From First Takeoff to Abacus Pub
I’ve always loved two things: building worlds and flying through them. As a kid, I logged more hours in paper cockpits than on playgrounds—drawing panels, clicking imaginary switches, and pretending my bedroom was a flight deck at FL350. That curiosity became a craft: learning aerodynamics, memorizing checklists, and chasing the feel of a smooth rotation at Vr.
Abacus Pub began as a notebook of ideas—how to blend immersive tech with real-world procedures—then grew into a place to share what I’m learning about augmented reality, RCR flight simulation, and 737 operations. It’s part logbook, part workshop, part friendly pub table where pilots, simmers, and tinkerers trade notes.
Why I Build & Share
- Real skills, virtual tools. I believe sim time should transfer to the real world: better situational awareness, stronger flows, sharper CRM.
- Accessible aviation. With AR overlays and smart sim setups, we can reduce complexity and lower the barrier to entry.
- Community first. The best ideas come from conversations. This site exists to share checklists, configs, failures, fixes—and celebrate the small wins.
The 737 Hook
There’s a poetry to the 737: clean lines, honest systems, and that timeless yoke. I write a lot about flows, callouts, and SOP-style habits—not because I’m trying to cosplay an airline, but because structure creates confidence. Whether you’re hand-flying a tight visual or dialing in LNAV/VNAV for a STAR, disciplined habits make sim time meaningful.
AR + RCR: My Approach
- Augmented Reality (AR):
I’m building step-by-step overlays for preflight and flows—think heads-up checklists, tactile callouts, and visualized aircraft states. The goal: learn faster, retain longer. - RCR Simulation:
RCR (Remote/Radio-Controlled) and desktop rigs both matter here. I document hardware choices, latency fixes, camera setups, and control curves that make the experience feel right—not just look right. - Human Factors:
Workloads can stack up quickly. I share techniques for sterile cockpit habits, briefing discipline, and calm callouts that keep the mental model ahead of the airplane.
What You’ll Find Here
- Build Logs: exact parts, wiring, mounts, and AR headset notes
- Profiles & Flows: 737-style flows, checklists, and EFB layouts
- Tweaks & Fixes: graphics settings, frame pacing, hardware tuning
- Practice Scenarios: rejected takeoff drills, single-engine SIDs, short-runway ops
- Opinion & Field Notes: what I learned breaking (and then fixing) my own setup
The Name
Abacus is a nod to craft—tactile, precise, and reliable. Pub is where stories are traded and lessons stick. Put them together and you get a place that’s hands-on, friendly, and obsessed with getting details right.
Values I Fly By
- Precision over perfection. Iterate, log results, improve.
- Share the map. If I figure something out, you get the checklist.
- Respect the craft. Checklists, briefings, and safety mindsets aren’t optional.
- Have fun. If it isn’t joyful, it won’t last.
Join the Pattern
If you’re into AR, RCR, or 737-style sim flying, you’re in the right hangar. Read the posts, borrow the builds, and share your own tweaks. Pull up a stool—there’s always room at the Abacus Pub table.
→ Ready to start? Check out the latest blog posts, grab a flow card, or send me a note through the contact form. Wheels up.