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Ease of use: Simple graphical UI and a well-defined menuIntuitive Controls Cut, trim, reverse, adjust, and spin your contentAll using some handy controls that you wouldn’t find anywhere elseCutting-edge security features that ensure no data leakagesNo m...
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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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Is there a push-back command in 2020 as there was in FSX? In FSX it was Shift + P, then a 1 or 2 if wanting left or right. I am using general aircraft in parking spots, not airliners at the gate. Thanks, Bill...
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Dans l'écran d'accueil je vois la flèche de la souris je peux la déplacer mais quand je clique sur démarrer rien ne se passe .J'ai changé la souris.j'ai débranché tous les périphériques yoke,thrustmaster.J' ai fait la fonction réparé dans xbo...
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Hey fellow simmers,I’ve been a long-time enthusiast, mostly sticking to mid-range consumer rigs over the years. I remember my first "setup" was basically a clunky family desktop that could barely render clouds without stuttering, and eventually, I moved...
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After purchasing the Cessna 402, I do not seem to be able to download the manual or POH....
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I sent email last month to cancel my pro subscription because i only want one month pro service... but nobody answer and now you charge me again a month. Support ticket #618683 was sent last month, cancel my subscription right now scammers, i already se...
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I've been away from this site for more than a year. In the past, there were hundreds of addons available for MSFS2024. Now there is a limited number in each category. What happened to all the previously available content?...
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What navigation program should I use on MSFS?...
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I fly in and around Atlanta in many different aircraft tuned to GSU VOR and have not received the signal. I am typically VFR, 4500 to 9500 feet. I am using MSFS2020, and Win 11 on a top-of-the-line computer....
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FS9.1 won’t start because there’s no security certificate for the installation (the field is empty). If I select it, I’m directed to a Microsoft page saying that Windows 7, 8, and 10 are no longer supported. I think Microsoft is deleting the cert...
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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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Hi, I have MSFS downloaded on my PC, but I bought it as the Xbox version. I’m wondering if VR isn’t working because I didn’t buy the PC version. Does anyone know if the Xbox version installed on PC is the same as the PC version? If it is, does an...
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Does FlyAwaySimulation not cater for MSFS2024. I can only find reference to 2020 in your downloads?...
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I have a new (2022) MacPower Book, a large screen. is there a version of this ported out for mac?...
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I installed FSX Deluxe on my new PC and it worked fine at first. However, after using it for a few days, it would not run. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it, but it keeps giving me 1700 and 1630 errors. I tried a clean boot and tried again, but to...
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Hi Ian, You asked me a while back to share the aircraft and issues I’m having with sensitivity and trimming. I use an Extreme 3D Pro, a Thrustmaster T1600, or an Airbus FO joystick. I prefer the Extreme 3D Pro or the Thrustmaster because the trim swi...
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I downloaded the Douglas TBD Devastator and it shows up in my aircraft list, but I can’t get the wingfold toggle or the canopy to work....
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What steps do I need to follow to start Flight Simulator training once the download is finished?...
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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’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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