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- Infinite Flight Partners with Sporty’s Pilot Shop
- Welcome to Flight Simulation Webinar – comparing Microsoft, X-Plane, and Infinite Flight
- MSFS and X-Plane 12 Jumpstart Class with Flight Sim Coach
- Stop gaming and start learning
- How to install Sporty’s Honeycomb Bravo Profiles with X-Plane 12 (Version 2)
Infinite Flight Partners with Sporty’s Pilot Shop
/in News/by Chris McGonegleIn an exciting revelation at Flight Sim Expo 2024, Sporty’s and Infinite Flight announced a partnership, aiming to bridge the gap between flight simulation and real-world aviation training. This collaboration strives to revolutionize how aspiring pilots learn and practice flying skills, offering a seamless integration of mobile flight simulation and comprehensive flight training courses. What […]
MSFS and X-Plane 12 Jumpstart Class with Flight Sim Coach
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleFlight simulators offer multiple avenues to saving hours during flight training, or keeping specific maneuvers sharp. For a new user it can be difficult to configure these flight sim programs to the desired flight details. Enjoy two free one hour classes from Flight Sim Coach exclusively for Sporty’s customers that will cover the basics of […]
Stop gaming and start learning
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleIn 1979 the first mainstream home flight simulator program from subLogic became available to early adopters of the personal computer. FS1 was “capable of drawing 150 lines per second” and allowed the user to fly around in a slightly modernized Sopwith Camel. Fast forward to today and we have vivid representations of the entire globe […]
How to install Sporty’s Honeycomb Bravo Profiles with X-Plane 12 (Version 2)
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegle(This article as well as the Honeycomb Bravo Profiles for X-Plane 12 have been updated as of 4/5/2023) X-Plane is referred to as the “most realistic flight simulator” by PC Gamer and is continuously recommended by seasoned simmers when asked what’s the best simulator for at-home use. From a hardware standpoint, the Honeycomb Bravo is one […]
Using Flight Simulators for IFR Training (Part 3)
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleWelcome to the last of a three part series on instrument flying with a home simulator. Instrument flying can be intimidating for many pilots, yet a simulator can build confidence as well as understanding when it comes to the IFR realm. Part three will cover challenging emergencies to practice in a simulator as well as […]
Using Flight Simulators for IFR Training (Part 2)
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleWelcome to the second of a three part series on instrument flying with a home simulator. Instrument flying can be intimidating for many pilots, yet a simulator can build confidence as well as understanding when it comes to the IFR realm. Part two will cover useful tasks to practice in a simulator as well as […]
Using Flight Simulators for IFR Training (Part 1)
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleWelcome to the first of a three part series on instrument flying with a home simulator. Instrument flying can be intimidating for many pilots, yet a simulator can build confidence as well as understanding when it comes to the IFR realm. Part one will cover why you should consider an at home simulator for instrument […]
IFR Practice With Infinite Flight
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleFor many weekend warriors, using tools outside the cockpit is a must if they want to keep their heads in the game. Flight simulators are an invaluable tool for instrument-rated pilots and students, but they can be bulky, and the cost can sometimes be prohibitive. This is where a mobile flight simulator like Infinite Flight on your phone or tablet can come in very handy.
Flight Simulator Buyer’s Guide—2022 edition
/in Product Reviews/by Chris McGonegleWith 2022 coming to a close, it’s easy to say that digital pilots are borderline spoiled. There are hundreds of hardware options to help our simulated aircraft get airborne, ranging from $40 up to five-figure platforms. Starting fresh and finding the right option for your configuration can be somewhat intimidating, and that’s why we put together the 2022 Flight Sim Buyers Guide.
Tips for using aviation apps with home flight simulators
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleAre you stuck at home and separated from your airplane, or just experiencing an unlucky stretch of bad weather? The good news is, you can still fly at home and stay current with your favorite aviation apps using the latest flight simulators. Many flight simulators today integrate directly with EFB apps including ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, […]
Sporty’s Instrument Rating Flight Sim Training Guide
/in Tips and technique/by Chris McGonegleComplement your Instrument flight training or challenge yourself as a digital pilot with the Instrument Rating Flight Sim Training Guide from Sporty’s Pilot Shop. This guide includes an introduction covering how best to use this guide with an at home simulator as well as keyboard shortcuts to help make you a Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 […]
Fly the ALIA eVTOL in X-Plane 12
/in News/by Chris McGonegleEver wanted to pilot an eVTOL aircraft that has the capability to transition to a pusher propeller? Well now you can with X-Plane 12 and the digital ALIA eVTOL from BETA Technologies. With the latest version of X-Plane 12 the ALIA is included in the fleet of digital aircraft bringin the total to 23. Rated […]