Microsoft Flight Simulator: General

Guest

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 easy to install and fly for a casual FSX user?

I have the old FSX (not even sure which edition), and I really enjoy it. All I want to do is fly occasionally. I have an older yoke and a Thrust Master joystick. I’m interested in getting the new MSFS/FS2020, but from what I’ve read and heard on Yo...

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Stuart Ord

Can you help convert the Corby Starlet model to be able to run in FS2020?

I downloaded Fly Away Simulation's model of G-CCXO when it came out, and flew it on FSX. I owned and flew the actual aircraft at the time. I've stopped full-size flying now as my age advances, and I sold my aircraft in 2022 and started simming again. I...

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MAX123321222

MSFS 2020 (Steam) launcher crashes after Asobo/Blackshark screens on startup

How can I fix this issue? I bought MSFS 2020 on Steam and installed the launcher. When I run it, the Asobo and Blackshark screens come up, then about 4 seconds later it crashes and closes. Here’s what I’ve already tried: Installed the latest dri...

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Chase Mixon

MSFS on Xbox One: Marketplace aircraft purchase stuck on Xbox loading screen

Hi, I’m trying to buy a new aircraft in the MSFS Marketplace on Xbox One. I’ve tried several times over the last few months, but the transaction won’t go through. When I select "Buy and Download," it just goes to a screen with the Xbox logo in a ...

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Laverda

MSFS 2020 won’t recognize FSUIPC control inputs (worked fine in FSX)

I used FSX for years and recently switched to MSFS 2020. I never had any problems running FSUIPC in FSX, but in MSFS 2020 I can’t get the sim to recognize any inputs from FSUIPC. I created a blank co-pilot profile and assigned my joystick, etc. in FS...

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GAETANO T GANGEMI

How do I increase mic volume and use Active Pause (and other built-in actions) in MSFS?

How do I increase my mic volume? How do I initiate Active Pause? Is there a handbook or a list of all activities/actions, including how to enable and use them?...

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Mark Sternat

Logitech Extreme 3D (non-Pro) not working in MSFS 2020 on Windows 11

Everyone seems to love the Logitech Extreme 3D joystick (the non-Pro version), but I can’t get it to work at all in Windows 11. I have the Windows 10 drivers installed. I’ve tried every hack I’ve found online and on YouTube, but either they’re ...

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AndyX11

How do I get the MSFS F/A-18 Hornet to fly supersonic (above 680 kts)?

I can’t get the F18 Hornet to go above 680 kts, but I know it’s possible to reach up to Mach 1.8. How do you get it to go supersonic?...

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Fernando Ospino Rodriguez

FlyByWire A320 is invisible in MSFS 2020 (sounds play, cockpit loads, but no visuals)

Good morning. I have the FlyByWire A320 installed in MSFS 2020, but when I select the aircraft and start a flight, I can hear the aircraft sounds and I load into the cockpit, but nothing is visible. In short, the aircraft is completely invisible. Ho...

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winfried4013

A320neo spins out when I disconnect the autopilot on final approach

When I disconnect the autopilot in the A320neo shortly before landing, the aircraft always breaks out and starts to spin. What can I do?...

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Bob Creager

Cockpit knobs and switches are misaligned when using the mouse in MSFS 2020

I’ve been away from FS 2020 for a while. After installing the latest updates and running the simulator again, all the cockpit buttons, knobs, and switches I operate with the mouse are misaligned. I can still find the arrow and hand interaction points...

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sterk03

YS-11 from flightsim.to is in Community folder but not showing in aircraft selection

I installed the YS-11 from Flightsim.to into the Community folder, but it doesn’t show up in the aircraft selection under Fly Now. It does appear with the other airplanes in the airplane list under SimObjects, and it has the two J files, but no aircr...

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jay45

How do I install downloaded add-ons in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

How do I install the downloads in MSFS 2024?...

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rob402con

Lonesome Lake Hut mission: lake missing at GPS location in MSFS (FS2020)

Issue in the "Lonesome Lake Hut" mission When I fly the Lonesome Lake Hut mission, the lake is missing. I fly to the GPS location shown in the program, but there is no lake. It looks like no scenery loads there. Notes This uses a self-extract...

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sterk03

MSFS 2020 on Steam stuck on Xbox sign-in overlay; clicking sign in does nothing

I am having trouble getting MSFS 2020 to start. This is the first time I have seen this, and I do not understand the association between Xbox, Steam, and MSFS 2020. Here is what happens: I open Steam and launch MSFS 2020. The main MSFS screen ap...

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jorgerico

MMGL_ADEX_PM.BGL scenery won't show - need detailed install help

Hi, I downloaded a .bgl scenery file: MMGL_ADEX_PM.BGL. The included instructions explain how to install it. I followed them to the letter, but it does not appear in the scenery as published. I have tried several different ways, and it still does not w...

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JackieZJ

Game crashes intimidatingly

In flight the game just stops with a message critical error, when I restart it works qkay again for awhile.  ...

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francois2020

microsoft flight simulator 2020 activation key ?

microsoft flight simulator 2020 activation key ?  ...

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Stuart Ord

Can I upgrade an FSX model to FS2020?

I've got both FSX and FS2020 on my computer. My favourite aircraft for FSX is the Corby Starlet which I downloaded from here. I owned the red/white/blue aircraft (G-CCXO) before having to give up full-size flying. I'd love to move it onto FS2020 as the sc...

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MollyMax

I just want to fly a Boeing 787 from point a to point b with an ILS landing.

Simple request because I'm a Mac user and so don't know much about computers. MSFS will arrange a flight plan for me between any two airports. I don't know how to get the flight plan into the Boeing 787 FMC so I can auto-navigate to an ILS approach and l...

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Last answer MeFlyToo

JIm French

Integrating MSFS 2020 with VATSIM and IVAO Networks: Compatibility and Setup Guide

Can you use MSFS 2020 on VATSIM or IVAO?...

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Last answer Juan Carlos Castaneda M

Roar Moe

reactivate product key for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Hey. I just bought Flightsim 2020. After installing my computer crashed. I have just bought a brand new computer but now I can not activate the fs2020 because the key for activating already was used on the broken computer. What do I do?...

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Trevor Petty

Really, how accurate and realistic is MSFS compared to the real-world?

So, I hold a PPL and fly as often as I can from my local airfield.  I have no commercial aviation experience but am curious. I wonder, how realistic and accurate is the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator release compared to the real world?  How realis...

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Guest

Retaining Flight Plans in MSFS 2020 After Reloading a Saved Session

SAVING A FLIGHT IN FS 2020, WHEN YOU RELOAD THE FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT PLAN GENERATED AT THE BEGINNING DISAPPEARS. IS THERE A SYSTEM TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? THANK YOU...

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Last answer Pete Fine

sterk03

AWACS latest download not working in MSFS2020

I am having trouble with the recent download of AWACS aircraft for MSFS. I think it is missing 2 special files which need to be in  the community folder for this aircraft to work?  Can someone comment on that or if they got it working how they did it. ...

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D1210838

Where are all my jets under free flight mode in MSFS (40th Aniversary Edition)?

Hi, I have been flying FSX until I was able to upgrade my desktop to run MSFS. After buying and installing all the commercial jets, I went to world maps to start flying them and all I could find were the default planes. The only jet was a Lear Jet under j...

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Ricore

Troubleshooting A320nx Engine Start Issues in MSFS 2020

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! For some weeks in MSFS 2020, A320nx Engines don´t start!  PLEASE HELP ME!!! Best Regars Ricardo Nunes...

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Tyrone Smith

How to Purchase Add-On Aircraft in MSFS 2020 Marketplace on Xbox Series S

I need to know what I need to do to make a purchase on Microsoft flight simulator marketplace for Xbox s series....

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Last answer Fernando DE LA CALLE Bruq

Paul Bundschuh

Resolving Throttle Issues and Startup Settings in FS2020

When starting the simulator, it goes directly to update, then to the normal screen. Full screen I need to set up, along with the joystick and pedals. On takeoff, the throttle drops to a minimum, then the plane goes into the background. Only the Beech King...

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Mel Ward

Choosing Between Gaming Laptop and Xbox for Flight Sim: Compatibility with Older Add-Ons

Hi Seeking advice from you and your more knowledgeable and experienced users. I used to have a laptop which I had Microsoft Flight deluxe edition Sim loaded on which then went belly up. Rather than bog down my new laptop with reloading the Flight Si...

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Last answer kenneth graham

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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Last answer ralph.abdo

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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Last answer Flighting

MUGGINS39

Steps for Installing FSUIPC7 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

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

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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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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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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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Last answer Richard Sigrist

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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