Sim Flying year round
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:44 am
It's been rather quiet here of late, so just thought I'd mention the aviation related joy that fills my retirement hours, regardless of the time, the weather OR my limited discretionary monies. Namely Microsoft Flight Sim 2020. I picked up all the necessary PC hardware to have a mini-cockpit at the ready whenever the mood strikes. The graphics and airplane choices are amazing, near photo-realistic scenery, live weather options etc.etc.etc.
Many years ago I came to terms with the fiscal reality that real-life flight for me was NOT too expensive, I just could never afford it. So given the choice of either totally abandoning my life long passion for aviation or finding an acceptable alternative, sim flight has proven to scratch the itch. No worries about medicals, annuals, insurance or fuel costs. And it's 'almost' like being there.
It's likely not for everyone but I'd wager there are a lot of people like me for whom it is a great match.
That's about all I have to say about that. Thanks for reading my ramblings.
Many years ago I came to terms with the fiscal reality that real-life flight for me was NOT too expensive, I just could never afford it. So given the choice of either totally abandoning my life long passion for aviation or finding an acceptable alternative, sim flight has proven to scratch the itch. No worries about medicals, annuals, insurance or fuel costs. And it's 'almost' like being there.
It's likely not for everyone but I'd wager there are a lot of people like me for whom it is a great match.
That's about all I have to say about that. Thanks for reading my ramblings.