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A real aviation perspective.
A simulated world.
Aviation QA and aircraft evaluation for Microsoft Flight Simulator, through Insight Global.
- My role
- Flight Test Engineer · Microsoft contract
- Time & place
- 18-month contract
- Project
- Selected portfolio work
Chapter 01
More than 100 simulated aircraft.
I applied my background in aircraft maintenance, air traffic control and commercial flying to evaluation across more than 100 simulated aircraft. The work focused on aircraft behavior, systems, cockpit function and the consistency of the experience.
Chapter 02
Make the observation useful.
The value of testing is in a clear, reproducible finding. My work connected aviation knowledge with simulator evaluation, issue reporting and collaboration across the Microsoft Flight Simulator development environment, including Asobo.
Chapter 03
Carry the discipline forward.
This 18-month contract now informs my independent work at Charlie Hanger and FALCRIN. More than 7,500 hours of simulator work are a separate category from my approximately 600 hours of manned flight time. The photos on this page show my real aviation and development background, not internal Microsoft test material.
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