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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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hunterjet2020 2nd monitor use
When moving ATC to a 2nd monitor all is fine untill I use it Then the aircraft in the main monitor locks up.When I send it back to the main monitor the aircraft unlocks The same with the map.Anyone know why please...
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JamesFrenchCan you have FSX and 2020 on the same computer?
Can you have both FSX and MSFS 2020 on the same computer and use both of them at different times? ...
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hunterjetFs2020 Question about yoke lock up
Any one had problems with from time to time the yoke locking up for a while and then working again .some times after a few minutes other times after a longer time.?...
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Heinz GallerFlsui 2020 lässt sich nicht downloaden und installieren
Ich habe seit Tagen, den Flugsimulator geschlossenzuladen. Leider komme ich nicht weit. Wenn ich den Button "entfernen" klicke ausgewählte eine Auswahlfenster mit dem Pfad, auf den ich entfernen möchte. Dann läuft ein blauer Balken von Links nach Recht...
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VitiareAny third party aircraft coming?
Does anyone know if there are going to be additional aircraft added by third party creators or is this it? I bought the standard version and while the assortment is nice, I was hoping for something like a T-6 Texan or the Honda Jet. ...
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bvernickCH Eclispe Yoke
Does anyone have a map or diagram of how to manually program the yoke? It is disgraceful that MS did not provide this. I ordered a Honeycomb but it is on backorder and so now I am flying with a darn keyboard....
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SCHGPS IFR procedures for current plates Canada
Is there a way to get updated IFR procedures for the Northwest Territories, Canada in FS2020? I would like to load approaches in the GPS and practice using current plates....
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Gavin Munro0x80070005 Error on Download
I have solved the problem of not being able to start the FS2020 download. It seems you MUST have the Microsoft Store software on your PC or it will not work. Now when I start downloading within a few seconds it fails with error 0x80070005 which is a secu...
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taryoThe graphic performance is not good
https://youtu.be/JuErawmCon8 we cant find a solution. My PC meets the recommended specifications. The graphics level is high end. 1920×1080...
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GuestPlayback/ video recording mode?
I've hadmy first few flights and am getting the hang of the view modes. One thing I can't find is the ability to playback the flight as a used to like to watch myself crash from the safety of the tower afterwards ! I've looked everywhere in the optio...
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airbourneAccessing the World map in game?
Does anyone know how to do this or how to make a flight plan in a prop after you have done your first flight. can you acccess the world map without going back into the main menu and exiting the game ?...
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airbourneWhat Edition are you pre ordering?
Excited about MSFS? Which edition will you be ordering and why ?...
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Gavin MunroHow to download FS2020
I have preordered FS2020 Deluxe Premium. Now Microsoft says I own the product but provides no guidance on how to download it. I try the "Install/Play" button but nothing happens. Tried logging in to the Microsoft Flight Simulator Forum but it says there w...
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airbourneMy MSFS PC Build
Hey guys, I wanted to share with you a computer I put together for around £1,100 euros. I wanted something well balanced and although I am not expecting top results I think the combination of what I have will fair me well for the next few years with s...
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Phil MWill any scenery be downloadable
Will my regularly used scenery areas be downloadable or will I have to stream every time?...
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SwissSimPilotwill multi screen be supported
will multi screen be supported like on the flight sim X? so that I have several monitors f.e. 3 monitors for window and 1 monitor for overhead panel. is 21:9 monitors supported?...
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s44rggNew to Fly Away But not to Sim
Hey all, Not to use this thread as an intro but as it is my first post, I guess it is. I have been with MS Flight Sim from 1999 to 2016 so saw it all with the highs and lows of the different flight simulator editions. I have been away from it f...
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