Newsletter - November 2025

 FSG@ Network

Connecting flight simulation enthusiasts across Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois

About Us

The FSG@ Network is a volunteer-driven family of local flight simulation groups. It only takes three simmers to start your own group—and it’s free! Our mission: build home simulators, enhance flight safety and training, and foster camaraderie. Interested? Email us using the email form to the right of this screen.

Meeting Highlights 

• Member Build Projects: Discussed two on-going builds - one X-Plane the other FS2020.  Both projects are nearing completion and hopefully in January or February, members will have a chance to look over the projects - on site.
• Brought in an old Microsoft FSX simulator. Everyone got a chance to fly it.  The conversation revolved around how good the FSX/ORBX scenery looked.  Discussed a possible weekend flyoff between FSX, P3D, X-Plane 12, FS2020 and FS2024 in the Spring.
• Discussed upcoming Saturday Extreme Flight Simulation (EFS) event in Gurnee, Illinois.  Timeslots have been filled - registration is closed.
• Discussed where we are on the Shoreland Lutheran High School (SLHS) project and the upcoming training sessions to be held on-site in December - see below.  
• Discussed Nexis-Onarga Project - see below.

  STEM Initiatives

• Nexis-Onarga Academy (NOA): Had video conference with schools Director and Principal - outlining the planned hardware installation and training.  Revised target date set for simulator completion and winter training.

• Shoreland Lutheran High School (SLHS): Based on prior discussions with STEM Director Timothy Mielke, he and staff will start their training VPPL training in December.  They will be utilizing Navagraph Academy material.

Simulateers, don't forget to fly the Ford Tri-Motor and First Flight simulations!

Note: Donations, and volunteers with STEM, CFI or teaching experience welcome.  Interested? Email us using the email form to the right of this screen.

Want to join us to see what we're about?

Our next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 17, 18:30–20:30 at Centurion Hanger. 

• Use Golf entrance
• Time: 18:30 through 20:30
• Bring a folding chair  
• Water and soft drinks on us!

RSVP to Ken Butterly for a one-day entry code if you lack a KRAC pass. 

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Cheers!

Kenneth (Ken) Butterly, Founder