Simulator Review Podcast
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -We are a group of airline pilots and flight simulation enthusiasts, and it is our aim to bridge the gap between simulator users and the providers of quality flight simulation. With the Simulator Review podcast we want to bring you news from the simulator community, discussion on reviews of simulators, and discussion about in depth article topics. Also from time to time we will have special guests on from the simulator community and aviation to talk to us and share their experience and knowledge with us. We want to raise the profile of flight simulation and help providers reach a wider community by highlighting what is great and sometimes not so great with the venues and we visit, as well as talking about the latest developments. If you like what you hear, we just ask that you leave us a 5 star iTunes review which will help increase our ranking and get as many people as possible to listen.
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Episodes
Episode 24 - A chat with popular YouTuber 320 Sim Pilot about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and the potential impact on flight simulator venues
June 21, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our chats about flight simulator venues. We are also very pleased to welcome the popular YouTuber 320 Sim Pilot as our very special guest this episode. 320 Sim Pilot is a commercial pilot and started his YouTube channel just over a year ago. Since then his channel has gained nearly 45,000 subscribers with regularly uploaded videos numbering nearly 180 now providing tutorials and help to home sim users, reviewing new planes and scener...
Episode 23 - Our visit to SEMET Aviation at Fairoaks in the UK and their fixed base propeller GA simulator
June 07, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWe are back after our break and Alexis is joined by Elliott and Andrew for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In this episode we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at SEMET Aviation at Fairoaks airport in the south east of the UK, and their fixed base single/multi engine fixed base GA simulator. Elliott and Alexis visited, and they will be sharing their views about what they really thought about both the simulator and the venue durin...
Episode 22 - An update about our podcast, a review of the podcast so far, and what’s coming up in the future
March 22, 2021 02:00 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MBAlexis is joined by Elliott and Andrew for this episode of our podcast. In this episode we let you know about our plans for a brief pause for the podcast, and that we will be back on Monday 7 June. We also have a chat about the last year doing this podcast, and each share some of our highlights of our podcast journey so far. Between now and June we will keep working to add more great content to our site, so do add us on social media if you would like to stay up to date. https://www.faceb...
Episode 21 - Our update visit to Simulator Adventures in Manchester UK with their full motion A320 simulator, and a chat with co-owner Alan
March 08, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBAlexis is joined by Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In this episode we have a chat about an update to one of our blue pin featured reviews. We originally visited Simulator Adventures in Manchester, UK back in 2019. Since then they have added full motion and we went back again recently to update our review. Alexis and Elliott share their views about what they really thought on the update to this already impressive simulator. We also talk about the new vi...
Episode 20 - Our visit to Leading Edge Flight Training in the UK and their 737 fixed base simulator
February 22, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBAlexis is joined by Elliott and Andrew for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In this episode we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Leading Edge Flight Training next to Glasgow airport in the UK, and their 737NG fixed base simulator. Elliott and Alexis visited, and they will be sharing their views about what they really thought about both the simulator and the venue during their visit, with Andrew leading the discussion. Read o...
Episode 19 - Preparing for a Simulator Session as an Experienced Visitor
February 08, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode is the second of a two part series about preparing for a simulator session. In episode 17 we discussed preparing for a simulator session as a novice or beginner, and in this episode we build upon that to discuss preparing for a session from the point of view of someone who is more experienced and advanced. Elliott and Alexis will be going through some tips on how to prepare beforehand, some suggestions of things you may want to do, and what you can hope to achieve during your ...
Episode 18 - Our visit to Deeside Flight Simulators in the UK, with their 737 & A320 fixed base, and Agusta 109 helicopter simulator
January 24, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAlexis is joined by Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In this episode we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Deeside Flight Simulators in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK, and their impressive range of fixed base simulators. They have a 737 NG simulator, A320 simulator, and an Agusta 109 helicopter simulator. Elliott and Alexis visited, and they will be sharing their views about what they really thought about both the sim...
Episode 17 - Preparing for a Simulator Session as a Beginner
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis episode will be part of a series of two about preparing for a simulator session from the point of view of a novice/beginner, and the point of view of someone who is more advanced. In episode 17 we have a discussion about how you can prepare for your first simulator session as a beginner, and what you can expect on the day. Elliott and Alexis will be going through some tips on how to prepare beforehand, and what you can hope to achieve during your session depending on how long you have...
Episode 16 - Our visit to Dream Aero in Dubai, with their full motion 737 simulator
December 26, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. We will also be introducing Gavin who is one of our expert reviewers and our man in the United Arab Emirates. In episode 16 we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Dream Aero in Dubai in the UAE, and their impressive full motion 737 NG simulator. Gavin and Alexis visited earlier this year, and they will be sharing their views about what they really though...
Episode 15 - A chat with James from Airline Experience in the UK about setting up a simulator venue
December 14, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our chats about flight simulator venues. We are also very pleased to welcome James as our special guest this episode. James is a commercial pilot based in the UK, and also the owner of Airline Experience, a 737 fixed based simulator based at Fairoaks airport in the UK. He has recently built and opened this new venue, and we have a chat with him about his experiences in doing this, what challenges he faced, and what tips he has for an...
Episode 14 - Our visit to 737 Pro in Blackpool in the UK, with their fixed base 737NG simulator
November 30, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In episode 14 we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at 737 Pro in Blackpool in the UK, and their fixed base 737NG simulator. Elliott and Alexis visited the venue and share their views about what they really thought, both about the simulator and the venue. Read our review here https://simulatorreview.com/737-pro/. If you have been to 737 Pro, do let us kno...
Episode 13 - A farewell to the Boeing 747, the jumbo jet
November 15, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBAfter the recent retirement of the BA and Virgin 747 fleets we have a chat about the jumbo. We have a special guest Chris joining our podcast who flies the 747 as a commercial pilot, and will be sharing his experience of flying the aircraft, both the good and the bad. We will also be discussing the 747 simulator venues in our directory on https://simulatorreview.com/ You can read more in our article at https://simulatorreview.com/farewell-to-the-jumbo/ We also have our regular sim news f...
Episode 12 - Our visit to Ascent Aviation near Glasgow UK, with their fixed base 737NG simulator
November 02, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In episode 12 we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Ascent Aviation near Glasgow UK, and their impressive fixed base 737NG simulator. Elliott and Alexis visited the venue and share their views about what they really thought, both about the simulator and the venue. Read our review here https://simulatorreview.com/ascent-aviation/. If you have been to As...
Episode 11 - A chat about Boeing versus Airbus flight simulators
October 19, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn episode 11 we have a discussion about the split between Boeing and Airbus simulator venues in our directory on https://simulatorreview.com/. We certainly see many more Boeings than Airbus, and we have a discussion about why this might be, what’s the simulation communities perception of both, and whether one is easier or more rewarding to fly. Our conclusions may surprise you and may want to make you try something different when you book your next simulator experience We will also be in...
Episode 10 - Our visit to Jet Sim School in Peterborough UK, with their fixed base 737NG simulator
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In episode 10 we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Jet Sim School in Peterborough in the UK, and their impressive fixed base 737NG simulator. Elliott and Andrew visited the venue and share their views about what they really thought, both about the simulator and the venue. Read our review here https://simulatorreview.com/jet-sim-school/. If you have be...
Episode 9 - A chat about Worldflight
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn episode 9 we have a discussion about the annual Worldflight event due to start in November. A week long 24 hour a day 40+ sector challenge for simulators flying around the world on the virtual ATC system VATSIM. We have special guest Paul joining us and sharing his experiences about Worldflight over several years as part of an official team. Read our article here https://simulatorreview.com/worldflight/. If you have taken part in Worldflight, or if you want to know more about it and...
Episode 8 - Our visit to Real Simulation in Harrogate, UK with their full motion 737 and F4 Phantom
August 31, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In episode 8 we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Real Simulation near Harrogate in the UK, and their impressive full motion 737 classic and full motion F4 Phantoms. Elliott and Alexis shares their views about what they really thought about both the simulators and the venue during their recent visit. Read our review here https://simulatorreview.com/rea...
Episode 7 - A chat about full motion versus fixed base simulators
August 17, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn episode 7 we have a discussion about fixed based and full motion simulators. We look at the differences between the two types and how they both work. We also discuss the advantages and disadvantages are of both and whether full motion simulators are worth the premium you often have to pay. Finally, we discuss where people can try full motion simulators and where we have reviewed them. Read our article here https://simulatorreview.com/fixed-base-vs-full-motion-simulators/. If you hav...
Episode 6 - A chat about our visit to Delta 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for another of our regular chats about flight simulators. In episode 6 we have a chat about another one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Delta 5 Sao Paulo in Brazil, and their impressive range of six simulators ranging from a Beechcraft Baron to A320 and 737 fixed based simulators. Andrew shares his views about what he really thought about the simulators and the venue during his recent visit. Read our review here https://simulatorreview...
Episode 5 - What are the differences between flight simulators and real world flying
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn episode 5 we have a discussion about flights simulators versus real world flying. We look at the experiences of simulator enthusiasts in simulators, what the similarities and differences are from commercial pilots’ point of view, and what simulators do well or not so well. We also touch on what things we look at in simulators which take them from offering simple flight experiences, to starting to offer some of the aspects that a real world pilot would see in their job. Alexis is joined...
Episode 4 – A chat about our visit to Simulator Adventures in Manchester, UK
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAlexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott for our regular chat about flight simulators. In episode 4 we have a chat about one of our blue pin featured reviews. We look at Simulator Adventures in Manchester in the UK, and their impressive A320 full motion simulator. Alexis and Elliott, who visited in late 2019, share their views about what they really thought on the simulator and the venue. Read our review here https://simulatorreview.com/simulator-adventures/. If you have been yourself, d...
Episode 3 – Home based flight simulation
June 23, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn episode 3 we have a chat about what we are all doing whilst we are restricted at home over the last few weeks. Alexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott, and we discuss home app and PC based flight simulation, also touch on a few of the major bits of new flight sim hardware which have come out in the last few years, and cast an eye to the future with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. We also have our regular sim news section. Our website https://simulatorreview.com/ Some of the hardware w...
Episode 2 - Introduction to our simulator directory, reviews, and articles
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn episode 2 we want to introduce you to our website simulatorreview.com. Alexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott and we talk the simulator directory, green pin venues, and our blue pin featured review venues, as well as our articles. We also have our regular sim news section.
Episode 1 - Introduction to Simulator Review podcast
May 27, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBThis week in our introductory first podcast Alexis is joined by Andrew and Elliott to talk about who we are, our background, and how we started simulatorreview.com.