Flight Sim Edge

Season 2 Episode 16 "Halloween Spooktacular"

Turn down the lights, find a comfortable place to relax and grab a nice beverage of your choice. Tonight we face the horror of SU6 with MSFS and all of it's scary implications. I give important tips on how to load and implement this update successfully. And of course get ready for our spooky 4th Fight Sim Adventure, landing and exploring one of the largest abandoned airports in modern times. So get ready for some thrills and chills on this Halloween night. Wheels Up Soon !

Season 2 Episode 15

High gang ! First we lay out the future of Flight Sim Edge both in the near and far future... Also in this episode we will get in depth with the Windows 11 OS. What should you know right now? What will W11 mean as far as MSFS goes? How to know if your machine is compatible, and even if it is, should you pull the trigger? We get into all the details. We also have a brief discussion regarding Crypto and what it will mean as far as GPU prices. Is relief finally in sight? Last but not least we ta...

Season 2 Episode 14 "Double Take"

Hello gang we have a full manifest on our flight today. We take a in depth look at the reality of the continuing thermal issues of the current generation of Nvidia 30 series cards. What's the difference between heat of the card causing thermal throttling and high V RAM temps and, why they are so potentially damaging to the cards themselves? Is there purposeful miss information going on? We do a virtual build of a system you can build right now that will push MSFS all parts available. How woul...

Season 2 Episode 13

Hi gang long time no listen lol... But we're back ! I explain in the show about the delays. What's going on in this episode ? Well it's chit-chat & bears... lol We talk about today's hardware evolution, how the new simulator update continues to cement AMD to the future MSFS. Then our third installment of Flight Sim Adventure ! So find a comfortable place to relax have a beverage of your choice and get ready... Wheels Up !

Bonus 6 Season 2

Well there has been a lot going on in and around MSFS since our last episode. Also there have been some issues with me that I explain on the broadcast. So much stuff I didn't want to try to cram it in the soon to be released Episode 13 that will include our new Fight Sim Adventure. So let's catch up... Find a comfortable place to relax, have a beverage of your choice handy and enjoy this full bonus episode. Wheels Up !

Episode 12 Season 2

In this jammed episode we cover a myriad of pertinent topics. The big update and suggestions on how you might avoid some stability issues. MSFS 2020 long awaited release for X-Box series X. What are the implications? Is the experience really comparable to the PC experience? Can a console really be a alternative to flying on the computer? What are the cost comparisons? X-Plane 12, there is a buzz. Was your humble host wrong in his predictions regarding the future of this simulator? And much mo...

Season 2 Episode 11 "Blast From the Past !"

In this long making episode we're up for annual review. Yes that's right, the podcast is a year old and we take a look back from the beginning to now. Maintenance apt upgrades, my daughters and wife's summer vacation, and tropical storm Elsa all converged to delay this broadcast, but here it is lol. Use this as a mini guide to hit some earlier shows if you missed some. Take a listen to the failed evolution of the Nvidia 30 series cards no one is discussing (there is still more bad news) We co...

Season 2 Episode 10

Mid Season 2 Extravaganza !! Wow this special episode is full to the brim. We start with the latest of Nvidia vs Radeon saga. We then move on to the full unboxing and detailed review of the TCA Airbus edition Captain's Package flight control system. How it's digital interface will change flight control systems specifically for MSFS. We then discuss future control systems that will use HEART technology. (It's coming sooner then you may know !) We tackle the upcoming MSFS release for X Box Seri...

Bonus 5 Season 2 "Kicking Tires & Putting Out Myth Fires"

Hi beautiful people and welcome to our 5th Bonus Content Show ! In this episode we are Busting Myths... There is a lot of misinformation out and about. We're going to tackle a lot of it. Be informed and make better decisions regarding the overall tech market. Are you about to make a costly error that could hamper your flight sim experience ? Also more flight controller woes but will a sudden opportunity give me just what I need to fly right ? And finally we take a short hop in my new airframe...

Season 2 Episode 9

Hi gang pick a comfy place to relax, and get a beverage of your choice. Let's get into it. Ray Tracing its all you hear about. I tell you all about my first exposure to RT and what system it was on, you'll be surprised. How and why MSFS could spell the doom of the Nvidia 3080 & 3090 GPU's. What MSFS needs to in my opinion to be a complete stimulator and much more... Get ready for some sim talk. Wheels Up !

Season 2 Episode 8

Feature packed episode... Recorded on a beautiful Tampa Bay night we hit what could be devastating news for Nvidia 3080 & 3090 owners. We go into details of Surge Protection both outlet and Ethernet. Last but not least we go on our inaugural Flight Sim Adventure ! Are you going to join us? So Sit back get rested and have a beverage of your choice because my beautiful people The Sky is Calling ! Wheels Up.... Come see my new photos on Twitter: GryphonSim Edge@Gryphon29841676

Bonus 4 Season 2

A step by step guide to building a Awesome & Powerful flight-sim rig that will push MSFS easily in 1080p and look great while doing so ! You will be shocked at the power and price of this build... Frankly I think it's a better build then any tech-tubers current solution. No this is not some APU compromise build that wouldn't have a chance in pushing MSFS 2020. So if you know you just can't buy or build a 1440p flight rig for thousands of dollars right now, worry not, Gryph has your back.... T...

Episode 7 Season 2

Hi gang we're jam packed....Let's see so there is something afoot with. Nvidia and the major tech-tubers and we get into the details. Listen to why ultimately I can not advise the purchase of the RTX 3080 or 3090 for any system let alone for MSFS 2020 ! Possibly the 2 best pre built still available (not for long) The future format of the FSE podcast and on top of all that....A detailed description of how to set up a non recognized yolk within MSFS. So sit back in a comfortable chair grab a be...

Emergency Bonus Episode

Hi gang the window to acquire a viable pc in the foreseeable future that can comfortably push MSFS is quickly closing. That's just the reality. Here are my last ditch suggestions to be able to sim with us in MSFS at a medium to high level. Understand things will only get worse until perhaps the middle of 2022. Yes you read that correctly ! This information is time sensitive. If this is you or even might be you, listen to this asap. Some of my solutions may surprise you, but this is the world ...

Season 2 Episode 6

It's crazy out there gang lol...Article boast the new Intel 11900k gets 20% improvement in MSFS, really ? Nvidia finally launches it's BAR support just like AMD has....or is it? My solution to my rudder issue. Plus my sci-fi like experience with my Covid 19 vaccine... Hey I finally named my build. A packed and important show, so get comfy have a nice beverage of your choice handy and let's get into it. Wheels Up !

Quick Announcement

I added the videos on YouTube to make things easier just go to Gryphon Paris and you'll find the videos there. Hope this makes them more accessible. Take Care

Season 2 Episode 5

Wow Episode 5 Extravaganza ! We cover a lot of ground in this first quarter mega show. How do I really feel about my new flight yoke now that I've flown with it ? The beauty of MSFS Marketplace a new era of third party software. A extensive look at my build & set up. Complete with visuals on Twitter (look at address below). The future of the podcast and much more. So get comfy, snack up and get a beverage of your choice because this show is extensive. Wheels Up ! Twitter Accoun...

Bonus 2 Season 2

If you're thinking of getting one of the brand new just released (or about to be released) GPU's listen to this bonus content first. It's here, what do I think of my new flight yoke ? And a big unexpected announcement regarding Ryzen CPU's... Your not going to believe this ! So sit back relax, enjoy a beverage of your choice.... Wheels Up !

Episode 4 Season 2

Hi gang get ready set buy ! I give you guys the magic website to flight yoke nirvana ! Is flight yoke modification a thing ? In this episode we also discuss "price for performance" based on my actual system running. Would I buy a pre-built system today ? Are "budget builds" worth it ? And plenty more. So get comfy, have a beverage of your choice, wheels Up !

Episode 3 Season 2

Hello my beautiful people. In this episode I discuss my final steps in the new build. I reveal the cooling solution after the install and testing, my woes (rant) of the Microsoft Store, a history and clarification of ray tracing, and more. So get comfy have a beverage of your choice wheels up ! Show Notes: Ok I totally screwed up this episode with a editing error... I think I got it all strait now. I'm so sorry I hope everyone that listened is able to listen to this corrected version. Alright...

Bonus: M.2 Unboxing and installation...

I finally received my m.2 SSD which one did I pick ? Find out as we unbox and install the new SSD and have a little chit chat along the way. And maybe, just maybe, I might have come across an important clue regarding storage that might hold a answer to some MSFS stability issues....hmmm? So grab a coffee or tea, sit back, and let's do this. Wheels up !

Episode 2 Season 2

Just a nice relaxing chat on what's going on in the world of our favorite hobby. What's ahead in MSFS. What do these astounding developments mean for other simulators ? What if your computer can't run MSFS right now ? What sim would I fly and what would be my strategy to build (or have built) in today's challenging market place, a computer that can rock MSFS while still flying something else ? (It's not as gloomy as you think) My hardware updates regarding my build, and many more topics ! So ...

Episode 1 Season 2

Hi guys it's 2021 and there is a lot going on. MSFS has major updates on the horizon. What's their battle plan for the new year ? Shenanigans continue from CD Projekt Red, Intel implodes its official 11th gen total disaster, YouTube content creators beginning to see relation to consul optimization and AMD Radeon architecture, and YouTube content creators that can really help our sim experience. If that wasn't enough a new year rant "Gryphon tell us how you really feel about ray tracing" ! So ...

Pre Season 2 Bonus Update

Hi my people just a quick update on a great offer from Best Buy here in the States on a crucial piece of any new build or any update involving getting a current gen GPU. Tossed in with that, is a few updates/corrections on past pod cast. So grab a doughnut and a coffee or tea and have a quick listen. Wheels up !

Episode 10 Season 1 Finally !

Sit back enjoy a nice beverage, and listen to a recap on the year of 2020 Season 1. We'll talk about the current stage of Simulators P3D and X-Plane 11 and the future. What could a X-Plane 12 look likes, is it even possible ? We solve the mystery of where all the GPU's are and where they've been. The environment of PC building is going to be even more costly... Is it worth it to build a current simulator with today's modern hardware ? We'll hit all that stuff together in our season finally !

Episode 9 Part 2 seg (3-4)

So no introduction just taking up where we left off. Understanding airflow & how the term "water cooled" is a misnomer. Unboxing of components for the "Dragon Build". Sit back with a beverage of your choice, relax, and enjoy my zany narrative lol...

Episode 9 Part 1 (seg 1 & 2)

This Episode had to be broken up into 2 parts (4 segments) The final hardware extravaganza. How to build, what to build. How, what and where to buy of you're not building. Places that actually let you construct your new rig piece by piece. Be totally informed be that Intel or AMD on building a flight rig that will be ready to push your Sim for years to come even if it's Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 ! Relax we take things nice and easy. So sit back enjoy as we map things out with only a few...

FINAL Bonus Rant of 2020

Walk through the corridors of my dark mind as how a poor performing, disastrous game release, could (In my opinion) mean far more sinister implications on the current hardware landscape and CPU wars !

Bonus Immediate Update Show

Hey guys decided to make this a bonus show... So what's up with tech-tubers parts reviewers what's changing the landscape. And Honeycomb Aeronautical makes a huge announcement that could change flight simulation as we know it ? Sit back get a beverage of your choice and let's go through it together ! Wheels up !

E8 The implications of MSFS 2020 released on Microsoft X-Box series X (maybe.....)

This episode we generally discuss what would it imply if MSFS 2020 does release a consul version. What's the hold up ? What's the Microsoft strategy and what could it mean for PC simulation..... ?

E7 Update of the Update

Well guys I have to apologize for another long hiatus between episodes but it's all explained here. So sit back grab a beverage of your choice and listen about my crazy life and how a negative situation will lead to a fantastic opportunity for the show ! Plus my rantings about cellphones... Come join us, wheels up !

Episode 6 Flight Sim Catchup

Hi guys sorry for the late post. E-6 is here and we're talking Sim rants, digressions, hardware, third party add-ons... All kinds of stuff... So get a beverage of your choice get comfy and enjoy my crazy show lol. Programme Note (I quoted a RTX 3070 price for RTX 3080)

HOLD Everything Alert Broadcast !

Hello my people maybe you have or maybe you haven't heard there could be major issues regarding the Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU. What's the scoop ? We break it all down! Trust me a lot of people got this wrong internet wide. So get informed before making a purchasing mistake. The 3080 is an amazing GPU so what's going on? Be armed with the non hyped correct info right now !

5th episode Hardware Extravaganza & Epilogue

Bought vs Built price points of computers out on the market today before the release of the RTX 3070 and Big Navi cards. Computers will be big items over the holiday desktop gaming is bigger then ever before. Be prepared not every fancy box or Gaming computer will run today's flight simulator platforms ! Sit back get comfy grab a beverage and have way to record some reference #'s for parts and compare online yourself. Let's see what's out there together gang ! Wheels up !

Bonus Mid-Season 1

This is the nitty-gritty to getting the best performance and FPS out of MSFS20 right now. These simple 12 steps should garner you results if your sim is struggling. I spent hours researching and testing so you don't have to. Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Radeon... These tips should help. So put me near your rig and let's do this !

Part 1 Hardware Review

Hi Gang, in this episode we're going to discuss Nvidia's new RTX 3000 series and the latest Gen 10 (Comet Lake) intel CPU's and chip set, as well as the upcoming Rocket Lake CPU's where does the 9th gen fit in all of this & more !

Running MSFS 2020

The ups and downs of downloading the new simulator and getting it stable. Also a walk thorough to getting a non recognised Yoke working in the sim...

Catching up & Sim Hardware Philosophy

Hi guys sorry for the delayed release of this second episode. I honestly didn't know anyone was listening until I opened my podcast app by accident. When I saw I had listeners I created this episode asap. So much has changed since my first episode we have a lot to catch up on. So sit back and hear my rambling on computers and the beginning of the next generation of Flight Simulation. The next podcast will be out in a few days promise lol !

Episode One

A brief history of my journey into flight simulation to current day. And what's wrong with current simulations a industry in need of an update

Flight Sim Edge (Trailer)