Join Sky Blue Radio’s JT as he sits down with Taylor Broad — founder of Cardinal Horizon and the mind behind VAOS and SimVector — for an in-depth conversation about the future of flight simulation. Taylor shares his journey from launching VAOS in 2015 to becoming a navigation data consultant in the aerospace industry, working with ARINC 424, AIXM, and FAA-certified Aerodrome Mapping Databases. We dive into how real-world aviation data influences sim development, the evolution of Cardinal Horizon, and the philosophy behind SimVector’s next-generation mapping technologies. While Taylor isn’t ready to unveil his newest products just yet, he offers exciting insights into what’s coming, the challenges of competing with giants like Navigraph, and where he sees the future of aeronautical mapping in both the sim world and real aviation. Topics Covered: Taylor’s background in flight simulation The creation of VAOS and Cardinal Horizon Working with ARINC 424, AIXM, and AMDBs The origins and goals of SimVector Challenges in aviation navigation data The future of flight sim mapping technology Optional discussion of TFDi involvement

JT goes full sim mode in this exclusive Sky Blue Radio interview with Robert Randazzo, the founder and CEO of PMDG. They dive deep into PMDG’s groundbreaking collaboration with Boeing on the Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) — a cutting-edge system that’s changing how real-world pilots train. Robert also shares exciting insights about the upcoming PMDG 737NG for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, what simmers can expect from the next generation of PMDG aircraft, and a few behind-the-scenes stories only Sky Blue Radio could get! If you’re passionate about flight simulation, aviation tech, or just love hearing industry legends talk shop, this is one interview you don’t want to miss. Listen. Laugh. Learn. Only on Sky Blue Radio — where the sky’s not the limit, it’s home.

Crank up the volume and fire up the nostalgia—Mike Abbott Smith is back with another electrifying night of Timeless Thunder! This episode dives deep into the heart of classic rock, where roaring guitars, unforgettable riffs, and powerhouse vocals rule the airwaves.