Microsoft Flight Simulator: General
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Here, you can delve into various topics including aircraft handling, avionics (navigation, communication, and monitoring systems), scenery enhancements, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and more. Additionally, you can explore hardware compatibility, software configurations, and troubleshooting tips for a seamless flight simulation experience.
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Paul BundschuhResolving Throttle Issues and Startup Settings in FS2020
When starting the simulator, it goes directly to update, then to the normal screen. Full screen I need to set up, along with the joystick and pedals. On takeoff, the throttle drops to a minimum, then the plane goes into the background. Only the Beech King...
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Mel WardChoosing Between Gaming Laptop and Xbox for Flight Sim: Compatibility with Older Add-Ons
Hi Seeking advice from you and your more knowledgeable and experienced users. I used to have a laptop which I had Microsoft Flight deluxe edition Sim loaded on which then went belly up. Rather than bog down my new laptop with reloading the Flight Si...
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GeofXFS9 won't run
Hi, I've downloaded the FS9.1 update and the FS9 no CD patch. However, when I run the program it just closes down. Has anyone come across this issue who can tell me what the problem is and how to fix it? Thanks :-)...
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Bigbaz78Free Flight in Flight Simulator 2020
I am new to flight simulation and am considering the purchase of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 but have been told you cannot just free fly without submitting a flight plan first. Is this correct? If it is I find this very strange and it is not a require...
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Mark Sternattrimming any aircraft
I read several post's again last night after I had the usual cannot trim the aircraft or any aircraft. Does not matter pickle switch on the yoke or joystick or doing it on the actual trim wheel of the aircraft. This is not realistic flying and you sho...
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Mark Sternat3 monitors monitor set up on AMD and Dell Arora 13
I have asked this question before but different request now. I can get the 3 monitors and all in use but its only on the main screen and then using the prompt to extend to a second monitor which it does it will extend to the 3rd monitor also. My question ...
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garydewatHow do I get airport terminal buildings installed in california complete scenery.
I loaded california complete scenery for x-plane12 and the buildings at airports did not load. Can someone suggest a fix for me....
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Chase MixonUnable to purchase new planes.
Hi I'm attempting to buy a new aircraft, and have tried several times over the last few months, but the transaction will not go through. I'm on Xbox one. When I hit "Buy and Download", it just goes to a screen with the Xbox logo in a rotating white circle...
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LaverdaLockheed Constellation fuel gauges
How do I get the fuel gauges to show tank contents? They read zero all of the time - a problem with the Connie's fuel system! Do they need to be turned on?...
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imonlyhumanafterallcan you change fsx gpws
i like how they use actual "pull up!" "sink rate," sounds, but "dont sink!", "too low terrain/flaps/gear" sounds too calm. Where did the original voice go? i tried replacing the original GPWS_ files in flight simulator x/sounds but then i had no sound ...
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Chorizo915Installing Mods, MSFS2020
I've downloaded the mods, extracted them into the community folder, but the aircraft/scenery aren't showing up in my game. I re-read the instructions, and tried drilling down into the download folders to try and find which one I'm supposed to move into ...
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Eddie BowenInstructions
What are the step by step instructions getting and installing plane in XPLANE12?...
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Simon van StratenTroubleshooting Invisible Aircraft added to MSFS Community Folder
What do I do wrong to add an airplane to the community folder but it is not visible? I have done everything that you can find to do the right procedure. Must I reinstall the flight sim? (10 CD's) I hope someone can help to solve my problem....
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Dan CareyRunning Microsoft Flight Simulator on a Mac: Feasibility and Methods
I have a new (2022) MacPower Book, a large screen. is there a version of this ported out for mac?...
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Brian LumbSignal Square
I am creating a downloadable MSFS 2020 airfield for my real life home airfield, Popham in Hampshire.Does anyone know of a link to a downloadable Signal Square object? Brian Lumb...
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jazzthomRescate Mercenario Mission FSX problems
I have downloaded your mission Rescate Mercenario… when I try to fly RESCATE MERCENARIO, I only have the DC3 on the Kajiji airfield without any mission advise,...neither scenery, nor audio, nor other mission guidance,...how can I open the mission itsel...
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Wohwiwhekwjkslskscan you get "better" GPWS in FSX?
are "pull up, whoop whoop", "caution terrain", "windshear", "bank angle", "glideslope", 2500-10FT and "obstacle ahead" sounds possible for FSX gold?...
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IzzuddinAzharSlow PRO download speed
So I just subscribed 1 month PRO in hoping to get an unlimited download speed. However, I barely get 1mb/s speed. I'm downloading the FreeMeshX which is 45GB in size. I use Neat Download Manager to download it because it has no speed restriction data:i...
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SonerBeen trying to cancel for months
I've sent multiple emails to the support email and have yet to hear back. The fact that there is no response and that I have to email to cancel should have been a red flag. ...
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MUGGINS39Steps for Installing FSUIPC7 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Can someone help me install this software? Thanks, Jerry...
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Jonathan PriceIs it Possible to Obtain Microsoft Flight Simulator for Free?
So I am running on a very tight budget. I am a previous FSX (disc) user and would love to upgrade to the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator now I have purchased a brand-new powerful machine capable of running it. However, my conundrum is I have ZERO b...
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lare austinAPPROACH ALTITUED CALL OUTS
I have looked...and looked...and looked trying to find the answer to this question. No one, and I mean NO ONE has answered it. WILL YOU BE THE FIRST? Situation: MSFS 2020...up until recently I was getting audible warnings in the cockpit, "Don't sink"....
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CrocodiloMarketplace Issue - Unable to Buy
Hello! I am unable to buy anything in the Marketplace. The buying starts, but the initial small screen disappears, and the buying is marked as suspended and seconds later as canceled. What can be the problem? ...
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Alan PaceHow to launch an fly ms flt sim 2010. I cannot do it, even though I've downloaded the free version.
How do I launch and fly MS FLT SIM 2010? I have dowloaded the free version. Now I want to Fly It! Please help!!!...
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flyndiveGrumman Duck for FSX - Contact Name Needed
Hi everyone,I would love to port the FSX Grumman Duck into a fully native MSFS model and release as a freeware aircraft. Does anyone have a way to contact SWingman who I believe was the original developer? Or perhaps someone else who had last taken th...
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D1210838Where are all my jets under free flight mode in MSFS (40th Aniversary Edition)?
Hi, I have been flying FSX until I was able to upgrade my desktop to run MSFS. After buying and installing all the commercial jets, I went to world maps to start flying them and all I could find are the default planes. The only jet was a Lear Jet under je...
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NorlinDanielProblemas con la cámara en FS2004
Hola cómo puedo configurar la cámara de cabina con el mouse y el zoom en Microsoft flight simulador 2004 .saludos ...
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Ron FolkAvoiding .json File Conflicts When Installing New Add-ons in Microsoft Flight Simulator
How do you avoid more than one set of the .json files without overwriting them when you install a new set of community folder files?...
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Charlie SherringhamHow long does it take to download MSFS? It's taking forever!
Okay, so I've leaped and purchased a digital copy of the new simulator from a gift card I received over Xmas. However, after going through all of the hoops I've managed to get the download started but it's taking an AGE! How long on average will the d...
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John W MayfieldDisplay and Texture Issues Following MSFS 2020 SU 15 Update
Hello, After the update, on the main screen, a couple of the images are not there (just gray screens) like the activities and training. When I click on the training screen the sim sends me to the hanger and there she sits, all decked out in a bright pink...
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Brimmy999MSFS 2020 Sensitivity settings
Hi can anyone recommend settings for my Airbus joystick that will give me a chance to succeed? Everything I have tried sets me into a spin and renders the sim unplayable. I have tried different settings for all axis but no luck....
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sammymachineTroubleshooting Disc 9 Error During Microsoft Flight Simulator Installation
Hello, I get an error message on Disc 9 I'm on Windows 10 and I have over 300 GB of free space on my hard drive. Can anyone advise Stan Unwin...
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Hedley QuintonTroubleshooting Checkered Textures in MSFS 2020 Cockpit Displays
I spent nearly 2 days loading MFS 2020 from DVD plus all the updates. Some aircraft panels are displayed as a check pattern. In the cockpit view on the Cessna 152, some of the instruments and all the window views are also displayed as a check pattern. I d...
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GerardTOptimizing MSFS 2020 with Add-On Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide
G MAN how do I install add-ons on the MSFS2020 ??...
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sterk03Optimizing Mouse Functionality for External Camera Operations in MSFS 2020
New to MSFS2020 so need some info on the mouse pointer vs mouse camera movement. When I hit the end key to go outside camera view I have set up the joystick to handle the view of the camera. I want the mouse now to be able to click on various items like m...
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sterk03Finding MSFS 2020 Keyboard Shortcuts for Basic Flight Operations
Need help to find the list of keyboard items and commands, so when it says (back in the air) where is this key to do this otherwise the aircraft just sits on the ground. Also, how do I pause the flight? If I try to use the mouse I think hit the whit...
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flightechTroubleshooting Unexpected Freezes: Optimizing MSFS 2020 for Improved Stability
having problems with the MSFS 2020 PC configuration just freezing tried everything I could think of but it still does it from time to time and when you least expect it and you have to go into Task Manager to shut it down. I am baffled does anyone have any...
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Josh BartonDiscovering the Availability of Robin R2160 Aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Is there a Robin R2160 downloadable for MSFS 2020, please?...
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Robert KeeleyFixing View Reset Issue in MSFS 2020 with PMDG 737-800
Currently, I'm experiencing a very unusual problem in MSFS 2020. Parked at the departure gate with engines running in cockpit view. Needing to change the view, I select for instance Ctrl+2. Normally the view changes and stays locked to the new ...
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Peter HakOptimizing Runway Visibility with PFD Display in MSFS 2020
For instance, in the "Africa Relief" flight, I have trouble seeing the runway simultaneously with PFD instruments. I believe there is a keystroke set that shows an unobstructed view of the runway with PFDs along the bottom. How can I get this configuratio...
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rick andersonResolving Automatic Flight Plan Settings Post-Update in MSFS
Am I the only one that every time there is an update something doesn't work? I spend 3x more hours trying to fix this game than I do flying. NOW the flight plan defaults to automatic—both with in-game and Navigraph. No choice of runway, everything...
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Wil van de VotstenboschTroubleshooting Resetting Settings in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Every time I start the sim all the settings of the former flight are gone and back to default. I spent many hours to solve this without success. Please help. (I am happy with P3D which is stable)....
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James SilkWhen Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Being Released?
Does anybody know the official release date for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and when it's coming out? Also, what are the major changes and what can we all expect from this new version? Will I be able to upgrade free of charge or will I have to b...
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Steve bsrkerOptimizing MSFS 2020 Storage: A Guide to Relocating Your Installation and Enhancing Performance
Have my MSFS2020/Community/One store folders on a separate drive from base Sim which is on root C drive. I have a DVD version on MSFS. (I also use AddonLinker to link all my aircraft/ scenery from another drive to the Community folder). My questions 1. ...
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Peter LambertHow do I open the Map in MSFS?
I'm pretty new to the sim and while I managed to get the map open once - for the life of me can't find a way to get it to come back up. How do I open the map view in the simulator? A full explanation would be most appreciated. Bit of a rookie here....
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Umberto xxHow Can You Ensure Flight Plans Are Saved in MSFS 2020?
When I save a flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 using the default system, the saved file lacks the flight plan, making it irretrievable. How can I prevent this issue from happening? Are there specific steps or settings that ensure the flight plan ...
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StephenJacksonHow to Re-acquire Scenery Downloads after Disk Failure in MSFS 2020
I have lost several scenery downloads due to a disk failure. How do I re-download files when I get the message that I have already got them? SJ...
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gwb202Understanding and Resolving Visible Anomalies Under Bridges in MSFS 2020
Question. Ever since first playing MSFS, I have found that many but not all of the bridges worldwide, have dark skirts hanging down under them to the water or the ground below as the case may be. They appear as solid non-see through walls. In NYC for e...
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edkeysewhere is the Airplane file located on MSFS
I have downloaded the Mitsubishi Pajero Auto (An FSX Update for MSFS) and want to put it in the "Airplane" file to activate and "Fly" Drive on the roads. I could do this easily in FSX but I can't 'Read" MSFS files to know where Aircraft is located....
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Tyrone SmithHow to Purchase Add-On Aircraft in MSFS 2020 Marketplace on Xbox Series S
I need to know what I need to do to make a purchase on Microsoft flight simulator marketplace for Xbox s series....
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