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Neil358Xbox Series X and PC Software Licence Transfer
I have MSFS 2020 installed on my newly purchased Xbox (some 6 months ago) - Can I install the same or similar version (using the same software/license agreement/code? etc) to allow me to use it on my Laptop (as I don't want to buy another license, as I wi...
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DACDACHow to Update PMDG 737 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?
Hi, it is my first time here. I hope everybody can help. How can I make an update for the PMDG 737 for MSFS 2020?...
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BuddyslickPost-Update Issues: Non-Responsive Autopilot, Avionics Screens, and Landing Gear
Just got the new update. Had no problems downloading or installing it. Now..... everything is messed up. Can't use autopilot buttons on the dash with the mouse or with the bravo throttle. Avanioc screens are blank like no power. Can't bring up landing gea...
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UpgradeTVgamingYTMicrosoft Flight Simulator UI & Free Play Issues: Airports & Plane Selection Unresponsive
My game was working for one day but when I started the game the UI would not show not in settings or manager the marketing place was gray the trainer was gray and when I went to the free play it would not load in the airports get a plane is not working so...
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SgtDaveSelected livery tail number being ignord in X-Plane 12
I'm flying an Aerobask-LegacyRG which comes with several different liveries, each having a unique tailnumber. The default seems to be orange trip with tailnumber N335AJ; I like the blue trim with TN N8448J. No matter what I've tried, ATC, LittleNavMap, et...
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Joseph.Guidaclean flight
when I turn left, aircraft goes right...
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scorpio48Question: FMC usage instructions in MSFS 2020?
Most of the Airliners in MSFS 2020 (I haven't checked them all) are equipped with FMCs. I used these extensively in FSX, but the layout (Input/Output) is different in 2020. Not even sure if they work as they should, can't even find the Managed/Manua...
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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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BuddyslickCompatibility of FSX 727 Aircraft Model in MSFS 2020 Anniversary Edition
Hi....I want to download the 727 from Fly Away Simulation.......but it says it's for FSX.....will this be compatible and run on my MSFS anniversary edition? Thx in advance....
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storminnormanRefining Add-on Search to Specific Flight Simulators on Fly Away Simulation
Why can't I search for a particular Flight Simulator instead of listing all available SIMS?...
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John MResolving Continuous Beeping with Nav Radios in FS2020
Hello Ladies and Gents, Finally I started to learn and use the nav radios to find my way around the different countries in FS2020. When I am getting ready to start a flight just as soon as I touch the nav radio or the auto-pilot there are several loud be...
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BuddyslickTroubleshooting Dual Monitor FPS Drop with High-End Specs in MSFS 2020
Hi all. I've hooked up another monitor and my FPS tanks to 20 fps when the 2nd monitor fires up. I'm running an i9 processor...32 gigs of ddr5 ...and a Raedon 12 gig card. I've tried all the usual fixes...like...lower from ultra to high-end...etc...low...
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jbguidaTroubleshooting B737MAX Directional Issue
B737MAX TURNS TO RIGHT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT......
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BuddyslickAdd-on Compatibility with MSFS 2020 Anniversary Edition
Hi all. I noticed several add-on downloads that are compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. I have the MSFS anniversary edition. Just got it 3 months ago. Will these downloads work with my anniversary edition?? Thx....
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GULLIVERTroubleshooting MSFS Launch Error: 0XC0000005 with DVD #1 Inserted
Dearest Ian, I hope you remember me, your old friend Gulliver… the FSX enthusiast…All summer I never opened MSFS and I only flew with my indestructible and very reliable FSX. Yesterday I tried to reopen MSFS to download any updates but, after about 25...
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sylvioghExploring Detailed Interiors of Add-on Airplanes in MSFS 2020: Is an Addon Required?
Hello, I know the basic MSFS 2020 commands to see the interior/cabin of the airplane, but some add-on airplanes have many interior details like passengers, tables, wallpaper, etc. I see people making YouTube videos walking through/into the airplanes but I...
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James Lee TunstellMultiplayer talk?
Send Me instructions on talking to the person I am flying with?...
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Ernest ReidSimulation radar display of aircraft's radar track
Which MSFS version(s) have aircraft's radar track available of most recent tracking?...
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Manuel Alberto SanchezExpected Date for South America and Colombia Scenery Updates in MSFS 2020?
Good afternoon from Bogota Colombia, ask when the update of South America and Colombia is planned, Thank you, and best regards....
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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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Nelson MachadoUsing MSFS 2020 for World Exploration without Flying
Dear Sirs: Maybe this is the wrong place for this question, but I searched everywhere and could not find what I want: At the moment, I am not interested in "piloting" a plane, but I would like to use MSFS as a sightseeing tool all over the world... Is ...
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Francois LafreniereSeeking Addon for Real-Time Air Traffic without Delays in MSFS
Is there an addon that has no time delay for showing real-time live traffic in MSFS? (I'm currently using FSLTL with FS Traffic with a real-time delay of several minutes)....
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BuddyslickAdjusting Cockpit Callout Volume During Landing
Hi all. When I'm landing a big jet...I can barely hear the footage countdown In the cockpit...50....40....30....etc. is there any way to turn this up? My sound sliders in the MSFS program are at 100%. Thx.......
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Chuck StudebakerTrouble Running Microsoft Flight Simulator on Apple Mac Mini with M1 Chip via Steam
I have an Apple Mac Mini with the M1 chip and 16 GB of memory but have been unable to get the Steam Flight sim to work.....any help?...
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mike oconnellReinstalling 3rd Party Aircraft and Fixing Lnav Issues After Transferring MSFS2020
I recently transferred MSFS2020 from my C-drive to my new D-drive, how do I reinstall my 3rd party aircraft and how do I get my Lnav on my autopilot working again, which currently is not working, on my commercial jets???...
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M CowanRemoving the Sun Visor in Virtual Cockpit: No Clickable Areas Detected
How do get rid of the sun visor? I'm in the VC and there's no click spots....
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jbguidaOptimizing Manual Flight Techniques in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Without App Assistance
How do I make a clean flight without help from the app?...
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MikeJHUnexpected Excess Items in Content Manager Post-Marketplace Access: Resolutions?
Has anyone experienced this, everything has been fine up to a few days ago. I was downloading/installing some of the items I had purchased in the sale. I selected the next one & when I selected CONTENT MANAGER the listing that came was different from usu...
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Stewart LindenbergerOptimal SSD Partitioning for MSFS 2020 Graphics Buffer
I am currently running a 500Gb SSD dedicated to be the graphics buffer for MSFS2020. I am considering replacing the drive with a 4Tb SSD and dedicating a 500Gb partition on that new drive to be the buffer. Would that cause any problems, as long as the o...
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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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johannes de jongChallenges with Ailerons and Elevator Control in MS2020 Using Saitek X55 Stick and Dual Throttle
I have the MS2020 from the beginning of the sale and have the Saitek X55 stick and dual throttle, and Thrustmaster pendular rudder. The rudder and brakes are working, and the throttles are also working, but the ailerons and elevator move a little bit a...
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John MKX-165 Nav Radio Issues: HSI Gauge Sporadic Movement & Auto-Pilot Connection Challenges
Hello, back again With nav radio KX-165 correctly tuned and active, the HSI gauge doesn't seem to move unless it wants to, and then only sporadically. The mouse can make all the adjustments needed, but still no good. The mouse can adjust the heading bug ...
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Bob SmentIssues with Ground Service Vehicle Collision and AI Altitude Accuracy in FS2020
Have been using FS2020 since the initial release. Two questions: When taxiing, ground service vehicles interfere with the path of the taxi (they don't move out of the path and their wings slice through vehicles). When using AI mode, aircraft never ...
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OSE159How to Adjust the Sound Levels of Intercepted Identifiers (VOR/NDR/ILS)
hi, sound level of identifiers when intercepted (VOR/NDR/ILS) is very low. How to increase them? Thanks in advance Claudio...
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Ron HaymanAdjusting the Roll Rate for Asobo L-39 Jets in MSFS 2020
I recently purchased the L-39 jet package online in MSFS 2020. When I fly them, the roll rate is painfully slow, taking about 5 seconds for a 360-degree roll. Is this normal for the simulator? I recently saw a couple of real ones flying at an air sh...
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harmen43How do I fix an elevation problem in taxiway B of EHAM in MSFS 2020
Taxiing there is a huge hole on the taxiway B. How is this to fix?...
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flying ScotsmanIssues Transferring Flight Plan to GNS 530/430 in Just Flight PA28 161
Just Flight PA28 161 - Flight Plan does not transfer to 530/430....
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Willem VenemaTroubleshooting Non-functional Glass Cockpits in Aircraft
None of my planes with glass cockpits work, that is to say, the planes fly well but none of them have working glass shields and I have no idea why that is. Planes with conventional cockpits like the DC3 work fine!...
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Patrice AmanieraPost-flight Crashes in MSFS 2020: Seeking Solutions for Unexpected Closures 15 Minutes After Landing
Good morning, My MSFS 2020 closes about 15 minutes after each flight. Do you have any idea why? Thanks in advance. MY CONFIGURATION SUMMARY Operating System Windows 10 Home 64-bit CPU Intel Core i7 4790K @ 4.00GHzRAM 4x8GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ ...
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Roy HaydayBest Practices for Upgrading to a Larger SSD for Flight Simulators
What's the best and safest way to update to a larger SSD Drive?...
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Alan ChristmasResolving Endless Update Loop Issue in MSFS
How do I stop M.S.F.S. in an endless loop looking for updates? The program suddenly decided to stop loading and instead searched for updates. It has previously been working fine for six months plus. I've deleted my scenery add-on and checked the update ...
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Bill THow to Initiate and Control Push-Back in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?
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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tommylaws1Setting Up Multiple Touch Screen Monitors for Flight Simulator Configuration with Peripheral Integration
Please forgive the detail on my grandson's a-building flight simulator (they both are now doing flight training in the initial format in a C-172) and both want to become pilots. Aso, even though I am a retired military and FAA ATC, I am new to Windows ...
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Dennis NiziolAffordable Gaming PCs for Smooth MSFS 2020 Performance under £1000
I want to buy a new gaming computer that doesn't cost an arm and a leg that will play MSFS 2020 without difficulty. I Want to stay as close to £1000 as possible. Any reputable suggestions??...
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Donald EvansIssues Receiving GSU VOR Signal in Atlanta Area on MSFS2020
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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Geoff DaveyExit runway taxi ribbon
The appearance of the taxi ribbon to gate after landing does not always appear. Has anyone else noticed this?...
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John MayfieldTroubleshooting Non-Responsive Navigation Gauges in Air Manager for FS2020
I am fairly new to FS2020 (4-5 months) and can't fly this sim without my gauges. Read about Air Manager and it has changed the sim for me. Now I can tell where I'm at and see where I'm going At first everything worked fine and most everything seemed ...
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LostJet78558676Comprehensive Guide to Keyboard Controls and Their Functions
Is there a directory as to which keyboard keys do what?...
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James JacksonWhy is the MSFS Install Downloading at a Sluggish Rate?
Recently, I decided to delve into the world of aviation simulation and picked up the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. Before I could soar the skies virtually, I faced a hiccup: the download process. Specifically, I've observed that my downl...
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Trevor PettyReally, 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...
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