Real Flight Basic ReviewReal Flight Basic is a “stripped down to the essentials” version of the legendary Real Flight simulator. Instead of 85 aircraft you get 47, including a nice variety of aerobatic, scale, sport, jet, and helicopters. Continue reading
Micro Antic by Proctor EnterprisesThis delightful vintage electric flyer is a half size version of the classic Lou Proctor Antic, redesigned for indoor or outdoor flying and builders with a kit or two behind them. Continue reading
RealFlight 6There’s a fine line between being a happy old codger and a curmudgeon and as I get older I find myself starting to say “Back in my day….” I guess I have to admit it, I’m a little bit jealous of the tools available to pilots that I didn’t have. Why, back when I was learning to fly RC airplanes….. Continue reading
Futaba BR-3000 Battery CheckerThere’s a lot I like about flying electric airplanes but I miss not knowing how much/little fuel I had in the tank. Continue reading
aeroflyFSHi, my name is Steve and I’m a flight simmer. I can quit any time, really I can, but when I see a new sim I have to play with it for a bit. Continue reading
In Praise of the Local Hobby ShopGrowing up in ancient times, long before the days of Christmas sales starting in August, I could tell Christmas was getting closer when the mailman delivered a thick book to our house around Halloween, the Sears Toy Catalog. In these days of instant on-line ordering, it’s hard to explain how the anticipation would build in a kid back in those days, badgering our poor moms after school: “Did it come? Did it come? Is it here yet?” Continue reading
Don’t Do Nothing DumbI’m writing my inaugural column from the Sun ‘n Fun air show, where I’m volunteering in Air Operations. Continue reading
