Newsletter - January 2026

 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.

Unfortunately, the January FSG@ Monthly Meeting was cancelled - Weather-Related.

Projected Meeting Highlights 

Had the meeting actually taken place, we would have discussed the Onarga and Shoreland projects.  They're going well.  

Onarga Project

The simulator room is complete, and hardware purchases are underway as this post is written. The build process should begin within the next week.

Shoreland Project

Training is expected to begin on roughly the same timeline.

EAA Chapter 838 Donation

Most of the donated hardware has been picked up and is currently being tested - many thanks to Chapter 838.

Friday Lunches

We held three Friday lunches in December, and they now appear to be an embedded activity. If you’d like to join us, email me at flightsimulatorgroupat@gmail.com

Member Build Projects 

The two previously discussed simulator builds - one based on X-Plane, the other on Microsoft FS2020 - are now complete. I’ve seen both, and they’re impressive.

Mike’s FS2020 Build

Mike’s setup is a three-screen FS2020 rig featuring a custom Stay Level Avionix instrument panel with Saitek yoke, rudder, and panels. Now retired, Mike is working toward his Virtual Private Pilot License (VPPL) and considers FSG@ his support group.

Scott’s IFR-Focused Simulator

Scott built his simulator to mirror the high-altitude, fast IFR flying he does in the real world. His rig is centered on RealSimGear's Modular Panel System, including an RSG Switch Panel and full RSG G1000 suite. Controls include Honeycomb's Alpha yoke, Bravo throttle, Charlie rudder pedals—and a striking 49" curved monitor.

Flight‑Sim‑Saturday-Flyoff - Planned for April or May 2026

This event will feature side-by-side comparisons of:

• FSX 
• Prepar3D 
• DCS 
• X-Plane 12 
• Microsoft FS2024

It’s an ambitious project, and yes - it’s a stretch. But with a little help from our friends, we think it’ll be worth it.

Off-Site Travel Events

Two group outings are being proposed:

• FSExpo-2026 – Minneapolis / St. Paul
• The "Boneyard" – Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ

Interested? Email flightsimulatorgroupat@gmail.com

Want to see what we're about?

Our next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 18, 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