Microsoft Flight Simulator: General

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...

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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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harmen43

How 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 Scotsman

Issues 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 Venema

Troubleshooting 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 Amaniera

Post-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 Hayday

Best 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 Christmas

Resolving 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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tommylaws1

Setting 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 Niziol

Affordable 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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Geoff Davey

Exit 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 Mayfield

Troubleshooting 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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LostJet78558676

Comprehensive Guide to Keyboard Controls and Their Functions

Is there a directory as to which keyboard keys do what?...

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James Jackson

Why 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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Will Critchlow

Why Does Microsoft Flight Simulator Keep Crashing?

Lately, I've embarked on (or at least attempted) several flights. However, I've encountered a nagging issue. The software seems to crash intermittently. Has anyone else experienced this with MSFS 2020? I'm curious: What might be the primary factors causin...

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Stephen Church

How Much Does Microsoft Flight Simulator Really Cost for a Budget-Conscious User?

I'm diving into the world of PC flight simulation and I've been eyeballing the 2020 release of the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) for a while. Before I take the plunge, I've got some financial constraints and need clarity on a few things: What's the...

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Jason Lim

Which Aircraft Are Included in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Release?

Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to the PC flight simulation scene and recently got my hands on the 2020 release of Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). I've been exploring the software and, to be honest, it's a tad overwhelming (in a good way!). Now, I've been...

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Nicholas Robinson

How Much Storage Does MSFS Require, and What Factors Impact This Requirement?

Hi there, I'm diving into the world of PC flight simulation with the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release, and I've encountered a seemingly simple, yet crucial query. Just how much storage space does this particular simulator demand on a stan...

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Montgomery Bonner

Best Flight Yoke for Commercial (737-747)

There are 3 yokes many simmers are either commenting on or own.  All three seem to have trade-offs. They are: Yoko "the Yoke Plus"-somewhere in the 900-1,000 us dollar range. The downsides are price, clamping system.  Everyone loves the quality of...

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TheDazzler

Trouble Enabling Unlimited Fuel on Multiple Aircraft - Need Assistance

Hi All I'm trying to fly any plane with unlimited fuel but keep on running out - settings are on all assist, A320 is my primary aircraft at the moment as it seems to be the only one with liveries, however, I'm finding the problem with all aircraft. ...

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Guido Deleide

Recommended PC Specs for Running MSFS: Can I Use a Mini-PC?

I'd like to buy MSFS but I have an old HP PC. Could you suggest me a commercial-suitable pc? It is possible to use mini-PC? Thanks  ...

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samv992

New Laptop - Want To Play FS

Hello guys, I have purchased a new laptop with the following specs: i7-12700h 16GB DDR5 RAM RTX 3070ti 8GB 1TB SSD I plan on playing FS and purchasing/downloading aircraft, scenery and tools addons to be able to improve my Flight Sim experienc...

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jlaurie

F12 screen capture key no longer works

Something happened with the MSFS2020 Steam F12 screen capture key. It no longer works. Nothing happens when I hit this key during a flight. Has worked just fine for years now but suddnly doesn't. No on screen capture notification, nothing.. Steam doesn't...

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hunterjet

new USA update

Does anyone know why I have lost my New York building since the USA update all the buildings are just pointed objects.   Anyone found the same thing?...

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chopperaddict

Cannot adjust almost ALL instrument values in FS2020 in ALL

I am going barking mad with this problem. I am a licensed pilot, so I know how to adjust instruments, but in FS2020, they just go mad. This happens in ALL adjustable areas, Hdg, Alt, Nav radios, etc. Let's just take one example, the set altitude adjus...

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scorpio48

Graphic card, memory problems. Read this ! FS 2020

First, My thanks to RadarMan for his conversations during these past few weeks. It helped to keep me Sane. Since I bought FS2020 a few months ago I had nothing but trouble with it, freezing, crashing, and very long time lags. For several frustrating wee...

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nottobe

How to you compare XPlane and P3D to MSFS 2020?

I'm completely unfamiliar with these two sims, are they quite similar to MSFS2020 in every aspect? Do they have a season change? The only reason I want to leave FS20 is that there's only summer scenery. I still see lush and green in Maine, totally unreali...

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Tintin777

Hardware for MSFS2020

I have an i7 3770 CPU, Nvidia GTX 1050Ti, and 16 GB ram. will this be enough to run MSFS2020? ...

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sputnick

FS2020 game pass/purchase

Hello all, this is my first post so please be gentle... I have Microsoft flight simulator 2020 installed on my PC through the Xbox Game Pass, however, I was wondering if I could purchase a full license for it but not have to completely re-install everythi...

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Edmeister2

Cant get msfs to activate

I purchased the DVD version. It took three hours to load. But I can't get it to activate. Do I need to do a reinstall? Help, please!  I have all the previous versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator, so I am not new to the hobby. Thanks in advance, Edmei...

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scorpio48

Trouble with your graphic card, memory . Read this! FS2020

First, My thanks to RadarMan for his conversations during these past few weeks. It helped to keep me Sane. Since I bought FS2020 a few months ago I had nothing but trouble with it, freezing, crashing, and very long time lags. For several frustrating wee...

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scorpio48

WARNING ! Geforce Driver. Version 460.79

Hi Thought I would post this here. Installed the Geforce Game Ready Driver update Version 460.79. It made MSFS 2020 completely unstable. Program crashed three times after installing the new Nvidia driver. Rolled back the driver and all was well.  ...

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Ian - Guest

Garmin 1000 tutorial

I've looked everywhere to try and find a video tutorial on the FS2020 Garmin 1000 loaded into the Beechwood Baron and have been unable to do so.  I'm hoping this community can either point me in the right direction or help with a few questions. How do...

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Gmpaul

MS FS2020 and Saitek controls

Just got the MS FS2020 on a high-end gaming computer and have the Saitek yoke and controls and the pedals. When I am running the descent on the simulator, the Saitek controls suddenly seem to disconnect from the sim, and the plane crashes.  I updated all...

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Jon Reid

MSFS2020 hot air balloon.

What's the chances of getting a Hot Air balloon in MSFS2020? With the new improved graphics I feel it would be a great way to fly. Obvs the ball on would have to look better than the fsx one.   ...

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scorpio48

Sky Vector. Some advice needed, please

Hi, Up to now, I have been using SimBrief for flight planning. I have just discovered Sky Vector, which seems a little better. (at first glance). I understand that it's used by real (true life, not simulator) pilots. Are any other users out there I ne...

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scorpio48

Increase Frame Rates Significantly.

Hi All I don't know why or how this works, but I have done it a dozen or more times and it does. If you load MSFS 2020 normally, and then close it 'back to your desktop' without running anything, reload it straight away and I found a significant rise in...

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nottobe

Does FS2020 scenery change color as the seasons change?

I'm in the North East and it just snowed last night, but the trees and vegetation in FS2020 are still lush and green, it doesn't look like winter at all. Anything wrong? BTW it's set to real weather....

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scorpio48

Flight Plan v ATC?

Hi All, Is there any way to get ATC flight instructions to match your Flight Plan? Altitude, Heading Etc. I know about requesting altitude increase/ decrease and 'follow your own navigation' Etc, but if following IFR rules under ATC the instructions se...

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scorpio48

SimBrief Flight plans, I need advice.

Hi, I have only just started using the SimBrief flight plan generator, after using the built-in one. A couple of questions before I start using it for my sim flights. 1) Do I have to copy the SimBrief flight plan into the built-in flight plan generator...

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scorpio48

Free UK approach charts Etc Available

For those interested I found this site by accident Once loaded, look at the left sidebar and click on AD2 Aerodromes. This will bring up a list of UK airports  Just click on the Airport required. This will bring up a list of information about that ai...

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Phill Dant

Setting Real Time as Default

Is there a way to set real-time as the default? Every time I load the sim or change aircraft I have to go into the weather drop-down and select real time....

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GULLIVER

MSFS IN MULTISCREEN

Mr. Stephens thanks a lot for the exhaustive instruction. Unfortunately, I couldn’t go beyond the first step because in my MSFS the command CTRL+ALT+X activates the AI pilot. It surely is a default assignment, since I’ve never changed it (I didn’t e...

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nottobe

World airport diagrams and approach plates

There are plenty of US airport and arrival information but world airport info is next to none, been googling for 2 days, didn't find any. Any suggestion?...

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BrottHoliday

Missing _CVT Folder when Importing FSX Files

I have been having trouble getting the _CVT folders to import using the Legacy file converter and FSX files downloaded from Fly Away. The plane seems to be there and you can take off, but does not render or appear visible in the third person or cockpit vi...

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SlickWilly

Military Aircraft Add-on - P-3 Orion

Does MSFS 2020 have the P-3 Orion for an addon? Where can I find military aircraft to addon my simulator?...

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