Peter James

Peter James

Peter is an experienced Part 135 business jet pilot with a passion for simulators and how they blend with the real world. Learning to fly at age 12, he supplemented his passion and career goals with the early versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. With the growing realism of all PC simulators today, he frequently uses them for extra proficiency, and loves to show other pilots how great they are.
May 17, 2023 / By Peter James

A Virtual, Wind-Battled Landing on a Mountaintop Runway

Microsoft Flight Simulator's live weather feature offers teachable moments flying into Mountain Air, North Carolina.
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May 2, 2023 / By Peter James

Practicing the Impossible Turn

Microsoft Flight Simulator can be used to try a 700-foot turn back at engine failure as much as you want with risk only ...
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April 13, 2023 / By Peter James

Simulated Flight in Real, Uninterrupted Time

Microsoft Flight Simulator offers the experience of navigating live weather while flying to far-flung destinations.
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March 16, 2023 / By Peter James

Flying Through Snowy Southern California, Virtually

Microsoft Flight Simulator offers an opportunity to explore unique weather conditions—and the pucker factor—before takeoff.
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March 2, 2023 / By Peter James

Been There, Done That

Aviation gaming simulation offers familiar views that rival the real thing.
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February 16, 2023 / By Peter James

Flight Simulator’s Cessna 310 Offers Up Realistic Weather Lesson

Gaming simulation can demonstrate how inflight icing affects the flying ability and aerodynamics of the aircraft under variable conditions.
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January 25, 2023 / By Peter James

Flight Sims, Real World Flying Interact Beautifully

Here's how a corporate jet pilot turned his simulator hobby into career success.
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