Geoff from FS-MP.com mentioned to me that one of their members is currently in the midst of a real-world flight from California to the Bahamas and back. While this flight probably won't set any records like Barrington Irving's around-the-world flight did last year, it's another good example of how technology makes it easy for real-world pilots to share their adventures--in real time--with virtual pilots around the world.

 

Looking for something interesting to do in Flight Simulator over the next few weeks? Wish you owned a real airplane and could escape for a while to fly across the U.S.? Hop in the virtual FSX aircraft of your choice and follow along. Better yet, do it with friends in multiplayer!

 

You can find lots of information about this trip, as well as a link to a blog with photos and a live GPS flight tracker, on Planet Jim.

 

If you do go, send me a postcard (or an email with a screenshot)!