Microsoft Flight Simulator: General

sterk03

Guidance on Correctly Installing Addon Scenery in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

I know there is a how-to section somewhere and I can't find it. I tried to do a search but came up empty. My question is I have trouble with Addon Scenery working.  Sometimes it works when I enter it and sometimes it doesn't. The download instructions ju...

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Last answer ianstephens

William scherpenberg

Exploring Add-On Availability for MSFS 2024 Anniversary Editio

Are add-ons available for MSFS 2024 and or anniversary addition?...

1 answers 3900 views

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Dave768

Enhancing Xbox Flight Sim Experience with iPad for Additional Gauges

Hi all just a quick question if I may. Can I use an iPad with Flight Sim on the Xbox for extra gauges when flying and if so any advice please?  Thanks in advance. Dave ...

1 answers 9307 views

Last answer ianstephens

Fritz0114

Navigating to Hurricane Bill in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Without Active Sky

How do I find Hurricane Bill without active sky??...

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scorpio48

Can I reset my Flight Log ???

Hi During the installation and setup of FS2020, I had several problems, including computer crashes, instability issues Etc. These are now fixed but my flight log is dismal, with about 29 take-offs, and 9 landings. Is it possible to reset the flight log...

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Last answer Fabiano Chamone

Msfsplayer2020

Error: 0x8000003

Hello simmers! I have a question! What does this error mean? (0x80000006) (0x00007FF6144CA010) How can I fix it? Please help and thank you! MSFSPLAYER2020...

4 answers 4914 views

Last answer Rameke Whitley

BARNEYSIM

Troubleshooting Low ATC Audio Levels Post-Upgrade in MSFS 2020

Last upgrade barely hear ATC my volume full open still no increase but increses background  ANY SUGGESTIONS to get ATC where i can hear ?...

1 answers 7011 views

Last answer ianstephens

Bryce66 444444444r

I have tried repeatedly to cancel

Please cancel my account. No more billing paypal just go away...

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Saif.U

Is fly away simulation monitoring my computer?

See I started downloading an aircraft of flyawaysimulation.com without a pro account. My brother wanted to download another aircraft at the same time so I switched browsers and tried to download the other file but it came up with a message saying "Too man...

1 answers 1816 views

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Rogeld

Troubleshooting Scenery Download Failures in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Every time I try to do a download for scenery it fails. Already cost me 60 bucks and all failed. Yes, I am a member....

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darkhoyan

IDM Download manager

Downloaded IDM. When i right click on DOWNLOAD NOW. IDM download only the whole page.html  not the .zip file. any idea  I am a Pro Member...

1 answers 2066 views

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Montgomery Bonner

Initial Impressions & Tweaks After Installing FS2020 P=D Edition: A Comparative Overview

After downloading it for 18 hours, I got it installed and working.  I had to tweak the Logitech 3D Pro Joystick so the buttons worked like FSX so my learning curve is lower.  I have not figured out the camera yet, work in progress. The scenery is excel...

1 answers 3134 views

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Duke_sc

Improving Accuracy of Scottish Landmarks in MSFS 2020: Upcoming Scenery Updates?

Hi folks, Is anyone out there working on Scottish scenery?  Had a wee flight up Stirling Way yesterday and found that Stirling Castle had been turned into luxury flats by fs2020.  Also the Wallace monument was a tower block!  There are other things mi...

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hunterjet

Troubleshooting MSFS Post-Japan 1.9.3 Update: Stuck on Loading Screen with Mountain View

I downloaded Japan 1.9.3 yesterday and all was fine.  Today after hitting any key all I see is a mountain and in the lower right of the screen, it's spooling and that is as far as it will go. MSFS will not start   Any help, please.  Being driven mad ...

1 answers 4779 views

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hunterjet

Troubleshooting Post-Japan Update Start-up Issues in MSFS 2020

Has anyone had problems starting MSFS 2020 since the Japan update If so can you offer help, please?...

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gdparks

Performance Decline in Microsoft Flight Simulator Post-Mod Installation: Seeking Optimization Tips

I was getting to the point that FS would come up in Task Manager showing it was not responding for several minutes. This seemed to have started after installing the Melbourne HD download. But the whole Sim had been getting slower and slower to load. I del...

1 answers 3402 views

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scorpio48

Troubleshooting MSFS 2020 Premium Deluxe Performance and Stability Issues

I have the Premium Deluxe version and it's a complete waste of money. My computer has the full recommended requirements Some higher (IE: 24GB of RAM), and high, fiber-optic broadband, but the program still crashes. Most of the aircraft are totally unsta...

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evangel76

Seeking Developers to Collaborate on a Fouga Magister Model for MSFS 2020 - Resources Provided

I own one Fouga magister, and a buddy of mine has a few, we can provide sounds and pictures for texturing, and all the specs to whoever is interested in working on it. Tried to convert the FSX version, but they all failed to be converted easily.  Y...

1 answers 3526 views

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Neil358

Xbox 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...

1 answers 6652 views

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DACDAC

How 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?...

1 answers 4906 views

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Buddyslick

Post-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...

1 answers 3409 views

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UpgradeTVgamingYT

Microsoft 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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SgtDave

Selected 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.Guida

clean flight

when I turn left, aircraft goes right...

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Last answer Joe Guida

scorpio48

Question: 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...

10 answers 12090 views

Last answer David Richardson

Buddyslick

Compatibility 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....

2 answers 2902 views

Last answer Buddyslick

storminnorman

Refining 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?...

1 answers 2100 views

Last answer ianstephens

John M

Resolving 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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Buddyslick

Troubleshooting 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...

2 answers 5296 views

Last answer Buddyslick

jbguida

Troubleshooting B737MAX Directional Issue

B737MAX TURNS TO RIGHT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT......

1 answers 2336 views

Last answer ianstephens

Buddyslick

Add-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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GULLIVER

Troubleshooting 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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sylviogh

Exploring 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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Last answer sylviogh

James Lee Tunstell

Multiplayer talk?

 Send Me instructions on talking to the person I am flying with?...

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Last answer James Lee Tunstell

Ernest Reid

Simulation 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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Last answer Ernest Reid

Manuel Alberto Sanchez

Expected 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....

1 answers 3355 views

Last answer ianstephens

Nelson Machado

Using 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 ...

2 answers 6754 views

Last answer Nelson Machado

Francois Lafreniere

Seeking 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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Buddyslick

Adjusting 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 Studebaker

Trouble 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 oconnell

Reinstalling 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???...

1 answers 3586 views

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M Cowan

Removing 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....

1 answers 2941 views

Last answer ianstephens

jbguida

Optimizing Manual Flight Techniques in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Without App Assistance

How do I make a clean flight without help from the app?...

1 answers 2566 views

Last answer ianstephens

MikeJH

Unexpected 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 Lindenberger

Optimal 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...

2 answers 3113 views

Last answer wstewl

johannes de jong

Challenges 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 M

KX-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 Sment

Issues 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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OSE159

How 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 Hayman

Adjusting 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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