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A question I really would like to have an answer to. On the DutchFS forum in The Netherlands we have a dicussion about the age of the average flightsimmer. Why? We wonder, why there is less youth visiting sim-events in The Netherlands , year by year. I estimate 75% of the sim-community to be 55+ years old in The Netherlands. I wonder how is the situation here , on this more international forum. Leen de Jager

Hi everyone, I’m just getting started with flight simulators (mainly MSFS and DCS) and could really use some guidance. I’m looking for recommendations on good books that explain the fundamentals - things like how aircraft actually fly, how to properly manage systems, and the basics of navigation and procedures. I’ve heard classics like "Stick and Rudder" mentioned, but I’m not sure if that’s the best starting point or if there are more modern alternatives. Also, I’d appreciate any advice on where to find reliable learning materials beyond books - maybe good YouTube channels, structured courses, or forums that are particularly helpful for beginners. For DCS specifical…

Hi all, I just wanted to share some news that Fernando Correa, who is the creative talent behind FC Scenery has had some bad news regarding his ongoing health issues. Unfortunately he is desperately short of the funds needed for his life-saving medication. He tells his story in the following link - https://www.fcscenerys.com/aboutme-medical-aid-from-peru If you are considering investing in some FC Scenery products or can help out Fernando , now would be a good time to do it. cheers Ian

Just a little rant, I've been barred from AITraffic, Don't know why. Oh well. Sorry for the vent airmf

Hi all, I recently graduated from Aeronautical Engineering First Class Honors Did a FYP on wake turbulence I am an avid planespotter and photographer. A new YouTube flightsimmer specialising in classic Aircrafts - Especially Concorde. Glad to have landed here! Joshua757

It would be nice to have this thread opened up again. Always interesting to see the various career paths.

Since we all laugh, cry, stress and anguish about flightsim together almost every day, it'll be interesting to know what everyone does I work in the investment sector in regulatory compliance.

Hey guys! I am an engineer and have worked almost 5 years for Boeing Aircraft Manufacturers. This job made me a flight enthusiast and thus I started my journey with FS2004 back in 2013... But due to workload and other issues, I didn't get any time to be with my simulator. Thus now it's little good, have some free time now in weekends, so I have returned back to FS9! I had a lot of payware and freeware addons, all messed up but most of them strored safely in my old PC! I may need some help setting them up again... That's why I joined this community... I hope that I get that help if needed... Thank you!

It has been a while since my development days, some may remember me, was good times. So now, a new sim is out, and I am loving it. without going into details, still a few things missing. Back in FSX I made an Autopilot for Helicopters, but i did not pass it out. Now i want to use it again in msfs2020, but not sure i have it in me to re learn all the new stuff. And perhaps introduce it into the sim community in a helicopter build. If you're a developer for msfs2020 and are building a Helicopter, I would like to see this AP implemented into a build. The AP follows VOR with VOR radial tracking, and GPS Lnav. Hoover Grab/Autoland and Auto Takeoff.

Hi Folks, This is going to be a bit long, please be patient with me if you can. To preface this, I have used Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 (?) and P3D ver. 4 for a number of years, and I think I am going to move to FSX as my one and only. I have an older HP computer running Windows 7, and an array of Saitek accessories; 6 FIPs, two radios, multi-panel, switch panel, yoke and throttle, and pedals. I want to start from scratch as much as possible with a new computer, but I’d like to use the Saitek accessories if possible. What I’d like to get from the group are suggestions for the best computer for FSX, and if I can use the Saitek accessories. I will also use …

I might be a little obsessed with flight simming, as this is my current home cockpit setup:

After an absence of 15 years or so, MSFS 2020 caught my interest so I decided to give it a try. My old and dusty CH Products yoke, pedals, and throttle quadrant were no longer up to the task so I got the Logitech G setup; yoke and throttle, radio, multi, and switch panels. They worked out of the box with MSFS 2020, but it took a little research and effort to get them working with FSX, I'm even giving the X-Plane demo a try and got them working there as well. A long time ago (from the mid-90's on), I was pretty involved in the FS community, I wrote some addons that were distributed by a company called Abacus: CoPilot Pro, EZ-GPS, and Airport and Scenery Designer. I di…

Hello, I am doing quick research for my class and I have decided to do it about the current state of the flight sim industry. If you want to help me out, please fill out this form. It will just take you around 5 minutes. Appreciated :) https://forms.gle/nuJse58weUYoM5iE6

Which was your favourite and why? To kick things off, I can only think of British Caledonian British Midland Dan-Air Dan Air was my favourite, partly because they flew the BAe 146, and partly because the stewardess' uniforms were so smart.

Just a topic so we can get an idea about each other! I, am 5'9. What about you?

EuropeDenmark (Home)NorwaySwedenFinlandGermanyPolandUKRussiaHolland/NetherlandsBelgiumLuxembourgFranceSpainItalyAustriaSwitzerlandCzech RepublicSlovakiaSloveniaCroatiaHungaryGreeceIcelandSerbia (Mid june 2011)Bosnia & Herzegovina (Mid june 2011)North AmericaUSAGreenlandCaribbeanCubaAfricaSouth AfricaMiddle EastIsraelUAEOmanJordan (11th. may 2011)AsiaHong KongThailandCambodiaVietnamMalaysiaOceaniaAustralia39 nations in total. :(

Hi to all from Italy, looking forward to becoming part of the comunity. Used to dabble a bit with FS a long time ago but work commitments ment time for it was at a premium and never really gave it 100%. I have since moved back to Italy from the UK and retired from working as a veterinarian (ok, our dozens of rescues still keep me on my toes). Luckily managed to buy a decent pc (Ryzen 5900, Radeon 6900) without having to pay too much of a premium over MSRP that could run FS so decided to "do things properly" this time and got some reasonably good (I hope) controls: Honeycomb yoke, Thrustmaster TPRs and a Logitech throttle quadrant, now in the process of sett…

Just wondering if you folks ever play other games than MSFS and if so, which. Other flightsims also count.Currently, X

I was discussing this with a friend earlier today - my list ended up being pretty huge after I wrote it all out: What have you all been on?

Hi. My name is Gary. I am returning to the hobby after a 15 year absence. My last FS version before fsx steam was 2004 on Windows XP. I bought a new system at the end of June and now am using fsx steam and Flight Gear. After I add another 8 gig of ram I will treat myself to Xplane 11 for my birthday in November. I already have a number of add-ons. UT North America, Active Sky, F33 Bonanza, P210 turbo, TBM 850, B200 King Air, and several great Cessna piston twins. Just got Golden Eagle. Best of all. I plan on installing rxp GTN on the Golden Eagle. It will be my Go To cross country piston twin. I live in PA USA. Default field is Penn Valley KSEG about 15 air miles north al…

I have been out of the flight sim community for quite awhile (probably since about 06). A lot has changed and I have noticed during my readings and chats that most simmers hail from Europe, Australia, and Canada (especially the UK, Australia and Germany) . When I tell my friends locally what I do during my free time they are like what?? They have no idea what Flight Simming is. I myself am from the USA, state of Louisiana. What about you?

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I cant help but notice that there is a distinct lack of input from the more elderly, experienced simmers in recent times, which saddens me. the majority of the forums have now mostly content from the younger generations , is it because of the flaming that goes on here just because someone may not agree with your point of view? at any rate I am considering creating a site/place where the more experienced /mature simmers can discuss the pleasure of their hobby without fear of flaming or contradiction. Are there any other grey beards out there interested in this idea?

Hello everyone; I hope everyone is keeping safe and flying safe during this troubled time. Quick introduction, though I am hoping that anyone from that old crowd hanging around would remember me fondly. I was quick active back in 2004, and had several utilities from flight simulator; the most popular one was called “FlightSim Manager”: in fact it had won gold award from FlightSim.com; basically it was an Install Wizard, VA Fleet manager, Optimizer, AI Traffic editor, LAN viewer and a lot more. I also had another software called “FSM Moving Map” that would allow you to have google map running within Simulator, or as an external software or even over the netw…

What music do you like to fly by, in both simming and real life? Me, I enjoy a mix of music, sometimes contemporary Christian, sometimes 80's rock with a touch of disco, and often smooth jazz. Many smooth jazz artists, like Peter White and Craig Chaquico, were with rock bands in the 70's and 80's. Peter was with Al Stewart and Craig with Jefferson Starship, which sadly lost their male singers Paul Kantner and Marty Balin. Music has always been part of my simming and real life flying enjoyment, I would create mixes depending on what I wanted to listen to and the length of my flights, so I would not have to repeat music, for instance on my last two non stop flights from…