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.
Projected Meeting Highlights
As mentioned in our last post, the December 2025 meeting was cancelled. Even so, we felt the planned material could still be useful, and we wanted to share it with the community for review.
Member Build Projects
Two ongoing simulator builds reached completion - one based on X‑Plane, the other on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Both represent excellent examples of what dedicated members can achieve with thoughtful design and persistence.
Mike's New FS2020 Simulator
Scotts New X-Plane Simulator
Flight‑Sim‑Saturday-Flyoff - (Planning Underway).
We are in the early planning stages for a Flight‑Sim‑Saturday-Flyoff - our regions prelude to FSExpo-2026 (Minneapolis/St. Paul) is tentatively scheduled for this April or May. The event will feature side‑by‑side comparisons of - FSX, Prepar3D, DCS, X‑Plane 12, Microsoft FS2020 and FS2024.
To make this event even more valuable, we plan to include addon hardware for Xbox, PS5 and PC's from: Saitek, Honeycomb, Thrustmaster, CH Products, and Turtle Beach - including yokes, throttles, and rudder pedals and more - so attendees can try before they buy. We are keenly aware of this projects size, and it's a stretch, but with a little help from our friends... More details coming next month.
Education & Outreach Projects
Shoreland Lutheran High School (SLHS) - simulator project enters its train‑the‑trainers' phase in January, with instruction continuing as needed through June.
Nexis‑Onarga (NOA) Project - Room buildout is scheduled for completion by year‑end, with the hardware build phase beginning in January. Testing and initial training are planned for late February.
For both schools, we are recommending Navigraph Academy materials to support structured, modern training.
Note: Donations, and volunteers with STEM, CFI or teaching experience welcome. Interested? Email us using the email form to the right of this screen.
Community Support & Donations
We are grateful to EAA Chapter 838, which has generously offered to transfer donated flight simulation hardware to FSG@. These components will be refurbished and redistributed, extending their useful life and expanding access across our network.
Looking Ahead
2025 has been an exciting and productive year for FSG@, and that success rests squarely on the dedication of our active members. With a little luck - and continued enthusiasm - 2026 promises to be even better. I can’t wait to see what we build together next.
Want to join us to see what we're about?
Our next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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
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