I wish I could try the suggestions to install FSX that have been posted, they sound logical and I appreciate the effort. Unfortunately, my PC is on a truck in Tennessee

and I'm here in NY. OH well, I will close on my new house in Tennessee next week

and try it then.
In the mean time, here is the latest news from MS
Hello Michael,
Thank you for your time and patience with us.
This is Kevin, and I am sorry that your product Flight Simulator X is not working as expected.
I understand and appreciate your patience and patronage on the same. To help you with this I would like to request you for some more time, we are researching and trying to find an answer to your question.
We have also tried going ahead and replicating this issue and forwarded the same to our research team as well.
Please let me know what would be preferable time frames for me to call you between 5:00 am to 9:00 pm (PST) Mon - Fri, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm Sat, Sun (PST), so we can call you as soon as we have a resolution.
If your issue is already resolved, please let me know by replying to this email.
We will get in touch with you as soon as possible on this. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Kevin
Microsoft Games Escalations Team
Thanks Mike