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Hi, my grandson down loaded the J35 for me into my collection in FS2004. The only flight instrument that works is the one for engine revolutions. Any buttons to press/switches to throw in the virtual cockpit to bring things on line ? The aircraft loo...
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do you guys have the piper m700 fury? in msfs 2020...
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Hello, Does anyone know where I can download a C-141A for MSFS2020? I am willing to pay a fee for it. Jim Whitener...
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Hello! I have the Vans RV7 loaded into MSFS, and I can successfully start a flight with it. However, on startup the mixture and throttle controls automatically back out, and I can’t get the GTN750 and the GFC500 AP to come on with the avionics switch. ...
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Greetings, About 3 months ago I bought the Cessna 182, and I’m just now getting back into MSFS 2024. I installed it in: C:\Users\roman\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community However, I also se...
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Hi all, After a recent MSFS 2020 update, the Cessna 172 Skylane (non-glass) doesn’t respond to flap input. The flap position indicator changes when I adjust the flaps, but the flaps themselves don’t move (confirmed in the external camera view) and ...
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When I examined the aircraft.cfg file for Paul Clawson's CG-4A glider model, I noticed that the only person aboard the aircraft is the pilot. According to the Handbook of Weight and Balancer for this aircraft, it must not be flown at less load than the...
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On the Boeing 777-200ER, the autopilot control buttons on the main panel don’t work. Is there something I’m missing or a setting I need to enable?...
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I downloaded the A320 neo from this site, but I have no idea how to install it. There wasn’t any readme file or installation instructions included. Do I just copy the files into the game directory? I’m using the Game Pass version, so the game files...
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My Boeing 787 wings appear truncated before the engines. It flies OK, but I’d like to fix the problem. My screen resolution is 2880 x 1800. I’ve installed the B727 and B77, and they work fine and display correctly. Thank you....
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Just about every aircraft I download from Simviation (or any other website) has no passenger cabin lights at night. What can I do to fix this? I’ve tried editing some aircraft.cfg files under the lighting section, and I’ve added nighttime cabin lig...
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I'm running on a bit of a budget and would like to add extra planes to the simulator. I don't have money for the full paid releases available on the MSFS marketplace so would like to find some free stuff. I remember when I used to use FS2004 back in t...
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I've been reading up about a lot of Microsoft Flight Simulator features online and noticed there are many different versions of the simulator available to purchase. Can somebody please give me a full breakdown of the different aircraft included (and how...
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Are there any WORKING 2D panels on the bigger aircraft ,I must know before I buy, Use only bigger aircraft. I need to know before I buy Anywone ?? thanks, Phil....
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Can two people fly in one aircraft in MSFS?...
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So I am on a tight budget and really don't want to spend any money on "payware" - my roots are with freeware and I've been simming since FS98. The freeware community was always huge but I'm finding it hard to get any decent freeware aircraft since the M...
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I installed the freeware Bombardier CRJ-700 (from GN Hangar, I think) and, for a free and FSX-derived aircraft, it is a commendable job and also pleasant to fly. However, I find it a not insignificant inconvenience. The cockpit, although identical to ...
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I'm adept at integrating LittleNavMap with X-Plane 11 and 12, yet I'm encountering hurdles with inputting a flight plan into the Garmin G1000 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Could you provide guidance on the process? Moreover, are there specific steps...
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Yesterday morning, I downloaded and installed the Airbus A330-900 neo add-on. I put the headwind--a330neo file into the community folder as directed. I can see and can select the aircraft in the simulator. When I select it and add a flight, it goes...
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Flying a Skyhawk G1000 (172) I have created flight plans for several destinations. After climbing a bit I select and enter an altitude and engage autopilot (GPS mode). I get entirely different results on different days. Sometimes the aircraft heads back o...
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The start-up procedure is clearly laid out on the plate placed in the cockpit. But it's complicated. There must be an easier way: "ctrl E" is not functional - should I wait for a change? Or is anyone else having this difficulty? Thank you for your reply -...
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So I've just become familiar with the MSFS aircraft and I would like to know what is the fastest stock plane available from a default install of the simulator....
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where can i find helicopters for msfs? ...
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I have noticed on some aircraft that are updated from earlier versions of the Flight simulator, that when they are installed OK, MSFS creates CVT files for each individual installation. These obviously have some purpose but they appear in the Content Mana...
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I'm puzzled trying to find out why some 3rd party add-on aircraft don't show up. I see them in the content folder after installing them but nothing in the aircraft hanger. Recently I attempted to add this MD 11 https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files...
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I downloaded the Quicksilver MX, but I have no idea how to upload it to MSFS, any help would be great. Thank you...
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I have studied and tried several YouTube videos about settings for the Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo controllers for helicopters. When they were first available in MSFS2000 a couple of years ago, I could descend & land them fairly well. In the past year, howev...
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Is anyone having a problem with the Boeing 787 after the June update? As soon as I started the sim now 3 of the 5 CRT screens are blank along the airspeed and the VVi indicator are blank. I have tried to uninstall the 787 in the content manager and then r...
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hello I want to know if there is any solution for the Learjet lighting system. When I try to turn off the panel lights, the instrument/gauge lights and general cabin lights go out. which makes it impossible to fly at night with a nice view. This does not...
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For example, if I wanted to for say use the model for a render scene would that be allowed? ...
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I downloaded and installed the free Flybywire A320 neo (thanks) and at the end of the file, transfers received four transfer errors (I believe related to the Instruments files) indicating a Java transfer problem. Opening MSFS and loading the A320 airpla...
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MSFS2020 premium deluxe: JMB VL3 aircraft autopilot cannot be activated. I could see the flight plan in the FMS, and I could see the route on the map, but I could not activate the autopilot either from the keyboard or from the Flight Yoke System (in the c...
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What happened to the tail wheel Cessna from the deluxe edition? It just disappeared....
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I have always had erratic throttle control in the Cessna 172 with both sliders on Logitech and Microsoft joysticks, better but not perfect with the F3 key on the keyboard. Advice?...
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Is there a Grumman AA1 available for import to MSFS? I FLY one in real life and would love to fly one on Sim to keep proficient. Mine is converted to 160 hp and tail weel....
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When will we get additional business Jets? Like Embraer and Bombardier jets ...
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Hello, why are there no touring motor gliders in the MSFS? The SF-25c disc in particular is very popular with flight schools....
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In my copy of MSFS, the 787 Dreamliner auto-throttle light starts blinking halfway through the flight. Just wondering if anyone else is having this problem. when it starts blinking, the autothrottles are INOP for the rest of the flight. Any fixes?...
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Hello: I need help! I cannot properly install any of your aircraft! First off, I am not certain which folder is intended to be installed. I do not need help with the location as I am very familiar with the Community folder. I just can't tell which folder...
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hello, I've downloaded an A320 neo FBW on MSFS2020 but the results that no plane appears on the Word map, I can just hear the noise of the motors. Is somebody could help me to install it correctly? thank you very much....
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After loading the new Fokker DR1 in FS2020, my throttle won't work, and several other systems are dead. Any thoughts?...
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Hello, Is it possible to fly jet airliners in ms 2020 without all the preparation that is used in "real flight" as it shows in some tutorials. The same way you can in fsx i.e.set alt.,speed,hdg.,ils or gps.,ap.,etc. and take off from an active runway. Tha...
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Downloaded this airplane and installed in community folder but it doesn't appear in aircraft selection. Any suggestions ?...
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I am just learning to fly the A320 by FBW and when I started FS2020 the other day, then we had a big update from Asobo. then the plane was just gone!! has this happened to anyone else? I can't seem to get it back....
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Does anyone have problems with lights on default aircraft? They are on all the time, can't turn them off. How can I turn them off?...
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