Closed Traffic Podcast (Johnny Green, Michael Salmon, and Charlie Roper )

Welcome back to our returning listeners and welcome to our first-timers! The 3 amigos return for another podcast to discuss, as usual, all things across the aviation industry. Take a listen as we dive into the latest releases across flight sim, real-world aviation, and much more. As always we appreciate your feedback!

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A few links to topics discussed below:

https://fselite.net/content/vatsim-announce-vatsim-inc-non-profit-corporation/ 

https://www.thresholdx.net/news/t320ne 

https://fselite.net/content/first-look-yawman-arrow/ 

Kennedy Near Collision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N1gDSZJ5s0

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The CTP crew is back at it again with our good friend SpurGaming. Come aboard as we cover news across the flightsim industry including SU15, HeatBlur's F-4E Phantom and much more.

Link to Vietnam F-4 MIG Kill - Bear and Little John

Spur Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@spurgaming5400

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Join us for an all things flight simulation and aviation chat as we cover the latest developments in the industry. Don't miss it!

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Big Ern! As many of you know, Ernie is a current Southwest Pilot and recruiter for the airline whose love for aviation runs deep! You may know him from his increasingly popular YouTube channel "FlyingwithBigErn" where he takes viewers through the day-to-day operations of an airline pilot, workout regimen, and occasional GA action in his gorgeous Cirrus SR22 G6, "The Green Hornet".

Ernie dropped a ton of knowledge for us and our viewers, especially the need to have continued awareness and support for those battling mental health issues, pilots in particular.

As always, feel free to leave us feedback, much appreciated!

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Finding a solid helicopter is difficult in any sim. Johnny and Mike welcomes back  Steve from Hype Performance Group makers of the most comprehensive helicopter experience for MSFS 2020 (The H145) returns to the show with some amazing news! Johnny, Mike and Steve also cover the going’s on in the industry. Don’t want to miss this one!

Hype Performance Group: https://www.hypeperformancegroup.com/

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We are back my friends after a few weeks of life and “adulting” to bring you yet another podcast. No guests lined up for this session, but the dynamic duo talks up, celebrates, provides objective opinions, and whatever else it is you want to call it, the latest and greatest happenings across the aviation and flight sim community. Listen in to hear us provide our perspective on the latest dev news across the Microsoft Flight Sim platform, PMDG and Fenix Simulations, The Spirit and Frontier Airline merger, and much more.

 

Links to the articles and media below:

 

https://fselite.net/content/pmdg-now-unstuck-with-development-issues-with-the-737-for-msfs/

 

https://fenixsim.com

 

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/spirit-and-frontier-airlines-are-merging-heres-what-that-means-for-travelers

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This episode we discuss the latest Navigraph Survey results from 2020, we'll a little deeper into the numbers and what it means for the industry. Also, Mike gives his take on his new Honeycomb yoke. Johnny's latest foray back into P3D??? We also discuss industry demographics and it's effect on VATSIM.

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The CTP crew is back at it with a very special guest Ken Cage from Discovery Channel's "Airplane Repo". Join us as Ken breaks down his journey from banker to tv stardom. Don't miss this one!

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Extremely busy week! In a good way! Join us on this pre recorded live stream as we discuss A2A's latest release. In addition, we have a VERY special guest along to give us the scoop on his latest release! Justin from Fast Cow Simulations! Stay tuned afterwards for additional content. Fast Cow Productions website https://fastcowpro.com/ Fast Cow Discord link https://discord.gg/CWFmuVshEg Closed Traffic Podcast https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/closedtraffi... Instagram @closed_traffic Twitter @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic

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CTP crew is at it again! Johnny and Mike touch on Flightsim Expo as well a recent aircraft release. Plus! Mike gives us a sneak peek into Cirrus transition training in addition to his instrument training. Don’t miss it! Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/closedtraffic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

On this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Neil, Vice President of the California RedTails, PC-12 Driver, and Flight Instructor, just to name a few. Neil walked us through his background, aviation journey, and the skills and perseverance he honed and are required to navigate this industry and even life in general.

Ya don't want to miss this one!

Also feel free to learn more about the California RedTails by reaching out to Mike or utilizing the link to the website below.

https://california-redtails.org/index.html

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Well, this was certainly one for the record books! We had a fantastic 2hr live show with Collin Biendenkapp, CEO of TFDi Design. Collin provided updates on all the hard work the team continues to do in an effort to bring compelling and entertaining products to the flight sim community - including the highly anticipated MD-11 and even SmartCars 3, the next iteration of the famous SmartCars product. If you missed the live show, you catch the replay via the CTP YouTube link below, Collin showed us and the audience some neat shots of the upcoming MD-11, and members of his team took the time to answer a ton of questions from the curious audience in chat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc7fXBxIsxQ  

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We hope to see you live at FSExpo - Lone Star Flight Museum June 23-25, 2023  

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https://flightsimexpo.com

 

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FSElite has been at the forefront of providing top quality news and content covering the vast expanse of flight simulation (and more). On this episode Closed Traffic Podcast is excited to have Calum, Content Director and one of the founding father's of FSElite. Calum walks us through FSElite's inception as well as a deep dive into "Simulator Fatigue". Definitely don't want to miss this one and as always links will be provided below.

FSElite: https://fselite.net/

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The CTP crew gathers again for a Friday evening chat. Much to discuss including Charlie and Johnny's VR adventures.

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Wow! this is one for the ages my friends. Johnny and Mike sits down with the one and only XP72 for an exciting conversation around aviation, content creation, flight simming, and so much more. Tune in now to listen back to the insightful conversation and a teaser of what's to come for XP and the flight sim community as a whole!

XP72's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nkmsw8

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It's time for another episode of the Closed Traffic Podcast! Tune in as we walk through our regular course of events - from all things flight simulation to the happenings across the aviation landscape. We walk through arguably iniBuilds' greatest scenery release in JFK, AirFoil Labs remastered KingAir 350 for Xplane 12, the continued excitement building towards FSExpo, and Mike provides an update on the continued journey towards obtaining his instrument rating.

Ya don't wanna miss this one!

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My friends welcome to yet another podcast and what better way to kick off the weekend than chatting it up with some fellow pilots and avid aviation enthusiasts! Johnny and Mike welcome Mike G and Fabian from Extreme Flight Simulation. EFS is a Chicago based company featuring a state of the art 737 flight simulator that allows the public to try their hand at flying anywhere in the world in any weather conditions, from your most novice to your advanced line pilots doing it out there in the real world and looking for some sim currency time, EFS has what you need and so much more. We had a blast on this podcast, from business discussions with Mike, flight simulators, and learning from a truly impressive young pilot in Fabian, it was truly a pleasure.  Mike, Fabian, and the EFS team will join us again at this year’s FlightSimExpo so be sure to stop by and check out their booth as well as their Chicago based simulator experience if you are ever in the neighborhood! Listen in and as always let us know what ya think.   EFS Website & Socials

https://extremeflightsimulation.com/about-us

https://m.facebook.com/extremeflightsimulation/?refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fextremeflightsimulation.com%2Fcontact-us&_rdr

https://instagram.com/extremeflightsimulation?utm_medium=copy_link

https://youtube.com/channel/UCFigiPkQzWlVC1c9x9VQrtQ

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"Yellowbus" aka "Hollywood" aka Robert, joins us once again on the podcast. Robert is in the process of upgrading from First Officer to Captain with Spirit Airlines, and was nice enough to come on and share some of the details regarding that process. The Captain upgrade process at a major airline is not something that is too often shared, especially not within the flight sim community, so the information was truly amazing to dive into.

We once again want to congratulate Robert and thank him for coming on, stay tuned for some additional updates regarding his journey.

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FlightSimExpo 2024, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought together flight simulation enthusiasts, developers, and professionals for an engaging weekend of exhibitions, seminars, and hands-on demonstrations.

The event did not disappoint my friends! It featured the latest advancements in flight simulation technology, including new software updates, hardware releases, and cutting-edge virtual reality integrations. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with industry leaders, participate in immersive workshops, and explore a vast exhibit hall showcasing the newest products and services.

The expo also highlighted a strong focus on community building, with numerous networking events and panels dedicated to fostering connections within the flight sim community.

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Kicking off your weekend with another CTP episode - runway incursions, pilot training, instrument rating, and Fenix Simulations does it again!

Relevant Episode Links

https://www.pilotscafe.com/

https://fselite.net/content/fenix-shares-massive-update-regarding-a320-v2-for-msfs/

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Join us live via the Closed Traffic Podcast YouTube channel Thursday 8/22 at 8pm EST, as we welcome back one of the first-ever guests of the Closed Traffic Podcast, XP72.
We’ll talk flight sim, commercial & general aviation, streaming, XP’s continued success, and much much more, tune in live, ya don’t want to miss this one!

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2024 is zipping by! Tune in for our take on the latest happening across the flight sim and aviation world.

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What an episode my friends! We were joined by CEO Collin from TFDi live to discuss the genesis of TFDi, renowned products all across the flight sim community, and the future roadmap. Collin walked us through what inspired him to jump into flight sim and eventually what led him to create so many of the products we have all grown to love, his passion for his products and dedication to the community is really extraordinary. Tune in and listen to the conversation, highlighting exciting products like the 717, SmartCars, everyone’s favorite; PACX, and of course the all promising MD11. This will be CTP’s last episode of the year, we want to thank everyone for their support and wish you all a wonderful and safe holiday season. Looking forward to some exciting things to come in 2022! TFDI Design: https://www.tfdidesign.com/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

The Closed Traffic Podcast is pleased to have PilotEdge on the podcast for the first time! We sit down with Kevin to discuss the phenomenal virtual air traffic control and pilot network and the infamous SimVenture event. The procedures for PilotEdge’s SimVenture event are nearly identical to EAA’s actual AirVenture event thus giving pilots an incredibly realistic experience of flying into and out of Oshkosh!

Check out the episode and the PilotEdge network along with additional details regarding the SimVenture event.

Simventure Promotion Material:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMSoaUbERSU

https://www.pilotedge.net/pages/simventure

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You joined us for the pre-show last week, on Saturday we were fortunate to chat live with the Hot Start crew and take a deep dive into the newly released Challenger 650! What a show it was, from conversations about the inception of  Hot Start and X-Aviation and the TBM and Challenger products, to what’s next on the roadmap as far as future updates and new products to come.

Replay links available below as well as via your favorite podcast outlets. You can purchase this awesome aircraft as well as additional Hot Start and X-Aviation products  here: https://www.x-aviation.com

Replay links:

https://youtu.be/9RmJNCmNfEY 

https://youtu.be/t5YPsSM36EQ

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This has indeed been the most exciting couple of weeks in the flightsim industry. Mike and Johnny recap the events of both PMDG and Fenix releases. Mike and Johnny also reveals their thoughts on the PMDG release fiasco. You don’t not wanna miss this episode! 

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Join us as we unpack breaking news from Honeycomb Aeronautical. Closed Traffic Podcast: ⁠https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/RUxZTHZM Instagram @closed_traffic Twitter @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/closedtraffic

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The CTP crew is back at it again with loads to unpack. Covering several upcoming releases in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and across other platforms. What is it with Johnny and Embraers? Don't miss it!

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Mike and Johnny return with our good friend and the one and only GrenIriBajan AKA Jon. Jon was gracious enough to join us from across the pond well into the midnight hour to shoot the breeze. It was awesome hearing about his exciting commercial pilot journey, and his plans to return to the industry here soon. What’s an aviation podcast without some flight sim talk as well, tune in and listen to each of us give our take on the newly released FSLABS Sharklets, the future of P3d, as well as some additional insightful conversation about the hobby in general.   Be sure to check out Jon’s YouTube channel below as well!

https://youtube.com/channel/UCCEIUjAEWZF99Qw1KrkOxfQ

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Interesting title for an aviation podcast huh. Mike and Johnny welcomes back Fabian from Extreme Flight Simulations (EFS) to talk about a multitude of topics related to pursuing a path towards real-world flying. It’s a topic that Johnny and I try to touch on as much as possible so Fabian’s message was timely. It’s important for the community to know that there are many opportunities within aviation and becoming a pilot, and even ways to be compensated without ever stepping foot on the line of a regional or major airliner. Fabian also shared a very interesting and compelling personal story about adversity (hence the Cello) that I think we can all learn from and apply to our lives daily.

Tune in, this was a good one and always feel free to let us know what you think!

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What a week! First and foremost, we are praying and thinking of all those impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you can spare time, effort, and/or resources, please reach out to your local officials to learn how.

We discuss continued progress and thoughts on the upcoming MFS2024, American Airlines delays continue, GSX continues to move the needle on flight sim ground operations...all that and much more!

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Johnny and I sat down to provide our initial thoughts on the Hot Start Challenger 650 (which at the time of posting this has already been released and burning holes in the VATSIM sky) as well as the newly released LevelUp 737NG series. Listen in via your favorite podcast outlets and don’t forget to tune into the live show replay on our YouTube channels for an even more in depth visual conversation.

Link to Full Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhhDr7Nkl0Y&t=101s

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The fellas are back with an impromptu show! Tune in as we discuss the newfound love for the FSim Studio E-Jet, Kruo 787 Freeware, Just Flight's F28, Johnny and Charlie's Top Gun style face-off in DCS, an update on Mike's instrument rating progress, and more.

Kuro 787 Mod Link: https://flightsim.to/file/45062/boeing-787-8

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Johnny and Mike shoot the breeze on this wonderful Thursday evening discussing real world aviation, flight simulation (Fenix Simulations, PMDG, and many more). We even threw in a discussion around computer hardware, particularly graphics cards and the impact the chip shortage has played in the difficulty of obtaining even a simple 3060, at least at a decent price. Tune in, there was so much more discussed that I think you’ll enjoy and furthermore Johnny and I would love feedback on. Many thanks to you all for helping us keep the content alive and a special shout-out to our continued Patreon supporters. Make sure to rate us on Apple Podcast!

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Life as an Aviator consist of continuous improvement as well as lifelong learning. What happens when you've reached the next level? Johnny and Charlie welcomes back Pilot Fabian with new career developments and a HUGE announcement! Don't miss it!

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What an amazing show! Join us as we welcome back Lee from TWD, a scenery developer who has worked on a myriad of scenery projects for X-Plane 12. Also, including the latest flight sim news. Lee also drops a special announcement on the show! Don’t miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

We had a great time with Phillip, content creator and freighter pilot based in the Southern California area. Phillip took the time to walk us through his acacia toon journey, he offered some valuable insight into the aviation world and shared with us his perspective on the impact flight sim has on the community. You can also watch the live show replay over on the CTP website. Phillip’s Channel: https://youtube.com/user/TheOtakuphill Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

After what seemed like a move to another country, Johnny finally rejoins the podcast for a life update and a robust discussion about the recently released flight sim products. Tune in and listen to this candid but hilarious episode and join in on wishing Johnny all the luck in the world trying to find good reliable internet in his new neighborhood! 

As always, links to the products discussed can be found below.

https://www.flysimware.com/FLYSTORE_2015/en/home/46-flysimware-cessna-414aw-chancellor-msfs2020.html

https://www.justflight.com/in-development/146-professional-microsoft-flight-simulator

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Join CTP live for a weekend chat as we kick off April. We'll discuss new and upcoming releases across the flight sim world, the Bose A30 aviation headset release, Cirrus transition training, and IFR ground school, but more importantly, we want to hear from you...what are your aviation goals for this month?

We hope to see you live at FSExpo - Lone Star Flight Museum June 23-25, 2023  

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https://flightsimexpo.com

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The CTP crew weclomes back our good friend Steve from HPG to discuss their latest release the H160! Join us as we also cover other topics as well including "What aircraft Steve would purchase given the opportunity?". Don't miss this one!

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CTP had the pleasure of welcoming Hans Hartmann - famously known for his work with popular simulation companies such as Aerosoft and Flight 1, and the outstanding work he's done on the ATR series and even the CRJ. We get into some great conversations about aircraft development, how Hans fell in love with aviation, the future of flight simulation, and so much more. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in, ya don't want to miss this one! Claim Your 10% Off at FlightsimExpo! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/

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It’s been a while friends but we are back nonetheless with another aviation podcast. This episode kicks off our supporter series. As a way to say thank you to our initial and continued long time supporters, we’ll invite folks to join us for an episode to discuss all things aviation, heck life in general; particularly in this sit down with Charlie. This was one of our live Twitch podcasts so it was great receiving comments and feedback from the chat in real-time, but if ya missed it, as always replays and the podcast are available utilizing the links below. You all be well, stay safe, and keep the blue side up! Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

We had the privilege of chatting with Mikey McBryan, star of the tv series "Ice Pilots NWT" and General Manager of Buffalo Airways. Mikey also goes into detail on his latest venture "Plane Savers" on YouTube.

Plane Savers: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeyMcBryan

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Love the smell of coffee, Avgas, or Jet Fuel in the morning? CTP held a live show early Saturday morning to discuss all things aviation - flight sim, general aviation, and commercial aviation. We even threw out a few ground school questions at the Private Pilot level. It was all fair game! Take a listen and catch the live show replay if you have the time as well!

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Live show replay below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwC4ltdAdmA 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poQ_8wd5f5A

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Mike & Johnny sits down with the one and only Captain Shaquille Oatmeal! Lots of insightful conversations regarding how Shaq became interested in aviation, his connection with the Tuskegee Airmen, how aviation allowed him to meet his wife, his involvement in the community SimWings project, and so much more.  Check out Shaq’s channel and discord here:

https://youtube.com/c/CptShaquilleOatmeal

https://discord.gg/sZVbuPXwxm

SimWings Project:

https://simwingsva.org/

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Closed Traffic Podcast has the honor to speak with Raul, from FSReborn developer of the FSR500 turboprop! Raul takes us through what brought him to create FSReborn and into aircraft development. Also, what's Rauls dream aircraft? New aircraft project? Don't miss it! FSReborn: https://www.fsreborn.com/ Closed Traffic Podcast: ⁠https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Instagram @closed_traffic Twitter @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon:   / closedtraffic  Transcript

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While we were unable to attend this year’s Flight Sim Expo in person, Johnny and I were thrilled to spend Saturday evening virtually with Steve from Hype Performance Group to discuss the freeware products they have graciously made available to the FS2020 community; Icon A5 performance edition and of course the infamous Airbus H135 helicopter project and the soon to come payware H145, to name a few. Steve walked us through his background, his love for flight simming, and how he and the team were able to fill a need the community desired.   We were also able to discuss our initial thoughts and opinions on what we observed during Saturday’s expo, real world flying experiences, and so much more. Have a listen and as always feel free to connect with us and leave feedback.   Check out Hype Performance Group below and be sure to grab the AFS H145 variant bundle now available for early access!

https://www.hypeperformancegroup.com

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The “entire” CTP gets together for an amazing show! Join us as we cover a myriad of topics, too many to list. Don’t miss this one! Closed Traffic Podcast: ⁠https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Instagram @closed_traffic X @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

Join us as myself and Michael (Micslmn) discuss the Toliss A321 NEO  as well as content creation, Aerosoft's CRJ and much more!

Micslmn's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd_QTpAzBkhnFozu0G_YCDA

Toliss NEO Addon: https://store.x-plane.org/A321-NEO-ADD-ON-to-the-ToLiss-Airbus-A321_p_1351.html

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TearWearDesigns sits down with CTP live to chop it up! We had a fantastic time talking with Lee and diving into what brought him into the world of scenery development and his love for aviation. This young man has contributed significantly to the community - the freeware community specifically. Tune in and see for ya self and as always, feel free to leave us feedback.

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Well folks, today is the day. Probably the most anticipated flight sim release in history, the 737 by PMDG was released today. While we wait for the ability to finally get into the website and download this beast, Johnny and I sit down for an initial discussion and share impressions on the overall hype and release experience. Feel free to comment share your initial experience! 

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What a blast! Mike and Johnny had the pleasure of welcoming Blu Games to the Closed Traffic Podcast on this fine Friday evening. Blu was a natural, so the conversation just flowed so well, in fact, we didn’t get to many of the “official” questions that we really wanted to ask him but that’s what makes these conversations great, it was still rich with content! We talked about his love for gaming and passion for sharing his platform and talent with the community, the variety of genres that consistently brings folks to his channel from all over the world, his aspiration and persistent journey towards his private pilot license, and so much more! You do not want to miss this episode, my friends, tune in and as always don’t forget to leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Don’t miss out on Blu’s amazing content, connect with him below! Blu Games YouTube |

https://www.youtube.com/c/BluGames/featured

Blu Games Official Website |

http://iamblugames.com

Instagram @iamblugames  Twitch @iamblugames  Twitter @iamblugames   Facebook @

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Another amazing early Saturday morning show! Nick from FlightFX joins the CTP crew live starting with an insightful peek into their inception. In addition, Nick and the CTP crew discusses the nuances of what it takes to bring a product to market as well as the up's and down's of consumer expectations. Also, CTP gets a deep preview into the Cirrus Vision Jet ending with a special announcement! Don't miss it! 

As always we encourage you to leave us feedback and follow https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/ for updates and schedules.

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We had an amazing conversation with our special guest, Chief SimPilot as we discuss flightsim community growth and what inspired him to take part in this amazing hobby!

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The 3 amigos return after some hectic months of business travel, work, and just life in general, to check in with the aviation community and discuss recent releases and events. We touch on all the hard work the folks organizing and participating in World Flight have done, some of the recent airport releases, aircraft releases, the incredible work done by the folks at Navigraph, cold weather operations for our General Aviation fliers out there, and much more.

As always feel free to leave feedback, we love to hear from ya!

Links associated with some of the discussions are below:

https://www.flightpathsimulation.club/worldflight-2022/

https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/active-pilots/safety-and-technique/weather/cold-weather-operations 

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Back with another lively episode! Listen in as the fella's return to discuss the disappointing release of the highly anticipated GSX Pro and some of the additional happenings across the flight sim and real-world aviation industry. 

It's great to be back!

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Brief introduction and ramblings at 12am great start for Episode 1! Also dive a little in to the background of Microsoft Flight Simulator and where we are at today.

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We'll have to reschedule the episode with Hype Performance for a later date, however, the show goes on! We were joined by Mark from Flysimware and what a show this was. Mark walked us through his background of creating flight sim products from as far back as FS9 and spent even more time walking us through the recently released public beta of the Cessna 414AW. The plane is flat-out phenomenal my friends, Mark even took us through some of the renderings with a screen share in rea-time and then capped us off with quite the surprise.

As always, you can catch the live replay of the show via the links below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2pMNcj2OWc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZR8h-ZAJ4

Take a look a the C414AW for yourself and pick up this wonderful aircraft!

https://www.flysimware.com/FLYSTORE_2015/en/home/46-flysimware-cessna-414aw-chancellor-msfs2020.html

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The smiles say it all - what a show this was!

Logan joins CTP for the first time and takes us through his impressive and quite exciting aviation background, military Air Traffic Controller experiences, his business venture (AfterburnerX) to bring dog fighting simulation like never seen before to Las Vegas, and his current career as a Production Director across many globally renowned live television and sporting events.

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Johnny and Mike take “Closed Traffic” live on Twitch and what better way to debut than with a current airliner pilot, flight instructor, and just avid aviation enthusiast Robert. Robert is a current airliner pilot on the Airbus fleet based here in the United States with a wealth of experience, we’ll let you guys tune in to discover just how many flight hours and experience he actually has! It was a great conversation and even better experience for our guests to ask questions about life at the airlines, how to begin flight training, the different characteristics of the many equipment Robert has flown and which flight sim addons actual captures the closest to its real-world counterpart, and so much more. Tune in to relive the conversation and as always never hesitate to reach out with additional comments and questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

With no guest lined up for this session, the duo returned with the intention to shoot the breeze for a quick conversation that ended running almost two hours long! So much discussed in this session and many takeaways for the community. At end of the day, chase your dreams friends, don’t settle for mediocrity, and never give up! “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” -Leonardo da Vinci --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

Closed Traffic had the pleasure of welcoming Evan and Jon to the show, check out the great conversation as well as video over on our Twitch channel and your favorite podcast outlets to follow in the coming days. Flight Sim Expo is gearing up to be an epic event my friends, head on over to

www.flightsimexpo.com

To register now and participate on-site or virtually this year. Spread the word, ya don’t wanna miss it.

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The CTP regroups after an amazing weekend at FSExpo! Join us as we unpack the event and dive into a jammed packed weekend of groundbreaking product announcements, an exhibition overview as well as who we thought stole the show. Also a recap of Mike's exodus involving an airline and a Porsche? Don't miss it!

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The CTP crew returns live with another amazing epsoide. Join us as well break down the latest events with Honeycomb Aeronautical, as well as news around the real world and flight simulation industry.

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The CTP crew dives in the latest flightsim and aviation industry topics. Also, an MU-2 for MSFS 2020? How is the aviation industry affected if the US government shuts down? Don't miss this one!

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We are back my friends after a few weeks of life and “adulting” to bring you yet another podcast. No guests lined up for this session but the dynamic duo talks up, celebrates, provides objective opinions, and whatever else it is you want to call it, the latest and greatest happenings across the aviation and flight sim community. Listen in to hear us provide our perspective from the PMDG DC6 all the way to “Check Ride Stalker’s” flight review experience a couple weeks ago.   As always feel free to leave your feedback and looking forward to seeing you folks at this year’s Flight Sim Expo in San Diego, CA!

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Mike and Johnny welcome back our special guest "Captain" Hollywood, as he takes us through his journey from FO to Capt. We unpacked a lot in this one, enjoy!

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Planning to book travel soon? As we approach the summer months and the busiest travel season of the year, check out where your favorite or preferred U.S. airliner ranks amongst other carriers in their category.

Tune into our latest podcast episode for our thoughts on this and of course the latest happenings across the flight sim and aviation world!

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The CTP crew is back as we discuss FSExpo, GSX v3.0, DCS, and Harbor Freight?!?!

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Join us in the crew room as we discuss the iFly's latest upcoming release. The Boeing 737-8 MAX! Closed Traffic Podcast: ⁠https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Instagram @closed_traffic X @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic

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We hope the New Year is treating you all well! Let's kick it off with some conversations about Jets! Biz Jets, Regional Jets, Light Jets, Corporate Jets, and whatever additional sub-categories, of sub-categories you can think of, it's all on the table! 

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Loads of conversations being had on the Eve of the MSFS 2024 release. Everything from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release expectations to recent releases and controversy amongst developers. Don't miss this one!

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The "entire" CTP crew joins Thomas and Dwight from Yawman, makers of the first handheld controller specifcally designed for Flightsim. Phenomenal conversation as the Yawman team walks us through how an idea birthed in a garage ends up becoming ground breaking piece of Flightsim hardware! Don't miss this one!

Yawman Flight: https://yawmanflight.com/

Yawman Arrow Controller: https://www.sportys.com/yawman-arrow-controller.html

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The Closed Traffic podcast welcome’s its first official guest, the flight sim community’s very own and well renowned Vertical Sim! You can find his products at: https://verticalsims.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedtraffic/support

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving from the CTP crew! Join us as we welcome content creator Spur Gaming back to the show. Trains, Planes and Automobiles, we covered it all on this episode. Don't miss it!

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In this episode of the Closed Traffic Podcast, we welcome back two familiar faces who share their captivating journey towards achieving their dream of becoming professional pilots. Fabian Bartos and Fabian "Phillip" Cooke Jr.

Join us as they candidly discuss the highs and lows of their path, reflecting on what strategies worked effectively, what challenges they encountered, and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way. Delving into the role of flight simulation in honing their skills and preparing for real-world scenarios, Fabian and Phillip illuminate its significance in their professional development.

Drawing from their experiences, they offer some great advice to aspiring pilots navigating similar paths today, highlighting key insights and actionable tips to help others chart their course toward success in the dynamic world of aviation. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or an aspiring pilot, this episode promises to inspire and enlighten you with its wealth of firsthand wisdom and guidance, tune in!

Here are a few links to the websites and groups discussed in today's episode:

https://www.nfbaviation.com/ by Fabian Bartos

https://www.aopa.org/

https://nbaa.org/

https://flightsimexpo.com/

https://california-redtails.org/index.html

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Mike and the crew return to discuss their new venture, Bringing flight simulators to Hotel Polaris @ The Air Force Academy!

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Join us as we cover what an amazing year 2023 has been to the flight simulation industry. Covering the ups and the downs, you definitely don't want to miss this one! Closed Traffic Podcast: ⁠https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Instagram @closed_traffic Twitter @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic

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The CTP crew is at it again! Much has happened in the world of flight simulation and real world aviation. Join us as we cover a whirlwind of aviation news from BasicMed to "Diesel Engines?" In addition, do we finally have the regional jet "to rule them all" in X-Plane? See what happens when Johnny shows off his amazing production skills! Of course as always, much to unpack in the world of MSFS 2020. Don't miss this one!

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The 3 amigos return with banter and laughter regarding the happenings across the flight sim and aviation industry. Listen as the fellas get into the latest news from PMDG, the imminent release of the gorgeous Pilatus PC12 by Carenado, an upcoming Mitsubishi MU-2, our take on the JetBlue/Spirit merger, and much more!

We had a blast, tune in and as always feel free to leave us feedback.

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Mike, Johnny and Charlie gather together for one phenomenal show! Also joining the CTP crew is Steve from Hype Performance Group. In addition, with FSExpo right around the corner the team touches on news and recent announcements concerning MSFS 2024 as well as HPG's recent release. Also, the team discusses several real world topics including GA aircraft with auto capability? Don't miss this one! Join us on Patreon! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/

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Happy Holidays! What a year in and around the aviation world my friends. We've seen so much occur in the communities of real-world aviation and flight sim alike. Join us as we reflect on the good, the bad, and even the ugly - and even welcome special guests as we close out the year.

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Johnny and Mike return with another guest series but this time with the 2 for 1 special. We had the pleasure of chatting it up with Spur Gaming and Amerity Plays to understand where their passion for gaming started, how they manage to find the time with 3 kids and work, and a few other real life lessons that we all need to keep in mind as content creators and viewers alike. Tune in, ya don’t want to miss it!   Be sure to check out the Spurs’ channels and the wealth of awesome content! Don’t forget to like and subscribe.  

Spur Gaming YouTube:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCt690gDXIOjFBCxgUDDH3jg

Spur Gaming Twitch:

https://twitch.tv/txspur_gaming

Amerity_Plays:

https://twitch.tv/amerity_plays

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The Closed Traffic Podcast is pleased to welcome Kerry McCauley to the show! Kerry has an extremely impressive resume including starring on the Discovery Channel Series "Dangerous Flights". He graciously agreed to spend some time with CTP to share and recount some of his fondest and extreme scenarios across his aviation career. Don't missed this one!

Order your signed copy of "Ferry Pilot" here: https://kerrymccauley.com/buyferrypilot.htm

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October is shaping up to be an amzing month for the industry. The CTP crew covers some of the latest releases including several upcoming. Don't miss this one!

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Tune in to the latest episode of the Closed Traffic Podcast as you work through the holiday season! We get into many new updates and releases across the flight sim world, some real-world aviation news, Mike's completion of his instrument rating and check ride debrief.

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