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We sit down with A320 captain and developer Katie Pilot to unpack EFBX, a new electronic flight bag platform designed to turn flight simulation into a clean, unified workflow. Along the way, we get the origin story, the frustrations that sparked the build, and the feature ideas that could make MSFS flying feel truly plug and play.
• Katie’s unexpected path into aviation and what hooked her on flying
• Why airline flying is structured and why coding scratches the creative itch
• Running the EFB on phones and tablets over a local network without IP hunting
• Integrations discussed: GSX, vPilot VATSIM tuning, message relay, ATC replay
• Quality-of-life apps like remote screenshots, scratch pad, and customizable backgrounds
• App store concept, code review, and security concerns around local networking

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FS Expo 2026 feels bigger, smoother, and more community-driven than ever, and we come away convinced the people are still the reason the whole hobby works. We break down what nailed it, what felt off, and what we hope changes before Vegas 2027.
• venue wins: space, concessions, real food, easy flow
• keynotes and pacing, plus why devs struggle with presenting
• the “family reunion” effect and why community is the main draw
• venue selection trade-offs: cost, flights, hotels, walkability, family activities
• Vegas as a polarizing but practical destination
• rotating cities vs locking one home base
• show floor hardware highlights, especially WinWing’s rapid rise
• entry-level gear talk: Thrustmaster yoke and why console matters
• force feedback momentum and why it feels like the future
• software standouts: SayIntentions immersion and EFBX workflow
• aircraft hype and timelines: A220, A380, bizjets, and the wait for 757 news
• X-Plane visibility and why hands-on demo stations matter
• improvements: split hotels confusion, paid parking, Friday floor access vs mixer
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We get hyped for Flight Sim Expo in St. Paul by talking about the gear, the announcements, and the part nobody can replicate online: meeting our people face to face. We also dig into how flight simulation supports real-world aviation training, where AI ATC fits today, and what still needs to change for the wider industry to take simmers seriously.
• why Flight Sim Expo feels like a yearly family reunion for a niche hobby
• what attendees actually get from the exhibit hall, speakers, tours, and meetups
• how FS Expo picks a city, from airports and hotels to internet and power costs
• the shrinking gap between flight sim procedures and real-world aviation workflows
• why VATSIM, PilotEdge, and LiveATC practice can improve radio confidence
• the announcements we’re watching, from airliners to hardware updates
• the freeware versus payware reality for long-term development and support

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