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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
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Closed Traffic PodcastAug 22, 2021

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Where Did February Go In Such A Hurry!?

Where Did February Go In Such A Hurry!?

2024 is zipping by! Tune in for our take on the latest happening across the flight sim and aviation world.

Mar 04, 202401:11:02
The Honeycomb Dabacle

The Honeycomb Dabacle

Join us as we unpack breaking news from Honeycomb Aeronautical. Closed Traffic Podcast: ⁠https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/RUxZTHZM Instagram @closed_traffic Twitter @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/closedtraffic

Jan 27, 202459:10
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Raul from FSReborn
Jan 22, 202401:34:10
2023 Closed Traffic Podcast RECAP!

2023 Closed Traffic Podcast RECAP!

Join us as we cover what an amazing year 2023 has been to the flight simulation industry. Covering the ups and the downs, you definitely don't want to miss this one! Closed Traffic Podcast: ⁠https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com Instagram @closed_traffic Twitter @closedtraffic Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic

Jan 01, 202401:55:28
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Tune in to the latest episode of the Closed Traffic Podcast as you work through the holiday season! We get into many new updates and releases across the flight sim world, some real-world aviation news, Mike's completion of his instrument rating and check ride debrief.


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Dec 11, 202301:47:46
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Spur Gaming

Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Spur Gaming

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving from the CTP crew! Join us as we welcome content creator Spur Gaming back to the show. Trains, Planes and Automobiles, we covered it all on this episode. Don't miss it!

Spur Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@spurgaming5400


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Nov 27, 202301:46:28
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes back Lee from Tear Wear Designs

Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes back Lee from Tear Wear Designs

What an amazing show! Join us as we welcome back Lee from TWD, a scenery developer who has worked on a myriad of scenery projects for X-Plane 12. Also, including the latest flight sim news. Lee also drops a special announcement on the show! Don’t miss it!
Nov 13, 202301:11:10
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Steve from Hype Performance

Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Steve from Hype Performance

The CTP crew weclomes back our good friend Steve from HPG to discuss their latest release the H160! Join us as we also cover other topics as well including "What aircraft Steve would purchase given the opportunity?". Don't miss this one!


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Oct 30, 202301:38:10
What a month!

What a month!

October is shaping up to be an amzing month for the industry. The CTP crew covers some of the latest releases including several upcoming. Don't miss this one!


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Oct 16, 202301:19:57
MU-2's and Government Shutdowns

MU-2's and Government Shutdowns

The CTP crew dives in the latest flightsim and aviation industry topics. Also, an MU-2 for MSFS 2020? How is the aviation industry affected if the US government shuts down? Don't miss this one!


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Oct 01, 202301:04:15
Tale of Two Turboprops

Tale of Two Turboprops

The CTP crew is back at it again with loads to unpack. Covering several upcoming releases in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and across other platforms. What is it with Johnny and Embraers? Don't miss it!


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Sep 11, 202301:19:35
So You Want To Be a Pilot?

So You Want To Be a Pilot?

Kicking off your weekend with another CTP episode - runway incursions, pilot training, instrument rating, and Fenix Simulations does it again!


Relevant Episode Links

https://www.pilotscafe.com/

https://fselite.net/content/fenix-shares-massive-update-regarding-a320-v2-for-msfs/

Aug 25, 202301:11:48
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Yawman Flight

Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Yawman Flight

The "entire" CTP crew joins Thomas and Dwight from Yawman, makers of the first handheld controller specifcally designed for Flightsim. Phenomenal conversation as the Yawman team walks us through how an idea birthed in a garage ends up becoming ground breaking piece of Flightsim hardware! Don't miss this one!


Yawman Flight: https://yawmanflight.com/

Yawman Arrow Controller: https://www.sportys.com/yawman-arrow-controller.html

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Jul 31, 202301:08:04
Closed Traffic Podcast News Flash! /w Special Guest!
Jul 24, 202301:36:19
Nothin - Just Hangin (Flying) Around
Jul 18, 202301:11:51
FSExpo 2023 Recap!

FSExpo 2023 Recap!

The CTP regroups after an amazing weekend at FSExpo! Join us as we unpack the event and dive into a jammed packed weekend of groundbreaking product announcements, an exhibition overview as well as who we thought stole the show. Also a recap of Mike's exodus involving an airline and a Porsche? Don't miss it!


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Jun 27, 202301:11:44
What a week! MSFS 2024 + Countdown to FSExpo 2023 (Featuring a Special Guest!)

What a week! MSFS 2024 + Countdown to FSExpo 2023 (Featuring a Special Guest!)

Mike, Johnny and Charlie gather together for one phenomenal show! Also joining the CTP crew is Steve from Hype Performance Group. In addition, with FSExpo right around the corner the team touches on news and recent announcements concerning MSFS 2024 as well as HPG's recent release. Also, the team discusses several real world topics including GA aircraft with auto capability? Don't miss this one! Join us on Patreon! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/

Jun 21, 202301:38:06
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Hans Hartmann!

Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Hans Hartmann!

CTP had the pleasure of welcoming Hans Hartmann - famously known for his work with popular simulation companies such as Aerosoft and Flight 1, and the outstanding work he's done on the ATR series and even the CRJ. We get into some great conversations about aircraft development, how Hans fell in love with aviation, the future of flight simulation, and so much more. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in, ya don't want to miss this one! Claim Your 10% Off at FlightsimExpo! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/


Jun 05, 202357:29
Jet A and a Good Night's Rest
May 21, 202301:22:10
Nonstop Services To....
May 01, 202301:15:10
Let's Keep It Rollin'

Let's Keep It Rollin'

It's time for another episode of the Closed Traffic Podcast! Tune in as we walk through our regular course of events - from all things flight simulation to the happenings across the aviation landscape. We walk through arguably iniBuilds' greatest scenery release in JFK, AirFoil Labs remastered KingAir 350 for Xplane 12, the continued excitement building towards FSExpo, and Mike provides an update on the continued journey towards obtaining his instrument rating.

Ya don't wanna miss this one!

Apr 16, 202301:11:57
What are your aviation goals this month...?

What are your aviation goals this month...?

Join CTP live for a weekend chat as we kick off April. We'll discuss new and upcoming releases across the flight sim world, the Bose A30 aviation headset release, Cirrus transition training, and IFR ground school, but more importantly, we want to hear from you...what are your aviation goals for this month?


We hope to see you live at FSExpo - Lone Star Flight Museum June 23-25, 2023  

Use our code "closedtrafficpodcast" for 10% off your registration!

https://flightsimexpo.com


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Apr 05, 202301:42:33
Still gonna send it!
Mar 13, 202301:09:12
TFDi Design joins the Closed Traffic Podcast Live!

TFDi Design joins the Closed Traffic Podcast Live!

Well, this was certainly one for the record books! We had a fantastic 2hr live show with Collin Biendenkapp, CEO of TFDi Design. Collin provided updates on all the hard work the team continues to do in an effort to bring compelling and entertaining products to the flight sim community - including the highly anticipated MD-11 and even SmartCars 3, the next iteration of the famous SmartCars product. If you missed the live show, you catch the replay via the CTP YouTube link below, Collin showed us and the audience some neat shots of the upcoming MD-11, and members of his team took the time to answer a ton of questions from the curious audience in chat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc7fXBxIsxQ  

As always, feel free to leave us feedback!

 P.S.

We hope to see you live at FSExpo - Lone Star Flight Museum June 23-25, 2023  

Use our code "closedtrafficpodcast" for 10% off your registration!

https://flightsimexpo.com


 

Feb 27, 202302:06:43
TearWearDesigns Joins Closed Traffic Podcast Live

TearWearDesigns Joins Closed Traffic Podcast Live

TearWearDesigns sits down with CTP live to chop it up! We had a fantastic time talking with Lee and diving into what brought him into the world of scenery development and his love for aviation. This young man has contributed significantly to the community - the freeware community specifically. Tune in and see for ya self and as always, feel free to leave us feedback.

TearWearDesigns: https://x-plane.to/profile/TearWearDesigns

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YouTube Live Replay:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvz2AIr3rjM

Feb 06, 202301:34:52
Out of Service!

Out of Service!

Welcome back to our returning listeners and welcome to our first-timers! The 3 amigos return for another podcast to discuss, as usual, all things across the aviation industry. Take a listen as we dive into the latest releases across flight sim, real-world aviation, and much more. As always we appreciate your feedback!

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A few links to topics discussed below:

https://fselite.net/content/vatsim-announce-vatsim-inc-non-profit-corporation/ 

https://www.thresholdx.net/news/t320ne 

https://fselite.net/content/first-look-yawman-arrow/ 

Kennedy Near Collision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N1gDSZJ5s0

Jan 23, 202301:52:06
Let's Talk Regional and Light Jets!

Let's Talk Regional and Light Jets!

We hope the New Year is treating you all well! Let's kick it off with some conversations about Jets! Biz Jets, Regional Jets, Light Jets, Corporate Jets, and whatever additional sub-categories, of sub-categories you can think of, it's all on the table! 

Live Show Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNcfzB62pw

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Jan 09, 202301:14:02
Aviation - 2022 A Year In Review
Dec 28, 202202:13:08
Heck.... I Dunno

Heck.... I Dunno

The 3 amigos return after some hectic months of business travel, work, and just life in general, to check in with the aviation community and discuss recent releases and events. We touch on all the hard work the folks organizing and participating in World Flight have done, some of the recent airport releases, aircraft releases, the incredible work done by the folks at Navigraph, cold weather operations for our General Aviation fliers out there, and much more.

As always feel free to leave feedback, we love to hear from ya!

Links associated with some of the discussions are below:

https://www.flightpathsimulation.club/worldflight-2022/

https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/active-pilots/safety-and-technique/weather/cold-weather-operations 

Nov 13, 202201:08:36
Let's Chat!

Let's Chat!

Join us for an all things flight simulation and aviation chat as we cover the latest developments in the industry. Don't miss it!

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Oct 10, 202201:25:15
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Reality TV Star Mikey McBryan "Ice Pilots NWT"

Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Reality TV Star Mikey McBryan "Ice Pilots NWT"

We had the privilege of chatting with Mikey McBryan, star of the tv series "Ice Pilots NWT" and General Manager of Buffalo Airways. Mikey also goes into detail on his latest venture "Plane Savers" on YouTube.

Plane Savers: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeyMcBryan

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Sep 16, 202201:35:12
FlightFx Joins CTP Live

FlightFx Joins CTP Live

Another amazing early Saturday morning show! Nick from FlightFX joins the CTP crew live starting with an insightful peek into their inception. In addition, Nick and the CTP crew discusses the nuances of what it takes to bring a product to market as well as the up's and down's of consumer expectations. Also, CTP gets a deep preview into the Cirrus Vision Jet ending with a special announcement! Don't miss it! 

As always we encourage you to leave us feedback and follow https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/ for updates and schedules.

FlightFX: www.flightfx.io 

Live Show Replay: https://youtu.be/U-CVsj1Oujo 

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Sep 11, 202201:37:49
Grab Your Coffee and Let's Chat!

Grab Your Coffee and Let's Chat!

Love the smell of coffee, Avgas, or Jet Fuel in the morning? CTP held a live show early Saturday morning to discuss all things aviation - flight sim, general aviation, and commercial aviation. We even threw out a few ground school questions at the Private Pilot level. It was all fair game! Take a listen and catch the live show replay if you have the time as well!

Thanks to all our Patreon supporters! https://www.patreon.com/closedtraffic

Live show replay below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwC4ltdAdmA 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poQ_8wd5f5A

Sep 07, 202201:40:50
Pushing Through!

Pushing Through!

Back with another lively episode! Listen in as the fella's return to discuss the disappointing release of the highly anticipated GSX Pro and some of the additional happenings across the flight sim and real-world aviation industry. 

It's great to be back!

Aug 24, 202201:11:18
Shooting The Breeze!

Shooting The Breeze!

The 3 amigos return with banter and laughter regarding the happenings across the flight sim and aviation industry. Listen as the fellas get into the latest news from PMDG, the imminent release of the gorgeous Pilatus PC12 by Carenado, an upcoming Mitsubishi MU-2, our take on the JetBlue/Spirit merger, and much more!

We had a blast, tune in and as always feel free to leave us feedback.


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Aug 19, 202201:00:24
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes Phillip
Jul 20, 202202:14:09
 Someone Call a Mechanic!!!!!

Someone Call a Mechanic!!!!!

Life as an Aviator consist of continuous improvement as well as lifelong learning. What happens when you've reached the next level? Johnny and Charlie welcomes back Pilot Fabian with new career developments and a HUGE announcement! Don't miss it!


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Jun 24, 202257:34
FSELITE Joins the Closed Traffic Podcast Live!

FSELITE Joins the Closed Traffic Podcast Live!

FSElite has been at the forefront of providing top quality news and content covering the vast expanse of flight simulation (and more). On this episode Closed Traffic Podcast is excited to have Calum, Content Director and one of the founding father's of FSElite. Calum walks us through FSElite's inception as well as a deep dive into "Simulator Fatigue". Definitely don't want to miss this one and as always links will be provided below.


FSElite: https://fselite.net/


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Jun 16, 202201:16:33
Pilot Edge Joins CTP- The History of PilotEdge, SimVenture, & More!
Jun 10, 202248:20
The Infamous Aviator Extraordinaire Kerry McCauley Joins CTP Live

The Infamous Aviator Extraordinaire Kerry McCauley Joins CTP Live

The Closed Traffic Podcast is pleased to welcome Kerry McCauley to the show! Kerry has an extremely impressive resume including starring on the Discovery Channel Series "Dangerous Flights". He graciously agreed to spend some time with CTP to share and recount some of his fondest and extreme scenarios across his aviation career. Don't missed this one!

Order your signed copy of "Ferry Pilot" here: https://kerrymccauley.com/buyferrypilot.htm

Order your unsigned copy of "Ferry Pilot" here: https://www.amazon.com

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Jun 03, 202251:54
Closed Traffic Podcast discusses PMDG and Fenix Simulations - Do They Really Live up To The Hype!?

Closed Traffic Podcast discusses PMDG and Fenix Simulations - Do They Really Live up To The Hype!?

This has indeed been the most exciting couple of weeks in the flightsim industry. Mike and Johnny recap the events of both PMDG and Fenix releases. Mike and Johnny also reveals their thoughts on the PMDG release fiasco. You don’t not wanna miss this episode! 

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May 24, 202201:24:55
Impromptu Session - PMDG Release - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
May 10, 202201:15:24
Closed Traffic Welcomes back Steve from Hype Performance Group!
May 04, 202201:31:13
The 'Alternate' Episode: Flysimware Makes an Appearance, Plus CTP Logo Refresh, PMDG, Honda Jet...
Apr 21, 202201:03:34
Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes back ("Hollywood" real world Spirit Airlines Pilot)

Closed Traffic Podcast Welcomes back ("Hollywood" real world Spirit Airlines Pilot)

Mike and Johnny welcome back our special guest "Captain" Hollywood, as he takes us through his journey from FO to Capt. We unpacked a lot in this one, enjoy!

Apr 12, 202202:59:28
Got Internet!?

Got Internet!?

After what seemed like a move to another country, Johnny finally rejoins the podcast for a life update and a robust discussion about the recently released flight sim products. Tune in and listen to this candid but hilarious episode and join in on wishing Johnny all the luck in the world trying to find good reliable internet in his new neighborhood! 

As always, links to the products discussed can be found below.


https://www.flysimware.com/FLYSTORE_2015/en/home/46-flysimware-cessna-414aw-chancellor-msfs2020.html


https://www.justflight.com/in-development/146-professional-microsoft-flight-simulator

Mar 31, 202201:01:15
Big Ern Joins The Closed Traffic Podcast!

Big Ern Joins The Closed Traffic Podcast!

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Big Ern! As many of you know, Ernie is a current Southwest Pilot and recruiter for the airline whose love for aviation runs deep! You may know him from his increasingly popular YouTube channel "FlyingwithBigErn" where he takes viewers through the day-to-day operations of an airline pilot, workout regimen, and occasional GA action in his gorgeous Cirrus SR22 G6, "The Green Hornet".

Ernie dropped a ton of knowledge for us and our viewers, especially the need to have continued awareness and support for those battling mental health issues, pilots in particular.

As always, feel free to leave us feedback, much appreciated!


https://www.closedtrafficpodcast.com/post/big-ern-joins-the-closed-traffic-podcast   

Mar 12, 202201:12:19
Just Chatting

Just Chatting

We are back my friends after a few weeks of life and “adulting” to bring you yet another podcast. No guests lined up for this session, but the dynamic duo talks up, celebrates, provides objective opinions, and whatever else it is you want to call it, the latest and greatest happenings across the aviation and flight sim community. Listen in to hear us provide our perspective on the latest dev news across the Microsoft Flight Sim platform, PMDG and Fenix Simulations, The Spirit and Frontier Airline merger, and much more.

 

Links to the articles and media below:

 

https://fselite.net/content/pmdg-now-unstuck-with-development-issues-with-the-737-for-msfs/

 

https://fenixsim.com

 

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/spirit-and-frontier-airlines-are-merging-heres-what-that-means-for-travelers


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Feb 12, 202201:03:06
Hot Start and X-Aviation Joins The Closed Traffic Podcast!

Hot Start and X-Aviation Joins The Closed Traffic Podcast!

You joined us for the pre-show last week, on Saturday we were fortunate to chat live with the Hot Start crew and take a deep dive into the newly released Challenger 650! What a show it was, from conversations about the inception of  Hot Start and X-Aviation and the TBM and Challenger products, to what’s next on the roadmap as far as future updates and new products to come.

Replay links available below as well as via your favorite podcast outlets. You can purchase this awesome aircraft as well as additional Hot Start and X-Aviation products  here: https://www.x-aviation.com


Replay links:


https://youtu.be/9RmJNCmNfEY 


https://youtu.be/t5YPsSM36EQ




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Jan 21, 202201:38:19
One week into 2022 and flight sim is already off to a “Hot Start” Happy New Year from CTP!

One week into 2022 and flight sim is already off to a “Hot Start” Happy New Year from CTP!

Johnny and I sat down to provide our initial thoughts on the Hot Start Challenger 650 (which at the time of posting this has already been released and burning holes in the VATSIM sky) as well as the newly released LevelUp 737NG series. Listen in via your favorite podcast outlets and don’t forget to tune into the live show replay on our YouTube channels for an even more in depth visual conversation.


Link to Full Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhhDr7Nkl0Y&t=101s

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Jan 09, 202201:55:37