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Sim Update 6: What does it mean for helicopter enthusiasts?

Aug 15, 2026

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4 min read

Sim Update 6: What does it mean for helicopter enthusiasts?

Some improvements in SU6 help right now, while others quietly set the stage for better helicopter realism in the months ahead. I review what's important.

Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

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Review: Taog's Hangar Dauphin & Dolphin twin-pack

Jul 15, 2026

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5 min read

Review: Taog's Hangar Dauphin & Dolphin twin-pack

The sleek, automated, twin‐engined helicopters are out now for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. In this hands‐on review I cover visuals, systems, autopilot, liveries and whether this twin-pack is worth the premium price.

Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

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First Impressions: Pimax Crystal Super Ultrawide for Helicopters in MSFS 2024

Jun 29, 2026

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4 min read

First Impressions: Pimax Crystal Super Ultrawide for Helicopters in MSFS 2024

Wider isn't always better, but for helicopter flying, it might be! Here's what I discovered after flying the Pimax Crystal Super Ultrawide back-to-back with the QLED 50 PPD and Micro OLED.

Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

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FlightSimExpo 2026: What Helicopter Simmers Should Know

Jun 18, 2026

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3 min read

FlightSimExpo 2026: What Helicopter Simmers Should Know

FlightSimExpo 2026 had plenty for helicopter pilots: new MSFS tools, better turbulence modelling, force‐feedback hardware, and big scenery updates. Here's my heli‐focused recap.

Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

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Review: Bo 105 Helicopter from Stratoware & Miltech for MSFS 2024

May 24, 2026

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5 min read

Review: Bo 105 Helicopter from Stratoware & Miltech for MSFS 2024

Let's test the highly-anticipated release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 focusing on: looks, sounds, handling, operations, and fidelity.

Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

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Helicopters in SU5: What’s Better, What’s Worse, and What’s Just Strange

May 7, 2026

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4 min read

Helicopters in SU5: What’s Better, What’s Worse, and What’s Just Strange

Ground effect is finally fixed, CFD has taken a leap forward, and several helicopters have been quietly reworked. I put the 407, R66, and EC135 through their paces to see what’s actually changed.

Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

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A Breakthrough Dev Stream for Helicopter Simmers?

Apr 16, 2026

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4 min read

A Breakthrough Dev Stream for Helicopter Simmers?

The MSFS team shared big steps forward for realism, performance, and the future of helicopter flying in MSFS 2024.

Matthew Crawford
Matthew Crawford

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