Killbilly
SOH-CM-2025
I was just thinking this, and thought I'd share.
My father (who passed away many years ago) was an avid aviation enthusiast. Sadly, life circumstances never offered him the opportunity of a career in aviation nor aviation as recreation. So, he was relegated to books, movies, and visiting airshows. Still, he passed on his interest to me.
Life for me, too, didn't afford me the chance to be a real-life aviator, but unlike my dad, I grew up with an added opportunity to pursue my interest -- computer flight simulation. My first simulator was on a Texas instruments Ti99-4A computer back in the 80s. It consisted of a box with a line that represented the horizon and some basic instruments. I thought it was the best thing ever invented. As the years passed and technology advanced, I kept up with all of the latest simulators, and I've been amazed at each one. MSFS 2020, though, for the first time really satisfied the craving. The ability to explore the exterior and interior of amazingly detailed models of my favorite aircraft, go through realistic procedures, and fly in excellent scenery and believable weather has given me a taste of aviation that my father never got to experience. MSFS 2024, when it finally works well, will ramp that up even further. I know there is a major difference between simulation and real flying, and I know that the simulators have bugs and serious flaws; but I'm still grateful to live in a time where I can enjoy this hobby at this level. It really is remarkable.
Also, I am grateful that I found a community of knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and accommodating people who share my same interest. Thanks Sim Outhouse.
My father (who passed away many years ago) was an avid aviation enthusiast. Sadly, life circumstances never offered him the opportunity of a career in aviation nor aviation as recreation. So, he was relegated to books, movies, and visiting airshows. Still, he passed on his interest to me.
Life for me, too, didn't afford me the chance to be a real-life aviator, but unlike my dad, I grew up with an added opportunity to pursue my interest -- computer flight simulation. My first simulator was on a Texas instruments Ti99-4A computer back in the 80s. It consisted of a box with a line that represented the horizon and some basic instruments. I thought it was the best thing ever invented. As the years passed and technology advanced, I kept up with all of the latest simulators, and I've been amazed at each one. MSFS 2020, though, for the first time really satisfied the craving. The ability to explore the exterior and interior of amazingly detailed models of my favorite aircraft, go through realistic procedures, and fly in excellent scenery and believable weather has given me a taste of aviation that my father never got to experience. MSFS 2024, when it finally works well, will ramp that up even further. I know there is a major difference between simulation and real flying, and I know that the simulators have bugs and serious flaws; but I'm still grateful to live in a time where I can enjoy this hobby at this level. It really is remarkable.
Also, I am grateful that I found a community of knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and accommodating people who share my same interest. Thanks Sim Outhouse.
