Dennis Powell

Though I took flight lessons as a teenager, I never did get my pilot's license, and today health issues mean I could never pass a flight physical, so the simulators are my main aviation outlet.

I initially enlisted in the US Air Force, but left early due to maturity issues. Later I joined the US Army and spent the next 10 years traveling to places like New York City, (didn't know the Army had a base there,) Germany, Haiti and Panama.

Married for over 20 years now to my third wife, we have 6 children between us and 10 grandchildren including our first granddaughter born this September 20th.

I've been a flight sim enthusiast since Microsoft FS 4, and currently only fly on X-Plane 12. I fly helicopters primarily and light GA with the high wing Cessna single engine types being my favorite.

I currently reside in Council Bluffs Iowa with my wife and two cats, who basically rule the place. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.