Hello fellow aviators.
I've been flying with SkyDemon for years now and there's nothing close to it. I also fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator when the weather is poor or I can't get out to the airfield. For years now I've wanted a neat solution for connecting MSFS to SkyDemon, including traffic reports etc.
After waiting for long enough, I decided to write my own.
I hope it's ok to advertise this here, please let me know if not, but I'd like to share my solution with as many SkyDemon virtual aviators as possible.
This application will allow you to connect to SkyDemon running on the same PC as your simulator, OR any other device on your local network. This evening I've been flying along the French Pyrenees using my iPad on my kneeboard. This is the first time I've been able to really tinker with the buttons on the iPad version of SkyDemon while on an actual flight (albeit simulated) and even after 5+ years of using SkyDemon in a real aircraft, I already feel like I've learned a lot. The 'simulate' mode of SkyDemon is good, but nothing beats the purpose of a real or virtual flight, to add context to using the app.
I've used Itch.io to host the app so that you can download it for free, or donate to me if you're feeling generous. I wrote this application to solve a frustration, not make money, but as an impoverished microlight pilot I certainly won't turn down a donation! haha.
Wishing you all blue skies and soft landings
Guy