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Closed Traffic Podcast
by Johnny Green, Michael Salmon, and Charlie Roper
Average aviation enthusiast covering all things aviation and flight simulation.Hosted by Johnny Green Michael Salmon and Charlie Roper
Episodes
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Inside Aircraft Repossession
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with repo veteran and TV personality Ken Cage to unpack what it really takes to recover aircraft and boats when payments stop. Then we shift gears into Microsoft Flight Simulator talk with candid takes on the iniBuilds A380, GSX jetways, and the latest add-on…
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Let's Chat Hawkers! FlightFX Returns to Closed Traffic Podcast
Send us Fan Mail We catch up with FlightFX and dig into how the Hawker 800 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 went from “why this jet?” to a deeply detailed aircraft with real pilot workflows and smart sim-friendly improvements. We also get an unfiltered look at launch strategy, community...
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Mach.92 V2 + Striking That Balance
Send us Fan Mail We break down a busy stretch in flight sim, from the FlightFX Citation X Version 2 release to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 and the constant push and pull between performance, visuals, and stability. We also dig into X-Plane’s steady progress, why VR has become our...
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When The Discord Melts And The Engine Takes A Sandwich Break
Send us Fan Mail We catch up as the full crew reunites, starting with summer ramp misery and the real-world limits heat puts on flying decisions. Then we dig into the Synaptic A220 release, why it sparked so much drama, and what it teaches about aircraft nuance, developer QA, and how airlines and...
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What If The Airports We Ignore Matter Most
Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Fly2High’s Lee and Ashton to talk about building high-quality airport scenery for the places most developers skip, from Tulsa and Birmingham to the upcoming Houston Hobby. We get honest about LOD performance, ground textures, marketplace delays, and why owning…
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Charlie Won’t Make Payroll And Somehow That’s Immersive
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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An A320 Captain’s Plan To Simplify Flight Simulation
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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FS Expo 2026 Debrief
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,...
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Why FSExpo Feels Like A Reunion
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Atlanta Scenery Drama And A Phenom Obsession
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Navigraph Survey Reality Check
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Put PMDG On Auto Bill Pay
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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How A Coast Guard Mission Generator Makes Flight Sim Feel Alive
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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From Valdosta To Cabo With A Fancy Turboprop
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Q1 2026 Is Almost Through… Now What?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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We Love The Pratt Whine, Not The Bus Seats
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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CTP Live - New Year, Who Dis, 2025 Part 2?
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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XP72 & LeoStixx Joins The Closed Traffic Podcast!
Send us Fan Mail 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! Closed Traffic Podcast:...
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Are we cooked?
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Trimmed & Tested
Send us Fan Mail 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. Closed Traffic Podcast:...
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The Age of Force Feedback?
Send us Fan Mail 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. Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Instagram @closed_traffic X…
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Citations and Airbus's
Send us Fan Mail 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! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Instagram...
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FSExpo and Boeing 727s
Send us Fan Mail 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! Closed Traffic Podcast:...
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Fathers, Flyers, and Feature Creep
Send us Fan Mail 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! Closed Traffic Podcast:...
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Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Captain (Ret.) Ernest Obregon!
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Saturday Night Live (CTP Style!)
Send us Fan Mail The CTP crew gathers together for Saturday night antics! Covering the latest PMDG release, Charlie's take on Chaseplane as well as Mike's thoughts on the upcoming A220. Don't miss this one! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX...
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2025 the year for RJ's?
Send us Fan Mail Aerosoft's CRJ just released. Is 2025 the year for RJ's? Does Mike finally finish his commute? Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic Website:...
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The iniBuilds A350 Has Landed - Hot or Not?
Send us Fan Mail Well, ya know here at CTP we've got to provide our initial reactions and reviews on any major flight sim releases. Tune in for our thoughts on the latest, the long-awaited iniBuilds A350! Website: www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Facebook: @Closedtrafficpodcast Follow us on Patreon:...
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Quick Chat!
Send us Fan Mail Back with a quick show! Are aviation incidents truly on the rise? Want to hear our thoughts on the upcoming iniBuilds A350? Where would you like to see FSExpo held in 2026 and beyond? Tune in for all that and much more. Relevant Links: https://www.pilotsnpaws.org/...
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What a January! 2025, We Need a Reset.
Send us Fan Mail What a start to the year it's been. Lot's to catch up on and discuss today, tune in! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic Website…
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It's Heating Up!
Send us Fan Mail New year, new developments in the industry. Join the CTP crew as we dive into the first couple of weeks into the new year with the latest flightsim industry developments. Johnny breaks down his experience with Winwing's latest release. Charlie's CRJ gets a makeover? Remote...
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Welcome 2025!
Send us Fan Mail CTP welcomes 2025 with an amazing chat! Covering everything from Winwing's latest announcement and much more! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic Website:...
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Closed Traffic Podcast w/ Patty Wagstaff
Send us Fan Mail #aviation #msfs #flightsim#aviation #msfs #flightsim #pattywagstaff #xplane #ctpsaiditThe CTP crew reconvenes for this compelling interview with Patty Wagstaff, the renowned aerobatic pilot, we delve into her inspiring journey from a young girl fascinated by flight to becoming a...
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Happy Holidays! Just Chattin' w/ Airbus Captain Rob
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our annual holiday show with Airbus Captain Rob and discuss the latest news on the FSLabs release! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic Website:...
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Happy Holidays! Just Chattin' w/ Airbus Captain Rob
Send us Fan Mail Join us for our annual holiday show with Airbus Captain Rob! Website: www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Facebook: @Closedtrafficpodcast Follow us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/closedtraffic
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Microsoft, what have you done?
Send us Fan Mail The CTP crew is back, unpacking the recent events of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Johnny and Charlie also cover latest releases, updates and opinions as we begin to finish out 2024. Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX...
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MFS2024 - 'Twas The Night Before & So Much More
Send us Fan Mail Loads of conversations being had on the Eve of the MSFS 2024 release. Everything from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release expectations to recent releases and controversy amongst developers. Don't miss this one! Closed Traffic Podcast:...
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PC-12 Driver & Flight Instructor Joins CTP!
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Neil, Vice President of the California RedTails, PC-12 Driver, and Flight Instructor, just to name a few. Neil walked us through his background, aviation journey, and the skills and perseverance he honed and are required…
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Extreme Flight Simulation Returns to the Closed Traffic Podcast!
Send us Fan Mail Mike and the crew return to discuss their new venture, Bringing flight simulators to Hotel Polaris @ The Air Force Academy! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon:...
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Crew Room Chat | Fatigued to the MAX?
Send us Fan Mail Join us in the crew room as we discuss the iFly's latest upcoming release. The Boeing 737-8 MAX!Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic Website:...
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Shootin' the Breeze
Send us Fan Mail What a week! First and foremost, we are praying and thinking of all those impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you can spare time, effort, and/or resources, please reach out to your local officials to learn how. We discuss continued progress and thoughts on the upcoming MFS2024,...
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Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Ken Cage (Airplane Repo)
Send us Fan Mail The CTP crew is back at it with a very special guest Ken Cage from Discovery Channel's "Airplane Repo". Join us as Ken breaks down his journey from banker to tv stardom. Don't miss this one! Follow Ken Cage! X: @KenCageRepo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenCageRepo…
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Friday Night Lights
Send us Fan Mail The CTP crew gathers again for a Friday evening chat. Much to discuss including Charlie and Johnny's VR adventures. Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic...
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Closed Traffic Podcast chats with XP72!
Send us Fan Mail Join us live via the Closed Traffic Podcast YouTube channel Thursday 8/22 at 8pm EST, as we welcome back one of the first-ever guests of the Closed Traffic Podcast, XP72. We’ll talk flight sim, commercial & general aviation, streaming, XP’s continued success, and much much more,...
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Honeycombs and Boeings
Send us Fan Mail The CTP crew returns live with another amazing epsoide. Join us as well break down the latest events with Honeycomb Aeronautical, as well as news around the real world and flight simulation industry. Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram...
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AfterburnerX Joins Closed Traffic Podcast!
Send us Fan Mail The smiles say it all - what a show this was! Logan joins CTP for the first time and takes us through his impressive and quite exciting aviation background, military Air Traffic Controller experiences, his business venture (AfterburnerX) to bring dog fighting simulation like…
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FlightSimExpo 2024 Recap!
Send us Fan Mail FlightSimExpo 2024, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought together flight simulation enthusiasts, developers, and professionals for an engaging weekend of exhibitions, seminars, and hands-on demonstrations. The event did not disappoint my friends! It featured the latest advancements...
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Can't Please Em All
Send us Fan Mail The CTP crew is back as we discuss FSExpo, GSX v3.0, DCS, and Harbor Freight?!?! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic Website: www.closedtrafficpodcast.com...
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Haunted by Phantoms!
Send us Fan Mail The CTP crew is back at it again with our good friend SpurGaming. Come aboard as we cover news across the flightsim industry including SU15, HeatBlur's F-4E Phantom and much more. Link to Vietnam F-4 MIG Kill - Bear and Little John Spur Gaming:...
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Herding Cats
Send us Fan Mail The “entire” CTP gets together for an amazing show! Join us as we cover a myriad of topics, too many to list. Don’t miss this one! Closed Traffic Podcast: https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.comInstagram @closed_trafficX @closedtrafficJoin us on Patreon:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Average aviation enthusiast covering all things aviation and flight simulation.Hosted by Johnny Green Michael Salmon and Charlie Roper
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Average aviation enthusiast covering all things aviation and flight simulation.Hosted by Johnny Green Michael Salmon and Charlie Roper
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