Peter James

Muscle memory behind setting up an aircraft is an integral part of any professional pilot’s daily routine, whether flying a small or large aircraft.

Take the ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020′ live weather feature to the next level with manual setup.

In recent years, add-ons for the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and X-Plane 12 platforms have grown in numbers.

Testing the extremes of heat in simulation offers perspective into what would happen to the typical GA aircraft under the same conditions.

New aircraft add-ons make these journeys both realistic and reliable.

‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020’ offers an opportunity for a low-level, risky flight that barely clears terrain.

Innsbruck Airport in ‘X-Plane 12’ with the terrain can be treacherous—and nauseating.

Relationship with the virtual aviation world, particularly ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator,’ spans many years.

Believe it or not, a good setup doesn’t have to be expensive.

It’s easy to fall in love with the ‘Queen of the Skies’ sim add-on for
‘X-Plane 12’.