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jlaurieAircraft direction
No matter what I do my aircraft all move in reverse whenever I release the parking brake. I've tried three different aircraft at three different airports, I've turned off FS2020 and restarted from scratch . . still have the same problem... Any suggestion...
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reggie52Using ADF with MSFS 2020
With all versions of MSFS, I used ADF to fly NDB to NDB. It was easy to use the radio stack and tuned the appropriate frequency. I am not able to do that with 2020. I can't find how to use ADF and tuned frequency with the G1000. I would like also how to h...
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ChipmunkOpening Screen City MSFS 2020?
What city is the opening screen on startup? MSFS 2020 Steam ...
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Roy MillerSupported Languages?
Hi, I have managed to find out that MSFS 2020 is supported by 8 different languages. I really need to find out if all of the languages are available in every installation, or, if each installation is country/language specific. I am an Englishman living...
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T. DaytonMSFS Mandatory Update Required Loop
For a couple of weeks now I have had MSFS start and once it gets to the screen with the Arc de Triumph in Paris pops up a box saying it needs a mandatory update from the Microsoft Store and I have the choice of OK, nothing else, so OK and we go to the sto...
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jlaurieMarket Place won't sell
In MSFS 2020 I want to buy add-ons from Market Place in the sim. None of the items for sale will allow me to buy them. When I click on Purchase/Buy Now nothing happens. It's worked in the past but now it won't....
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jlaurieCannot scroll World Map
Used to be able to not only zoom in on the world map but also scroll sideways and up and down. . Now only zoom works. Any solution or advice will be greatly appreciated....
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LTCSZWhere Is MS2020 On My Hard Drive?
I installed MS Flight Simulator 2020 on my D:/ drive using the default install routines...I can't find it! The simulator runs fine but how do I locate the "Community" folder where I need to install some additional scenery? There seems not to be a Folder a...
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jlaurieSteering MSFS aircraft on the ground?
How do I steer a MSFS2020 aircraft on the ground using a Logitech Pro joystick?...
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Mark BrimbleMSFS 2020 sensitivities and lack of instruction.
Well, I have been playing around with MFS 2020 for over a week now and I have to say that it is shocking. Controls are way too sensitive instructions are dreadful and help is not available in short it is the biggest waste of £110.00 ever. I have altered ...
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FSXBixbyUsing the CH Eclipse Yoke and CH Throttle Quadrant with MSFS
How do I set up the CH Eclipse yoke and CH Throttle Quadrant to control the aircraft?...
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GeorgewkMissing Watched Bases
Hi, the recent mandatory update left me with the option to reinstall. Now addons in the community folder do not load in the sim. Seems the sim is looking elsewhere for these files. Used to use Watched Bases to find this location. WB is gone! I a...
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jlaurieCockpit pop ups
How can I activate these pop-ups like the one for example that supposedly allows you to hide the yoke but as much as it lights up when selected it will not perform the activity it's supposed to. There must be an orientation selection that I haven't mad...
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New to the Flying WorldNew to the World of Flying and need Your Recommendations
I am new to the Flying Community and intend to purchase MSFS 2020 shortly. I was told that there is some restriction that MS puts on you in the version purchased directly from Microsoft and that I should buy my copy from Steam online. Is there any tru...
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GuestOperating buttons in FS2020
Must I use the mouse to select buttons/settings on the instrument panel? I have USB hardware modules for FSX but don't think they will work with fs2020 yet....
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Roddy JonesFS2020 Add On problems
Having purchased the full De Lux version of the new FS2020 and I have still the original 1982 versions plus 95, 98, 2000 leading up to this latest version,and to be honest it's given me lots of satisfaction using skill and judgement when flying whether do...
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LTCSZNeed Assistance With External Views Please!
Here I sit in front of my computer as frustrated as Elizabeth Taylor's eighth husband on their wedding night...I have been trying to set up some exterior views to no avail...Here's what I have been trying to accomplish: Starting out simply, I want to prog...
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Biagio58Flight Log
Hi, I would like to know if, in the new MSFS 2020, it is possible to change the data that is recorded every time a flight session is opened. (e.g. I start a flight but interrupt the session before taking off, this will still be written to the log but I wo...
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jlaurieScenery degraded
All my mountainous scenery has degraded since I installed the latest Oceana and Antarctic upgrade. Just the rock textures mostly as well as some ground definition. Still clear as usual but lacking previous details like sharp rock faces and well-defined cr...
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Jacques GuayIs MSFS Stand-Alone or can it only run on Xbox?
MSFS. The question is the following: Is this a stand-alone similar to FSX? Or is it an XBOX thing? Not sure now that I want to purchase it. Thanks....
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K-R-CAMARORe: Gaming Service not loading MSFS 2020
Can anyone help with the failure of MSFS2020 to load now that MS has given it to the Xbox "Gaming Service" I have tried everything. I do have the Nov,18 updates and it worked fine. Now, however, no matter how I attempt to load the program it goes to a...
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jlaurieBypass mandatory update requirement
My MSFS2020 (Steam edition) will not load without going through the last Mandatory update program, over and over.... which takes on an average of 8-12 hours to download and install this update. Is there a way to negate that requirement?...
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Pete921Are the radio replys similar to FSX
I am interested in buying MSFS but would like to know about the radio and frequencies. When ATC contacts you to change frequency, must you manually dial in the frequency, or is it like FSX where you can just push "1" on the keyboard to change frequency??...
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mathurpcCannot switch cockpit views
There are default keyboard settings for Cockpit Look Right (SHIFT+RIGHT) and Cockpit Look Left (SHIFT+LEFT). But these do not work in my setup. All other settings work fine. Can somebody help me please. Pramod...
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LTCSZGround Steering With Yoke?
Hello: I am using the Alpha Yoke with MS2020…I do not have rudder pedals (Yet!), so I have the “Auto Rudder” set to on…But, this seems to have no effect when trying to steer on the ground…Is there a way I can set my yoke to use the rudder contro...
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Bigbaz78Free Flight in Flight Simulator 2020
I am new to flight simulation and am considering the purchase of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 but have been told you cannot just free fly without submitting a flight plan first. Is this correct? If it is I find this very strange and it is not a require...
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DaraiousMSFS 2020 SPOILERS ARMING AND AUTO DEPLOYMENT
Is there a way to "arm" the spoilers the way we could do it in FSX with ( SHIFT + / ) ? It was a handy way to have the spoilers deploy automatically on touch down. At the moment all I could find was the straight "deployment" using the "/" on the numeri...
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Bill GallagherThe throttle goes to full power after landing
I'm using the Logitec flight yoke and throttle quadrant. All the controls work fine before and during flight. After touchdown I have an issue with the throttle going to full power in spite of the fact the throttle lever in the quadrant is full off. Does a...
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Wilco2023Installation Issue
I want the option to play on a second pc if required, how do open/run sync data on a second pc. I log on to MS account 2nd PC, open sim installation manager, I have to download the game again even if it is installed on an external d: drive and works o...
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KalnonNo Missions???
The first thing I did after buying, installing, and running FS2020 for the first time was look for missions like FSX has. Took me a minute to realize there are none. I'm so very sad. The missions were totally the best part of FSX so I just don't und...
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GuestGeneral about FS2020
I have the old FSX, not even sure which edition. I really enjoy it. All I want to do is fly occasionally. I have an old Yoke and Thrust Master Joy Stick. I am interested in getting the new FS2020 but in researching and listening to YouTube videos ...
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jlaurieMarketplace Greyed out
On my main MSFS menu page the Marketplace area is greyed out and not accessible. Anyone else have that problem or know why its ocurred?...
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GrampyWhich Computer?
I need a serious upgrade to my system to run this. Which Computer do you all suggest I buy?...
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Steven TuckLong flights and VATSIM question...
What do you do on a long flight ?? Do you folks really sit at the sim for 2/3 or more hours ?? Also, I like flying on the Vatsim network. Is there a good airline that has routes that normally have ATC (Vatsim) ??...
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bvernickAdded a plane in community folder cant see it
I downloaded the new cj4 mod v. 0.7.2 and put it into the community folder but when I restart MSFS I dont see the plane. What am I doing wrong??...
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scorpio48RAM Upgrade need help with windows store ????
Hi, I have just upgraded my RAM to max out my computer. its now 32 Gigs. Everythin is OK with my machine, even did a Memory diagnostic check to make sure, and all is well. However when I went into Windows Store to check for updates, my computer specs i...
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hunterjetNot able to start 2020
I today I can not start my 2020 A messgae says This app cant open MSF simulator because it is off line The storage devive might be missing or disconnected But I am on line and I keep seeing 0X800704C6 Can someone offer help please How done a ...
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iftikhariInstallation?
Hello There, new to flyawaysimulation for MSFS2020, some freewares come with read me file for installation and some suggest to go to knowledge centre. I can't seem to find my way around. I am looking to install the Zion National Park. can anyone help plea...
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reggie52Community folder
I have downloaded ENSD - Sandane Airport and the C172sp. I transfer them to the coumminity folder. However, I cannot have access these new downloads. Any idea how to have access to them?...
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GuestUsing custom liveries on AI planes
I have a whole bunch of beautiful r/w airline liveries. Can these be used on the AI planes sitting at the gate, taxing, taking off, landing, etc? I get tired of seeing mustard color a/c sitting at the gate when we have so many new skins created by some ve...
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scorpio48FMGS (Flight Management System General) or (FD-FMC) ????
Hi All, Several versions of comercial jets in '2000' have FMC's which seem to work. I have used these in FSX, but a different version. Any operation manual or links to the version used in '2000', or if anyone knows how to use these versions work would ...
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scorpio48Desperately Need Tech Help. Please
Hi Can anyone advise me on this or give me some contact links where I can find answers. Problem is that the game often freezes during play for at least 15 seconds, usually more. I have the Microsoft Flight Simulator Premium Deluxe version.The recommend...
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Steve MorrisWhen installing free aircraft, unable to find that plane any
I installed a free aircraft, downloaded zip file, extracted it then put it in the Community folder by drag and drop, then tried to find the aircraft but it’s not there at all hmmm. What happened here, tried several planes but nothing. Notice under diffe...
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paulc732Keyboard Overlay
Is there a keyboard overlay or sticker set for FS2020?...
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gordon skagerHow to access and play the game
I have downloaded the new FS2020 on a new Lenovo laptop. I can't open and play the game. All suggestions are welcome. I also want to say i'm disappointed that Microsoft hasn't given any information informing buyers what is required to access flight sim ...
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philwhite100Default C172 liveries.
I am looking for liveries for the Default C172 steam gauges version. I go some liveries but they only work on the Garmin version....
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hunterjetStarting2020
2020 been working fine . But today after start up and hitting any key nothing else comes uo, No sign about up dates it just will not move on. in the right lower of the sceen its show a sign spinning and thats all. Any help please as to what the p...
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Leroy RobbinsCan't find MSFS (2020) program files
Can't find MSFS (2020) program files on my hard drive in Windows 10 home edition. Need file location to add scenery, any help appreciated....
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hunterjetloading 2020
I had to remove 2020 and reload,after the reload I had to load a 14.44 GiB patch. When going into the sim instead of all the aircraft in my Premium Deluxe copy that I should have. I have only 12 aircraft one of which is a airliner. Heathrow which ...
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Daddy macLocating the Files for FS2020
Can anybody tel me where I can find FS20 files in file explorer ...
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