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Bigbaz78

Free 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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Mark Sternat

trimming any aircraft

I read several post's again last night after I had the usual cannot trim the aircraft or any aircraft. Does not matter pickle switch on the yoke or joystick or doing it on the actual trim wheel of the aircraft.  This is not realistic flying  and you sho...

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Mark Sternat

3 monitors monitor set up on AMD and Dell Arora 13

I have asked this question before but different request now. I can get the 3 monitors and all in use but its only on the main screen and then using the prompt to extend to a second monitor which it does it will extend to the 3rd monitor also. My question ...

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garydewat

How do I get airport terminal buildings installed in california complete scenery.

I loaded california complete scenery for x-plane12 and the buildings at airports did not load. Can someone suggest a fix for me....

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garydewat on
Chase Mixon

Unable to purchase new planes.

Hi I'm attempting to buy a new aircraft, and have tried several times over the last few months, but the transaction will not go through. I'm on Xbox one. When I hit "Buy and Download", it just goes to a screen with the Xbox logo in a rotating white circle...

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Chase Mixon on
Laverda

Lockheed Constellation fuel gauges

How do I get the fuel gauges to show tank contents? They read zero all of the time - a problem with the Connie's fuel system! Do they need to be turned on?...

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Laverda on
imonlyhumanafterall

can you change fsx gpws

i like how they use actual "pull up!" "sink rate," sounds, but "dont sink!", "too low terrain/flaps/gear" sounds too calm. Where did the original voice go? i tried replacing the original GPWS_  files in flight simulator x/sounds but then i had no sound ...

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imonlyhumanafterall on
Eddie Bowen

Instructions

What are the step by step instructions getting and installing plane in XPLANE12?...

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Eddie Bowen on
Simon van Straten

Troubleshooting Invisible Aircraft added to MSFS Community Folder

What do I do wrong to add an airplane to the community folder but it is not visible? I have done everything that you can find to do the right procedure. Must I reinstall the flight sim? (10 CD's) I hope someone can help to solve my problem....

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Flighting on
Dan Carey

Running Microsoft Flight Simulator on a Mac: Feasibility and Methods

I have a new (2022) MacPower Book, a large screen.  is there a version of this ported out for mac?...

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JaxxT on
Brian Lumb

Signal Square

I am creating a downloadable MSFS 2020 airfield for my real life home airfield, Popham in Hampshire.Does anyone know of a link to a downloadable Signal Square object? Brian Lumb...

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Brian Lumb on
jazzthom

Rescate Mercenario Mission FSX problems

I have downloaded your mission Rescate Mercenario… when I try to fly RESCATE MERCENARIO, I only have the DC3 on the Kajiji airfield without any mission advise,...neither scenery, nor audio, nor other mission guidance,...how can I open the mission itsel...

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jazzthom on
Wohwiwhekwjkslsks

can you get "better" GPWS in FSX?

are "pull up, whoop whoop", "caution terrain", "windshear", "bank angle", "glideslope", 2500-10FT and "obstacle ahead" sounds possible for FSX gold?...

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Wohwiwhekwjkslsks on
IzzuddinAzhar

Slow PRO download speed

So I just subscribed 1 month PRO in hoping to get an unlimited download speed. However, I barely get 1mb/s speed. I'm downloading the FreeMeshX which is 45GB in size. I use Neat Download Manager to download it because it has no speed restriction data:i...

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IzzuddinAzhar on
MUGGINS39

Steps for Installing FSUIPC7 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Can someone help me install this software? Thanks, Jerry...

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PERIKLIS STELLAS on
lare austin

APPROACH ALTITUED CALL OUTS

I have looked...and looked...and looked trying to find the answer to this question.  No one, and I mean NO ONE has answered it. WILL YOU BE THE FIRST? Situation: MSFS 2020...up until recently I was getting audible warnings in the cockpit, "Don't sink"....

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lare austin on
Crocodilo

Marketplace Issue - Unable to Buy

Hello! I am unable to buy anything in the Marketplace. The buying starts, but the initial small screen disappears, and the buying is marked as suspended and seconds later as canceled. What can be the problem?  ...

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AWN on
Alan Pace

How to launch an fly ms flt sim 2010. I cannot do it, even though I've downloaded the free version.

How do I launch and fly MS FLT SIM 2010? I have dowloaded the free version. Now I want to Fly It! Please help!!!...

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Alan Pace on
flyndive

Grumman Duck for FSX - Contact Name Needed

Hi everyone,I would love to port the FSX Grumman Duck into a fully native MSFS model and release as a freeware aircraft.  Does anyone have a way to contact SWingman who I believe was the original developer?  Or perhaps someone else who had last taken th...

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flyndive on
NorlinDaniel

Problemas con la cámara en FS2004

Hola cómo puedo configurar la cámara de cabina con el mouse y el zoom en Microsoft flight simulador 2004 .saludos ...

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NorlinDaniel on
Ron Folk

Avoiding .json File Conflicts When Installing New Add-ons in Microsoft Flight Simulator

How do you avoid more than one set of the .json files without overwriting them when you install a new set of community folder files?...

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Ron Folk on
Charlie Sherringham

How long does it take to download MSFS? It's taking forever!

Okay, so I've leaped and purchased a digital copy of the new simulator from a gift card I received over Xmas.  However, after going through all of the hoops I've managed to get the download started but it's taking an AGE!  How long on average will the d...

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Richard Sigrist on
John W Mayfield

Display and Texture Issues Following MSFS 2020 SU 15 Update

Hello, After the update, on the main screen, a couple of the images are not there (just gray screens) like the activities and training. When I click on the training screen the sim sends me to the hanger and there she sits, all decked out in a bright pink...

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Guest on
Brimmy999

MSFS 2020 Sensitivity settings

Hi can anyone recommend settings for my Airbus joystick that will give me a chance to succeed? Everything I have tried sets me into a spin and renders the sim unplayable. I have tried different settings for all axis but no luck....

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jose1905 on
sammymachine

Troubleshooting Disc 9 Error During Microsoft Flight Simulator Installation

Hello, I get an error message on Disc 9 I'm on Windows 10 and I have over 300 GB of free space on my hard drive. Can anyone advise Stan Unwin...

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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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aadan smith on
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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ianstephens on
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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John Cox on
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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Martin Carlin on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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Fridjon Vilhjalmsson on
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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Timetofly on
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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Orion Aircraft on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on
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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ianstephens on

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