From the Flight Deck to Virtual Skies: The Story of Captain Marlon “Skyraider79er” Choyce and Pimax

Some people fly for a living. Others fly for fun. Captain Marlon D. Choyce—better known to the VR community as Skyraider79er—does both.

As a seasoned Airbus A321 Captain for the world’s largest airline, Marlon spends his days at 35,000 feet, commanding one of aviation’s most advanced passenger jets. But when he steps off the real-world flight deck, his passion for flying doesn’t end—it simply shifts into another dimension: virtual reality.

Marlon has been part of the Pimax family for years, starting with the legendary Pimax 8K X and now flying with the Crystal series. He was among the very first to adopt the original Pimax Crystal, and today, he’s a proud owner and advocate for both the Crystal Light and the Crystal Super. For him, VR isn’t just entertainment—it’s a way to keep his skills sharp, explore aircraft he doesn’t fly in real life, and connect with a global community of simulation enthusiasts.

In his home simulator setup, Marlon dives into DCS World and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, pushing the limits of realism with the unmatched clarity and wide field of view of his Pimax headsets. He knows the difference that crisp visuals and natural depth perception can make—especially for spotting distant aircraft, reading cockpit instruments, and feeling truly “there” in the virtual skies.

But Marlon doesn’t just enjoy VR for himself—he shares it. Under his online handle Skyraider79er, he streams regularly on Twitch and posts immersive gameplay videos on YouTube, giving viewers a pilot’s-eye perspective of high-fidelity flight simulation. His audience gets the rare chance to learn directly from a real airline captain while experiencing the cutting-edge visuals of Pimax VR.

This year, Marlon is taking that passion on the road as part of the Pimax Global Roadshow 2025, bringing the Crystal Super and Crystal Light to events where newcomers can try them firsthand. At the Arlington, TX stop, he’ll be running dual demo stations—one showcasing DCS World on a powerhouse RTX 5090 desktop, and the other featuring MSFS 2024 on a 4090 gaming laptop—complete with professional HOTAS setups to give visitors the most authentic experience possible.

For Pimax, Marlon isn’t just a loyal customer—he’s a true ambassador. His dedication to excellence, teamwork, and inspiring others reflects the same values that drive us to push VR technology forward. Whether in a real cockpit or a virtual one, Captain Choyce is proof that the sky is not the limit—it’s just the beginning.

✈️ Arlington, TX – August 16th