Donate To Support Nicnac Show Notes: In this episode, Nicnac’s creativity and life train is jarringly derailed by their very frustrated body’s instance on closeness despite Nicnac’s mind objecting to the cries. This forces Nicnac to explore a different kind of date seeking despite their extremely rational objections and ongoing gender changes. Nicnac hopes this episode can serve as an admittedly dramatized look into their mind and their loathing of the gender they were assigned at birth. They hope they can find someone far from Hellhole, CA who can see them for who they are. And, that they might work together to actually climb the Denali that could be divergent love. For Nicnac knows that people are people too. Credits The music is Raindrop Rahspody by Josh Elkinberry, The Fools Guide by Anthony Rotunno and, of course, Catch Me If You Can by Attica Attica. If you enjoy this music please support these independent artists by buying their work or making donations! The Nicnac Podcast & FSRideAlong Series is © 2006-2021 by Nicnac Marsh and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode, Nicnac has the privilege of being rejoined by Antony to wax about the challenges of being creatively divergent in a world nobody told us about. They muse about the last 20 years, the future and the further-flung past in a worthy follow-up to “Living Is Easy With Eyes Closed”. Please check out Antony’s wonderful music and podcasts including Glass Onion: on John Lennon, Film Gold and Life and Life Only Credits The music is Raindrop Rahspody by Josh Elkinberry, Mr. Rainbow-No Love by Nicnac Marsh, The Fools Guide by Anthony Rotunno and, of course, Catch Me If You Can by Attica Attica. If you enjoy this music please support these independent artists by buying their work or making donations! The Nicnac Podcast & FSRideAlong Series is © 2006-2021 by Nicnac Marsh and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Show Notes In this episode Nicnac identifies the major components of their personal psyche; best articulated as an internal battle between Mr Spock (autism like) vs Homer Simpson (bipolar like) and how that battle impacts their struggle for wellness. Links Donate Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In The Nicnacjak Podcast Season 14 Finale Nicolas reflects on their 15 years in podcasting and broadcasting. An unplanned career move that turned out reasonably well. Still, Nicolas expresses concern about the future of the medium as big tech tries to tighten their grip on content producers like themselves who have enjoyed relative freedom in an increasingly corporately controlled internet environment. Feedback Donate Flight Sim Services Nicnacjak.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This episode finds Nicolas living in a very confused mixed reality surrounded by technology in an effort to obscure their own vulnerability to shelter issues. Still haunted by their brief experience with being shelterless half a decade ago, Nicolas attempts to process their feelings about the eviction of shelterless camps in Chico and Los Angeles and the limited paths to resolution. While taking the legal approach to challenging these evictions is the most viable it requires a  massive amount of funding and is a long term approach. And, in the short term,  direct action is unsustainable without mass. And, with a divided and desperate population mass appeal seems hard to come by. Donate Nicnacjak.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas talks about their recent sim purchases (Orbx Juneau, The CaptainSim 767 and Air Hauler 2) and their reasons for choosing these add ons. They also talk about the real world aviation industry and their dream airliner for current conditions. Finely they mention changes they are making to their aviation social media and their ongoing entrepreneurial aspirations relative to simulation. https://twitter.com/AlongFs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas emphasizes the educational potential of flight sim and expresses a desire to work to further legitimize serious consumer simulation to the aviation community and industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode some work flow issues with flight preparation cause Nicolas to think about the untapped potential for increased fidelity in flight ops simulations no matter what developers it ends up coming from (sim devs or companies that already produce flight operations software support packages for real world ops). Nicolas also talks about their desire for an updated performance calculator utility and  airline financial management utility. Finely, Nicolas discusses getting back into online flying. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas goes back to the basics with General Aviation in MSFS 2020 and X-Plane 11. The limited functionality of the default G1000 in MSFS 2020 left Nicolas wanting even after trying a few mods.  XP 11 was 1000x better stock and stock content can easily be supplemented with payware add ons. More importantly, though, X-Plane’s flight dynamics feel much more realistic and there is a seemingly endless selection of good freeware scenery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas tries to get their head in a planning space for 2021 and the continued limited possibilities of living and working in the virtual world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas talks about their recent exploration of General Aviation Aircraft in X-Plane 11 including The TorqueSim Cirrus SR22 and X-Aviation/Leading Edge Simulations Beech Sundowner. Both airplanes have been enjoyable as Nicolas looks X-Plane. Nicolas tried MSFS (2020) but gave up due to the limitations of the default G1000.  Check out Nicols’ Sim Support Services @ nicnacjak.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas updates listeners on their new Ryzen 3600 + Geforce 1660ti build. Nicolas commits to a future upgrade to The Ryzen 5000 series along with a 3000 series Nvidia GPU. Nicloas covers their recent experience with X-Plane 11 and The FlightFactor A350. Thinking ahead, Nicolas is waiting till their hardware improves before moving to P3Dv5 and MSFS 2020. Currently, Nicolas is struggling for v4 optimization and flight continued control failure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas does their best to come up with a coping and survival mechanism for the times ahead. They conclude that the best approach is to develop a tight knit group of people that one can support and get support from. They also talk about their vote, the problematic mechanics of representation and the potential of the sociocratic mechanic. Finally, they mention their new flight sim service offers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas ponders technology. Why do we have it? What are the resultant societal implications? Nicolas also ponders taking a trip to Seattle to visit the ghost of their adulthood. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas has a tepid reaction to the impending release of Microsoft Flight Sim concluding that the success of the franchise reboot will depend on 3rd party developers. Nicolas goes on to recount recent simming experiences including the conclusion of the 2001 Australia trip recreation with The PMDG 744 V3 and TFDI 717 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas recounts and simulates their Spring 2001 flight aboard a Qantas Boeing 747-400 flight from Sydney, NSW to Los Angeles, CA. Nicolas also recounts their recent sim flights in The Aerosoft A330 and PMDG 747-8i. Recent stops have included Imagine Sim’s ATL, Latain VFR’s MIA, DD’s ORD, Aerosoft’s EDDF, FS Dream Team’s CYVR, Wing Creation’s RJAA and FlyTampa’s YSSY. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas renews their effort to revitalize and improve the show by focusing on detailing a simulated flight they made of their first flight as an airline passenger. The flight from KSMF-KONT was made special by Orbx’s Northern California and Southern regions along with the relatively close proximity to terrain seen on the Ziggy7 Standard Terminal Arrival Route into KONT. Please email Nicolas nicnacjak@gmail.com and let them know what your favorite sim route is! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas talks with Danielle Allen, a black woman organizer who wishes to share her story. Many thanks to Justice For Desmond for their hard work and dedication and for arranging this interview. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Justice4Desmond --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Nicolas reacts to the actions of those fighting for justice in Minneapolis. Nicolas comes to the conclusion that with the pandemic, people of color being murdered by police across the country and the mainstream political parties being corrupt and useless, it is time to move past solely non-violent tactics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

While Nicolas is back flying again on their laptop they continue to focus on troubleshooting the hardware in their big computer (now dubbed Captain Cheapo Case). Will a new power supply fix the underlying problem? If not, what kind of processor and motherboard should be used with budget and nextgen sims in mind? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas enlists the remote flight training services of Mike from ZeroSideSlip.com to work on hand flying skills. Nicolas also talks about the impending move to P3Dv5 and their recent flight sim experiences. Check out Mike’s Remote flight Training services at ZeroSideSlip.com Be sure to catch Nicolas’ flight sim live stream FSRideAlongLive on Twitch. Streaming everyday during quarantine! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas talks about the P3Dv5 announcement, The FSElite v MetterSimulation debacle and the financial realities developers face that may result in upgrade charges. My thanks to Karlene Petitt for linking to my podcast. A warm welcome to new community members. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Some time spent in a flight sim chatroom inspires Nicolas to talk about where the flight sim community stands going into the new MSFS, what flight sim media should be doing (themselves included), the forthcoming price hike in add ons, the reasons for the forthcoming price hikes and other elements of flight sim marketing, development and development budgets. Hopefully it isn’t as dry as it sounds and proves interesting and informative. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas indulges in some academic philosophical thinking by laying out their ideal government (direct democracy with socialist values). They then point out all the problems and land in a somewhat hopeful nowhere --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas takes the time to examine reformists thinking from FDR to Bernie Sanders. Ultimately they conclude that reformist thinking is a dead end. Much as they might want to believe in it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode Nicolas attempts to crystallize the philosophical difference between liberals and leftists. Upon doing this they realize that supporting Bernie Sanders requires a sacrifice of their core beliefs. A realization that must be explored on another episode due to server space limitations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode I profess my new found love for Airbus in the form of The FSLabs A320. I also speculate about what Microsoft will do to get their market share back. Finely I spend some time wondering if being in the flight sim media game should be a paying gig. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode I talk about what I am learning from the manual QuailityWings released for their upcoming 787. I also talk about where the 787 will fit into the fleet of my personal VA. Finally, I insult P3D user and talk about how I am going to milk my FSX investment for as long as I can. It is no doubt an ego thing on both sides. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode we talk with Rob Burgon about his new job flying the 737. We talk about how the aircraft has the overhead panel that brings you back to the 60s when it was designed while the instrument panel features the glass cockpit you'd expect from a modern airliner. We also talk a little about the reality of choosing a plane to fly in a modern airline .  You can find Rob’s book Piano Burning and Other Fighter Pilot Traditions here. We interviewed him about his book in Season 3 Episode 5 of FSRideAlong. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode we talk to Kyle Rodgers about a cross country trip he took ferrying a Piper Seminole from Ocean City, Maryland to Concord, California. We also talk about The PMDG 747, beta testing and the state of the flight sim industry and next gen sims.     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode we talk to Andreas Breitschopp creator of FS-FlightControl. I also talk about FSW (I know I said I wouldn’t I lied...sorry) and P3D V4 GoFundMe Donate   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode I talk with Max Trescott of Airplane Geeks fame about General Aviation, Glass Cockpits and using simulation for training   About Max Trescott Max Trescott is a full time flight instructor. He’s a Cirrus Platinum CSIP instructor, and specializes in teaching in Cirrus Aircraft. He started flying at age 15 and finished his pilot certificate in college. He has degrees in Electrical Engineering, Psychology, and a MBA. He spent 25 years working in sales and marketing for Hewlett-Packard. He lives in Mountain View, California in Silicon Valley. Twelve years ago he left HP and he now devotes full time to teaching flying, writing, consulting and giving speeches and seminars. He’s written two books, including Max Trescott’s G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook, now in its fifth edition.  He is a cohost for the popular Airplane Geeks podcast, and he recently started his own podcast called Aviation News Talk, which is focused exclusively on General Aviation. In 2008, he was named by the FAA as the National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year, to represent the 96,000 flight instructors in the United States. Links http://www.maxtrescott.com/ http://www.g1000book.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode I talk with Kalene Petitt about using P3D for home training by air crews. Delving into safety, we talk about what can happen to some crews at some airlines when the crew alleges safety violations or reports safety concerns to the company. In Karlene’s new book Flight For Sanity, Section 8 of Darby’s union contract is used to sideline her for mental health analysis. How could something meant to prevent another GermanWings accident be used to sideline pilots? And what implications does this have for pilots who have legitimate mental health concerns?   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This time we talk to Rob Burgon about his new book called Piano Burning about the death of fighter pilot traditions. At the last moment we learn that Rob is a 737 driver. Needless to say he will be back on the show again You can find Piano Burning on Amazon. You can also check out his website pianoburning.com and tallyone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode I start Season 3 by interviewing Eric "Cap'n Aux" Auxier. Cap'n Aux is a Cactus 320 pilot and writer. He talks about his written work and FIFi The Amazing Electric Jet. Find more about Cap'n Aux via his blog, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter (http://twitter.com/capnaux), Instagram and Airways    If you have feedback for me email me nicnacjak@gmail.com Let me know who you want to hear on the show in the future!    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Airventure 2010 is here and what better way to celerbrate then to fly into KOSH? So this is where I went with the Bonaza F33 in the season final of FS Ride Along. If you would like more seasons please let me know. As you can tell there are still a few episodes waiting to be edited and published. But I hope you have enjoyed this season of FS Ride Along --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Here is the rest of the round the world flight. I just said to heck with editing. You guys will sit throu six hours of flying right? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this epsiode of FS Ride Along I review my recent flight lesson as I fly the Cessna 152 on a leg I wish I could have flown is the real plane. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This is Part II of FS Ride Along EP 15 my first recorded round the world trip. This part covers legs from Bangladesh to Singapore in the 737-900, Singapore to S. Korea in the PSS 777-200 and S Korea to Japan in the PSS 757-200. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Well I told you I've been working on it and I have. I present to you the first part of FSRideAlong 15. In this portion of the episode I travel from Liverpool (EGGP) to Istambul in the CS 757-200. I then change plans and use the PMDG 737-900 to fly from Istambul to Dunhar, Bangladesh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Join me as I fly from London Gatwick to JKF operating as Fustion Airways 339 a great VA that I just joined thanks in part to the crew at FSBreak. I use a proper North Atlantic Track as I make my way acorss what seems to be the worlds smallest ocean. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Join me in the Level D 767-300ER as I use a real NAT track to corss the Atalntic and make my way on the now familer route between The United Kingdom and NorCal. Can a 767 make it into Chico. Has your pilot gone crazy and forgot how to count? Find out by clicking that cool little download button. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

The secound half of FSRideAlong starts midway acorss the Atlantic as I take the Captain Sim 757 to Spain. I cath you up on the flight details of my trip to London and talk about the simming I've done since then. Join me as I say "hola" to virtual "Espanina" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Well I was done with my US bashing. Or at least I was, until I made a self depracating joke and somone took it the wrong way. Now the can of worms is open again. Fox News thought it was mad at Paul MccCartney for he recent comments about Bush and his unfamiliiarirty with libraries. Just wait until they get a hold of this! The main topic this week? Education. It is the best social program we have in the States. Conservatives are very proud of it. So why do they find it so hard to support social healthcare?? This and other things I wonder. I also include a saulute to Art Bell. The man who got me into broadcasting at 1am to 30 people. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Music Featured: Raindrop Rhapsody by Josh Eikenberry The Chase by Giorgio Moroder Take The Long Way Home By Supertramp Go forth and email nicnacjak at gmail dot com Go forth and follow me on Twitter or Facebook using the links on the right Donate. I am poor and I need money…you know to go to England. Check out my stream Nicnac Radio in: Winamp Windows Media Player Itunes Realplayer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This episode I take you on a classic Nicnac trip in the Bonza A36 from my home airport KCIC (Chico, CA) to KSQL (San Carlos, CA). This is flight simulation at its best pure and simple. I live for simulated flights in beautiful planes such as these. So sit back relax and enjoy the biscuits as we ride to the bay area from the north Sacramento Valley.   Due to limited production time the audio may be poor in some spots. If you complain enough I may edit an rerelease    Go forth and email nicnacjak at gmail dot com Go forth and follow me on Twitter or Facebook using the links on the right Donate. I am poor and I need money…you know to go to England. Check out my stream Nicnac Radio in: Winamp Windows Media Player Itunes Realplayer   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

The Bonanza V35, the predecessor to the Bonanza A and G 36 of today (my favorite GA aircraft) is a great GA plane with lots of airspeed and ease of operation. Join me as we take this marvelous bird from Boeing Field in Seattle to Portland’s Troutdale airport. Highlights include me remembering living in the Northwest and flying a little close to a departing Boeing 747-400. Also featured FSX crashing….alot…hey it’s what it does best. Due to technical difficulties there is no picture or Vatware track for this episode. My apologies. Incase you were wondering the flight plan was: KBFI SEA BTG KTTD Alt: 7,000             --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this episode we make some changes as we switch to a GA aircraft, the Piper Archer II, and switch platforms from Flight Sim 04 to Flight Sim X. Join me as I spread the wings of my first Carenado aircraft while enjoying the awesomeness of Puget Sound. Vataware   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This is a very special episode of Fs Ride Along. It will give you a preview of The Sky Blue Radio event “The Snowbirds Flee” to be held on VATSIM May 14th @ 2300z. I use the event route to go from KABQ to KPAE in the PMDG 737-700. Come along and see what fun waits for you on the 14th!   Vataware Pic   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This episode takes us from Boston to Albuquerque in the Level D 767-300ER. Join me as we leave the IMC of England, both new and old, for the sun-drenched southwestern desert. Vataware Pic   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This show takes us from Chicago O’Hare to Manchester England then back to Boston Logan. The outbound trip didn’t go well. But, the inbound trip left me felling much better about my piloting skills.  Join me in this transatlantic fun.   Vatware Outbound Vatware Inbound   Pic   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

In this epsiode we go from Chico to Vancover BC in the PMDG 737-700. This one is a little short as tends to be the case with the 737 hops but still a lot of fun. Pic Vatware --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This flight was recodred live as I flew the PMDG 737-700 from Las Vagas to Chico.   Pic Vatware --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This flight take us from London to Las Vegas in the PMDG 747-400. Due to poor FMC programming the approach had to be shot several times. You get to hear the time that worked.   Picture   Vatware     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This flight takes us from Hong Kong to London in the PMDG 747-400. There was no atc online so it includes the full take off and landing. Enjoy! Next leg is London to Las Vegas couristy Brish Airways. Picture...Vataware --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This episode takes us from Melbourne, Victoria to Hong Kong. Since there was ATC at YMML and technical difficulties on final, the take off and landing are not included here, but, I do check in with updates just before taxis, after take off, at cruse, decent, just before final and just after landing. Enjoy picture here    Vataware     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This is the return journey that takes us from a rather stormy Brisbane, Queensland to a beautiful approach at Melbourne, Victoria. By this leg I have this plane down with few exceptions. Enjoy the picture.   Vatarew pt 1 Vatware pt 2   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This trip takes us north from Melbourne, Victoria to Brisbane, Queensland in The Captain Sim 757-200. I spend most of this episode learning about the plane and then on approach fight some nasty weather. Join me in the jump seat to see if we make it to YBBN. Ok we do…but I was trying to sound suspenseful. But it didn't end well see? The return trip (which went much better) will be posted in a bit     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message

This new show takes you along with me as I do my virtual glob trotting. This episode highlights my trip from Los Angles, California to Melbourne, Victoria in the PMDG version of the Boeing 747-400. I cover everything from step climbs, to arrival planning and the ever depleting fuel level in tank 3. Come with me as I test the range of the original jumbo jet.     Have feedback? Send an email to nicnacjak at gmail dot com Hope you enjoy this new series. The link to the Vatware track is right here   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicnacmarsh/message