FS Expo 2026 Debrief
from Closed Traffic Podcast Hosted by Johnny Green, Michael Salmon, and Charlie Roper
Send us Fan Mail 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” effect and why community is the main draw • venue selection trade-offs: cost, flights, hotels, walkability, family activities • Vegas as a polarizing but practical destination • rotating cities vs locking one home base • show floor hardware highlights, especially WinWing’s rapid rise • entry-level gear talk: Thrustmaster yoke and why console matters • force feedback momentum and why it feels like the future • software standouts: SayIntentions immersion and EFBX workflow • aircraft hype and timelines: A220, A380, bizjets, and the wait for 757 news • X-Plane visibility and why hands-on demo stations matter • improvements: split hotels confusion, paid parking, Friday floor access vs mixer Make sure you guys follow us on all of your podcast platforms. If you guys were unfortunately didn’t make expo 2026, definitely make plans to hit FS Expo 2027. Website: www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Facebook: @Closedtrafficpodcast Follow us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/closedtraffic
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Send us Fan Mail 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” effect and why community is the main draw • venue selection trade-offs:...
Chapters
- 0:00 Welcome And Crew Roll Call
- 1:05 Housekeeping And Support Shout Outs
- 3:29 First Impressions Of FS Expo 2026
- 5:47 Food, Space, And Smooth Logistics
- 7:54 Keynotes And Why Presenting Is Hard
- 14:27 Families, Community, And City Vibes
- 25:07 Picking Venues: Cost Vs Fun
- 32:57 Should Expo Stay In One Place
- 43:41 Booth Standouts And WinWing’s Surge
- 59:26 New Hardware Players And Entry Yokes
- 1:06:07 Force Feedback Is The Next Standard
- 1:12:30 Software Highlights: EFBX And SayIntentions
- 1:19:21 Aircraft Hype: A220, A380, Bizjets
- 1:28:51 X-Plane Presence And Show Floor Demos
- 1:33:48 Cons: Parking, Hotels, And Area Options
- 1:37:22 Friday Floor Access Vs The Mixer
- 1:55:00 Volunteer Shout Outs And Final Takeaways
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