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I’ve been reading online that MSFS is coming to PS5, but has it actually been released on PS5 yet? Also, how do mods work on PS5? Does it have the same MSFS Marketplace, and what about freeware mods? I don’t think the Marketplace has any freeware a...
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I think I downloaded the game, and I paid for it. How do I start it? I don’t see an icon or shortcut....
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Where and how do I find MSFS screenshots after using the F12 key?...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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I saw there’s an update for the sensitivity setup and I’m going to try that, but I’ve already played around with sensitivity before and didn’t get better flight control or trim. So far I haven’t flown a single aircraft in MSFS 2020 that flies...
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How can I avoid having more than one set of .json files (or overwriting them) when I install a new set of Community folder files?...
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I’m 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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I’ve asked a similar question before, but I’m trying to do something a little different now. I can get all 3 monitors working, but MSFS only shows on the main screen. When I use the prompt in Windows 11 to extend to a second monitor, it extends to ...
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I downloaded the AWACS aircraft from the Fly Away website, but I can’t get it to taxi. The brakes are off, the throttles move, and the engines are running, but the aircraft still won’t move. Any ideas?...
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I’m downloading MSFS 2020. After about 24 hours, it has only downloaded around 8 GB (about 7%). Is this normal? If I shut my PC off, will I have to start the download again?...
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Since there is no downloadable manual for MSFS 2020, is there a short file explaining the sensitivity settings? There are multiple sliders, and I keep hearing different explanations of what it means to move a slider in one direction or the other. Is th...
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Hi, I downloaded the Beluga and placed the files in my Community folder. I restarted my computer, but it still doesn’t show up in the aircraft list with the rest of my planes. I’ve tried this twice with the same result. Any ideas what I’m doing w...
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Good evening, Sorry, but I’ve tried searching online and I also opened tickets with the product vendor’s technical support, but I still haven’t found an answer. Two days ago I purchased Active Sky 2016 for FSX SE through SimMarket. After recei...
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I just downloaded the Airfoillabs 172 NG Digital. 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, but it reverses them. When I change them in the calibration, it re...
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Can I download scenery to my E: drive instead of the default C: drive? If so, how? Thank you....
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Does it seem like the Xbox login glitch in MSFS has come back? It’s an incredibly annoying issue, and fixing it already took up a lot of my time in the past. Is this just another typical push by Microsoft to bully the captive audience of users paying...
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I reread several posts last night after running into my usual problem: I can’t trim the aircraft (any aircraft). It doesn’t matter whether I use the pickle switch on the yoke, the joystick, or the actual trim wheel in the aircraft. This doesn’...
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I bought the PC/DVD version of Microsoft Flight Simulator X (with a key). I’m running Windows 11 on my PC. I’ve tried three times to install the simulator, and each time I get the error message shown in the attached screenshot. Can someone please t...
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I’m interested to know whether MSFS 2024 includes the whole world in the game. If it does, how accurate is it? Will I be able to see my house in the game, and if so, at what level of detail? How do they do this?...
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So I’m wondering: do real-world pilots use Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024/2020? I’m thinking they may use it for fun in their spare time, or if they’re passionate about aviation, maybe for stress relief. Can someone give me a full guide on th...
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I recently started using MSFS 2024 and it feels very realistic. I’m also training for my PPL, so I’m wondering if flight simulators like MSFS 2024 can actually make a difference in real-world flight training. If so, how can PC-based flight simulati...
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I’m running low on SSD space but I really want to install MSFS 2024. How much required HD space is there for MSFS 2024 on PC with a direct Microsoft install, and how much for the Steam install? Are they similar? Exactly how much free space do I ne...
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Does MSFS 2020/2024 include any default helicopters, or do I need to install them using third-party mods or add-ons? I’m wondering whether the default aircraft lineup includes helicopters. I’m a whirlybird fanatic and want helicopters in my sim....
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I’ve always loved PC games, especially simulators. My main question is: is flight sim fun? Is it something I can play casually for enjoyment, or does it require a lot of skill and aviation knowledge? Any advice would be appreciated. I’m looking ...
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Microsoft released Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 in 2020 and then Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2024, but will they revise it or release a new sim in 2025? 2020–2024 was a big gap, so I’m wondering if they’re planning a revised version in 2025....
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I’m currently running the original Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) with no issues on my PC. I have an Intel i9 (I can’t remember the exact model) and an Nvidia 3090 FE, and it runs flawlessly on MAX settings. I’m thinking about upgrading to the...
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Has anyone had any luck using the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One MSF Edition (the white one) with MSFS 2024? I’ve tried just about everything to get it working, but I haven’t had any success. I also have an old Thrustmaster stick (very, very old) ...
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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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I downloaded some mods and extracted them into the Community folder, but the aircraft/scenery aren’t showing up in the sim. I re-read the instructions and tried drilling down into the download folders to figure out which folder I’m supposed to move...
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I have the old FSX (not even sure which edition), and I really enjoy it. All I want to do is fly occasionally. I have an older yoke and a Thrust Master joystick. I’m interested in getting the new MSFS/FS2020, but from what I’ve read and heard on Yo...
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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...
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How can I fix this issue? I bought MSFS 2020 on Steam and installed the launcher. When I run it, the Asobo and Blackshark screens come up, then about 4 seconds later it crashes and closes. Here’s what I’ve already tried: Installed the latest dri...
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Hi, I’m trying to buy a new aircraft in the MSFS Marketplace on Xbox One. I’ve tried several times over the last few months, but the transaction won’t go through. When I select "Buy and Download," it just goes to a screen with the Xbox logo in a ...
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I used FSX for years and recently switched to MSFS 2020. I never had any problems running FSUIPC in FSX, but in MSFS 2020 I can’t get the sim to recognize any inputs from FSUIPC. I created a blank co-pilot profile and assigned my joystick, etc. in FS...
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How do I increase my mic volume? How do I initiate Active Pause? Is there a handbook or a list of all activities/actions, including how to enable and use them?...
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Everyone seems to love the Logitech Extreme 3D joystick (the non-Pro version), but I can’t get it to work at all in Windows 11. I have the Windows 10 drivers installed. I’ve tried every hack I’ve found online and on YouTube, but either they’re ...
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I can’t get the F18 Hornet to go above 680 kts, but I know it’s possible to reach up to Mach 1.8. How do you get it to go supersonic?...
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Good morning. I have the FlyByWire A320 installed in MSFS 2020, but when I select the aircraft and start a flight, I can hear the aircraft sounds and I load into the cockpit, but nothing is visible. In short, the aircraft is completely invisible. Ho...
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When I disconnect the autopilot in the A320neo shortly before landing, the aircraft always breaks out and starts to spin. What can I do?...
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I’ve been away from FS 2020 for a while. After installing the latest updates and running the simulator again, all the cockpit buttons, knobs, and switches I operate with the mouse are misaligned. I can still find the arrow and hand interaction points...
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I installed the YS-11 from Flightsim.to into the Community folder, but it doesn’t show up in the aircraft selection under Fly Now. It does appear with the other airplanes in the airplane list under SimObjects, and it has the two J files, but no aircr...
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How do I install the downloads in MSFS 2024?...
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Issue in the "Lonesome Lake Hut" mission When I fly the Lonesome Lake Hut mission, the lake is missing. I fly to the GPS location shown in the program, but there is no lake. It looks like no scenery loads there. Notes This uses a self-extract...
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I am having trouble getting MSFS 2020 to start. This is the first time I have seen this, and I do not understand the association between Xbox, Steam, and MSFS 2020. Here is what happens: I open Steam and launch MSFS 2020. The main MSFS screen ap...
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Hi, I downloaded a .bgl scenery file: MMGL_ADEX_PM.BGL. The included instructions explain how to install it. I followed them to the letter, but it does not appear in the scenery as published. I have tried several different ways, and it still does not w...
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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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In flight the game just stops with a message critical error, when I restart it works qkay again for awhile. ...
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