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Add Airframes to the Flight Sim Aircraft Database
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Blog Index
Below you will find articles I've created. Some articles may answer questions you have about flight simulation, while others may be my personal thoughts on a flight sim subject. You may even find rants. The point is for whatever reason you landed here I hope you'll find something entertaining and useful.
Enjoy,
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Sim Captain, Frank White
What does Study Level Aircraft Mean in Flight Simulation?
What Does "Study Level" Really Mean in Modern Flight Simulation?
By: Frank White /FSS Editor
Beyond the Cockpit Gauges
Browse any flight...
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Finding Real-World Flights using AI: A Reusable Prompt Agent for Flight Simmers
Finding Real-World Flights using AI: A Reusable Prompt Agent for Flight Simmers
By: Frank White /FSS Editor
I enjoy widebody aircraft....
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Why X-Plane 12’s HAFT 4 — Hot Start, Airfoillabs, FlightFactor, Toliss — Will Shape the Sim’s Future
The HAFT Four for X-Plane 12: The Best is Yet to Come
By: Frank White /FSS Editor July 25, 2026
The Pursuit of Perfection: A Return to...
FSS Classifieds: Safe Trading Policy & Trust Guidelines
FSS BUY/SELL - Classifieds Guidelines
Seller & Buyer Trust Guidelines
Because flight simulation gear represents a significant financial...
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From Desktop to the Flight Deck: The Rise of AKD Studio
---- GLF 550 and GLF650
GLF 550 Cockpit
--- GLF650 on Short...
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FS Monitor: A Live Flight Simulation News Aggregator
FS Monitor: The Live News Aggregator Every Simmer Needs
FS Monitor will save you hours
By: Frank White /FSS Editor
As flight simulation...
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Flight Simulation: The Discipline of Avoiding PDID
"Flight Simulation: The Discipline of Avoiding PDID"
By: Frank White /FSS Editor
Perfect for practicing unsafe procedures without the risk...
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Aviation Phraseology - Why do we need it?
Aviation Phraseology
Why Do Pilots Talk Like Robots?
If you are new to aviation or flight simulation, you may have heard pilots talking on the...
Building the Future: A Flight Sim Guide for Teen Centers & STEM Programs
Building the Future: A Flight Sim Hardware Guidefor Teen Centers & STEM Programs
Learning while applying STEM...
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The Walled Garden: Why Real Communities Can’t Be Corporate
Walled-off Websites - The Walled Garden
Don't mention it - even if it's helpful
By: Frank White /FSS EditorI got a "Dear John letter" from...
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Navigraph Charts Alternatives
Charts for the Cheap: Navigating the Skies Without a Subscription
By: Frank White /FSS Editor
FlyShirley Charts
The guys at...
The $500 Flight Sim Starter Pack
The $500 Flight Sim Starter Pack: Stop Waiting and Start Flying
By: Frank White /FSS Editor
Flight simulation has a reputation for being...
You are the Flight Sim Community
Is this site for me?
By: Frank White /FSS Editor
You Are the Flight Sim Community
Your...
