Microsoft Flight Simulator: General

Welcome to the General category of the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2022 on Fly Away Simulation! This is your go-to destination for all questions, discussions, and insights related to the newest MSFS release. Our vibrant community of seasoned pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and simulation experts is eager to share their knowledge and experience.

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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Latest Questions

sterk03

YS-11 flightsim.to in community folder but will not show up in airplanes to go fly????

I installed a YS-11 into the comunity from Flightsim.to but it does not show in the aircraft selection in Fly Now...it is listed in with the other airplanes in the airplane list under simobjects with the two J files but no aircraft will show up to select ...

Asked sterk03 on

Bob Creager

misaligned knobs and switches when using mouse

Been away from FS 2020 for a while and when I ran the latest updates and played the simulator, all of the cockpit button, knobs and switches that I would operate with my mouse, are misaligned. I can find the arrow and hand functions but they are located f...

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Asked Bob Creager on

winfried4013

Landungsprobleme mit A32Neo

Wenn ich kurz vor der Landung mit dem A320Neo den Autopilot deaktiviere bricht das Flugzeug stets aus, beginnt zu trudeln... Was kann ich tun???...

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Asked winfried4013 on

Fernando Ospino Rodriguez

Problema de Visualización del A320 de Flybywire en el MSF2020

Buenos días. Tengo instalado el A320 de Flybywire en el MSF2020, pero cuando selecciono el avión e inicio el vuelo, se escucha el sonido del avión y aparezco en la cabina pero no se ve nada. En pocas palabras, el avión es invisible totalmente. Cómo p...

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Last answer Bernardo Lopez on

AndyX11

Supersonic flight of F18

I can't get the F18 Hornet to go above 680Knts, but know it is possible to go up to Mach 1.8, how do you get it to go supersonic?...

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Asked AndyX11 on

GAETANO T GANGEMI

How to turn on and use some included actions

How to increase mic volume? How to initiate Active Pause? Is there a handbook or list of all activites and how to turn them on and use them? ...

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Asked GAETANO T GANGEMI on

Jonathan Price

Is 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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Last answer lugga on

Mark Sternat

cannot get Logitech working in MSFS 2020

So everyone is loving the joystick logitech extreme 3 D not the pro but the non pro so I cannot get it to work at all in win 11 and have the win 10 drivers. i have tried every hack I have seen on the net and u tube but either they are missing a procedure ...

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Asked Mark Sternat on

ALEXRENNIE

where do I change my password

Where Do I Change My Password...

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Asked ALEXRENNIE on

Chorizo915

Installing 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 ...

37655

Last answer chris_777 on

Laverda

FSUIPC in MSFS 2020

Used FSX for years, and decided to go for MSFS2020, had no problems running FSUIPC in FSX, but in MSFS2020 I just can't get the sim to recognise the inputs from FSUPIC. I created a blank co-pilot profile, input the joystick etc into FSUIPC, ran off the en...

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Asked Laverda on

btonnet

XPlane11 vs XPlane12

As of the date I am posting this (10/09/2025) my Windows 10 PC is no longer being supported as Microsoft is moving to the Windows 11 OS. I currently have XP11 on my PC. My computer will need to be replaced and this leades to my first question. I would lik...

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Asked btonnet on

wonseo

How to become a developer to make repaints for fsx aircraft

I am willing to start creating repaints for fsx aircraft. Any advice on how to start would be welcome. I am planning to buy a used macbook if needed....

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Asked wonseo on

Damo74

How do I reinstall Msfs2004 after deleting FSX10

My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5110 and had Flight Simulator X installed back when I brought it. Laptop hasn't been used for a few years but have got the flight simulator working and running ok despite graphics limits . So I have had Flight Simulator ...

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Asked Damo74 on

Dani Agami

MS's repeated abuse of chained and helpless audience

Would it seem ty'all that the re-appearing of the MS Xbox Login glitch on MSFS, a disgustingly annoying nuisance repair of which had already consumed much of my time in the past, is yet again a typical coaxing shove by violent Macrohard's Pie Bill legacy ...

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Asked Dani Agami on

MTR1768

Download to another drive

Can I download scenery to my E: drive instead of the default C: drive? If so, how? Thank you....

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Asked MTR1768 on

Ron Shulman

I just downloaded the airfoillabs 172 NG digital plane

I just downloaded the airfoillabs 172 NG digital plane. It looks great but it refuses to connect to my airbus sidestick. The calibration is supposed to be roll on Axis 1 and pitch on axis 2 and it reverses them and when you change them in the calibr...

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Asked Ron Shulman on

Mark Payne

Custom scenery X Plane 12 ini file

Hi Guys I am a relative newbe to X Plane 12 and I have just downloaded a couple of Aerosoft airports together with Orbx True Earth GB South. I have seen a number of articles on the Custom scenery .ini file and how important it is to have the scenery pla...

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Asked Mark Payne on

JackieZJ

Game crashes intimidatingly

In flight the game just stops with a message critical error, when I restart it works qkay again for awhile. ...

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Last answer golson33 on

francois2020

microsoft flight simulator 2020 activation key ?

microsoft flight simulator 2020 activation key ? ...

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Last answer jangdevelopment0 on

andreasprotzen

LLBG DOES NOT WORK IN FSX

LLBG doesnot work in fsx...

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Asked andreasprotzen on

BudE86

Thrustmaster flight stick MSF Edition

Has anyone had any success using the Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas One MSF Edition (the white one) with MSFS 2024, I have tried just about everything to get it to work but no success, I have an old thrustmaster Stick,very very old, it works sorta kinds, ...

1143

Asked BudE86 on

Stuart Ord

Can you help convert the Corby Starlet model to be able to run in FS2020?

I downloaded Fly Away Simulation's model of G-CCXO when it came out, and flew it on FSX. I owned and flew the actual aircraft at the time. I've stopped full-size flying now as my age advances, and I sold my aircraft in 2022 and started simming again. I...

2089

Last answer luke j on

Stuart Ord

Can I upgrade an FSX model to FS2020?

I've got both FSX and FS2020 on my computer. My favourite aircraft for FSX is the Corby Starlet which I downloaded from here. I owned the red/white/blue aircraft (G-CCXO) before having to give up full-size flying. I'd love to move it onto FS2020 as the sc...

3565

Last answer luke j on

Giuseppe75P

CHIEDO CORTESE AIUTO

BUONASERA, PERDONATE MA HO PROVATO A CERCARE IN RETE OLTRE A GENERARE TICKET AL SUPPORTO TECNICO DEL FORNITORE DEL PRODOTTO MA NON HO ANCORA RICEVUTO E TROVATO RISPOSTA. HO ACQUISTATO DA DUE GIORNI TRAMITE SIMMARKET IL PRODOTTO ACTIVE SKY 2016 PER FSX...

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Asked Giuseppe75P on

Airforceflyboy

Flight Sim X on Windows 11

I bought a PC/DVD version of microsoft flight simulator X with key. I am running windows 11 on my PC. I have tried three times to install the simulator and each time I get the error missage in the attached screen shot. Can someone please tell me how to fi...

1229

Asked Airforceflyboy on

MollyMax

I just want to fly a Boeing 787 from point a to point b with an ILS landing.

Simple request because I'm a Mac user and so don't know much about computers. MSFS will arrange a flight plan for me between any two airports. I don't know how to get the flight plan into the Boeing 787 FMC so I can auto-navigate to an ILS approach and l...

8587

Last answer MeFlyToo on

Nigel Ball

How Do I Play Multiplayer? A Few Questions.

Being relatively new to the immersive world of PC flight simulation, I recently got myself a copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020. Honestly, I'm quite fascinated by its realistic graphics and vast expanse of flyable regions. But there's one thin...

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Last answer ADFFA on

john forshner

How to delete pin for fsx

I have used fsx for 20 years without difficulty. I tried to install fsx steam on my new laptop (Win 11), but I get the error message "steam initization failed". How to get rid of the request for a PIN which I never had before? Thank you....

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Asked john forshner on

JIm French

Integrating MSFS 2020 with VATSIM and IVAO Networks: Compatibility and Setup Guide

Can you use MSFS 2020 on VATSIM or IVAO?...

5523

Last answer Juan Carlos Castaneda M on

MAX123321222

How to fix installation crashes in msfs2020 via steam

How do i fix this issue, bought it from steam, installed the launcher, execute the launcher, asobo and blackshark screens comming up, 4 seconds after crashes and finally closes, i installed latest drivers, reinstalled with a clean installation the drivers...

1987

Asked MAX123321222 on

Roar Moe

reactivate product key for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Hey. I just bought Flightsim 2020. After installing my computer crashed. I have just bought a brand new computer but now I can not activate the fs2020 because the key for activating already was used on the broken computer. What do I do?...

8595

Last answer david haynes on

Trevor Petty

Really, how accurate and realistic is MSFS compared to the real-world?

So, I hold a PPL and fly as often as I can from my local airfield. I have no commercial aviation experience but am curious. I wonder, how realistic and accurate is the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator release compared to the real world? How realis...

23772

Last answer Charlie Gennaro on

Ansettman

A330-900neo Freeware

Okay, I have unzipped the folder msfs-native-a330-900neo to my packages/community folder which, by the way, is located on a separate drive to save space and speed things up a little. The aircraft does not show up! is there something else I am not doing co...

3956

Last answer Joys on

peterb062

Troubleshooting MSFS Full Screen Issue on Windows 11

I was running a World scenery update on MSFS 2020. It was a 3 Gb download so I decided to leave it and go do something else. I turned off the monitor, not realizing my machine was set to minimize open windows to the taskbar when the monitor was turned o...

10274

Last answer Jeff Bekeris on

NikW

Networked X-Plane 12 PCs - Installation

My XP12 simulation has two PCs No 1 The "Master" running XP with three other supporting Apps to simulate the Homebuild Flight Deck, Navigation and ATC and No 2, The "External Visuals" XP12 running three 32" screen These are networed together and w...

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Asked NikW on

hatfieldbroadoak@protonma

Throttle erratic

When flying some aircraft, sometimes, I push the throttle forward and it bounce back and forth then goes to idle. Stay on idle. Change planes and it goes away....

4348

Last answer Stuart Duncan on

Ian_Featherstone

Beluga download into community folder

Hi I have downloaded and opened the Beluga files into the community folder. Restarted the computer and it doesn't appear with the rest of the planes. I have done this on two occasions with the same result. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? ...

1398

Asked Ian_Featherstone on

sterk03

Sensitivity manual

Since there is no downloadable manual for MSFS 2020 is there a short file explaning the sensitivity settings? Multiple sliders and I hear different meanings for moving a slider in one direction? Any detailed explanatioin on each setting or how you n...

1264

Asked sterk03 on

Jules Boag

so slow mfs2020 download

I am downloading mfs2020. So far after 24 hours it had downloaded 8gb approx 7%. Is this normal?. If i switch off do I have to start it again? ...

1073

Asked Jules Boag on

stav-747

Failed to initiate, Vulkan 1.3 required?

What do i need to do, i just get an error saying Vulkan 1.3 or newer is required, please heack Log.txt etc... But i dont see anything? ...

1022

Asked stav-747 on

Konstantinosm

How to configure the Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration with TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition

Hello,Thank you for sharing the in formation. I have installed the FSUIPC4 as an add on to my Flight Simulator X Acceleration, but I still struglling to prperly configure my Thrustamster TCA Cactain Pack X Airbus Edition to work effectivelly. In other wor...

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Asked Konstantinosm on

Guest

Retaining Flight Plans in MSFS 2020 After Reloading a Saved Session

SAVING A FLIGHT IN FS 2020, WHEN YOU RELOAD THE FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT PLAN GENERATED AT THE BEGINNING DISAPPEARS. IS THERE A SYSTEM TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? THANK YOU...

9875

Last answer Pete Fine on

sterk03

AWACS aircraft no movement with throttles? Download from this web site Fly Away

Unable to taxi the aircraft? brakes are off throttles move and engines all running?...

1010

Asked sterk03 on

sterk03

AWACS latest download not working in MSFS2020

I am having trouble with the recent download of AWACS aircraft for MSFS. I think it is missing 2 special files which need to be in the community folder for this aircraft to work? Can someone comment on that or if they got it working how they did it. ...

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Last answer sterk03 on

D1210838

Where 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 were the default planes. The only jet was a Lear Jet under j...

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Last answer D1210838 on

prbanker52

CARIBBEAN SEA PLANES INSTALLATIONS

I am totally confused in the Addon Scenery installation of CARIBBEAN SEA PLANES. This is what I peesently have in my PC: C: Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FSX\ Addon Scenery Caribbean Sea Planes �...

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Asked prbanker52 on

bails26

Help wth installation of OZx scenery file

I have downloaded and extracted OZx_Complete scenery file from this site. I am seeking assistance on where exactly to intall the following files - 1) OZx_AUS_v3.0 to OZx_AUS_v3.5. Is it under the FSX directory or under the FSX\AddonScenery directory? 2)...

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Asked bails26 on

bails26

Lockheed Martin install folder?

As a a FSX Steam version newbie, I am trying to install a CH-701 airplane from this site. The install.txt file states to install the unzipped folders into the Lockheed Martin install folder. This folder is not located in my existing "Airplane" folder. Do ...

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Asked bails26 on