Co-host
Aspieneil
Student pilot and flight sim streamer, live weekdays from 8pm with Microsoft Flight Simulator discussions and updates.
A flight simulation podcast
There's more to flight sim than just flying.
Beyond the Flight Deck explores the people, passion and technology behind virtual aviation. Conversations with creators, developers and the people who make the flight sim world what it is.
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Fresh conversations from the flight sim community. Pick an episode and listen right here whenever audio is available.
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Behind the microphones
Meet the hosts
Co-host
TheWelshDad
Carl aka TheWelshDad has been a Flight Simmer since the early 2000s, proud of his 86XXXX VATSIM ID, founder of airWales Virtual, and yet he still can't butter any aircraft he flies... Husband and father to boys who will both be taller than him one day.
The story behind the show
Beyond the screen.
Flight simulation is about more than aircraft and airports. It's a community built by people with stories worth telling.
We sit down with content creators, developers, hardware makers and virtual pilots to talk about their work, their experiences and what drives them. Expect thoughtful conversations, behind-the-scenes insights and honest discussions about the simulators, software and products that bring virtual aviation to life.
Whether you've logged thousands of virtual hours or you're just getting started, there's a place for you here.
Stay in the loop
Listen & follow.
New episodes live here. Follow the show for releases, video highlights and everything happening beyond the cockpit.
Wherever you watch or listen, you're part of the crew.
Behind the scenes
From the Flight Deck
Flight sim moments, podcast clips and more from Beyond the Flight Deck and your hosts.
Beyond the Flight Deck
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Aspieneil
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Have a story to tell?
Come on the podcast.
Whether you're a creator, developer, virtual pilot or flight sim enthusiast, we'd love to hear your story. Tell us what you'd like to discuss — and anything you'd rather leave off the table.
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