Closed Traffic Podcast
Average aviation enthusiast covering all things aviation and flight simulation.Hosted by Johnny Green Michael Salmon and Charlie Roper
Episodes
We talk with Jet Card founder Sean Doyle about building a business aviation companion app that gives every flight a reason, from AI-generated charter backstories to a full operator ecosystem. We also get honest about integrations, developer expectations, pricing pressure, and what it takes to keep immersion fun without turning it into a second job.
• Sean’s flight sim background from early Microsoft Flight ...
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&n...
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&rd...
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 nic...
We run through the biggest flight sim headlines after a brief break, from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 5 to major add-on releases that change what flying feels like day to day. We also unpack a kernel-level DRM blowup around a new Atlanta scenery and talk about why mission-based flying and deeper aircraft “experience” design is where the hobby is headed.
• Sim Update 5 scope and qu...
We dig through the Navigraph Survey 2026 results and talk honestly about where flight simulation is growing and where it still feels stuck. We compare MSFS 2024 vs MSFS 2020 adoption, debate performance and hardware reality, and look at how AI ATC and new aircraft systems are reshaping what “realistic” means at home.
• MSFS 2024 adoption trends and why some stay on 2020
• Console growth...
We react to the PMDG 737-700 release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and the reality that many of us keep paying to upgrade aircraft we already know by heart. We also zoom out to the bigger flight sim add-on market, where competition shapes prices, trust, and what finally gets built for sim pilots.
• PMDG 737-700 for MSFS 2024 impressions and what you actually get
• upgrade pricing fatigue and ...
We sit down with “Not Matt” from Miravia Softworks to talk about building a procedural mission generator for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 based on US Coast Guard operations. We dig into the aviation bug, the realities of shipping software, and why the best flight sim add-ons balance realism with fun.
• catching the aviation bug early and why it becomes lifelong
• building softwar...
We catch up on the latest heat in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, from a standout Piaggio P180 to the sudden A340 buyer’s dilemma. We also get honest about how we plan routes, why long hauls feel rewarding, and how scenery and updates can make or break a sim night.
• first impressions of the Flight FX Piaggio P180 Avanti II for MSFS 2024
• building believable corporate routes using FlightAwa...
We weigh the X-Crafts recent ERJ 2.0 release, celebrate the Marwin's sharp HondaJet 2024 rebuild and consumer-friendly pricing, and pull apart Southwest’s pivot to hub-and-spoke. Spirit’s restructuring and a bold new 787-9 project round out a packed hour.
• ERJ family 2.0 strengths and weaknesses
• Marketing lead times versus delivery windows and buyer trust
• HJet 2024 rebuild highlights, m...
We unpack a big week in flight sim: a strong DFW release that finally does the hub justice, FS Labs’ surprise A321neo update with stellar sounds but a divisive cabin, and PMDG’s 737-900 that balances immersion and performance with a refined interior. We close with upcoming events and how communication shapes what we fly.
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What does it really take to launch a study-level airliner? On this episode of The Closed Traffic Podcast, Colin from TFDi Design steps into the pattern to tell us all about the MD-11 release. We don't shy away from the details, discussing the nitty-gritty of upgrade pricing and value. Finally, we look ahead: What does a top-tier developer actually think about MSFS 2024 on console? Tune in for the answers.
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Join us as we close out the year with a bang. Special and returning guest, XP72, as well as LeoStixx, join the Closed Traffic Podcast! We'll talk all things flight sim and even get into some real-world aviation content. Tune in!
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After a long hiatus, the CTP crew return to the virtual flight deck for a new episode of the Closed Traffic Podcast. They catch up on life, and discuss the latest in aviation and flight simulation. The main focus is on a wave of new hardware, including the Honeycomb Foxtrot stick and Sierra TPM module, Moza's new force-feedback base and modular throttle quadrant, and the latest cockpit panels from WinWing. They also...
The CTP crew is back in the booth again for another episode! Join us as we touch on latest movements in the flightsim industry as well as latest hardware news in addition to thoughts of recently acquired hardware by the team.
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Join us as we dive into the latest happenings going on in the flight sim industry. Join the CTP crew as we explore force feedback peripherals and their resurgence in the hobby.
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Closed Traffic Podcast is back in session with another amazing episode. Charlie and Johnny opens up with FlightFX's latest release! Mike provides thoughts on Fenix's latest update! Don't miss this one!
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Join CTP’s Johnny on a Monday evening chat as we touch on some recent presentations from this year’s FSEXpo. In addition, Johnny provides his thoughts on A2A’s latest release, the Aerostar 600 also Inibuilds Cessna Caravan II and much more!
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What happens when you mix bored Dad's and flight simming? This show! Join the CTP crew on an impromptu Father's Day chat. Latest Bluebird Simulations news, Black Squares imminent Beechcraft Starship release and much more!
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Closed Traffic Podcast is thrilled to welcome Captain Ernest Obregon. Ernie spent 35 years as a pilot with United, but his aviation career began well before that. Ernie has an impressive resume full of thrilling aviation experiences. Join us as he walks us through his incredible aviation career and how he keeps busy in retirement.
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