I’m still […]
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My First Flights with the Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition Flight Stick
I’ve been playing aviation themed games and flight simulators since the 90s. Yet, rarely during that time have I spent it playing with a flight stick. Having been more of a console player during the late 90’s and 2000s meant primarily playing with a controller even though there were options available for flight sticks on […]
Recommended Book – LOST AT SEA
Eddie Rickenbacker’s Twenty-Four Days Adrift on the Pacific—A World War II Tale of Courage and Faith by John Wukovits is the tale of Eddie Rickenbacker’s fight for survival with seven other men adrift on the Pacific. Spanning from Rickenbacker’s childhood; through his military, car racing, and aviation careers; and onto every moment inside the inflatable […]
Recommended Books – No Man’s Son
No Man’s Son details Michael Chowdry’s challenging journey from Pakistan to England, and then to the United States, where he first started realizing his dream of flying at a small flight school in Minnesota. It’s an excellent read for those interested in the immigrant experience, aviation, and business management. The International Air Cargo Association has […]
One Six Right: The Romance of Flying – Anniversary Edition Available on Blu-ray
One Six Right: The Romance of Flying is one of the most popular aviation films ever produced that celebrates a passion for general aviation. And now the documentary, which was originally released in 2005, has been completely remastered in 1080p and released on Blu-ray. This 10th anniversary version enhances the visuals seen and makes all […]
