A list of my reviews, thoughts and opinions on full game releases, content releases, and the odd new hardware release.
Recent reviews
Aerobask DA50 RG full review for X-Plane 11
Whenever Aerobask makes a new aircraft for X-Plane, I pay attention. They have made some excellent aircraft over the last few years offering a mix of features, capabilities, while offering beautiful visuals and great sounds. They often hit a sweet…
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Having a look at PAWD Seward airport for MSFS
Sometimes having custom airport scenery can really help to make the experience. In both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight simulator, custom scenery can elevate the an airport experiences to new levels making it fun to visit and take in the character…
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VKB Gladiator NXT review part one: Unboxing and setup
I’m very excited to bring you part one of a three part series reviewing VKB-Sim’s Gladiator NXT. This review is going to include a look at the Gladiator NXT grip and base as well as the NXT GNX ….. combination.…
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Full Review of the VKB Gladiator NXT
Every day in the flight sim community the question “What joystick should I buy?” gets asked by a myriad of both seasoned and new sim fans in search of new hardware. Over the last two years we’ve seen an explosion of new people coming to the sim world or returning after a long absence and…
Battle tested: VIRPIL VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Throttle Full Review
Having precise throttle control and being able to manipulate as many aircraft functions as possible without reaching for the keyboard is one of those goals that a lot of flight sim pilots look for as they get more seriously into simming. Flight sim and space sim hardware makers VIRPIL are on to their fourth generation…
VIRPIL MT-50CM3 first impressions and your questions answered
This is part two of my three-part series reviewing the VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Throttle throttle. I’ve been using the new throttle for a couple of weeks now and it’s time to put together some of my first impressions. From out of the box to first flights The first thing that strikes me about the CM3 throttle…
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Simulator reviews
- IL-2: Battle of Stalingrad review (via Battle-Field UK)
- IL-2: Battle of Moscow review
- IL-2: Battle of Kuban review
- Flying Circus Vol 1 review
- IL-2: Battle of Bodenplatte review
Content reviews
- Cold Winter review (IL-2 campaign)
- Ten Days of Autumn review (IL-2 campaign)
- I./JG51 over Velikie Luki review (IL-2 campaign)
- Blazing Steppe review (IL-2 campaign)
- Fortress on the Volga review (IL-2 campaign)
Hardware reviews
- VKB Gladiator review (2016)
- VIRPIL MongoosT-50 Throttle Control System full review (2019)
- VIPRIL WarBRD base and grip review (2019)
- Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS flight package (2019)
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