Microsoft Flight Simulator: General

Hedley Quinton

Troubleshooting 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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GerardT

Optimizing 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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sterk03

Optimizing 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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sterk03

Finding 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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flightech

Troubleshooting 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 Barton

Discovering 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 Keeley

Fixing 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 Hak

Optimizing 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 anderson

Resolving 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 Votstenbosch

Troubleshooting 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 Silk

When 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 bsrker

Optimizing 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 Lambert

How 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 xx

How 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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StephenJackson

How 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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gwb202

Understanding 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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edkeyse

where 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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John W Mayfield

Troubleshooting MSFS 2020: Flight Initialization Stalls Post-Update

Hello again, I have always gotten great answers for my problems here on Flyaway so please work your magic again. Right away, I started having some kind of texture problem with lots of pink views and such. While trying about 8 or 10 different solutions the...

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Corgi100

Troubleshooting A320 FBW RNAV Approach APPR Button Issues in MSFS

There is no way for me to get the "APPR"-button in an RNAV approach to work. Am I overlooking something or have you experienced the same problem, when flying the A320 FBW (version 0.11.1 stable) in MSFS (version 1.36.2.0)?...

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10Boom

Problems with ATC Stopping

I get halfway into a flight and ATC just stops. I have delegated communication to the co-pilot and all you hear is him responding. Is anyone else having this problem?...

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Arlin

Lockheed P3 Orion in MSFS 2020: Availability and Alternatives

Easy question, as a former naval flight engineer, is the Lockheed P3 Orion available for MSFS 2020?  I have in excess of 4,000 hours in the real aircraft and would enjoy having a flight simulator version. I have searched but no luck in finding it. Now th...

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Yorbe Derycke

Troubleshooting Overhead Panel Failures in FlyByWire A32NX on MSFS 2020

Hello everyone, I have been trying to start up the FlyByWire A32NX all the time according to the MSFS checklist, but at some point, all my overhead panel buttons show "FAIL". I have looked at many tutorials but I still can't get it to go away. Can anyo...

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Lawrence Paul Smith

Sun Screens on Captain Sim B777

I have a lot of aircraft in my MSFS and recently brought from both the MSFS Marketplace and Captain Sim different versions of their B777 aircraft.  I am having problems with in that the drop-down sun visors are in place after loading the aircraft for a f...

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CaptAus

Troubleshooting Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo Peripheral Bindings with MSFS 2020

I have been a flight simmer for 25 years and consider myself to be a competent virtual pilot. I purchased MSFS 2020 directly from the Microsoft Store. I have Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo peripherals. They work perfectly well with X-Plane 11 & 12. However, de...

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sterk03

Troubleshooting Missing UK Piers: How to Properly Install Scenery Upgrades in MSFS 2020

Ok, I installed the MSFS2020 missing UK Piers scenery upgrade from Fly Away, and still missing Piers. Now I probably did something wrong as I'm new to MSFS 2020. I extracted the file and then put that folder into the community folder and that is what I th...

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joranamos

Considering MSFS on Steam vs. Direct PC Version: What's Best for Beginners?

I am thinking of starting on MSFS on Steam instead of buying the software for PC - is it the right decision? Pros There is no initial investment if I find that it's not for me I can start with the base and buy more options later It is a much cheap...

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sterk03

Troubleshooting MSFS 2020 Aircraft Installation: Missing .JSON Files

Ok, I tried to download an aircraft to see if this would work since the UK Scenery  did not have proper files included, and the same thing. No .JSON files in the folder so how does this aircraft get listed under MSFS2020. It has Simobjects/airplane wh...

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RickCrescitelli

Mouse cannot move cockpit controls, just show blue highlight

Mouse cannot move or select cockpit controls, just show a blue highlight when the mouse hovers over the item.  ...

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sterk03

Time for one more question the trim movement on the joystick.

I set up the joystick and assigned a button for the trim to move. It will move the trim on the aircraft like elevator very slowly and takes a long time to get any movement...but eventually the trim comes out and it goes back to to trim so I'm constantly t...

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Brian Wolfenden

Overwriting files when copying

When copying folders to fsx I sometimes get a window saying some of the files have the same name and do I want to replace or skip. It usually happens with gauges or effects files. What should I normally do in this situation?...

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787ewr

Integrating Logitech Yoke with CH Thrustmaster Throttles in Microsoft Flight Simulator: Best Practices and Tips

Hello.  I would like to mix the Logitech pro flight yoke with the CH Thrustmaster Throttles.  Is this possible?  Are there any recommendations?  Thanks....

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George Ray

Troubleshooting Cockpit Camera View Issues

I cannot get an activated cockpit camera view, I select Ctrl 1, Ctrl 2, etc and the view jumps off, and will not activate. I have been attempting to set new custom camera views without success, this may have caused the problem I have reset the keyboard ...

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Roger Uytterhaegen

Activation After SSD Upgrade

Hello everyone, After changing my SSD "c" from 1 to 4T, with a copy of the old on the new, everything works except msfs2020. So I reinstalled the 10 luxury premium MSFS2020 DVDs. In the end, he asks me the code of 25 elements, which I do. Answer: This cod...

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George Ray

Complete Uninstallation of Corrupted Aircraft from MSFS 2020 Market Place

I have a corrupted aircraft bought and downloaded from MSFS Market Place and would like to completely remove all traces of the aircraft so that I can download it again. I don't mean just deleting from Content Manager as this still leaves traces. Please a...

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sterk03

Troubleshooting MSFS 2020 Add-ons Installation via Steam

New to MSFS2020 and using Steam. I downloaded some market MSFS2020 products and they showed they downloaded. I now cannot find the downloads and then how do I get to install them? I think I got that it deals with the community and strange one of the down...

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andre magerman

Troubleshooting Failed Marketplace Transactions

Hello sir, I want to buy an addon on Marketplace in MSFS2020. First was it ok but now, every time the order is annulled. What can I do to resolve or to repair this? Help me, please. Andre Magerman.Thanks for this. Best regards....

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finlay

Compatibility for FSX Legacy Aircraft in MSFS 2020

Hello all, I am trying my absolute hardest to get FSX legacy planes and helicopters to show up in the hangar! but no matter what I do, it doesn't work!...

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Fabiano Chamone

Updates to FlightLog Analyzer (how to make better usage of your game's logbook)

Hi Guys, After our initial release in November, FlightLog Analyzer has received a lot of new features already, and is a must-have tool if you want to make better usage of the game's logbook. Below are our new features: New Information being collect...

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James Smith

MSFS Keeps Crashing - Solution?

Over and over, the simulator keeps crashing on me and I can't figure out why.  I've updated the game and updated graphics drivers and still, it crashes and I can't figure out why.  Using Windows 11 (with all updates applied).  Any guidance or explanati...

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David Rawlins

Resolving PMDG 737 Livery Installation Issues in MSFS 2020

The problem arose after loading PMDG 737 freeware liveries. Have gone back and deleted recents since the problem began, no change. ...

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Todd Breda

Will AI somehow have a massive impact on future iterations of Flight Sim?

As an avid simmer, I am curious about the advent of AI and how it might impact future releases?...

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ernesto spada

Enhancing Pilot-to-Pilot Interaction in MSFS: A Proposal for Improved Communications

In MSFS is it possible to communicate with other pilots shown on screen?  And if yes, how can be done?...

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Rudolf Schulz

Troubleshooting A310-300 Cockpit Activation Issues in MSFS 2020

I have a problem with the default A310-300.  So far I was able to activate the cockpit with the following settings on the tablet: Ready for Takeoff Set As Default Activate The cockpit was then activated and I was able to make all the settings, e....

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Robert Moore

Airbus A320 in MSFS 2020: Seeking Advanced Upgrades

Since the introduction of MSFS, I have been flying GA twin and enjoying the superb scenery. Now I would like to return to Airbus A320. I haven't followed all the adverts but I would like to see an improvement on the default A320 - any suggestions on where...

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Guest

Resolving Floating Building Outlines and Missing Scenery in MSFS

When I click on "Ready to Fly" the aircraft is flying in a world without proper ground scenery, everything is blue and green and outlines of buildings appear to be floating in the air.  If I restart it returns to normal....

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Miriam Nazrala

What Exactly is Microsoft Flight Simulator?

So I've been reading a lot about flight simulators and the most recent release "Microsoft Flight Simulator" - but what exactly is this?  Can you give me a full information guide about what this is and about flight simulators in general?...

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Nicholas Robinson

How to get more planes in MSFS? Expanding My Fleet...

So I've installed the 40th Anniversary Edtion of Microsoft Flight Simulator and while the default plane selection is good, I was wondering if there are any ways to add more planes/aircraft into the simulator? I am researching and discovered that the fr...

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Jonathan Martin

Where are the aircraft carriers? Are there Any in Default Install?

So I want to start from an aircraft carrier in the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release.  I read elsewhere some default-installed aircraft carriers can be used to take off and land on in - is this true?  If so, how can I use (find) them? Ot...

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Piperj3

Compatibility of Third-Party Aircraft Models with MSFS 40th Anniversary Edition

Gentlemen, I'm considering upgrading my MSFSX software to the new 40th-anniversary edition.  Can I download my aircraft models from my third-party suppliers into the new 40th-anniversary addition?  I have a nice collection and I really want to use th...

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jameslenzini

Identifying the Correct Community Folder for MSFS 2020 Add-On Installations

Trying to install new airplanes, etc. I found it here. Says extract to community folder but an explorer search shows like 20 folders starting with the word community all under the Microsoft flight simulator sub folder. Using the PC but I have lots of Xbox...

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